Contest 36 S Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

35.83' · 10.92 m

Disp.

15,984 lbs · 7,250 kg

First year

1984

The Contest 36 S, designed by the prolific Dutch naval architect Dick Zaal and built by the Conyplex yard in Medemblik, represents a sophisticated evolution of the traditional cruiser. Introduced in the early 1980s as a successor to the original Contest 36, the "S" designation marked a transition toward a more modern, performanceoriented hull shape while retaining the heavyweather capabilities for which the builder is renowned. Constructed under rigorous Lloyds certification, the 36 S was engineered to meet the demands of Northern European waters, balancing a robust layup with the refined aesthetics of Dutch craftsmanship. According to the Dick Zaal Yacht Design archives, the model was specifically developed to offer better pointing ability and increased speed over its predecessor without sacrificing the safety margins essential for offshore passagemaking.