Contest 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Zaal·1974 – 1981·~90 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.92' · 10.95 m
Displ.
17,857 lbs · 8,100 kg
First year
1974

The Contest 36, launched by the Dutch shipyard Conyplex (now Contest Yachts) in the mid1970s, represents a pivotal era in European boatbuilding where fiberglass construction met traditional cabinetry. Designed by the renowned Dutch naval architect Dick Zaal, the Contest 36 was engineered as a robust, seakindly bluewater cruiser capable of traversing oceans while providing a level of interior luxury that remains a hallmark of the Medemblik yard. Produced between 1975 and 1982 before being succeeded by the 36S, the original model was built to Lloyd's specifications, ensuring a hull integrity that has allowed many units to remain in active service globally today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 35,253
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+15.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (37.5%) · Germany (12.5%) · France (12.5%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 36 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by Germany and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

8 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 19,0003037.5%
Germany$ 67,4821012.5%
France$ 48,8661012.5%
Greece$ 29,0871012.5%
Croatia$ 40,6061112.5%
Netherlands$ 55,2661012.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria 3637.89'$ 69,69311252
Hallberg-Rassy 3635.66'$ 116,3485121
Rustler 3635.33'$ 101,1052212
Conyplex 31 HT31.17'$ 20,3612212
Contest 38s38'$ 64,552218
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Westerly Conway 3635.75'$ 44,032107
Conyplex 36You are here$ 35,25381
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,81286
Conyplex 35S35.76'$ 67,48275

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 36 over the past 12 months is $35,253. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 36 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Contest 36 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 36 has increased by 15.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 36 listings over the past 12 months are United States (37.5%), Germany (12.5%), France (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 36?+
Comparable models include Bavaria 36, Hallberg-Rassy 36, Rustler 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.