Contest 36 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 34,270
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+16.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (42.9%) · France (14.3%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 36 listings appear across 5 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (42.9%), followed by France and Greece.

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

Country view

7 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 19,0003042.9%
France$ 47,9681014.3%
Greece$ 34,2631014.3%
Croatia$ 39,8591114.3%
Netherlands$ 54,2491014.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts 3637.89'$ 68,38112426
Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB 3635.66'$ 121,6546323
Rustler Yachts 3635.33'$ 100,329296
Westerly Conway 3635.75'$ 42,8382611
Swanson 3635.73'$ 96,528142
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 24,219143
Conyplex 36You are here$ 34,27071

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 $34,270. 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 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 36 is up 16.3% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (42.9%), France (14.3%), Greece (14.3%).
05Do Contest 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Contest 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.8% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Contest 36?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 36, Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB 36, Rustler Yachts 36. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.