The Contest 37, a quintessential product of the Conyplex yard in Medemblik, represents a definitive era in Dutch yacht building where the transition from serial production to semi-custom craftsmanship began to take root. Designed by the esteemed Dick Zaal, the original Contest 37 was introduced in 1978 as a robust, center-cockpit cruiser intended to offer more volume and sea-kindliness than its predecessor, the Contest 36. This model was built during a period when the yard prioritized Lloyd’s Register certification for hull construction, a testament to its "over-built" philosophy that continues to attract long-distance cruisers today. The 37 lineage eventually evolved into the Contest 37CS (Center Studio) in the mid-1990s, also designed by Dick Zaal, which modernized the hull shape and interior aesthetics while maintaining the brand's core identity of safety and luxury.
Contest 37 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Contest
- Model
- 37
- Builder
- Contest Yachts - Conyplex
- Designer
- Dick Zaal
- Number Built
- 16
- Production Year(s)
- 1995 - 1997
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $98,989 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $98,503 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 37 | 37.14' | $243,176 | 19 | 8 |
| Contest 38s | 38' | $66,586 | 18 | 5 |
| Moody 37 | 37' | $67,669 | 12 | 3 |
| Whitby 37 | 37.17' | $34,360 | 10 | 3 |
| Contest 33 | 32.25' | $22,735 | 9 | 6 |
| Contest 40 S | 39.67' | $187,372 | 9 | 3 |
| Gulfstar 37 | 37' | $25,000 | 7 | 2 |
| CSY 37 | 37.25' | $29,900 | 7 | 6 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,264 | 7 | 4 |
| J Boats J/37 | 37.42' | $27,000 | 3 | 0 |
| Contest 37 | $98,746 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $98,746 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Contest 37 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Contest 37 over the past 12 months is $98,746. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Contest 37 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Contest 37 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Contest 37?
- Comparable models include the Hallberg-Rassy 37, Contest 38s, Moody 37. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.