Price & volume trends
Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Contest 38s. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.
Monthly median ask · listings
16 months · 25 listings
Median ask (USD) Listings
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. prior mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $ 36,068 | — |
| Apr 25 | 2 | $ 74,250 | +105.9% |
| May 25 | 1 | $ 89,000 | +19.9% |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $ 59,500 | -33.1% |
| Sep 25 | 9 | $ 69,500 | +16.8% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $ 65,276 | -6.1% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 59,500 | -8.8% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $ 59,500 | 0.0% |
| Apr 26 | 7 | $ 59,500 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Contest 38s listings span 8 countries. British Virgin Islands leads with 5 listings (33.3%), followed by Germany and Greece.
Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months
Country breakdown
15 listings · 8 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Virgin Islands | $ 59,500 | 5 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Germany | $ 75,627 | 2 | 0 | 13.3% |
| Greece | $ 73,881 | 2 | 1 | 13.3% |
| United States | $ 64,000 | 2 | 0 | 13.3% |
| Denmark | $ 42,813 | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $ 117,818 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Italy | $ 75,627 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Norway | $ 64,552 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% |
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| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contessa 32 | 32' | $ 33,662 | 59 | 33 |
| Nauticat 38 | 37.5' | $ 107,712 | 45 | 23 |
| Conyplex 31 HT | 31.17' | $ 20,361 | 22 | 12 |
| Contest 38sYou are here | — | $ 64,552 | 21 | 8 |
| Conyplex 33 | 32.25' | $ 22,735 | 13 | 10 |
| Contest 45 CS | 44.95' | $ 545,674 | 11 | 6 |
| Camper & Nicholsons Nicholson 38 | — | $ 46,920 | 9 | 4 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $ 190,812 | 8 | 6 |
| CSY 37 | 37.25' | $ 27,400 | 8 | 7 |
| Conyplex 35S | 35.76' | $ 67,482 | 7 | 5 |
| Endurance 38 | 37' | $ 87,261 | 5 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
01How much does a used Contest 38s cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 38s over the past 12 months is $64,552. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 38s sailboats are for sale?+
8 Contest 38s listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 38s prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 38s has decreased by 7.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 38s sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 38s listings over the past 12 months are British Virgin Islands (33.3%), Germany (13.3%), Greece (13.3%).
05Do Contest 38s listings get price reductions?+
About 27% of Contest 38s listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 19.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Contest 38s?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Nauticat 38, Conyplex 31 HT. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.