Contest 40 A-B Sailboats for Sale

Uus van Essen·1972·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
39.7' · 12.1 m
Disp.
16,790 lbs · 7,616 kg
First year
1972

The Contest 40, a quintessential product of the Conyplex yard in Medemblik, represents a hallmark era for the Dutch builder. Designed by Dick Zaal and launched in the mid1980s, this model served as a bridge between the company's traditional serial production and its later transition into highend semicustom luxury yachts. The "AB" designation typically refers to the two primary interior accommodation plans offered by the yard, allowing owners to choose between different cabin priorities within the same robust, centercockpit hull. Built during a period when Contest was refining its fiberglass techniques, the 40 is characterized by its significant displacement, high freeboard, and a reputation for being an "armored cruiser" capable of transoceanic passages with minimal drama.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 87,053
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-41.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Italy (66.7%) · Germany (33.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 40 A-B listings appear across 2 countries. Italy has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by Germany.

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

Country view

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 69,2292166.7%
Germany$ 111,9491033.3%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeremy Rogers 3232'$ 33,1896821
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 24,219143
Contest Yachts 4342.65'$ 185,059124
Contest 4646.42'$ 273,59074
Contest 40 A-BYou are here$ 87,05331

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 40 A-B cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 40 A-B over the past 12 months is $87,053. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 40 A-B sailboats are for sale?+
1 Contest 40 A-B listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 40 A-B prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 40 A-B is down 41.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 40 A-B sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 40 A-B listings over the past 12 months are Italy (66.7%), Germany (33.3%).
05Do Contest 40 A-B listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Contest 40 A-B listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 21.4% 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 40 A-B?+
Comparable models include Jeremy Rogers 32, Conyplex 33, Contest Yachts 43. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.