The Contest 40 is a hallmark of the Dick Zaal era at Conyplex, representing a period when the Dutch shipyard solidified its reputation for producing bulletproof, Lloyd’s-certified bluewater cruisers. Launched in the mid-1980s, the Contest 40 was designed to bridge the gap between manageable coastal cruisers and serious offshore passage-makers. Constructed with a solid fiberglass hull and a sandwich-core deck, the vessel was built to a standard of "over-engineering" that has become the brand's signature. According to the design archives at Dick Zaal Yacht Design, the model was engineered to provide a high degree of safety and comfort in heavy weather, featuring a moderate-to-heavy displacement and a well-protected center-cockpit configuration.
Contest 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Contest
- Model
- 40
- Builder
- Contest Yachts - Conyplex
- Designer
- Dick Zaal
- Number Built
- 14
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - 1983
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