Contest 40 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

39.75' · 12.12 m

Disp.

25,297 lbs · 11,475 kg

First year

1979

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’scertified bluewater cruisers. Launched in the mid1980s, the Contest 40 was designed to bridge the gap between manageable coastal cruisers and serious offshore passagemakers. Constructed with a solid fiberglass hull and a sandwichcore deck, the vessel was built to a standard of "overengineering" 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 moderatetoheavy displacement and a wellprotected centercockpit configuration.