Contest 42 S Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

41.17' · 12.55 m

Disp.

29,024 lbs · 13,165 kg

First year

1998

Introduced in the late 1990s as a refined continuation of the shipyard’s legendary lineage of centercockpit passagemakers, the Contest 42 S represents a highwater mark for the Dutch builder Conyplex. Engineered by the esteemed naval architect Dick Zaal and constructed in Medemblik, this yacht was designed for discerning sailors seeking a robust, goanywhere bluewater cruiser capable of traversing oceans with absolute safety and comfort. Built to the exacting standards of Lloyd’s Register, the Contest 42 S was positioned to compete directly with premier northern European builders of the era, such as HallbergRassy and Najad. Unlike many contemporary production yachts that began adopting flatter, lighter hull forms to maximize interior volume and initial stability, Conyplex retained a deep, seakindly hull section and a heavy displacement profile. The result is a yacht of uncompromising structural integrity, enveloped in traditional, handcrafted teak joinery that delivers a distinct "little big ship" feel on a highly manageable 41foot frame.