Contest 46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Zaal·1987 – 1996·~55 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
46.42' · 14.15 m
Displ.
33,960 lbs · 15,404 kg
First year
1987

The Contest 46 represents a pivotal era for the Dutch shipyard Conyplex, bridging the gap between the heavydisplacement traditionalists of the 1970s and the modern, sleek performance cruisers that define the brand today. Introduced in the late 1980s and designed by Dick Zaal, the Contest 46 was engineered as a robust, centercockpit bluewater cruiser capable of traversing oceans while providing a level of interior joinery that remains a benchmark for the industry. Built to Lloyd’s specifications, the hull is a solid laminate construction, reflecting the builder's philosophy that a yacht intended for the open sea should prioritize structural integrity over raw speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 243,902
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+7.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Belgium (20.0%) · Denmark (20.0%) · France (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contest 46 listings span 5 countries. Belgium leads with 1 listings (20.0%), followed by Denmark and France.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Belgium$ 272,7661020.0%
Denmark$ 243,9021120.0%
France$ 215,2451020.0%
Netherlands$ 278,6551120.0%
United States$ 165,0001020.0%

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
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau Oceanis 4647.24'$ 180,59812149
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4646.82'$ 436,3078666
Hylas 4646.25'$ 420,0005120
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2202910
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Contest 45 CS44.95'$ 545,674116
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,81286
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973
Contest 46You are here$ 243,90252

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 46 over the past 12 months is $243,902. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 46 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Contest 46 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 46 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 46 has increased by 7.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 46 listings over the past 12 months are Belgium (20.0%), Denmark (20.0%), France (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 46?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis 46, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46, Hylas 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.