Contest 48 CS Sailboats for Sale

Dick Zaal / Georg Nissen·1996 – 2002·~64 hulls·Contest Yachts - Conyplex
Contest 48 CS drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Cutter
LOA
48.39' · 14.75 m
Disp.
33,730 lbs · 15,300 kg
First year
1996

The Contest 48CS (Custom System) represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Dutch yard Conyplex, marking a transition toward more sophisticated, modern performance cruisers designed for shorthanded longdistance voyaging. Launched in the late 1990s as a successor to the popular Contest 46, the 48CS was one of the first models in the fleet to fully embrace vacuuminfusion construction, a process that significantly improved the hull’s strengthtoweight ratio compared to traditional handlaid laminates. Designed by Georg Nissen with an interior by Dick Young, this model bridges the gap between the classic, heavydisplacement "tanklike" builds of the 1980s and the sleek, highperformance luxury yachts of the current era. It remains a benchmark for the 50foot centercockpit class, prized by sailors who prioritize the safety of high bulwarks and a deep, protected cockpit without sacrificing the "Dutch approach" to refined sailing aesthetics.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$349,553
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Italy (33.3%) · Netherlands (33.3%) · Spain (16.7%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Contest 48 CS Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Contest 48 CS listings appear across 4 countries. Italy has the most listings with 2 (33.3%), followed by Netherlands and Spain.

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

Country view

6 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$369,1622133.3%
Netherlands$345,3262033.3%
Spain$335,3441116.7%
Greece$238,7191016.7%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

8 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 325,000299
Cambria 4848.92'$ 79,500214
Swan 4848.49'$ 435,698183
Moody 48 DS50.59'$ 1,169,98892
Contest 50CS49.18'$ 716,15894
Conyplex 55CS54.95'$ 541,21991
Contest 45 CS44.95'$ 454,14380
Conyplex 48 CSYou are here—$ 349,55362

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contest 48 CS cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contest 48 CS over the past 12 months is $349,553. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 48 CS sailboats are for sale?+
2 Contest 48 CS listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contest 48 CS prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contest 48 CS is up 1.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Contest 48 CS sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contest 48 CS listings over the past 12 months are Italy (33.3%), Netherlands (33.3%), Spain (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contest 48 CS?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Cambria 48, Swan 48. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.