Contest 48 CS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
$ 387,134
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

7 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Cambria 4848.92'$ 79,500233
Swan 4848.49'$ 572,8882111
Conyplex 55CS54.95'$ 577,518165
Contest 45 CS44.95'$ 542,797116
Moody 48 DS50.59'$ 1,191,18082
Conyplex 48 CSYou are here$ 387,13440

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 $387,134. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contest 48 CS sailboats are for sale?+
4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03What should I look at instead of a Contest 48 CS?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Cambria 48, Swan 48. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.