Contest 67CS Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Contest 67CS means looking at a 67-foot semi-custom bluewater performance cruiser from Contest Yachts' first collaboration with judel/vrolijk & co. These are centre-cockpit yachts built for both long voyaging and regatta use, with flexible cabin plans and a reputation for quiet, highly technical construction. Because the model is semi-custom, no two interiors are identical, but the known service points below are worth a careful look on any hull.
Layouts on the Used Market
Both owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin arrangements are well represented among brokerage boats, and ex-charter examples are common. The semi-custom build permits the master suite and galley to sit forward or aft wide ranging personal choice in cabin configuration and completion, so a buyer should confirm which end carries the owner's stateroom and whether the layout matches intended private or charter use.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 67CS yachts commonly carry a strong short-handed sail-handling package: a furling main, electric winches, a bow thruster, and a code zero. Power and comfort systems are usually well specified, with watermakers, air conditioning, inverter, and a generator typical. Navigation is covered by radar, AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter, while a swim platform and lazarette tender garage round out the cockpit. A buyer should verify whether the optional performance rig — carbon spar, SCR rigging, and 3Di sails — is present, as that separates a standard cruiser from the full-performance test specification.
What to Inspect
Contest describes the 67CS as exceptionally quiet and very highly technically specified, but the semi-custom build means systems vary hull to hull. At the helm, confirm the absence of helm seats and check that the angled foot wells provide proper standing support, since this is a fixed design trait rather than an omission. Inspect the in-mast mainsail system and the size 88 primary winches for wear, and confirm the central mainsheet and outboard primary winches operate smoothly within helm reach. Check the lazarette and tender garage door hinging hardware for proper function, as the space-saving design is specific to this model.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Contest 67CS yachts on the used market are typically found in Italy. For a viewing, keep this short checklist in mind:
- Confirm whether the hull is ex-charter and how the cabin count reflects that.
- Verify the master suite and galley placement match your plans.
- Test the furling main, electric winches, and bow thruster under load.
- Inspect the tender garage door hardware for smooth operation.
- Check the helm foot wells for structural soundness and grip.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Contest 67CS. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $3,608,105 | — |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $3,499,130 | -3.0% |
Where they're listed
Contest 67CS listings appear across 1 country. Italy has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3,608,105 | 3 | 2 | 100.0% |
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| Contest 67CSYou are here | — | $ 3,608,105 | 3 | 2 |