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Model cards for Contest cruising yachts.
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Contest 38
The Contest 38 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Dick Zaal and built from 2000 to 2010 — Contest 38 performance cruiser with North Sea buyers. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 38 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 38 performance cruiser with North Sea buyers. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 38 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 38 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 38, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 11.6 m
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Contest 40
The Contest 40 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Dick Zaal and built from 2000 to 2010 — Contest 40 Dutch cruiser with northern European turnover. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 40 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 40 Dutch cruiser with northern European turnover. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 40 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 40 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 40, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 12.12 m
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Contest 42CS
The Contest 42CS is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk / Contest and built from 2005 to 2015 — Dutch semi-custom performance cruiser. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 42CS is a premium cruising yacht tracked by FairHelm on northern brokerage sites. Higher build quality than volume production — verify yard invoices and spec. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, drivetrain, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 95 000–240 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 42CS listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 42CS works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 42CS, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 12.85 m
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Contest 45CS
The Contest 45CS is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk / Contest and built from 2008 to 2018 — larger Contest CS with offshore ambitions. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 45CS is a premium cruising yacht tracked by FairHelm on northern brokerage sites. Cross-shops X-Yachts and Oyster listings in the 13–14 m premium segment. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, drivetrain, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 95 000–240 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 45CS listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 45CS works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 45CS, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 13.7 m
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Contest 48
The Contest 48 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Dick Zaal and built from 2014 to present — Contest 48 performance cruiser with Baltic and North Sea following. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 48 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 48 performance cruiser with Baltic and North Sea following. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 48 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 48 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 48, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 14.7 m
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Contest 50CS
The Contest 50CS is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built from 2016 to present — Contest 50CS centre-cockpit performance cruiser with North Sea buyers. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 50CS is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 50CS centre-cockpit performance cruiser with North Sea buyers. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 50CS listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 50CS works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 50CS, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 14.99 m
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Contest 55CS
The Contest 55CS is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built from 2017 to present — Contest 55CS centre-cockpit performance cruiser with North Sea aspirational buyers. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 55CS is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 55CS centre-cockpit performance cruiser with North Sea aspirational buyers. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 55CS listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 55CS works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 55CS, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 16.75 m
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Contest 56
The Contest 56 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built from 2020 to present — Contest 56 Dutch quality cruiser with northern European depth. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 56 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 56 Dutch quality cruiser with northern European depth. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 56 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 56 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 56, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 17.23 m
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Contest 60
The Contest 60 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built from 2018 to present — Contest 60 Dutch quality cruiser with northern European following. The model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contest 60 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contest 60 Dutch quality cruiser with northern European following. Buyers cross-shop comparable LOA models in the same production era before committing survey budget. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and electronics service — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred technical maintenance. Annual ownership in Swedish marinas typically runs 90 000–220 000 kr for a cruiser of this size with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contest 60 listings because these hulls trade constantly on Blocket, Scanboat, and German brokerage sites. Buyers are rarely choosing between "good" and "bad" boats — they are choosing between documented maintenance and deferred work. A polished teak cockpit or new plotter does not cancel unknown rigging age, keel-bolt corrosion, or moisture at chainplates. That is why survey discipline matters more here than brand romance. For Nordic ownership, Contest 60 works as a coastal weekender with occasional longer passages when equipped for cold-water sailing: reliable heating, solid ground tackle, and a realistic technical reserve beyond berth and insurance. Compare adjacent models in FairHelm's [model guides](/en/yachts/models/) and read survey notes before committing a deposit. The cheapest asking price on Blocket is rarely the cheapest boat to own over three seasons. When you shortlist a Contest 60, build a simple survey scorecard: hull moisture, rigging age, drivetrain service, and chainplate integrity. Owner forums and yard quotes from Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Helsingør help you separate cosmetic refresh from structural deferral — especially on boats marketed as "ready to sail" without invoices.
LOA 18.8 m