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Model guides for Contrast cruising yachts.
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Contrast 36
The Contrast 36 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 1990 to 2000, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 36 Swedish performance cruiser with west-coast turnover. With 11 m LOA, 3.52 m beam, and about 5,720 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 36 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 36 Swedish performance cruiser with west-coast 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 11 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 36 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, Contrast 36 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 Contrast 36, 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 m
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Contrast 36
The Contrast 36 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by E.G. van de Stadt and built in the Netherlands from 1980 to 1989, an estimated 100–150 hulls left the yard — a rare Dutch offshore performance cruiser with low Blocket liquidity. With 11 m LOA, 3.52 m beam, and about 5,720 kg displacement, the model suits couples and small crews cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. Van de Stadt scaled the Contrast lineage into an 11 m platform for owner crews who wanted more volume and passage capability than the Contrast 33 without moving into heavy-displacement cruising. Each listing tends to attract buyers who already know the Dutch offshore cult following — cross-shopping against Najad 355, Moody 376, or early Hallberg-Rassy 36 shapes. Nordic buyers should compare asking price against documented rigging, saildrive, and keel work — cosmetic refreshes rarely replace deferred structural maintenance. Expect 75,000–190,000 kr annual baseline in Swedish marinas with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 36 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, Contrast 36 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 Contrast 36, 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 m
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Contrast 40
The Contrast 40 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 1990 to 2000, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 40 Swedish performance cruiser with northern European turnover. With 12.2 m LOA, 3.9 m beam, and about 6,344 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 40 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 40 Swedish performance 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 12.2 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 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, Contrast 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 Contrast 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 12.2 m
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Contrast 44
The Contrast 44 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2010 to 2018, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 44 Swedish performance cruiser with northern European turnover. With 13.4 m LOA, 4.29 m beam, and about 6,968 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 44 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 44 Swedish performance 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 13.4 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 44 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, Contrast 44 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 Contrast 44, 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 13.4 m
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Contrast 50
The Contrast 50 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2005 to 2015, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 50 Swedish performance cruiser with northern European turnover. With 15.2 m LOA, 4.86 m beam, and about 7,904 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 50 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 50 Swedish performance 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 15.2 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 50 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, Contrast 50 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 Contrast 50, 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 15.2 m
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Contrast 56
The Contrast 56 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2022 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 56 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 17 m LOA, 5.44 m beam, and about 8,840 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 56 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 56 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 17 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 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, Contrast 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 Contrast 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 m
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Contrast 60
The Contrast 60 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2024 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 60 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 18.3 m LOA, 5.86 m beam, and about 9,516 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 60 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 60 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 18.3 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 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, Contrast 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 Contrast 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 18.3 m
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Contrast 68
The Contrast 68 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2024 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 68 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 20.7 m LOA, 6.62 m beam, and about 10,764 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 68 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 68 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 20.7 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 68 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, Contrast 68 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 Contrast 68, 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 20.7 m
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Contrast 70
The Contrast 70 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2024 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 70 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 21.3 m LOA, 6.82 m beam, and about 11,076 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 70 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 70 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 21.3 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 70 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, Contrast 70 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 Contrast 70, 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 21.3 m
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Contrast 72
The Contrast 72 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2024 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 72 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 21.9 m LOA, 7.01 m beam, and about 11,388 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 72 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 72 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 21.9 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 72 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, Contrast 72 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 Contrast 72, 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 21.9 m
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Contrast 74
The Contrast 74 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2024 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 74 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 22.5 m LOA, 7.2 m beam, and about 11,700 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 74 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 74 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 22.5 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 74 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, Contrast 74 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 Contrast 74, 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 22.5 m
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Contrast 82
The Contrast 82 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Swedish yards and built from 2024 to null, roughly ~150–800 hulls left the yard — Contrast 82 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic turnover. With 24.9 m LOA, 7.97 m beam, and about 12,948 kg displacement, the model sits in the sweet spot for couples and small families cruising the Baltic, Skagerrak, and North Sea. The Contrast 82 is tracked by FairHelm because it appears regularly on Blocket, Scanboat, and northern European brokerage sites. Contrast 82 Swedish performance cruiser with Baltic 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 24.9 m cruiser with realistic technical reserves. FairHelm tracks Contrast 82 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, Contrast 82 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 Contrast 82, 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 24.9 m