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Contest 38

Conyplex · 1972 · Sloop rig

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LOA37.99'
Beam11.22'
Draft6.5'
Displ.8.4t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Contest 38, rated 4 of 5: 'Newer models are very attractive and expensive. Yard continues to build highest quality boats and sells refitted trade-in boats - great value.' Its capsize screen value is 0.00. No named passage is on file yet.

Overview

The Contest 38 is a Dick Zaal design from the Dutch yard Conyplex, built from 1972.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, 37.99 ft overall on a 27.79 ft waterline, 11.22 ft of beam and 6.5 ft of draft. Displacement is 16,865 lb with 7,275 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 647 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates Contest 4 of 5: newer models are attractive and expensive, and the yard sells refitted trade-in boats. Check the age and condition of any older boat individually.

  1. [1]SpecificationsCONTEST 38 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Contest 38, rated 4 of 5.
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