This Contest 37 (built in 1996) is a well-kept sailing yacht, featuring a bow thruster for enhanced maneuverability, a sail set partially renewed in 2019, and all lines led to the cockpit, making her easy to handle. Location sales office House of Yachts Bruinisse.
Specifications
The Contest 37 (1996) is a well-built and well-maintained sailing yacht from the renowned Dutch yard Contest Yachts, known for its seaworthiness and solid craftsmanship. She is equipped with a bow thruster, a sail set partially renewed in 2019, and all lines led to the cockpit, making her easy to handle, even single-handed. Combining reliable performance, a thoughtful layout, and comfortable sailing characteristics, she is ideal for both long-distance cruising and relaxed coastal trips.
General
Contest 37
Built in 1996 by Conyplex Medemblik, The Netherlands
Designed by Dick Zaal
CE category A
GRP hull, superstructure and deck
Teak in cockpit and side decks (please note that the teak deck is original)
Dimensions 11,48 x 3.65 x 1,45 meter
Wing keel
Mast height approx. 16.50 meters
Displacement approx. 9,600 kg
Ballast approx. 3,500 kg
Hardened glass windows in aluminium framing
Whitlock steering system
Skeg rudder
Engine
Volvo Penta MD22L - 55 hp (service 2024)
4 cylinders
Shaft drive
3-blade Maxprop propeller
RPM meter is not working
Indirect cooling system
Mechanical gearbox (service 2024)
Tank gauge (2024)
Volvo Penta contactslot (2025)
Side-Power 6hp bow thruster
Tankage
Approx. 150 ltrs. diesel tank
Approx. 250 ltrs. fresh water tank
Electrical system
12v / 230v electrical system
Start battery (2023)
Service batteries (2023)
Bow thruster battery (2023)
Victron battery charger
2x Solar panels
Shore power with cable
Accommodation
Classic teak interior
White upholstery in saloon
Two sleeping cabins, and large saloon
4-5 berths
Bathroom with Jabsco manual u.w. toilet (toilet pump 2024), sink and shower (rear cabin has its own sink)
Webasto heater with outlets in cabins and saloon
Galley
Galley with two burner gas stove and oven
2x s.s. sinks
Fridge + freezer
Seawater pump (2023)
Electric water pressure system
Boiler hot water system
Rigging
2x Lewmar 44ST halyardwinches electric
4x Lewmar 44ST sheetwinches
Seldén aluminium double spreader mast
Seldén aluminium boom
Rodkicker (needs te be checked)
Sloop-Top-Rigged
Furlex genoa furler
Spi-pole
All lines lead to cockpit
Sails
Main sail (2019)
Furling genoa (2019) + cover (2022)
Halfwinder
High Aspect jib
Storm jib
Gennaker
Navigation
Pedestal compass
Autohelm ST50 Speed
Autohelm ST50 echosounder
Autohelm ST50 2 repeater at the chart table
Raymarine ST60 windset
Raymarine Hybridtouch GPS plotter (refurbished 2019)
AIS system
Raytheon Radar R10
Raymarine autopilot (2019)
Furuno GPS
VHF Sailor RT2048 with seapower
Additional
Sprayhood (2022)
Cockpit extension
Winter tent
Steering wheel + cover
Cockpit table
Fire extinguisher
Gas pipes replacement and inspection (2025)
Pioneer radio with speakers
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Cleaning, polishing and waxing hull (2025)
Line cutter (not installed)
Electric windlass
Delat anchor with chain
Fender + lines (2025)
Boarding ladder
Thermo/Hygrometer
Antifouling (2025)
Anodes (2025)
