CONTEST 37
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.66 ft |
| LWL | 31.14 ft |
| Beam | 11.98 ft |
| Draft | 6.73 ft |
| Displacement | 21,059 lb |
| Ballast | 6,393.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.5 kn |
About the CONTEST 37
Winged Keel: draft 1.55m / 5.08ft; ballat 3500kg / 7716lbs.
Designed by Dick Zaal and built by Contest Yachts, the Contest 37 is a rare vessel with only 16 hulls constructed between 1995 and 1997. Its scarcity and specific production window make it a unique entry in the late-90s cruising market.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers who value a heavy-displacement, comfortable motion over high-speed performance. Its substantial build and limited production run appeal to owners seeking a distinctive, robust cruising platform.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 21059.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.74, the Contest 37 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 37 and the Swan 37, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and offshore-oriented designs from the same era. These vessels offer similar comfort ratios and build quality for bluewater cruising.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.66ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CONTEST 37yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CONTEST 37? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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