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Contest 38S

  • Build year 1990, Sailingboat for sale
  • In Verkoophaven Bij Schepenkrin...

76,500 EUR

Contest 38S Sailingboat 1990, The Netherlands
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Schepenkring Randmeren

  • Zuiderzee op Zuid, NL 8256 RZ Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands
  • Tel. +31(0)320322199 - +31(0)642116119

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Are you looking for a yacht that combines uncompromising build quality, safety, and excellent sailing performance? This Contest 38S from 1990, designed by the legendary Dick Zaal and built by the renowned Conyplex yard in Medemblik, is now available for a new owner. The Contest 38S is known as a true 'blue water cruiser.' Thanks to the deep and sheltered center cockpit and the solid fiberglass construction, this vessel offers maximum comfort and safety, even in the most challenging conditions at sea. This Contest 38S is the perfect yacht for sailors dreaming of distant voyages while also enjoying comfortable weekends on inland waters or the North Sea. She has always been lovingly maintained, and that is evident in every detail. A solid, value-retaining investment in pure sailing pleasure. Engine & Electrical: Up-to-date and Reliable Where many boats from this era still have their original engine, "Blabber" was fitted in 2007 with a powerful and extremely reliable 55 hp Volvo Penta D255E diesel engine (indirectly cooled, fixed propeller shaft). The electrical system is also excellently prepared for long autonomous journeys: Batteries: Fully renewed in 2025 (1x starter, 2x accessory). Solar Energy: 3 Victron Energy solar panels (totaling over 255W) effortlessly maintain your battery capacity. Inverter & Charger: Mastervolt IVO Smart battery charger and a Victron inverter (12V to 220V). Monitoring via the reliable Victron BMV-6025 battery monitor. Navigation & Equipment: Ready for Open Water "Blabber" is a dream for the demanding navigator. The equipment is very complete and professional: Navigation: Raymarine E80 Chartplotter, Raymarine ST60+ Tridata (Log/Depth), Autohelm Wind & Compass. Autopilot: Raymarine ST 7002 Smart Pilot with Seatalk system. Safety & Communication: True Heading AIS CTRX Carbon+ (2012), Standard Horizon VHF radio with AIS reception (2012), and an ICOM IC-718 SSB receiver with pactor modem for global communication. Anchoring: Heavy Rocna 20 kg anchor (2012) on chain with a Seawolf electric windlass. Rigging & Extras The vessel is sloop rigged with a solid Selden mast and stainless steel wire rigging. The sail wardrobe includes a roller mainsail, the Doyle genoa (2014) on a Furlex roller system, a jib, storm jib, and a gennaker including snuffer for light-wind days. There are 5 self-tailing winches present. Extras included: A Nissan 9.8 hp outboard motor (2014) for your dinghy, fenders, lines, and a cockpit table. The frames for a sprayhood and bimini are already present. Come view "Blabber"! This value-retaining quality yacht is gleaming and waiting for you. Are you ready to make your sailing dreams come true?

Specifications Equipment Manufacturer

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

11.36

Beam

3.66

Depth

1.95

Motor & technic

Engine

Fuel

Unknown