Contest 38 Ketch
Malta
1986
11.35m
€38,500
Asking Price
VAT Paid
Classic Dutch Bluewater Cruiser | Designed by Dick Zaal
The Contest 38 Ketch is a highly respected centre cockpit cruising yacht renowned for exceptional offshore capability, robust Dutch construction, and timeless design. Built by the prestigious Dutch yard Contest Yachts and designed by acclaimed naval architect Dick Zaal, the Contest 38 earned a reputation as one of the safest and most comfortable bluewater cruising yachts of her era.
Constructed with heavy displacement and a powerful ballast ratio, the Contest 38 was purpose-built for serious offshore sailing. Her deep centre cockpit provides outstanding protection at sea, while the ketch rig offers excellent sail balance, easy short-handed handling, and versatile sail combinations in changing weather conditions.
This particular 1986 example presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven long-distance cruising yacht with recent upgrades and Mediterranean positioning, ready for immediate cruising
Key Features
Centre cockpit layout for safe and comfortable cruising
Spacious aft owner's cabin with excellent storage
Volvo Penta 2003T diesel engine with recent rebuild
Sails serviced and genoa UV strip recently renewed
Well-equipped navigation package
Davits fitted for easy tender handling
Beautiful teak decks throughout
Teak-laid cockpit with classic appeal
Tender and outboard included
Proven bluewater cruising yacht offering exceptional value
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