Contest 36S

Overview

Contest is a high quality Dutch Yard, on par with other high end northern European yards like Halberg Rassy. They now specialize in semi-custom yachts from 42 to 85'. In the 70's they were the most successful European yacht in the US with over 500 sold. The Contest 36 was the first Contest model to offer essentially a tall rig option with the fractional mast, offering a SA/D ratio of 17. As such, the Contest 36 was the first Contest model to be rewarding to sail in light air or race, with much better light air performance than her competitors, especially with the fin keel, which Shiva has. As a result, she was a very successful model in the US. Our family has worked with the Contest yard since the 1960's. The Practical Sailor noted our attention to customer service in their review. Of course, the Contest 36 was designed and built as an offshore capable yacht, and many Contest 36's have completed ocean passages. Several years ago we sold a 36 to one couple who have sailed her extensively from New England to the West Coast and partly across the Pacific, (SV Oyster) which makes for fascinating reading on Instagram.

Features

• High quality Dutch Yard comparable to Halberg Rassy
• Specializes in semi-custom yachts from 42 to 85 feet
• Contest 36 model offers a tall rig option with fractional mast
• SA/D ratio of 17 on the Contest 36
• Contest 36 designed for light air sailing and racing
• Equipped with fin keel as seen on Shiva
• Designed and built as an offshore capable yacht
• Many Contest 36's have completed ocean passages
• Recognized for attention to customer service by Practical Sailor