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1983 Contest 42 Center Cockpit Ketch

$114,900

Clearwater, Florida

Year 1983

Make Contest

Model 42 Center Cockpit Ketch

Category Sailboats

Length 42'

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1983 Contest 42 Center Cockpit Ketch Clean, Well Maintained, and Loaded With NEW Equipment Major Refit 2012-2014 Be sure to watch the walkthrough video above to see for yourself! This venerable blue water cruiser was designed by Dick Zaal and built in Holland by Conyplex Marine (Contest Yachts). Contest still builds iconic and sought-after sailing yachts today. All Contest Yachts are built to Lloyds standards, and are comparable in quality to any domestic high-end boutique builder. "Borne Free" is a real beauty with her classic lines and decadent high gloss teak interior. Her balanced sail plan and powerful hull shape are easy to manage and comfortable in heavy seas. This handsome ketch has undergone an almost complete restoration over the past 5 years. Her owners have poured their heart and soul into transforming this stunning cruiser into one of the prettiest and best-equipped boats on the market today. Her teak decks have been removed and recored with foam and epoxy. She has all new electronics, new electrical, fresh Awlgrip paint, new fuel tank, and was re-powered in 2004. She is neat as a pin, and gleams inside and out. This vessel is loaded with new and upgraded equipment. Take a close look at the full specs to get a complete understanding of everything this cruiser has to offer. Highlights Included: Full Survey Showing "Above Average Condition" Available To Potential Buyers. Dated 8/2016 200 Gallons of Fresh Water, 90 Gallons Diesel Yanmar Diesel installed in 2004 (1500 hours)

1983 Contest 35 3JH5E

$38,900

St. Petersburg, Florida

Year 1983

Make Contest 35

Model 3JH5E

Category Sloop Sailboats

Length 35'

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1983 Contest 35 3JH5E $15,000 Price Reduction!!! This Contest 35' was manufactured in Holland and offers a true "Blue Water" cruising vessel that has a practically new 40hp 3-cylinder Yanmar engine with only 302 hours. This vessel was built to Lloyds of London standards by Contest Yachts, This 35 footer is very spacious for her size, Her flush decks allow for easy movement on deck and a fantastic interior arrangement with great headroom. She boasts a spacious cockpit plus a comfortable "Captains" chair at the helm station. Construction details are all high end with a finely constructed teak interior and a molded fiberglass headliner. The rotating 3-blade Maxprop coupled with the "New" engine will keep this ship going over 6knts in most seas.

1983 Contest 42 Ketch -Excellent Condition!

$132,000

Clearwater, Florida

Year 1983

Make Contest

Model 42 Ketch -Excellent Condition!

Category Sailboats

Length 42'

Posted Over 1 Month

1983 Contest 42 Ketch -Excellent Condition! Classic Lines & Top Notch Build Quality'Borne Free' Is A Rare Find In The US Be sure to watch the walkthrough video above. This venerable blue water cruiser was built in Holland by Conyplex Marine and designed by Dick Zaal. Contest Yachts offer a very high-end build quality, and this center cockpit ketch is no exception. The builder is well known in Europe for their offshore designs that are perfectly suited for long range cruising. All Contest Yachts are built to Lloyds standards. "Borne Free" is a real head turner with her classic lines and a decadent teak interior. Her balanced sail plan is easy to manage and comfortable in heavy seas. This handsome ketch has undergone an almost complete restoration over the past 5 years. Her owners have poured their heart and soul into transforming this stunning cruiser into one of the prettiest and best-equipped boats on the market today. If you are unfamiliar with the Contest brand, their level of quality is similar to that of Sabre Yachts and Hallberg Rassy. This vessel is loaded with new and upgraded equipment. See the full specs for the complete details. Highlights Included:200 Gallons of Fresh Water, 90 Gallons DieselYanmar 30HP Diesel, installed in 2004 (1500 hours)A/C and D/C System Completely Rewired And Replaced in 2014All New Raymarine Electronics in 2014! (entire list in full specs)Navy Blue Awlgrip Hull Paint 2012Two Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners (16,000 and 10,000 BTU)Teak Decks Removed, and Re-cored With Structural Foam, Painted with Awlgrip (2014)

1983 Contest 42 Ketch -Amazing Condition!

$129,000

Clearwater, Florida

Year 1983

Make Contest

Model 42 Ketch -Amazing Condition!

Category Sailboats

Length 42'

Posted Over 1 Month

1983 Contest 42 Ketch -Amazing Condition! Classic Lines & Top Notch Build Quality'Borne Free' Is A Rare Find In The US Be sure to watch the walkthrough video above. This venerable blue water cruiser was built in Holland by Conyplex Marine and designed by Dick Zaal. Contest Yachts offer a very high-end build quality, and this center cockpit ketch is no exception. The builder is well known in Europe for their offshore designs that are perfectly suited for long range cruising. All Contest Yachts are built to Lloyds standards. "Borne Free" is a real head turner with her classic lines and a decadent teak interior. Her balanced sail plan is easy to manage and comfortable in heavy seas. This handsome ketch has undergone an almost complete restoration over the past 5 years. Her owners have poured their heart and soul into transforming this stunning cruiser into one of the prettiest and best-equipped boats on the market today. If you are unfamiliar with the Contest brand, their level of quality is similar to that of Sabre Yachts and Hallberg Rassy. This vessel is loaded with new and upgraded equipment. See the full specs for the complete details. Highlights Included:200 Gallons of Fresh Water, 90 Gallons DieselYanmar 30HP Diesel, installed in 2004 (1500 hours)A/C and D/C System Completely Rewired And Replaced in 2014All New Raymarine Electronics in 2014! (entire list in full specs)Navy Blue Awlgrip Hull Paint 2012Two Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners (16,000 and 10,000 BTU)Teak Decks Removed, and Re-cored With Structural Foam, Painted with Awlgrip (2014)