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Contest 36 | 1979
For sail our beloved CONTEST 36 CLASSIC.
After having been living on her, as a family of 4, for the last 2 years and sailing her from IJmuiden, The Netherlands along the Atlantic Coast to Greece, the time has come to upgrade (kids are getting bigger…) and pass her on to new owners to continue her adventure. Check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@empresssailing

The vessel is currently based in LEFKAS MARINA GREECE, in very good technical condition and ready to go.
The broker’s website:
https://www.yacht-partners.com/product-page/contest-36-1979

Standard Specifications
Make Contest
Model 36 Classic
Year 1979
Length (LOA) 10.95 M
Beam 3.40 M
Draft 1.90 M
Fin Keel with skeg hung rudder.
Engine(s) Yanmar 3JH5E (installed 2014)
Engine Hours +/- 1840
VAT STATUS VAT EXCEMPT (full history original documents provided)
Flag (Registration) The Netherlands
Fuel Tank Capacity 150L
Water Tank Capacity 450L
Cabins 2
Berths 4
Head(s) 1

Sails & Rigging
The Contest 36 is equipped with the following:
Aluminium single spreader mast
Standing rigging (2012) | Inspected in March 2024
ELVSTROM Main Sail | Fully Battened w/ 3 reef points
Furling Headsail HYDE High Aspect
Roller Furler for headsail
Lazy jacks for main.
Running Rigging replaced in 2023
Original Spinaker Pole

Hull & Deck & Cockpit Equipment
HULL
• Original gelcoat | Polished and waxed in November 2024
• TruDresing Seacocks and thru hulls (2023)
• Hull was fully sanded and treated with Epoxy barrier cost system (2022)
• Antifouling was done in November 2024
DECK
VETUS horizontal manual anchor winch with capstan
TEAK grating in cockpit
Hatch Lenses (replaced in 2024)
Stainless Steel Genoa Track
Removable swimming ladder with teak steps
Dyneema top lifeline (2022)
COCKPIT
Large cockpit locker
Folding table (2023)
Sprayhood (2024)
Bimini (2023)

Interior
The interior is equipped with a beautifully classic high quality, hard waxed mahogany veneer with solid hardwood floor boards.
An internal passage connects the aft cabin to the saloon and a hatch in this passage provides enviable access to the engine room.
The Engine room is fitted with ample lighting and quality sound insulation.
*-* Equipped with 1 shower and 1 manual toilet (the shower has never been used by current or previous owner)

GALLEY
The galley is fitted with ample storage, features an upgraded gimballed double zone induction stove cooktop with electric oven and built in fridge. This was all installed/ upgraded in 2023.

SALOON
Interior Upholstery replaced in 2022. Seats 7, and can be converted to an additional double bed and/ or 2x single berths which can slide out as “Harbour Berths“. All berths have a flip up board to act as “lee cloth”.

Propulsion
This Contest 36 is equipped with:
• Spacious Engine Room (great access), advanced lighting due to LED inserts and renewed sound insulation (2023)
• 39HP YANMAR 3JH5E Diesel engine (2014)
• 3-Bladed folding propellor (2015)
• Vetus waterlift muffler and exhaust hoses (2015)

Navigation instruments & Electrics
NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS
• ST60 electronics package (Speed, Depth, Wind etc)
• Autopilot
• 2x ST6002 autopilot controllers
• Raymarine Smart Pilot (S3G AST)
• Raymarine Type 1 linear actuator
• LOWRANCE HDS7 Plotter
• Furuno AIS with dedicated GPS and VHF antenna
• Mast top VHF antenna and cable replaced in 2023
• VHF with external handset | 2023
• Digital (& analog) Barometer

ELECTRICS
• 100 Ah sealed lead acid starting battery | 2022
• 2x House bank (208 Ah) 12v SOK LifePo4 batteries | 2022
• VICTRON Multiplus 200/80 inverter charger | 2022
• VICTRON BMV702 | 2022
• VICTRON MPPT Solar Chargers
• VICTRON DCDC Charger 30 Amp
• 3x Solar Panels | 2x VICTRON 175W & 1x DENIM 325W Bifacial with dedicated VICTRON MPPT’s
• Rpi running VENUS OS to network and control VICTRON gear and give awesome insight into the energy flows even when not on board.
• USB Chargers (cabins & salon)
• LED reading lights in all cabins with USB Charger built in
• LED Lights throughout

Additional Equipment/ Extra’s
This Contest 36 is additionally equipped with but not limited to:
• Diesel Heater | Autotherm 4kW ducted heating (2023)
• Comprehensive list of SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• 16.5kg Delta Anchor with 60M 8mm chain and 50m of 4 strand nylon rode | 2022
• 4x 16mm diameter 3 strand Mooring Lines
• Inflatable Fenders for easy storage when at anchor.
• 3.1m Dinghy & 3.5 hp Mercury outboard.