Contest 40S
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| Make | Contest |
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| Model | 40S |
| Year | 1996 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | €175,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 12.55 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Dénia, Alicante, Spain |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 12.55 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.9 m |
| Max Draft | 1.7 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-bulb |
| Total Sail Area | 87 m² |
| Gross Tonnage | 10400 t |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | VOLVO |
| Engine Model | D2-60 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2024 |
| Power | 60 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Engine usage (hours) | 531 |
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| Electrical Equipment |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Designer | Dick Zaal |
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| Builder | Contest Yachts |
| Guest Cabins | 2 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Max Passengers | 12 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Fuel Tanks | 350 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 500 litres |
| Holding Tanks | 40 litres |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
| Liferaft Capacity | 8 |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
Contest 40S – 1996 | Ocean-Ready & Impeccably Maintained | Lloyd’s Registered
Esla Yachts is thrilled to present this rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique Contest 40S, built in 1995 and meticulously prepared for blue-water cruising or a world circumnavigation.
This yacht combines the timeless elegance and solid craftsmanship of Contest Yachts (Netherlands) with a long list of recent upgrades, making her a turn-key, world-cruising vessel.
General Description
Layout: 2 cabins / 2 heads – Owner’s version
Condition: Exceptional – Ready for world voyage
Highlights & Upgrades
New rigging (2024) – complete standing and running rigging
New Volvo Penta D2-60 (2024) – only 531 hours, still under factory warranty
Max Prop Feathering
Garmin Plotter and Autopilot (2018)
Garmin Radar (2018)
New Fusion System (interior and exterior)
Full Inox Davit System
Router, AIS, and Mast Speaker
Retractable bow thruster – effortless maneuvering
Impeccable teak deck and cockpit – 2024 full refit
Full winter cockpit enclosure and custom deck cover
New battery bank (2024) – 6 service + 2 starts (both interconnected when need it)
Two independent autopilots – full redundancy for long passages - B&G and Garmin
Directional solar panels and WindForce wind generator – full energy autonomy
Two inverters – reliable 220V power onboard
Full LED lighting throughout the yacht
Two Lewmar electric winches (2 speeds) – for easy sail handling
Heating Webasto System
Full up to date maintenance (teak, engine, valves, antifouling, Garmin updates etc)
Sails & Rigging
Furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Gennaker
Storm jib (trysail)
This Contest 40S is one of the best-equipped examples of her class — a solid, proven ocean cruiser combining performance, safety, and comfort. Every system has been renewed or maintained to the highest standard, ready for immediate offshore adventures or long-term liveaboard cruising.
A yacht that reflects true owner’s care and passion.
Contact ESLA Yachts today to schedule a visit, review the maintenance records, and see detailed interior and exterior photos.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
