Shipyard · New build & refit
Contest Yachts
Family-owned Dutch builder in Medemblik, started by Ed Conijn in 1959 and now run by his grandson Arjen. It builds semi-custom sailing yachts from 42 to 85 ft, with Lloyd's Register certification since 1972, and a small 52 ft motor-yacht line. The 26 m Contest 85CS is its largest model so far.
Key facts
- Parent
- Private (Conijn family)
- Country
- Netherlands
- Founded
- 1959
- Status
- Active
- Size range (LOA, m)
- approx. 12.8–26 (42CS–85CS)
- Largest delivered
- Polina Star IV (Contest 85CS), 25.85 m, 2018 (SYT)
- Yachts delivered
- over 3,500 (yard site, as of 2019)
Notable yachts
- Polina Star IV · 25.85 m, 2018
Services
- new build (semi-custom sail and motor)
- service, repair, refit, painting, joinery, engine and electrical via Medemblik Yacht Service
Haul-out
| Travel lift | not published |
|---|---|
| Shiplift | not published |
| Dry / floating dock | not published |
| Max LOA handled (m) | 25.85 (largest delivered) |
| Max tonnage handled | not published |
| Sheds / berths | main construction hall and mould shop (sizes not published) |
Sources
- contestyachts.com — https://www.contestyachts.com/our-story
- superyachttimes.com — https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/contest-yachts
- yachting-pages.com — https://www.yachting-pages.com/articles/contest-yachts-launches-its-first-26-metre-sailing-yacht.html
- mys.nl — https://www.mys.nl/medemblik-yacht-service/contest-yachts
Compiled from published sources. Figures carry their own source and date where one exists.