Contender Boattrader (2024)

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Contender Boats

Among the top center console boats on the water, their vessels are built to endure years of hardcore fishing in harsh, unforgiving conditions.

The oldest boat was built in 1992 and the newest model is 2024. The starting price is $45,000, the most expensive is $169,995, and the average price of $132,500.

-Fuel efficiency is better than one would expect from a 28-footer with 600 horses, hitting 1.8 MPG at cruise and never dipping below 1.2 MPG.

The starting price is $178,500, the most expensive is $279,500, and the average price of $237,900.

Unsinkable Boats

You may have heard Boston Whaler boats referred to as “unsinkable” or even seen a video of Boston Whaler sawing parts off their boat and proudly showing that it still floats. However, all Grady White Boats have basic foam flotation, making them unsinkable, as well. Looks like it's a tie on this one!

A smooth fast dry ride is what makes a Contender the favorite of sport fisherman everywhere.

Max HP: 400 HP.

Powered by triple Yamaha 350hp engines, the Contender 39′ fisharound is an open water speed demon topping out at over 70MPH. With a standard 460-gallon fuel tank capacity, you're boundaries won't be limited by range. Get there fast, get there dry, get in the game.

With its nearly 2 mpg cruise at 35 knots (reported), the Contender's range with over 300 gallons of fuel is impressive.

The type of wood used in a contender boat varies, but it's typically mahogany or cedar. If you're searching for a state-of-the-art fishing boat that will handle any condition, then a Contender is fantastic.

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Powered by triple Yamaha 350hp engines, the Contender 35ST is a long range fishing dream. This boat is an open water speed demon topping out at over 70MPH. With a fuel capacity of 400 gallons, you'll never be questioning if you should head home early. Get there fast, get there dry, get in the game.

Legendary Sport Fishing Boats. Joe Neber the President and Owner of Contender Boats founded the company in 1984. An avid saltwater sportsman, Joe has an undeniable passion for fishing and boating, which is evident by his work in resource conservation.

Max HP: 600 HP.

A fast ride in the most challenging conditions, the Contender 31 will reach over 45 knots top with twin 250hp Yamaha outboards.

The International Contender is a single-handed high performance sailing dinghy, designed by Bob Miller, latterly known as Ben Lexcen, (Australia) in 1967 as a possible successor to the Finn dinghy for Olympic competition.

Contender Boats was founded in 1984 by Joe Neber when he launched the yard's iconic Classic 25. As of today, the company manufactures approximately 350 boats per year at its facility in Homestead, Florida. Read more about the Contender story below, and search for used Contender boats for sale.

Catamarans and trimarans can have multiple hulls and these styles can handle rough water and make the best boats for the ocean. If you plan to stay near the coast, flat-bottomed boats are great boats for shallow water. These types of boats don't fare as well on the ocean, especially if conditions get rough.