Contender

Since 1984, Contender has quickly become a legend in the sportfishing community. From our early beginnings, we’ve evolved from the original hull design of the classic 25’ to the sophisticated power and performance of today’s tournament proven winners. Today, as an independent company, Contender is still refining the ultimate sportfishing legend. Unlike some mass production boat builders, we at Contender pride ourselves with a traditional “hands on” boat building philosophy while using the most advances modern materials and quality components we can find.

A full range of Contender Sports Fishing Boats. From the 'hardcore" fishing machine of the 35 Full Transom to the smaller more easy going fishing vessel of the 21' Open Fish the Contender is the ultimate in fishing satisfaction.

Choose from one of our series:

21' Open Fish
This is what a true deep V (24.5°) small boat is all about-lightweight, sleek, fast and easy to trailer. Bluewater capabilities with a large, single level uncluttered fishing cockpit.

Model: 21' Open Fish

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23' Open Fish
Whatever your game is- fishing, diving or just cruising, don't make a buying decision until you test ride our Contender 23 in open sea conditions.


Model: 23' Open Fish

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25' Open Fish
The sport boat with a touch of class includes sweetwater shower, ski pylon, ice box, rod holders. You will find all you need for those wonderful moments at the beach or at the fishing reef.

Model: 25' Open Fish

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27' Open Fish
The last addition to the fleet of our small tenders, and immediately the most popular. They combine the lightness of the soft bottoms with the rigidity and the superior performance of the RIB's thanks to the unique design of the hull.

Model: 27' Open Fish

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31' Open Fish
We have redefined what a sport fishing boat is all about. 1,400 quarts of fishbox capacity, over 300 gal. of fuel capacity, three live wells available and a walk-in console featuring a step down head compartment with a dry storage area.

Model: 31' Open Fish

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31' Fish Around
The request was to build a high performance tournament winning fishing machine, yet have the ability to provide a level of comfort for the whole family on those weekend outings.

Model: 31' Fish Around

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36' Open Fish
King of kings, the Contender 36 does it all. From it's 24.5° dead rise offshore racing hull to its completely equipped cabin, or 36' is an ocean going, long range, island cruising super fisherman.

Model: 36' Open Fish

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