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<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The&nbsp;Contender 35 Side Console&nbsp;is the ultimate "crossover" boat, built for those who refuse to choose between a serious fishing machine and a comfortable family cruiser. While most Contenders are open center consoles, this model features a&nbsp;side-helm layout&nbsp;that opens up the deck, providing a protected seating area and a&nbsp;cozy cabin&nbsp;below for overnight stays.</span></h6>

Contender 35 Side Console

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><b><strong class="font-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2016 Contender 28 Sport</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a high-performance center console designed for anglers who demand speed, precision, and reliability without sacrificing comfort. Built with Contender’s legendary hull design, this 28-foot model delivers an exceptionally smooth, dry, and stable ride, even in challenging offshore conditions. Powered by twin outboard engines, it offers thrilling acceleration and efficient cruising, making it ideal for both serious fishing and family outings. The deck layout is intelligently arranged with ample space for casting, multiple rod holders, in-deck fish boxes, live wells, and generous storage for gear. At the helm, a sleek console accommodates modern electronics and provides excellent visibility. The forward seating area and cushioned leaning post ensure comfort during long days on the water. Combining Contender’s renowned craftsmanship with versatile functionality, the 2016 Contender 28 Sport stands out as a top choice for boaters seeking tournament-level performance and all-around usability.</span></h6>

Contender 28 Sport

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 29BAY can do it all. Standard with a Seakeeper Ride and a 400-mile range, no waters are off limits, and no adventure is off the table. Experience the best of inshore and offshore fishing and exploration with the all-new Contender 29BAY.</span></h6>

Contender 29 Bay

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Contender 27T ("27 Tournament") is&nbsp;a performance-oriented center console fishing boat introduced in 2006, known for its deep-V hull, single-level deck layout, extensive fishing amenities like fish boxes and livewells, and a semicustom construction allowing for various features.&nbsp;It is designed to handle high-horsepower four-stroke outboards and offers a fast, soft ride in offshore conditions.&nbsp;Key features include an integrated dive platform, cockpit bolsters, console head, and the capability to mount large electronics.</span></h6>

Contender 27

<p class="m-0" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 23BAY was designed to offer the highest level of fishability and performance that we could pack into a 23 foot boat. Every detail has been meticulously engineered and crafted to maximize your days on the water.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EXPLORE NEW WATERS</span><br></p><p class="m-0" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PUSH DEEPER INTO THE BAYS AND BACKCOUNTRY THAN YOU’VE EVER BEEN BEFORE WITH THE 23BAY.</span><br></p><p class="m-0" dir="ltr"><i><em class="italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Though the smallest model in the Contender fleet, the 23BAY</em></i><br><i><em class="italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">is big on performance. It’ll run up to 65 MPH with a single</em></i><br><i><em class="italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">300, and with its 80 gallons of fuel capacity,</em></i><br><i><em class="italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">you’ll have a range of over 350 miles!</em></i></p>

Contender 23 Bay

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender sport series boats are rigged for your needs. &nbsp;Custom options for diving, fishing, and on the water fun makes each Contender unique. &nbsp;The 24S is a great day tripping boat with plenty of range offered from the 130 gallons of fuel capacity and great fuel economy.&nbsp;</span></h6>

Contender 24S

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every Contender is custom. If you’re fishing sharks in California, or sailfish in south Florida, your target species dictates your needs. Don’t take a bass boat to a shark fight. Rig your boat to catch your fish with custom outriggers, downriggers, rod holders, electric reel outlets and more.</span></h6>

Contender 25T

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go deeper with the Contender 26BAY. The 26BAY offers the performance and fishability you can expect from a Contender along with the versatility to take you deeper into the bays and backcountry than you’ve ever been before.</span></h6>

Contender 26 Bay

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The step up from the classic 25T, the 28 is available with seating for comfort, or stripped down for fishing fast and hard.</span></h6><h6 class="heading3" style="text-align: left;"><br></h6><h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This boat is built for speed, and built to fish.</span></h6><h6 class="heading3" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">…</span></h6><h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">…with a Contender,&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="font-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re Always in the Game.</strong></b></h6>

Contender 28T

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 32ST is a fishing machine. &nbsp;Built for kitefishing in Miami, the 32ST embodies “Performance Through Innovation”. &nbsp;Years of improvements and custom boat building has created a 32 that is unsurpassed for performance and “fish-ability”.</span></h6>

Contender 32ST

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender has always been well known for producing some of the best performing center console fishing boats on the water, and the 35ST, goes beyond those expectations.</span></h6><h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The innovative dual step design provides dramatic performance increases not only in speed, but also in fuel efficiency, and handling.</span></h6>

Contender 35ST

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">39 Feet of adrenaline pumping, wave jumping, heart pounding, chest thumping center console created for range to get the grounds where less get to go, and speed so you have more time to locate those elusive target species.</span></h6>

Contender 39ST

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 39 Fisharound is the culmination of tournament fishing comfort and knowledge. Optimized for speed without sacrificing “fish-ability” this 39 has creature comforts, and the attention to detail that only a captain would craft. The fisharound has a cabin console, and cruising speeds over 60mph.</span></h6>

Contender 39FA

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After 35 years, Contender Boats debuts their largest, most anticipated boat to date, the 44ST. With a beam of twelve feet, length of 44 feet, 600 gallons of fuel capacity, and a 2,000 max HP rating, the boat is certain to deliver on the promise of “performance through innovation.”</span></h6>

Contender 44ST

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The 44FA is built from the same hull mold as the game changing 44ST.&nbsp; With a fish around liner, the boat offers a berth with queen-sized bed, enclosed head with shower, galley with sink, refrigerator/freezer, and stovetop that are a luxury for traveling offshore or to the islands.</span></h6>

Contender 44FA

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Introducing the 44CB, combining the unparalleled fishability of the 44ST with room to escape the elements. Equipped with a console berth, the 44CB excels in the comfort and functionality needed for those long canyon runs.</span></h6>

Contender 44CB

<h6 class="heading3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Just because the wind is blowing, doesn’t mean you have to sleep on Saturday like everyone else. The boat will handle it. You can’t catch them from the couch. Get out there and get in the game with fishability, reliability and attention to detail on your side. You’re always in game with Contender.</span></h6>

Contender 30ST

2025 Contender 39ST

2023 Contender 44ST

2024 Contender 39ST

2024 Contender 26 Bay

2024 Contender 44ST

2026 Contender 44FA

2026 Contender 32ST

2024 Contender 32ST

2025 Contender 26 Bay

2017 Contender 35ST

2016 Contender 28 Sport

Contender yachts for sale

<h2 class="heading-l"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender Yachts For Sale</span></h2><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender yachts appeal to buyers who want serious offshore performance, competitive angling capability, and a brand with a reputation built on winning tournaments. These boats are engineered for speed, strength, and precision handling. For anyone shopping for a high performance center console that can dominate bluewater, Contender is one of the most respected names on the market.</span></p><p class="body-m"></p><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At YachtWay, shoppers searching for Contender yachts for sale gain access to verified listings from trusted dealers and private sellers, complete with transparent pricing, specifications, and high resolution photography.</span></p><h3 class="heading-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why Buyers Trust Contender</span></h3><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender has become a staple among professional anglers and performance focused boaters for three core reasons:</span></p><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Military grade hull strength and hand laid fiberglass construction</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> • Legendary handling and efficiency with stepped and deep V hulls</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> • Tournament proven layouts designed around real world sportfishing needs</span></p><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every model is built to be fast, dry, and uncompromising. There is no fluff, only pure performance that offshore captains depend on.</span></p><h2 class="heading-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender Models and Pricing</span></h2><h3 class="heading-s"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender 25 and 28 Series</span></h3><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Typical price range: 120,000 to 250,000 USD</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> These mid size center consoles balance everyday fishability with offshore capability. Popular models include the 25 Tournament and 28 Sport, each built with spacious bow seating, livewells, insulated fishboxes, and rock solid construction. Owners choose these boats for coastal fishing, sandbar cruising, and weekend family use.</span></p><h3 class="heading-s"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender 32 ST</span></h3><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Typical price range: 250,000 to 420,000 USD</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> One of Contender’s flagship tournament machines, the 32 ST delivers exceptional speed with twin Yamaha or Mercury power options. The stepped hull offers a soft ride at high speeds, and the deck layout provides large coffin boxes, multiple livewells, and optimized tackle storage. A proven winner on the tournament circuit.</span></p><h3 class="heading-s"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender 35 ST and 39 ST</span></h3><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Typical price range: 380,000 to 700,000 USD</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> These boats are designed for serious anglers running long distances in offshore conditions. With massive fuel capacity, triple or quad outboards, walkaround fishability, and enormous storage, these models are favorites of charter captains and competitive crews. The 39 ST in particular is known for its stability and speed in rough seas.</span></p><h3 class="heading-s"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender 44 ST</span></h3><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Typical price range: 750,000 to 1,300,000 USD</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The largest and most powerful model in the lineup, the 44 ST is built for big water and big game. With room for quad or quint outboards and an expansive deck built for professional level angling, this model offers unmatched range, speed, and fishability. It is a go to choice for tuna, marlin, and offshore expedition teams.</span></p><h2 class="heading-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What Contender Boats Are Used For</span></h2><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Contender yachts are best known for:</span></p><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Offshore tournament fishing</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> • Deep sea trolling</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> • High speed runs to distant grounds</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> • Day cruising with performance minded families</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> • Charter operations that demand reliability</span></p><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These boats are engineered to be ready for any conditions, making them especially popular in Florida, the Gulf, the Northeast, and the Caribbean.</span></p><h2 class="heading-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why Shop Contender Yachts for Sale on YachtWay</span></h2><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">YachtWay supports buyers with dealer verified listings, real time pricing visibility, and transparent specifications so you can quickly identify the right Contender model for your lifestyle. Our platform scans the full marketplace to show every genuine Contender listing in one place.</span></p><p class="body-m"></p><p class="body-m"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore all Contender </span><a href="https://yachtway.com/" class="editor-link"><u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Yachts for Sale</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on YachtWay and discover why performance minded anglers choose this brand. Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.</span></p><p class="body-m"></p>

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