Contender Yachts Review

Contender Yachts was founded in 1990 in Homestead, Florida. For twenty years, Contender has been a top name in the boating industry due to its quality sport fishing boats. In their early years, Contender had used the typical fishing boat hull design which was used in its breakthrough launch, the Classic 25’. Since its beginnings, they have ultimately redesigned and redefined hull designs by using the most advanced technology, best building materials, and overall sophisticated designs in order to yield premium sport fishing boats. Their mission is as follows: “We at Contender Boats pride ourselves with a traditional ‘hands on’ boat building philosophy while using the most advanced modern materials and quality components we can find.” They have stuck by their mission for the past twenty years in order to be nothing less than beneficial and satisfying to the serious fisherman.

Contender opened its newest state-of-the-art facility in March of 1997 still remaining in Homestead, Florida. In order to meet the high demands for Contender Yachts, this facility was launched in order to produce even more yachts than ever before. Each boat is handcrafted and hand laminated with fiberglass using biaxial and triaxial cloths, contains a PVC core construction for maximum strength, and vinylester resins and unique gel coats for a mirror-like finish. Each boat is also handcrafted using a deep-V 24.5 degree hull that contains a reverse radius chine which allows you to stay dry at all times even in the roughest waters. This system allows the boat to run even faster using less fuel while ultimately keeping the fishing platform steady. Contender Yachts can be purchased new or used directly from the dealer, as well as other fine marine retailers. If purchased from Contender, there is an option for customization in order to meet every need of the serious fisherman.

Used Contender Yachts begin around $25,000 depending on the model and size. New Contender Yachts can retail for as high as over $100,000, also depending on size and model.

Pros

• Contender Yachts are made by fisherman for fisherman.
• Has developed a solid reputation of sport fishing boats for over 20 years.
• Most boats are generally affordable and all are reliable.

Cons

• Contender Yachts are made for fisherman, not a pleasure boat.
• Can be a bit pricey, as new models can reach past $100,000.

Conclusion

Contender Yachts is known to put 110% effort into every fishing boat design, in order to produce the finished product – a safe, reliable boat that will last for generations. They are essentially made by fisherman for fisherman, so you are always guaranteed a boat built for top performance.