THE 39ST JUST GOT ITS BIGGEST UPGRADE IN MORE THAN A DECADE.
We redesign boats when fishermen tell us what needs to be better. Then we listen, engineer, and deliver.
This is a new era for the legendary 39ST. Captains, tournament anglers, and our craftsmen spent months identifying what needed updating.
Then we used our findings to craft a new console, hardtop, and leaning post engineered by people who know what it takes to win and refuse to settle for “good enough.”
Wider, smarter, more ergonomic. A captain’s environment built for control, comfort, and confidence when conditions get real.
THE NEW CONSOLE:BUILT-IN CONVENIENCE + FISHABILITY
When the clock is ticking and there’s money on the line, your equipment either performs or it costs you. The redesigned 39ST console delivers exactly that—smarter, cleaner, and built for captains who demand total control.
5″ wider and 2” longer for superior protection from the elements
Running hard on windy days means staying dry keeps you sharp and ready when you reach the fish. The expanded console shields you from the elements without sacrificing cockpit space where fish get caught.
Console height reduced 1.5” for improved sightlines
See the bow and read the water even while seated. Navigating inlets, tracking bait, or positioning on fish all demand clear visibility. Guessing doesn’t cut it.
Modern acrylic helm face accommodates dual 22” screens
Electronics help win tournaments—and navigate waters when you’ve got precious cargo on board. The sleek acrylic dash gives you room for the screens you need. Clean, uncluttered, and ready for whatever setup gives you the edge.
Molded-in dash trays
Keys, sunscreen, phone—everything has a home within reach when you need to log a catch or document the moment.
Oversized, lighted glovebox
Keep critical gear accessible and protected. When conditions deteriorate and you need something fast, you don’t want to be fumbling in the dark.
Three access compartments for seamless electronics service
Upgrading, troubleshooting, or adding new tech happens without tearing apart the helm. Best-in-the-industry access that saves time and prevents headaches.
THE HARDTOP:FUNCTION THAT DOESN’T QUIT
Serious fishermen deserve more than boats that just “get the job done,” which is why we redesigned the new hardtop to do its job exceptionally well—so well, you might not even notice it. (That’s kind of the point.)
Molded-in radio box for flush-mounting overhead VHFs or screens
Clean, purposeful integration means no aftermarket brackets cluttering your sightlines or exposed hardware that corrodes. We weren’t kidding when we said these boats were built for what fishermen care about—and details matter when you’re running hard or working fish.
Integrated speaker and lighting pockets
Sound and visibility with molded in recessed speaker pods and lights to eliminate clutter.
THE LEANING POST: ENGINEERED FOR LONG DAYS AND BIG FISH
Tournament days stretch from pre-dawn departures to sunset weigh-ins. The new leaning post is built for anglers who spend serious hours on the water.
18” mezzanine seat height puts your feet on the deck
Feel more secure, more planted, more in control especially when seas build and the conditions get sporty.
50% more cooler capacity
Of course you need more space, is it ever enough? The expanded cooler handles more provisions for longer days out where it counts.
Comprehensive tackle storage everywhere
Every lure, leader, and tool has a place within the new leaning post. With a storage drawer under the helm seats, tackle storage on both sides of the leaning post, and tackle storage behind the mezzanine seat backrest, So when you need something in the heat of the moment, you know exactly where it is.
Rounded edges throughout
Movement around the deck flows easier when you need to move fast. No sharp corners slowing you down or catching lines.
THE HULL AND PLATFORM: PROVEN UNDER PRESSURE,
Whether you’re facing winds, rough seas, or deteriorating forecasts, this boat handles conditions that send others limping back to shore.
When you have to get there fast, the ride matters. The 39ST delivers the speed and stability that let you fish when fair-weather boats are tied up at the marina.
LISTENING TO FISHERMAN, ENGINEERING A BETTER BOAT
The 39ST has been winning tournaments for years. But staying relevant has never been the goal. Staying dominant is.
The 39ST redesign represents thousands of hours of engineering, testing, and refinement. We listened to feedback from owners who put serious hours on these boats. We worked with our craftsmen—the people who build every console, install every piece of hardware, and know exactly where the friction points are.
Then we designed a better boat. Better because fishermen told us what mattered, and we rose to the occasion.
260-gallon forward fishbox
Handle your biggest catches with room to spare. When you’re targeting trophy fish, you need a fishbox that doesn’t make you choose what to keep.
145-gallon secondary forward fishbox/dry storage compartment
Converts for additional catch capacity or keep it dry for gear that needs protection.
(2) forward under-deck rod lockers, port and starboard.
Your tournament rods stay protected, organized, and ready. No tangles, no damage, no excuses.
40-gallon freshwater system
Keep the deck clean and the crew comfortable on long days.
(2) 105-gallon aft fishboxes, port and starboard
When the bite is on and you’re putting fish in the box, capacity matters.
(2) 40-gallon transom livewells with stainless steel pump boxes and (2) 1500 GPH pumps
Keep bait healthy and tournament fish alive with commercial-grade livewell systems.
Full transom with integral dive platform and transom dive door
Easy water access for diving, swimming, or landing big fish.
Oversized in-deck bilge access
Maintenance and inspections can finally happen quickly. Less time wrenching, more time fishing.
THIS IS WHAT COMPETITION LOOKS LIKE.
Forty years building boats teaches you something: the moment you stop improving is the moment you start falling behind.
Legendary boats don’t stay legendary by accident—they earn it by refusing to settle.
When you’re powered by Yamaha reliability and riding a hull that fears no forecast, you’re equipped with an unfair advantage. The redesigned 39ST is available now.
Ready to command the water? Find your nearest Contender dealer.
EARNING OUR PLACE ON THE WATER
For over 40 years, Contender has been building boats that outperform and outlast. Every improvement, every detail, every design decision gets made by people who understand what it takes to succeed on the water. Because if you’re going to be a legitimate contender, your boat better be one too.
