Contender Bay boats are built with shallow draft to access skinny water, oversized casting platforms to work it, and the capability to stretch further in the backcountry when the fish are biting.
Inshore fishing demands shallow draft, stable casting platforms, and room to actually fish. We build boats with oversized decks—on both the bow and stern, hulls that handle skinny water without breaking a sweat, and the fishability to reel in your catch without your boat getting in your way.
And like every Contender, every Bay boat is custom-built to your exact specifications. You choose everything—gel-coat colors, rod holder placement, and electronics packages.
Built for hardcore anglers who need a boat with all the essentials and nothing getting in the way. The 24BAY was made for serious inshore adventure —sight-casting on flats, targeting fish in shallow water, and tournament fishing where every detail matters. Easier to store and maneuver than its larger siblings, with the ability to add livewells and customize configurations that maximize fishability.
Who it’s for: Tournament anglers who’d rather add another livewell than a cupholder. If your idea of “creature comforts” is more livewell space, this is your boat. And if your friends say you take fishing too seriously, they’re not invited.
The 26BAY adds creature comforts without sacrificing performance. U-shaped forward seating, available backrests for lounge configurations, and rear jump seats that fold away when you’re fishing and come back out for comfort when you’re cruising. Built for anglers who want versatility—serious fishing capability plus the comfort for longer days on the water with family.
Who it’s for: You fish seriously, but you’re also kept company by folks who appreciate a backrest. You’re the one who always suggests “one more trip”—but getting people hooked on your hobby requires making them comfortable first. This boat does the convincing for you.
The 29BAY refuses to choose. This is the bridge between bay boat design and offshore performer—with the option of twin motors for increased cruising speed and redundancy for peace of mind, 180-gallon fuel capacity delivering about 500 miles of range, and the ability to fish skinny water or run offshore when conditions are right. Oversized bilge access, ample seating, and the capability to stretch your fishing grounds further than any other bay boat. If you want one boat that handles everything, this is it.
Who it’s for: Anglers who got tired of hearing “bay boats can’t do that.” You fish the backcountry one day and run 20 miles offshore the next. We’re not saying we built this boat to prove skeptics wrong… but we’re not not saying that either.
Every Contender is custom-built to your specifications. From seating configurations to rod holder placement, you design it and we build it for exactly how you fish.
