FREQUENTLY ASKED CONTENDER BOATS QUESTIONS
Q: WHERE CAN I GET CONTENDER APPAREL?
A: All Contender authorized licensed apparel can be found here
Q: CAN I PURCHASE A BOAT DIRECTLY FROM CONTENDER?
No, we rely on our dealer network in order to ensure great service close to where you enjoy boating. Visit our dealer locator to find a dealer near you.
Q: IS MY BOAT UNDER WARRANTY?
Our boats have a one year complete systems warranty and a ten year structural hull and deck warranty for original owners only.
Q: WHAT IS MY FUEL CAPACITY?
If your boat is a 2000 or newer, give us a call at the factory and we can provide you with the fuel capacity for your specific boat. You can download the current fuel capacities for the 2025 model year here.
Q: HOW SHOULD I SET MY BATTERY SWITCHES WHEN I TURN ON MY BOAT?
In all normal cases battery switches should reside on “1”. In the event of a low battery, you may want to parallel to another battery by setting it to “all” or “1+2” until voltage levels normalize. Then, be sure to reset them to 1. For more information on the electrical system, please see the user manual available in the Downloads section.
Q: HOW DO I WANT TO USE MY FUEL TANK VALVES?
In single fuel tank boats, each engine will have a valve that should remain open during operation. In multi fuel tank boats, each engine will have several valves. In twin engine configurations, each engine can be supplied by the center tank or the corresponding saddle tank. In triple or quad engine configurations, outboard engines can be supplied by the center tank or the corresponding saddle tank, and the center engine (in a triple engine configuration) can be supplied by all three. We recommend burning the saddle tanks first and center tank last. Only one valve per engine should be open at a time to avoid causing a fuel imbalance. See the user’s manual in the downloads section for more details.
Q: CAN YOU SEND ME A CONTENDER BROCHURE?
Q: CAN YOU SEND ME A CONTENDER BROCHURE?
Q: WHAT ARE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR TRAILERING AND/OR STORING MY CONTENDER?
Q: WHERE DO I FIND WASHDOWN HOSES AND PARTS?
On older boats, you can find replacement hoses from Freshwater Systems.They also have the individual parts such as housings, hoses w/o nozzle, and quick disconnect fittings.
Newer boats come with a regular garden hose attachment which accommodates most hoses.
Q: WHERE CAN I FIND HELP TROUBLESHOOTING MY BLUEWATER SWITCHES?
Newer boats come with Bluewater Switches. You can access their troubleshooting guide here: https://www.bluewatergadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Did-You-Known-Electronic-switch-charecteristics-REV2.pdf
Q: WHERE CAN I GET NEW LOGO DECALS FOR MY CONTENDER?
You can reach out to Danny at Media Graphics to custom order new decals for your Contender. He can be reached at (786) 517-7385.
Q: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED CONTENDER AND I AM ATTEMPTING TO REGISTER IT. HOW DO I ACCESS THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK FOR MY BOAT?
All original paperwork was issued upon delivery of the vessel to the original purchaser (Dealer); therefore, legally no other may be furnished. If you are unable to secure paperwork from the original or previous owner, a Fact of Build Letter (FOBL) is sufficient to enable you to request the waiver, in lieu of the original document. To request a FOBL, please send an email to [email protected] that includes the full Hull ID Number.