Contender midrange boats deliver tournament-ready (or nice, long offshore fishing day) performance without the size that requires a semi to tow or a slip that costs more than your mortgage. From your first Contender to the boat that handles 50-mile offshore runs, this is where manageable meets unstoppable.
Every boat in the midrange lineup balances fishing capability with the features you value most. T-series boats give you the open deck that hardcore anglers demand. Sport models come equipped with the creature comforts that make people actually want to come back for another trip. Move up in size and you gain fuel capacity, deck space, and fishbox volume without turning into a boat that requires three people to dock. These boats work in real conditions because they’re built for how people actually fish.
Plus, you get to choose your gel-coat colors, configure your electronics, and place your rod holders exactly where you want them. Every Contender is custom-built to your specifications—making every boat we build one of a kind.
The 24S is often nicknamed “my first Contender” because it’s an excellent entry point to our serious-fishing lineup. It’s the most turnkey boat in the lineup, with standard features like forward seating, an enclosed head, soft top, bucket seats, and Seakeeper ride stabilization.
This boat was built for: Anglers buying their first serious center console who want a boat that works right out of the dock. You don’t need to customize every detail to get on the water, but you can if you want to. This is the Contender that proves 24 feet is plenty when you build them right.
The 25T brings big-boat construction to a 25-foot footprint. Three-piece design (hull, liner, and cap) creates more interior room and a smoother hull that hardcore tournament anglers love. The base boat is fishing-focused—open deck space, room for multiple livewells, and the ability to configure it exactly how you work. Add creature comforts if you want them. Skip them if you don’t.
This boat was built for: Anglers who want serious construction without the size and cost of larger boats. You know what you need on deck, you don’t want seating getting in your way, and you love the adrenaline of tournament fishing.
The 28T takes the 25T’s tournament DNA and scales it up. Larger livewell, more deck space, increased fuel and freshwater capacity, and bigger fishboxes and coolers. If you’re running longer trips or need more room to work multiple fish, this is where the size starts to matter. It’s still trailerable, still maneuverable, but now you’ve got the capacity to fish harder and stay out longer.
This boat was built for: Anglers who’ve outgrown smaller boats but don’t need a 30-footer. You’re fishing tournaments or long days offshore, you need serious fuel range, and you want space to work without feeling cramped when you’ve got a full crew aboard.
The 30ST introduces Contender’s stepped hull design—notches in the underside of the boat that create lift, reduce drag, and deliver a softer ride with better fuel efficiency and higher speeds. At 30 feet, you’re gaining deck space for additional livewells, moving from one fuel tank to three, and stepping up freshwater capacity. This is where you get the fuel range to fish where you want, with the engineering to back up long runs and rough conditions.
This boat was built for: Anglers who run far, run often, and need a boat that delivers on fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. You’re covering major ground to reach your fishing spots, and you want a ride that doesn’t beat you up getting there.
The 32ST takes everything the 30ST offers and increases the scale. More deck space. Larger fishboxes. Increased fuel and freshwater capacity. And the ride that’s consistently ranked best in class. This is also where you can start adding stand-on hardtop towers for serious offshore sight-fishing and working birds. The 32ST uses the same console and leaning post components as the 30ST, but the extra length creates reliable capability when conditions get real.
This boat was built for: Anglers who fish offshore regularly and need a boat that handles everything you throw at it. You’re running in conditions that send other boats home, you need the fuel range to reach distant grounds, and you want the deck space to work efficiently when you get there.
Every Contender is custom-built to your specifications. From seating configurations to electronics packages, you design it and we build it for exactly how you fish.
