Miami Boat Show 2009 - CONTENDER 2009

http://www.contender.com/

The Contender Fishing Hole:

23 Open

23 T

25

27's

31T

33T

33ST

35

37T

38

The 33T and 37T are monsters. Don't know about the 37T, but the 33T is a very good riding boat.

Does anyone know who makes the tube rack for the kites?

I have heard that 33 ST will fly with trip 350's

This may be a dumb question by why the "T" and the "ST"?

The T is for tournament and the ST is for the stepped hull tournament version....and did any of y'all at the show see what the price for the 33 ST was?

bstnsportsfan - 2/17/2009 5:25 PM

This may be a dumb question by why the "T" and the "ST"?

"ST" Step bottom? ;?

bstnsportsfan - 2/17/2009 8:25 PM

This may be a dumb question by why the "T" and the "ST"?

The T stands for Tournament series. The ST is a Step Tournament. As of now, the 33 is the only stepped hull Contender offers. Who knows what will happen in the future. They offer the 33 in both versions.

great job on the pics and the post - not too be critical but I am pretty sure that the yamaha boat (the Snake Dancer) is a 33t not a 31t.

Their 37T was gorgeous and looked like the ride was solid as well. Saw one blast thru a wake in the cut on Saturday when we were on another boat.

I too would like to know the price on the 33st, and has anyone rode it and can compair the ride to the 33t?

Team FishDancer runs a 2008 33T with twin Verado 300s. During the show we sea trialed the 33ST to try and determine the differences between the two. The ST we sea trialed had twin Yam 350s so it was not apples to apples. The first thing to know is that both are great boats - no one would be disappointed with either. The ST runs a few MPH faster and is a bit more fuel efficient and since the seas were flat during our sea trial we could not determine the difference in running attitude while in tournament type seas. We are so happy with our 33T that the few MPH and some fuel savings is not enough to entice us to change. Overall there is a different ride in a step hull (we used to run a stepped hull) versus a conventional hull. I think it is great that Contender is offering its customers a choice....


Jeff
FishDancer
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http://www.FishDancer.net

Thanks Fish, After fishing the 33t numerous times I was wondering what kind of improvements having the steps made on that particular boat, especially since the 33t is one of my favorites. Is there a significant price difference?

I think the difference in price is only a few $K more. having ridden on both, the ride is different. I would not buy the stepped hull without riding on it, just because you have been on the regular 33T. the boat handles, performs and "feels" different. some things better and some things worse. i have not been on one in rough seas (33TS) so I cannot vouch for it there. I dont know which one i like better - it kinda depends what you are looking for in the boat.

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly

ck_moniz - 2/18/2009 1:01 PM

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly

Exactly right about the ride of the 33T andI guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder

http://www.fishdancer.net/Picture2aaa%20008.jpgJeffFishDancer>>))))))">http://www.FishDancer.net (http://www.fishdancer.net/)

Tube racks for the Kites???????????

I need some too.

ck_moniz - 2/18/2009 4:01 PM

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly

hahaha. i was about to post the same thing. i know they're among the best purely functional fishing machines out there...but they are completely unremarkable to the eye.

i tried to show The Admiral a 27 cuddy when we were shopping last year, we pulled up to the lot and she took one look at it and wouldn't even get out the car. haha.

Back to the tube racks for the kites, forget about the boats, LOL. Where do I buy them?

ck_moniz - 2/18/2009 1:01 PM

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly
Personally I think that it is a great looking boat made for one thing and one thing only and that is fishing. To each their own looks like a great boat and hope they do well with it. Ill tell you a ugly boat and that's the new whalers!! They really went backwards a few decades. :thumbsup:

skillet - 2/17/2009 8:23 PM

I have heard that 33 ST will fly with trip 350's

I have just bought that boat. First Triple 33 TS with Yamaha F-350's. I really thought the 350 V-Rods would push this boat faster, however the Yamaha are about 4 MPH faster! I am geeting about &8 out of mine right now, however I just got confirmation that in April Yamaha will have a new 4 blade for the 350's that will be even stronger. I'll keep you posted!

gtrfred - 2/18/2009 2:44 PM

I think the difference in price is only a few $K more. having ridden on both, the ride is different. I would not buy the stepped hull without riding on it, just because you have been on the regular 33T. the boat handles, performs and "feels" different. some things better and some things worse. i have not been on one in rough seas (33TS) so I cannot vouch for it there. I dont know which one i like better - it kinda depends what you are looking for in the boat.

Very Well Said! The two boats are brothers, however there is differences! I rode both and purchased the 33 ST. Each person likes differnt things. That's why there are so many GREAT boat builders! Vanilla isn't the only favor at Baskin Robbins!

happyjack92 - 2/19/2009 8:23 AM

ck_moniz - 2/18/2009 4:01 PM

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly

hahaha. i was about to post the same thing. i know they're among the best purely functional fishing machines out there...but they are completely unremarkable to the eye.

i tried to show The Admiral a 27 cuddy when we were shopping last year, we pulled up to the lot and she took one look at it and wouldn't even get out the car. haha.

Hey, that Marlago of your is sexy!! hahaha

RButler - 2/19/2009 4:12 PM

happyjack92 - 2/19/2009 8:23 AM

ck_moniz - 2/18/2009 4:01 PM

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly

hahaha. i was about to post the same thing. i know they're among the best purely functional fishing machines out there...but they are completely unremarkable to the eye.

i tried to show The Admiral a 27 cuddy when we were shopping last year, we pulled up to the lot and she took one look at it and wouldn't even get out the car. haha.

Hey, that Marlago of your is sexy!! hahaha

hehe

littletunny - 2/19/2009 4:16 PM

RButler - 2/19/2009 4:12 PM

happyjack92 - 2/19/2009 8:23 AM

ck_moniz - 2/18/2009 4:01 PM

These are the ugliest high end cc on the water. I have heard how great a ride they are... but they are ugly

hahaha. i was about to post the same thing. i know they're among the best purely functional fishing machines out there...but they are completely unremarkable to the eye.

i tried to show The Admiral a 27 cuddy when we were shopping last year, we pulled up to the lot and she took one look at it and wouldn't even get out the car. haha.

Hey, that Marlago of your is sexy!! hahaha

hehe

haha. well-played sir!

like i said...The Admiral had a say in this decision. what can I say...chicks dig marlagos. I can live with that.

Your wife wanted you to get a chick magnet? :o :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Any pics of the parties in the sandbar? :grin: :grin:

http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/miami-boat-show/64869-contender-2009-33st-10-.jpg

as long as the fish dig the Contenders...I can live with that... :rofl:

http://www.contender.com/

The Contender Fishing Hole:


Dang, I knew Contender were fish magnets but that is crazy!

It might just be me but I it looks like the console on the 37 is to far forward. Maybe just the camera angle?

It might just be me but I it looks like the console on the 37 is to far forward. Maybe just the camera angle?

How about at this angle?

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x196/apatinpics/IMG_0972.jpg

Still hard to tell. Maybe I'm imagining things.

Team Cape Fear was there and we LOVE our CONTENDER.....Powered by YAMAHA of course!!

I can't seem to get a straight answer on this, everybody I talk to seems to have a different answer...

Do any of yall know if forward seating is an option on the 37??

I did just as much cruising around with friends on my 31 then I did fishing, and it got to be a problem when nobody could sit and all the girls wanted to go on some other guys boats haha. I talked to somebody at Contender, but she couldn't seem to help me, and 2 dealers told me two different things, so I was hoping somebody would know. I don't want to leave Contender just becasue of seating, but I've got one eye on the Reg 34 and the other still really wanting a Contender.

Got my answer. Thanks to the guys that PM'd me, I appreciate it! :thumbsup:

Time to make some decisions I guess...

Contender along with most other boat builders starts building new model year boats in June, which means construction on 2010 model year boats will begin next month.

But rumors are going around that due to slow sales, with a lot of inventory still on dealers lots, Contender will not start building 2010 boats until around December of this year.

Anyone else hear this? ;?

I think this is true of most builders.

Contender along with most other boat builders starts building new model year boats in June, which means construction on 2010 model year boats will begin next month.

But rumors are going around that due to slow sales, with a lot of inventory still on dealers lots, Contender will not start building 2010 boats until around December of this year.

Anyone else hear this? ;?

makes sense

Does anybody knows any CONTENDER dealers in or near Miami. I would like to get a quote on the new 35 SIDE CONSOLE. I cannot find any dealers in Miami. Does the factory sells direct?

Does anybody knows any CONTENDER dealers in or near Miami. I cannot find any dealers in Miami. Does the factory sells direct?

Boat Center
18300 S. Dixie Hwy (US 1)
Miami, FL 33157
305-232-0011

They have been there forever, and I believe are Contender's largest dealer. Ask for Gary - he is the owner. And no, the factory does not sell direct.

Thank you.

Can anybody tell me how is the ride, fit and finish of the 35 SIDE CONSOLE, the new model being exposed by LUDICROUS in this thread? Anybody has that boat with twin Y-350's? What are the numbers?

Boat Center
18300 S. Dixie Hwy (US 1)
Miami, FL 33157
305-232-0011

They have been there forever, and I believe are Contender's largest dealer. Ask for Gary - he is the owner. And no, the factory does not sell direct.

I am pretty sure the owner is Chick Gagen and has been for years, I could be wrong though.

wow, i want a Contender!

anyone know who makes the kite holders?

the clips are made by Beckson. then mounted to a strip. i think they are designed to hold oars.