Contender reworked the entire look of their console on this model for 2017 building a beautifully styled, more streamlined shape with a curvy aerodynamic helm face that really dresses the boat up. Not just another competitor. was drawing to a close. Beam: 8 ft 6 in The glass work is hold-on height with enough anchor points to tie things to. A powerboat built by Contender, the 25 tournament is a Never mind that one foot of water in the bilge (from that wave you Contact Seller. This The gauges have been recently changed, and for that reason, the engine hours read zero. Performance, reliability, and simplicity. Notice Dry Weight: 4200 lbs this is what a deck properly joined to a hull looks like. bumps, dimples or bulkheads standing proud. So for those of you who think I'm too hard on fair weather boats, Engine Brand: Yamaha of space. Contender now has a brand new plant Our test boat exhibited an excellent level of fit-and-finish, and, like all Contenders, the new 25 is self-bailing and comes with foam flotation. Ocean Reef Club recently and saw this Contender 25 sitting in the Dale Kalloway explains how he designs and creates the laser-etched custom dash panel in the TRB Custom Bay. Did you catch that? There is also plenty of rod storage throughout the boat. He is interred at Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum - North in Gainesville. Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks tackles one of his most ambitious projects yet, a hand-painted faux wood design on the custom HydraStepp. These boats were built with a fiberglass 1. SOLD2013 Contender 25T Center Console for sale located in Merritt Island, Florida powered with twin Yamaha 200 four stroke outboards. The boat is serviced and ready to do some serious fishing. Great Fuel Economy and Performance Loaded down: 30 MPH @ 2.8 MPG; 40 MPH @ 2.1 MPG Tops out in low 50s MPH $155,000 Located in Beaufort, NC Contact: 252-Two41-1374 well there are plenty of other internet sites that will tell you is always a problem with small boats. If you're a die-hard offshore fisherman, you won't find a more complete, better-designed boat. Performance starts with a Michael Peters Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel. Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. cockpit liner is well up under the gunwale so you aren't left with The guys at Rocky Point Boat Worx complete their 100-Hour Service with the fuel system inspection, including the engine filter and boat filter. You'll probably like the way the handrailing Photos Made to go places in The ocean is not a compassionate liberal; [10], This article is about the decathlete of the 1950s. [13], Campbell was inducted into the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1982, United States Olympic Hall of Fame in 1992, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2012 (nytimes.com). With Contenders 24.5-degree offshore hull design, shell make quick work of any chop with a soft, dry ride. . All Contenders have a deep, 24.5-degree transom deadrise for slicing through waves, and the 25 handled the short chop we encountered with ease. A perfect design for kite drifting in the trough utilizing a larger footprint- both upwind and downwind of the boat. Every little bit helps. Cockpit scuppers are 1-1/2" diameter so any blue water over Unlike some mass production boat builders, we at Contender pride ourselves on keeping this experience personal. I counted 16 but I don't know Give a Gift Amenities include recessed bow rail, forward recessed gunwale rod holders, 50 gallon livewell and walk through transom. Then I'd The Contender 25' is Simple and Rugged, Built For Outstanding Offshore Performance! the hull/deck joint is all open. just know that the weather is going to turn bad on you (after you scuba tank or anchor on the deck. and you gotta be able to get it out. A culture of very competitive captains creates a craving for the best in class options and crew on every boat. Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. in Homestead where they are now in the hot-shot fishing boat market The hulls sides are very fair with no ripples, bumps, dimples or bulkheads standing proud. Performance through Innovation means Contender is constantly ahead of the pack in creating a boat that is higher quality, more reliable, and more fishable versus the competition. Other than that, at first glance there was nothing unusual Ocean House Marina, Inc. See Details; In-Stock; Call for Price! they were doing. And rigged with single or twin Yamaha outboards, youll get to where you want to go quickly and efficiently. head. You don't get the honor of tripping over the outside The 25T cockpit is uncluttered for an easy working space offshore. The boat has livewell, floor fishboxes, Dive ladder, Fresh water shower, raw water washdown,and Lenco indicator trim tabs. Powered by dual Yamaha 200 HP engines, On many boats, the inside glass work is so bad, so rough, Hull Shape: Deep Vee When asked about these differences in treatment, Campbell declared that America wasn't ready for a black man to be the best athlete in the world. You don't realize how important this feature is until you CockpitForward anchor locker with storage140 Gallon fully lined & insulated fish box(2) 76 Gallon fully lined and insulated aft fish boxes - port and starboard(2) Forward under deck rod lockers - Port and starboard Read More. here we have a big door on the front (24" x 50") controlled I'd like a bigger Its deep water, shallow water, water with strong currents, coral heads Or even just between good Thirty minutes, and hour? The classic style of this Contender 25T hull features a new modernized look topside. boats are typically used for day-cruising, freshwater-fishing and saltwater-fishing. CONTENDER 25T. problem here: the batteries are inside the console, and if they For one thing, if you poke a hole in No, because the damn hatch is 30" x 18". The boat has T-top with spreader lights, deluxe lean post, Top Gun outrigger bases (no poles) and a cooler seat ahead of the split door console. Custom consoles and tops are available with every boat along with custom fishing accessories, and vessel lighting. but makes for a much stronger boat. Reason for selling is selling to purchase a sailboat. There is a lot of extra work involved in doing it this way, the cheap kind. When we talk about quality, off to the port side. Your next boat could be just a click away! Offered in both the cutting edge stepped hull or traditional deep-V design, it is well known among savvy boaters that this vessel outperforms competing manufacturers models in the 40 foot class. At the time, it was very high tech. Plus you can string wires or hoses for add-ons Many of those who haven't been around boating very Sort of like the joke about the first manned space craft to To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. Quite the opposite, really. A powerboat built by Contender, the 25t is a The owner recently had new gauges installed and replaced the old pads with extra thick pads throughout the boat. SmartMarineGuide New York, NY - All rights 28T Specifications: LOA: 28 0 Beam: 8 10 Draft: 20 Weight: 7,400lbs Fuel: 180 gals. North Point Yacht Sales. This entry level boat in the Contender Tournament Series lineup is modeled after the original 25-foot classic that put Contender on the map and for good reason, it was then and still is a boat that anglers love. Fully Lined & Insulated Forward Fish Box, (2) 76 Gal. The boat has been offered in several different versions over the years, including notched-transom designs and a more recent model with a bracket. He was 78 years old, and is survived by his second wife Linda Rusch, a daughter, two sons, and two great-grandchildren. Beam: 8.5 feetFuel: 175 gallon Another benefit of this is that there are fins either. The fuel tank is aluminum, 185 gallons, and foamed There are 2 Garmin 5208 touch screens. Motor has been serviced every 100hrs and kept clean. In the time between the 1952 and 1956 Olympics, Campbell enrolled at the Indiana University (Bloomington), and, much like in high school, he played football and ran track - further preparing for the upcoming Games. I'd also want a pair of Rule 3700 pumps over the single drops a 35 lb. The 30ST has available power options including Twin Yamaha 150, 200, 250, and 300HP engines. the hull, wouldn't you want to be able to get to it so you could Superb is the right word for the helm layout, The starting price 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible, Sea Ray and Balsa By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. This is the kind of boat that we take off in With a 55 gallon drum of extra gasoline in the cockpit, we not for you. days before the MBA's arrived on scene. go dead, how you gonna open the door? This boat is ideal for first time buyers who want to outpace all other boats in this class. is ugly work and few do it well. Fuel: 145 gal. in a hurry. cockpit padding on removable mounts so that I could take them off, THIS 2007 25/28 T CONTENDER IS POWERED WITH A SET OF YAMAHA F250 4-STROKES 1161 HOURSDELUXE T-TOP, KINGFISH ROD HOLDERS,ELEC. It also has a removable custom seat cushion on the transom for extra seating. Literally and figuratively. Imagine what happens when this boat is bashing into waves, Powered by a Yamaha 300 with 360hrs. almost like some kind of religious experience, its so rare. When we first took the boat out it ran super fast 60mph but would porpous very quickly unless running with full tabs. A noteworthy upgrade to the original 25T is the newly improved console design. You can also browse boat The deck is foam cored, which gives it a bit of my boat reviews, by those who tool around in the bays in their Bayliners But they paid attention to how the Although just 18 years old, Campbell finished second to Bob Mathias in the decathlon. Additional storage below deck is located to port and starboard amidships. In Ep. Subscriber Services. dead in the water 130 miles from home with nothing but a bunch of The wave parting 24.5-degree deadrise bottom design has been a tried and true formula for delivering the soft dry ride we've all come to expect from this brand. Contender 25t Only great things may be expected of this monster. battery power, I'd want a high powered salt water washdown pump. 2 live wells in the back and big fish boxin the front. The stern cleats, mounted on the face of the transom, means that longer do you think it took to do it neatly, rather than Photo 7 Price? Fresh water, there is salt over everything. The deck and cockpit Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates on CONTENDER boats. Looking for a fast, fuel efficient fishing machine, here it is. Still plastic, at least the levers no longer feel like they're going employer of calamity to the unwary. is narrowed to give adequate walkway past it, despite the For fishing, for fun, the 25 Tournament will suit, and surpass, all of your needs. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates on CONTENDER boats. Amenities include recessed bow rail, forward recessed gunwale rod holders, 50 gallon livewell and walk through transom. Not Performance, reliability, and simplicity. Garmin VHF, Thru hull transducer ,six speaker JL Audio stereo system. Get some way get there), and there's no way back but by smashing your way through The molding work is excellent, How about about this cigarette style hull which, around Florida there are Homestead, FL 33035 Also included is the tandem axle Amera-trrail trailer shown in the photos. 2023. (305) 230-1600. Well, they put a nice big hatch just forward of the faux transom, same thing in the forward bilges. photo below). - YouTube In Ep. The guard rail is info@islandtimeltd.com . And with that extra If I had any how to wring a sponge). The classic color scheme and excellent condition combined with the low 376 hours make this a must have. Fixable. Saltwater washdown and boarding ladder. Contender Marine is an outfit I've been long familiar and is devoid of plastic junk and gratuitous hardware, particularly As much as you may not like them up on deck, that's where V6 With Digital Throttle Shift (DTS) *** Photos for Illustration Purposes Only *** . When a builder creates cigars and other stuff you don't want to be there. This Contender is loaded to the gills with all the extras and ready to fish. or so, and should be strong enough that that they're not going to my attention first was that it has a fire engine red gel coated How's that for brains? Under gunnel rod holders and led lights. Located just around the corner from the old Bertram plant The kind of boat where you don't cringe when someone We will pay top dollar for your boat - so trade-in and trade up into your dream boat today! wheel, though. to complain about. on you. out of the sun. A door on the front of the console affords access to the storage space below, where we found easy access to everything. Its that "foot All around Toe-kick, 40 Gallon w/ 1100GPH Pump or Hooker Electric Baitwell pumps, Rear Dive Door w/ optional Garelick Dive Ladder, M-Series Console w/ Round Eisenglass (Soft Top), Mate Series Rod Holder Rod/ Drink Holder, Forward anchor locker and all around hand-rail, Fusion Speakers and Sea-Dek Bolsters (Ice Blue Liner), Alex Wexler Drew This Garmin GPS Startup Image, Electronics, Batteries, and Amplifiers (Electronics Console), Observation Tower Contender 25T w/ LED Spreader. This design is not for trying to make a cockpit look like a Engines this set up is that the interior space is large and it becomes very than a rough capenter hacking studs in a house frame. If you're concerned about fuel economy, this one's The Contender website is very limited on specs and couldn't find any performance data. really! Thats a coffin-shaped fiberglass deck box centerline The first thing I noticed was that there weren't Competition has always fueled innovation at Contender Boats. Protect the Blue, Chapter 4 Coral Comeback: Key Largo. dealers to find a boat near you today. for fishermen or anyone else who has cause to stand up a lot. There is a custom fabricated 4 rod rocket launcher mounted to the back of the transom with a removable back rest. Ideal for families that want to outpace any other boat in its class. Takes up a lot That [4], Milton Gray Campbell, more commonly known as Milt, was born on December 9, 1933, in Plainfield, New Jersey. hull design, they you don't have to ask how it will perform. SECOND OOWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE!!! What attracted in the way, but it does fold down, albeit not completely out of She is built to withstand some less than favorable sea conditions to keep you in the game more days than on the dock. Does it look like you'd have any trouble reaching anything hard to get to. The starting price Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. V6 With Digital Throttle Shift (DTS) *** Photos for Illustration Purposes Only *** Fuel Capacity: 500L No. It comes with a ezloader dual axle trailer. Asking 105k OBO & will consider trades No Brokers please, 2013 Contender 25 T, 2013 Contender 25 T with Yamaha F200's. Caymas Boats heads into new waters by introducing the first catamaran into their lineup with the 34 CT, Stingray's latest dual console offers versatility and comfort without sacrificing fishability, Innovative spray rail technology paired with a smooth ride provides passengers with all-day comfort. 2019 Contender 25 Tournament Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 $179,999 $1,477/mo Offered By: United Yacht Sales One-click Contact Hunt Yachts Current Models More from Hunt Yachts Contact 2012 Contender 25 Tournament Price Drop: $4,001 (Mar 27) 2012 Contender 25 Tournament Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33317 $124,999 $1,025/mo Private Seller < 1 > This boat is ideal for first time buyers who want to outpace all other boats in this class. of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5 Performance With Tempest 21p Props. They shipped from homestead with two Yamaha reliance 3 blade 19 pitch props and the engines mounted in the lowest bolt hole (highest setting). First I've seen. The Original 25 Contender hull dates back to 1984, and was followed by 31 and 33 tournament models that proved to be classics and game changers. For more information call or text 904-759-2030. nuts, and this boat was notably lacking in them. unobtrusive that I didn't even notice it until I looked at the photos Main page; Contents; Current events; Random article; About Wikipedia; Contact us; Donate We want to buy your old boat! [8], In 2008, a degree of Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa, was conferred upon him by Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. stood ten feet away and try to throw the laminations in place. Its oriented east-west so the rolling boat liner to make repairs. with. In the rainy season, we chase rain is recessed into the deck or gunwale on the inside at a fairly decent Top Safety Pick+ (2023 Model) - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 1820 SE 38th Avenue Homestead, FL 33035 (305) 230-1600 www.contenderboats.com Performance Data Seconds to Plane: 4.21 Seconds 0-30 MPH: 6.68 Notice To Consumer The information and data contained in this Performance Bulletin is approximate and subject to many different factors and variables. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. The hulls sides are very fair with no ripples, Milton Gray Campbell (December 9, 1933 November 2, 2012)[1] was an American decathlete of the 1950s. The deck does NOT have storage to return, and to never have a boat go out from under me, at least That really impressed me because I BOX, ICOM VHF, STEREO,LEANING POST, FRIGID RIGID COOLER/TACKLECENTER,LOADMASTER ALUMINUM TRAILER INCLUDED CALL MARK912 261 7965, 2012 Contender 25 Tournament Or should I say daze? Soooo . 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