What are Contender Boats made of?

fiberglass hulls
For over 35 years, Contender has built hand-laid fiberglass hulls that ride like no other. Built for speed. Built for fun, and, built to fish. Contender boats have a legacy of exploring the open oceans of the world, and coming home with more than just another story about the big one that got away.

What type of boat is a contender?

express fishing boats
Contender produces center console and express fishing boats ranging in size from 21 to 40 feet in length, available in both open and cabin configurations.

Do contender boats have wood?

Contender only uses the highest quality fiberglass on their boats. This is because it has the highest level of unsinkability when compared to their competition due to the significant amount of foam placed in the core of the composite. The wood areas of these boats are layered in vinylester resin.

Are Contender boats unsinkable?

Review after review will confirm that the contender boats for sale are virtually unsinkable. The design is solid and even when there are cracks and bore holes in the wood, the vessels tend to hold up to the elements.

Do boats hold their value?

A new boat is expected to depreciate for anywhere from 7 to 10 years after purchase, on average. After that 10 year mark, you can generally expect your boat to be worth $100 per each foot of the boat.

What is the smoothest riding boat?

As the “V”s of a Tideline hull are narrower and sharper than most of the deepest V mono-hulls, Tideline’s hull creates even less impact with the water than the ride of the most deep V mono-hulls, making Tideline one of the smoothest riding boats on the market.

How many hours should a boat engine last?

The average marine gasoline engine runs for 1,500 hours before needing a major overhaul. The average marine diesel engine will run for more than three times that long and log an average 5,000 hours under the same conditions.