2017 Contender 35 Tournament
About This Yacht
This 2017 Contender 35 Tournament is a 34-foot center console built on a fiberglass hull and powered by twin Yamaha engines totaling 600 horsepower. The boat reaches a maximum speed of 55 knots and cruises at 40 knots, making it well-suited for offshore fishing and tournament work.
The console features Simrad electronics including an autopilot and dome radar for navigation and fish finding. Navigation and safety systems include a hard pack life raft and full commercial safety equipment package. The boat is equipped with a 96-inch Rhodan trolling motor with shuttle slide and mid-ship and bow outlets for electric reels, supporting both trolling and conventional fishing techniques.
Accommodations and creature comforts include JL Audio speakers and amplification, custom Costa upholstery with Bentley stitch detailing, and custom Costa window curtains. The boat has clear acrylic live well lids, a custom work table insert for transom rod holders, and a carbon fiber outriggers that were re-cleared in 2026. A Fisher T-top cover and leaning post cover provide weather protection.
The boat comes with a three-axle Ameritrail trailer for transport and storage.