2026 Contender 44 ST

The 2026 Contender 44 Step Hull is a center console powered by four Mercury Verado 425 V-Ten engines delivering 1,700 horsepower. Built on a fiberglass hull measuring 44 feet long with a 12-foot beam, this boat combines offshore capability with tournament-grade fishing equipment and technology. The hard top features integrated LED lighting, spreader lights, a white LED light bar, and a second station tower with full controls and polycarbonate enclosure.

The helm console is configured with an M Series layout, Corian countertop, and teak interior package. Navigation and control systems include dual Garmin GPSMAP displays with Navionics, a Garmin 1543 XSV primary display, Garmin sonar with B275 transducer, open array radar, BlueNet gateway, and dual ICOM VHF radios with remote microphones. Mercury Joystick Piloting simplifies docking, while a Seakeeper 3 gyro stabilizer reduces motion. Additional systems include SiriusXM weather and fish mapping, an autopilot, shore power, freshwater and saltwater washdown, and a dedicated second station microphone.

Fishing features encompass stadium seating, a large forward coffin box with electric lift, an aft fish box with overboard drain and pump, and a multiple livewell system with insulated transom wells and livewell lighting. Rod holders are mounted throughout—gunwale, hard top, lounge, and swivel positions. The boat includes Gemlux outrigger bases, internal poles, and flush-mounted scoops, along with electric reel outlets, under-gunnel lighting, and multicolor underwater lighting. A pop-up bow cleat and best marine high-speed pickup system complete the deck setup.

Audio and comfort features include a Fusion Apollo marine stereo with JL Audio premium speakers, marine subwoofers, and amplifiers. Console amenities include an electric head with Y valve on slide, Corian countertop, USB and USB-C charging outlets, and custom phone charger. An upgraded stainless steel pump box with high-capacity pumps, additional battery system, and dedicated bilge pump round out the systems.