Contender 23 Open
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XPresented For Sale By:
Bluewater Yacht Sales
United States
| Make | Contender |
|---|---|
| Model | 23 Open |
| Year | 2008 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$79,995 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Center Console |
| Length | 23 ft |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Hampton, Virginia |
| LOA | 23 ft 3 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8 ft 3 in |
| Max Draft | 2 ft 6 in |
| Min. Draft | 1 ft 6 in |
| Deadrise at Transom | 24.5° |
| Dry Weight | 2400 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 11 ft |
| Engine Type | Outboard-4S |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Mercury |
| Engine Model | 300XL Verado |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Engine Year | 2022 |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 110 |
| Builder | Contender Boats |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 150 gal |
| Hull Shape | Deep Vee |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
New 2022 Mercury 300XL Verado Power
New Electronics and Fold Down Tower
2015 Venture Dual Axle Aluminum Float-On Trailer
This 2008 Contender 23 Open is a serious fishing platform upgraded for the modern angler. The standout feature is the custom fold-down tower with full upper-station controls, providing a superior vantage point for sight fishing while allowing you to trailer the boat with ease. Powered by a 2022 Mercury Verado 300XL, this vessel cruises at 35 knots and handles the roughest chop with its legendary 24.5-degree deep-V hull. Fully equipped with a 50-gallon livewell, recessed bow rails, and a 2015 Venture dual-axle aluminum trailer, she is ready for the tournament trail or a day of diving.
Additional Information:
Storage & Fishability
The Contender 23 is famous for its "clean deck" layout, hiding massive storage underneath the floorboards:
Forward Fish Box: 140-Gallon insulated in-deck storage (large enough for offshore species like Tuna or Wahoo).
Livewell: 50-Gallon in-deck livewell with high-volume plumbing (typical of the 23 Open model).
Dry Storage: Two additional forward lockers for gear, safety equipment, and tackle.
Rod Holders: * 4–6 heavy-duty gunwale-mounted holders.
4 rocket launchers on the T-top.
Multiple vertical rod racks flanking the center console.
Hull & Construction
Hull Design: 24.5-degree deadrise at the transom. This "Deep-V" design is aggressive, allowing the boat to maintain speed in 3-to-4-foot seas where other 23-footers would have to throttle back.
Construction: Hand-laid biaxial and triaxial fiberglass with a high-density foam-cored transom. It is a "two-piece" hull construction, which maximizes cockpit space.
Max Horsepower: Rated for up to 300 HP (perfectly matched with the 2022 Mercury Verado 300 found on this specific vessel).
Performance Data (with 300HP)
Cruising Speed: 32–35 mph @ ~4,000 RPM.
Top Speed: 48–52 mph (depending on load and prop pitch).
Fuel Economy: Expect roughly 2.2 – 2.5 MPG at cruise.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Electronics
- Simrad 12" GPS/Fishfinder Screen
- Mercury Electronic Controls and Screen
- Icom VHF Radio
- Clarion Stereo with Speakers
- Lenco Trim Tabs
Presented For Sale By:
Bluewater Yacht Sales
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Bluewater Yacht Sales
United States
