2008 Contender 23 Open Contender 23 Open
|Hampton, VA
$74,995
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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
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
MANUFACTURER: Contender
BOAT TYPE: Center Consoles
MODEL: 23 Open
HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass
YEAR: 2008
CATEGORY: Power
BEAM: 8.25 ft
LENGTH: 23.25 / 7.09 m
DRY WEIGHT: 2,400 lb
ENGINE 1
MAKE: Mercury
MODEL: 300XL Verado
FUEL: unleaded
POWER: 300 HP
TYPE: Outboard 4 Stroke
HOURS: 110
LOCATION: Center
DRIVE: N/A
PROPELLER TYPE: 3 Blade, Stainless Steel
YEAR: 2022
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 150 gallons
FUEL TANK COUNT: 1
WATER TANK CAPACITY: N/A
WATER TANK COUNT: N/A
HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: N/A
HOLDING TANK COUNT: N/A
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.
- Simrad 12" GPS/Fishfinder Screen
- Mercury Electronic Controls and Screen
- Icom VHF Radio
- Clarion Stereo with Speakers
- Lenco Trim Tabs
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