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Contender Fishing Boats

38 Express

Destined to be the flagship of the Contender fleet, the 38 Express opens up the Contender line to a whole new audience of fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Featuring two large staterooms, a spacious galley and enclosed head and shower, this powerful yet luxurious vessel satisfies the most demanding anglers and the most discriminating cruisers alike. Boasting an 11-foot-7inch beam, a 24-inch draft and 39-foot-11-inch LOA, the Contender 38 comes standard with 460-gallon fuel capacity along with an option to add an additional 110 gallons. Standard air-conditioning and generator power are also standard features. Engineered to accommodate triple engines up to 1100 hp, Contender builds this boat to get there and back with speed and comfort.

SPECIFICATIONS
L.O.A. 39' 11"
Beam 11' 8"
Weight (Dry) ~ 12,700 lbs
Ready to Fish 16,422 lbs
Draft 2'-0"
Hull Design 22
Fuel Capacity 480 Gallon + 110 Opt.
Maximum H.P. Rating 1100

Standard Equipment

Hull & Deck

• Hand-Laid Fiberglass Throughout High Tech Construction Using Multi-Directional Fabric & Foam Cored Solid Glass Stringer System
• Foam Floatation
• Integral Dive Platform, Full Transom & Transom Door
• Self-Bailing Cockpit
• Non-Skid Cockpit Sole & Deck
• Heavy Duty Rub Rail
• Choice of Hull & Deck Gelcoat Colors
• Hand-Painted Boot & Pin Stripe

Cockpit Sole & Deck Compartments

• Forward Anchor Locker w/Storage
• Dry Storage Under Deck
• (2) 110 Gallon Under Deck Cockpit Fish Boxes
• (2) 45 Gallon Above Deck Transom Livewells
• Large Lazzarette Bilge Access
• Cockpit Lighting
• Refrigerated Bar + Drink Box

Mechanical

• International Lighting
• Cockpit Lighting
• Bow Side Lights
• Dual Hydraulic Steering w/ Power Assist Pump
• Recessed Kiekaffer Trim Tabs
• Waterproof Switches & Breaker Panel w/Indicator Lights
• (3) 2000 GPH Auto/Manual Bilge Pump
• Compass
• Shorepower Hook-up w/ Battery Charger
• Anchor Windlass System
• Freshwater System
• Saltwater System
• Instant Hot Water
• Fuel Management System
• Mercathode System
• Generator (Complete)
• Cabin Air/Heat

Hardware

• Chrome on Bronze or Stainless Steel Hardware
• Heavy Duty Recessed Bow Lifting Ring w/Cleat
• (2) Heavy Duty Stern Lifting Rings
• (2) 10” Stern Cleats
• (2) 10” Spring Line Cleats - Midship
• (4) Lee’s Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holders
• Custom Aluminum Bow Rail
• Wrap Around Windshield

Cabin

• Skylight Cabin Hatch
• Enclosed Head / Shower Compartment
• Galley w/ Sink and Dual Burner Stove Top
• Custom Corian Counter Tops Throughout
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Flat Panel TV/DVD Player
• Twin Berths Forward w/ Hi-Lo Dinette Table
• Custom Under Bunk Storage
• Aft Cabin w/ Twin Berths & Under Bunk Storage
• Cabin Lighting
• Selection of Interior Cabin Fabrics

Driver's Side Console

• Locking Electronic Storage
• Tilting Helm w/ Custom Steering Wheel
• Waterproof Switches & Breakers w/ Indicator Lights
• Console Handrails
• Forward V-Shaped Setee w/ High low Table & Convertible Berth
• Custom Fiberglass Leaning Post System w/ Backrest Cushion
• Electric BBQ Grill w/ Sink Area

Companion Side Console

• Forward Sun Lounge
• Bait Prep Center w/ Chill Box
• Built in Tackle Storage