Asking Price
$74,995 USD
MakeContender
Model23 Open
Year2008
Length7.09m2.59m beam
Fuel568L tank
EngineMercury300XL Verado
Overview
About this vessel
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.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeContender
Model23 Open
Year2008
Dimensions
Length overall7.09m
Beam2.59m
Draft0.76m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeMercury
Engine model300XL Verado
Engine count1
Engine hours110
Fuel tankage568L
Features
On board
New 2022 Mercury 300XL Verado Power
New Electronics and Fold Down Tower
2015 Venture Dual Axle Aluminum Float-On Trailer
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 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
