2018 Contender 28 Sport

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

The 28-S incorporates a host of features that will appeal to serious anglers and pleasure boaters alike. With an expanded step-down console that includes a finished fiberglass liner, a marine head and shower, this creation combines Contender’s famous hard-core fishability with conveniences all boaters enjoy. These include a unique forward seating arrangement with toe kick, which besides being comfortable allows amply dry storage. All the proven features and options offered on the original Contender 28 are available on the Contender 28-S, including additional fuel capacity for long-range capability, custom seating configurations, specialized T-top designs, custom livewell placement, instrument configuration and more.

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
• (1) 140 Gal. Fully Lined & Insulated Forward Fish Box
• (2) 76 Gal. Fully Lined & Insulated Aft Fish Boxes
• (2) Forward Under Deck Rod Lockers
• U-Shaped Forward Seating with Toe Kick & Complete Cushion Set
• (3) Storage Compartments Under Forward Seating
• (1) 50 Gal. Round Livewell, Aft Above Deck (Excludes Plumbing)

Console

• Extra Large Walk-In Console (Side Entry)
• Interior Glass Liner
• Head Compartment in Console
• Molded in Front Console Seat with Cooler
• Oversized Electronics Panel
• Lockable Storage Under Console
• Dome Light

Mechanical

• International Lighting
• Recessed Pop-Up Bow Light
• Hydraulic Steering w/Custom Steering Wheel
• Recessed Trim Tabs
• Waterproof Switches & Breaker Panel w/Indicator Lights
• 2000 GPH Auto/Manual Bilge Pump Fwd
• Compass

Hardware

• Chrome on Bronze or Stainless Steel Hardware
• Heavy Duty Recessed Bow Lifting Ring w/Cleat
• (2) Heavy Duty Stern Lifting Rings
• (2) Midship Cleats with Hause Pipes
• (4) Lee's Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holders
• Recessed Bow Handrails

Cabin and Electric
Battery with switch (additional) Bilge pump with switch (additional)
Electric head with y-valve

Navigation
2nd Hydraulic Steering Cyl. (Twin Eng.) Aluminum wheel with steering knob
Stainless steel wheel with steering knob Console windshield - Clear plexi
Flush mount electronics box Fuel management system (Standard with twin engines)
Kiekaffer pumps and rams Tilt steering helm with 2nd Hyd. (Upgrade)
Tilt steering helm without 2nd Hyd. (Upgrade) Transducer installation (Thru hull)
Power assist steering pump

Custom Tops
T-Top - Deluxe (4) rod holders, (2) spreader Lt., (1) anchor Lt. & (1) fluorescent Lt. T-Top - Single bow (1) anchor Lt. and (1) fluorescent Lt., & antenna pad
Rupp Top Gun 15 ft. outriggers Rupp Top Gun 18 ft. outriggers
Radial arms for Rupp outriggers Lee's Side Winder 16 ft. outriggers
Lee's Side Winder 18.5 ft. outriggers King fish rod holders (2)
Observation top (Stand-on console) Radio box for t-tops/fixed tops
Rod holders on t-tops (Additional) Spotlight pad
Flourescent light on t-top (Additional) Spreader light(s) on t-top (Additional)

Fishing Accessories
Aft fish box with macerator pump Bluewater tackle center
Coffin fish box (Electric lift) Coffin fish box (Forward above deck)
Livewell - Upgrade 1100 GPH pump Livewell - Upgrade clear lid
Livewell - Insulated Livewell - Light(s)
Rod holders - Console vertical (each) Rod holders - Gunnel (each)
Rod holders - Shot gun transom mount (each) Under gunnel rod racks (6)
Tackle drawers (3) Tackle drawers (5)

Enhancements
Boarding ladder (Telescoping) Raised aluminum bow rail
Pop-up cleats (Bow/stern/midship) Cockpit coaming bolster
Cockpit lighting Fresh water system
Saltwater washdown system Mercathode system
Non-skid console top Removable transom door
Simpson lawrence windlass Shore power (Including battery charger and power cord)
Towing bridal Boarding ladder (Armstrong)
Two tone boot stripe with pin stripe

Seating
Fixed back leaning post (Features backrest, cooler base, (4) rod holders and folding footrest) Tournament leaning post (Features tray, cooler base, (4) rod holders and folding footrest)
Mini fixed back leaning post (Features backrest, cooler base, (4) rod holders and folding footrest) Fiberglass cooler for leaning post
Folding and removable backrest Rear bench seat (Fold down)