The Boat: a Contender Open Sportfishing
The boat is a 28-foot (8.5 m) Contender open boat powered by two 200 hp Suzuki four-stroke engines, replaced in January 2024. Built in the USA for fishing, it is fully equipped with GPS, a fishfinder, outriggers, a live bait tank, a cooler and almost thirty rod holders. Rod racks run along the forward starboard side.
With easy handling, plenty of deck space, storage compartments below deck and a walk-around centre console for fighting fish, this boat was designed for sport fishing.
Its reassuring handling at sea and cruising speed of close to 30 knots allow us to travel quickly and comfortably between fishing areas.
Seaworthiness and versatility have made Contender a recognised name in modern sport fishing.
Safety equipment includes advanced electronics, a Garmin GPS/fishfinder with a 1 kW transducer, a DSC VHF radio, a liferaft and two emergency GPS beacons.
I look forward to welcoming you aboard this versatile fishing platform, equally suited to offshore marlin fishing and comfortable jigging with up to six anglers along the same side.
