March 27, 2018
By Florida Sportsman Editor
For the boating family ready to join the Contender owner's fraternity, the Sport Series provides a great option to jump in head first and the Contender 24 Sport is a great introduction to the line. The entry level buyer who wants adaptability for family use, fishes hard, and doesn't want tradeoffs will find this model very attractive. As a family cruising vessel the forward seating combined with twin rider seats across the transom means everyone has a place to relax whether at rest or underway. The center console and T-top are nicely styled and manage not to over crowd the center deck space while still allowing room inside for an electric head. An important consideration for those not so serious days on the water is making everyone comfortable on board and the 24 Sport seating configuration manages this nicely on a boat her size.
By contrast, there are days when you'll be more sports minded and ready to engage in some serious fishing. The deck layout on the Sport Series doesn't give up fish-ability for comfort at all. Much like her larger cousins, this 24-footer is ready for a day offshore and many of the features you expect from a larger boat are condensed into this smaller package. A full workaround 360-degree deck layout large enough for a kite spread or trolling spread provides the foundation for a serious offshore campaign. The custom sport console with built-in helm pod along with a 26-gallon transom live well, a 376-quart insulated fish box, twin 236-quart storage compartments under forward seating, and the classic original style leaning post/rocket launcher all complement this entry level offshore package perfectly.
Contender has built a reputation on brand loyalty and many of their owners ultimately own more than one boat over the years, often stepping up through the line as their needs change. For the family new to the boating world looking to grow with their boat and work their way up through the ranks, the 24 Sport is certainly a worthy place to start.
Contender 24 Sport specifications:
Length:24 feet 6 inches
Beam: 8 feet 6 inches
Draft: 18 inches
Weight: 5250-pounds (Ready to fish)
Max Horsepower: 300
Fuel: 130-Gallons
MSRP: $100,704.00
The Contender 24 Sport carries all of the attitude and style of her larger sisters in a more compact package.
The Contender 24 Sport carries all of the attitude and style of her larger sisters in a more compact package.
A side entry door simplifies dockside boarding, water entry and makes landing large fish much easier.
The 24 Sport utilizes forward seating for comfort and relaxation whether fishing or socializing alike.
An electric head along with plenty of dry storage are found within the console.
This classic leaning post/rocket launcher fits perfectly in the 24’ Sport cockpit.
This Custom Sport Console/Helm Pod console adds functionality along with curvy lines for esthetics under a smartly counter-shaded hard top.
The cockpit layout fits a 26-gallon live well between twin upholstered stern seats with backrests.
Under gunnel rod storage and wash-down coil hoses hide neatly beneath the padded bolster.
Two very large access points to bilge access flank the live well aft.
The 24 Sport offers plenty of storage below the decks including a 376-quart insulated fish box and matching 236-quart boxes under forward seating.
For more information, visit
www.contenderboats.com
