1997 Contender 31 Open — seriously rigged, lift-kept, and ready to fish.
I've maintained this boat with an open checkbook. Mechanical work is done by Marine Max at Ocean Reef, electrical by Langer and Krell, and it gets professionally detailed monthly here in Key Largo. A survey conducted in August 2024 put the estimated fair market value at $180,000 — I'm asking $151,000 and open to fair offers.
KEY FEATURES:
- Twin Mercury V8 300s with warranty — Engines have approximately 1,300 hours with full service documentation from Marine Max at Ocean Reef. Warranty is transferable through November 2026. Top speed is 63 mph (documented). Contender's all-composite, wood-free construction means this hull has held up the way these boats are known to — no rot concerns.
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- Fishing setup — 43 rod holders, 2 livewells with 2 pumps each (4 pumps total), Deluxe Taco outriggers, 12 gaff/marine broom holders, custom tackle storage leaning post with wraparound seating bench, and a custom tackle table over the livewells — great for yellowtailing or entertaining at the sandbar. Toward the bow, two full-size fish/kill boxes with nearly 12 feet of open storage between them, plus four additional in-deck storage compartments.
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- New fuel tanks — approximately 300-gallon capacity with a 25-gallon fresh water tank onboard.
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POWER & DRIVE:
Engine: Twin Mercury V8 300hp outboards
Hours: ~1,300 (documented service history)
Warranty: Through November 2026 (transferred)
Top Speed: 63 mph
Cruising Speed: ~45 knots
ELECTRONICS:
New Garmin 1242XSV GPS/fishfinder combo, open array radar, autopilot — all Garmin. Fish mapping via Sirius XM, satellite radio, satellite weather. Thermal camera, front spreader light, underwater lighting, under-gunnel lighting, 4 deep-drop plugs. JL audio speakers and amps with new Fusion radio headset. GHOST security tracking system. Bocatech switches. Dual electric horn. Multiple USB charging connections.
UPGRADES:
Nearly $50,000 in upgrades and enhancements including new raw water and fresh water hoses, new fuel tanks, custom seating with cushioned bench and backrest, insulated front kill box, and extensive electrical work. Trailer included — serviced by Trailer Depot in August 2024 and February 2026, though the boat has been lift-kept since I bought it.
LOCATION:
Key Largo, FL 33037 — lift-kept, trailer available
