Basic Information
- Builder:
- CONTENDER
- Category:
- Center Console
- Model Year:
- 2008
- Year Built:
- 2008
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 23' 0" (7.01m)
- Beam:
- 8' 3" (2.51m)
- Max Draft:
- 1' 6" (0.46m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 30 Kts. (35 MPH)
- Max Speed:
- 43 Kts. (49 MPH)
- Displacement:
- 2450 Pounds
- Fuel Capacity:
- 150 Gallons
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Hull Configuration:
- Deep Vee
- Hull Color:
- White
Engine Information
- Manufacturer:
- Yamaha
- Model:
- F250
- Engine Type:
- Outboard
- Fuel Type:
- Gas/Petrol
Overview
Full Cobia Tower with Controls2015 Venture Trailer
The
Contender 23 Open it might be the following: Fish beware. Then again,
this boat is equally adept at taking you out for a day of diving. Truth
be told, the 23 Open is simply a great all-around boat. And rigged with
single 250hp Four Stroke Yamaha outboard, you'll get to where you want
to go quickly and efficiently. With Contender's 24.5-degree offshore
hull design, she'll make quick work of any chop with a soft, dry ride.
Amenities include recessed bow rail, forward recessed gunwale rod
holders, and walk through transom. For fishing, for fun, the 23 Open
will suit, and surpass, all of your needs.
Updates
Updated in 2015:
- Simrad NSS8 GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder
- Icom VHF Radio
- JL Audio System with Clarion Head Unit, 400w JL Audio Amp, 4 JL Audio Speakers
- Two (2) Hubble electric outlets for deep-drop/kite reels
Updated in 2016:
- Custom three-sided enclosure with EZ2CY glass
- New batteries, bilge pumps, battery switch and onboard battery charger
- Plumbed with two (2) additional livewell pumps for above-deck livewells
Electronics
- Simrad NSS8 GPS Chartplotter/Fishfinder
- Icom VHF Radio
- Clarion Stereo with 4 each JL Speakers
Performance
Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG
1000 5.1 1.2 4.25
1500 6.5 1.9 3.42
2000 7.9 2.9 2.72
2500 8.8 4.5 1.96
3000 11.6 6.2 1.87
3500 15.5 7.9 1.96
4000 27.3 10.2 2.68
4500 33.4 12.2 2.74
5000 38.7 15.2 2.55
5500 43.0 17.5 2.46
6000 47.3 22.1 2.14
Seconds to Plane 6.47
Second 0-30 mph 8.94