Contender 38 Express

This 2009 38' Contender Express was repowered in June 2016 with triple 350HP Yamaha FS engines, currently at 1008 hours. The boat has been maintained by a certified dealer since purchased by the current owner in 2019.  All windshield gaskets were replaced in 2022. The helm deck and cabin sides were re-painted with Awlgrip in 2022. The entire canvas enclosure was replaced in 2020.  The 2009 38' Contender Express boasts a comprehensive Furuno TZ touch electronics package, a custom tuna tower, bow thruster, Release Marine rocket launcher, underwater lights, KVH satellite TV, 2023 diesel generator, custom front V-birth with under storage, 3 radios (2 at the helm and 1 on tuna tower) and helm air conditioning. Also includes life raft. Designed to meet the needs of both avid anglers and luxury cruisers, this vessel features two spacious staterooms, a well-equipped galley, and an enclosed head with shower. With an 11-foot-7-inch beam, a 24-inch draft, and a 39-foot-11-inch LOA, the Contender 38 offers an upgraded 510-gallon fuel capacity.
Cabin Features:
•    Teak and Holly Sole
•    Flat Screen TV
•    Overhead Lighting
•    Stereo Speaker Control
•    Electrical Panel
•    110V Outlets
•    Digital AC Controls
•    AC Vents
•    Large Double V Berth Forward with Mirrored Headboard
•      Closet Storage and Reading Lights
•        Cherry Woodwork Throughout
•     Clarion Stereo System
•    Custom storage locker under v-berth with table hinged as a lid supported by gas-filled pistons.
•    Hanging locker 
Galley:
•    Corian Countertops
•    Stainless Steel Recessed Sink
•    Skylight Cabin Hatch
•    Ample Drawer and Cabinet Storage Space
•    Isotherm Refrigerator
•    Microwave
•    2-Burner Ceramic Cooktop
•    100V Outlets
Head:
•    Corian Countertop
•    Recessed Stainless Sink
•    110V Outlets
•    Tankwatch System
•    Exhaust Vent and AC Vent
•    Cabinet Storage and Mirror
Aft Stateroom:
•    Double Berth
•    Storage Under Cabin Steps
•    Reading Lights
•    Flat Screen TV
Helm Deck:
•    Air Conditioning
•    Starboard Helm Area
•    Overhead Electronics Box
•    Forward U-Shaped Seating Converts to a Berth
•    Teak Table with Heavy Duty SS Pedestal
•    Refrigerated Drink Box
•    Generator Room with Hydraulic Lift Hatch to Port
•     Port and Starboard Windshield Wipers
•    Clarion Stereo with 4 JL Audio Speakers
•    Settee to Port
•    4-Sided Enclosure
•    Exterior Helm Chair Cushions
•    Varnished Ladder Backs on Chairs
•    Edson Wheel
•    Ample Drink Holders
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Electronics:
•    Two 12" Furuno Net Nav TZ Touch Screens at Helm
•    8" Furuno Net Nav TZ Touch Screen in Tower
•    TR1 Autopilot with Tower and Helm Controls
•    Two Icom IC-504 VHFs (one in tower, one at helm)
•    Garmin SAT Weather
•    Furuno Open Array Radar
•    ACR Spotlight
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Cockpit:
•    Release Marine 4-Hole White Rocket Launcher with Gimble
•    Coaming Bolsters
•    Transom Door
•    Tackle Center
•    Sink Under Lifting Port Helm Seat
•    Two 45-Gallon Transom Live Wells
•    Two 110-Gallon Fish Boxes in Sole
•    4 Rod Holders on Gunwale
•    Courtesy Lights and Under Gunwale Rope Lighting
•    Drink Box with Cold Plate
•    Cockpit Drains
Custom Tuna Tower:
•    Molded Fiberglass Hardtop, Tower Platform, and Buggy Top
•    Bolstered Belly Band
•    Ice Blue Painted Underside on Hardtop and Buggy Top
•    Molded-in Spreader Lights
•    6 Clearing Rod Holders on Side Ladders
•    6 Rod Holders on Hardtop
•    Rupp Center Rigger and Double Spreader Outriggers
•    Molded-in Nav Lights
Electrical System:
•    110V/12V System
•    Dual Battery Chargers
•    50 Amp Shore Cord
•    Fisher Panda 7.4kW Diesel Generator with Sound Shield
•    Electrical Panel in Cabin
Hull and Deck:
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•    White Top Sides with Ice Blue Gelcoat
•    Nonskid Deck
•    Transom Stereo Remote
•    Stainless Steel Bow Rail
•    Lewmar Windlass
•    Anchor Locker
•    High Water Alarms
•    Cabin Hatch
•    Engines Mounted on Integrated Transom