Research 2010 - Contender Boats - 38 Express

~38 Express

Destined to be the flagship of the Contender fleet, the 38 Express opens up the Contender line to a whole new audience of fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Featuring two large staterooms, a spacious galley and enclosed head and shower, this powerful yet luxurious vessel satisfies the most demanding anglers and the most discriminating cruisers alike.
Draft: 2 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 8 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 480
Max load: 16422
Standard features:
Hull & Deck
Hand-Laid Fiberglass Throughout High Tech Construction Using Multi-Directional Fabric & Foam Cored Solid Glass Stringer System
Foam Floatation
Integral Dive Platform, Full Transom & Transom Door
Self-Bailing Cockpit
Non-Skid Cockpit Sole & Deck
Heavy Duty Rub Rail
Choice of Hull & Deck Gel Coat Colors
Custom Painted Boot & Pin Stripe with Choice of Colors


Cockpit Sole & Deck Compartments
Forward Anchor Locker with Storage
Dry Storage Under Deck
(2) 110 Gal. Fully Lined & Insulated Aft Fish Boxes – Port & Strbd
Twin 45 Gal. Transom Livewells with Plumbing, Aft Above Deck
Large Lazaret Bilge Access


Mechanical
International Lighting
Cockpit Lighting
Cabin Air and Heat
Bow Thruster
Bow Side Lights
Dual Hydraulic Steering with Power Assist Pump
K-Plane Trim Tabs
Waterproof Switches & Breaker Panel with Indicator Lights
(3) 2000 GPH Auto/Manual Bilge Pump
High Speed Compass
Shorepower Hook-up with Battery Charger
Anchor Windlass System
Freshwater System
Saltwater System
Instant Hot Water
Fuel Management System
Mercathode System
Complete Generator


Hardware
Chrome on Bronze or Stainless Steel Hardware
Heavy Duty Lifting Rings
12” Bow Cleats
12” Stern Cleats
10” Spring Line Cleats - Midship
Lee’s Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holders
Custom Aluminum Bow Rail
Wrap Around Windshield


Cabin
Skylight Cabin Hatch
Enclosed Head & Shower Compartment
Galley with Sink and Dual Burner Stove Top
Custom Granite Counter Tops Throughout
Microwave & Refrigerator
Flat Panel TV/DVD Player
Twin Berths Forward with Hi-Lo Dinette Table
Custom Under Bunk Storage
Aft Cabin with Twin Berths & Under Bunk Storage
Cabin Lighting
Selection of Interior Cabin Fabrics


Driver's Side Console
Locking Electronic Storage
Tilting Helm with Custom Steering Wheel
Waterproof Switches & Breakers with Indicator Lights
Console Handrails
Forward U-Shaped Setee with Hi-Lo Table & Convertible Berth
Custom Fiberglass Leaning Post System with Captain Chairs
Electric BBQ Grill with Sink Area with Tackle Drawer Storage


Companion Side Console
Forward Sun Lounge
Bait Prep Center with Chill Box and Tackle Drawer Storage
Above Deck Custom Freezer with Built-in Cup Holders