~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. Boasting an 11-foot-7inch beam, a 24-inch draft and 39-foot-11-inch LOA, the Contender 38 comes standard with 460-gallon fuel capacity along with an option to add an additional 110 gallons. Standard air-conditioning and generator power are also standard features. Engineered to accommodate triple engines up to 1100 hp, Contender builds this boat to get there and back with speed and comfort.
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 Gelcoat Colors
Hand-Painted Boot & Pin Stripe
Cockpit Sole & Deck Compartments
Forward Anchor Locker w/Storage
Dry Storage Under Deck
(2) 110 Gallon Under Deck Cockpit Fish Boxes
(2) 45 Gallon Above Deck Transom Livewells
Large Lazzarette Bilge Access
Cockpit Lighting
Refrigerated Bar + Drink Box
Mechanical
International Lighting
Cockpit Lighting
Bow Side Lights
Dual Hydraulic Steering w/ Power Assist Pump
Recessed Kiekaffer Trim Tabs
Waterproof Switches & Breaker Panel w/Indicator Lights
(3) 2000 GPH Auto/Manual Bilge Pump
Compass
Shorepower Hook-up w/ Battery Charger
Anchor Windlass System
Freshwater System
Saltwater System
Instant Hot Water
Fuel Management System
Mercathode System
Generator (Complete)
Cabin Air/Heat
Hardware
Chrome on Bronze or Stainless Steel Hardware
Heavy Duty Recessed Bow Lifting Ring w/Cleat
(2) Heavy Duty Stern Lifting Rings
(2) 10 Stern Cleats
(2) 10 Spring Line Cleats - Midship
(4) Lees Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holders
Custom Aluminum Bow Rail
Wrap Around Windshield
Cabin
Skylight Cabin Hatch
Enclosed Head / Shower Compartment
Galley w/ Sink and Dual Burner Stove Top
Custom Corian Counter Tops Throughout
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flat Panel TV/DVD Player
Twin Berths Forward w/ Hi-Lo Dinette Table
Custom Under Bunk Storage
Aft Cabin w/ Twin Berths & Under Bunk Storage
Cabin Lighting
Selection of Interior Cabin Fabrics
Driver's Side Console
Locking Electronic Storage
Tilting Helm w/ Custom Steering Wheel
Waterproof Switches & Breakers w/ Indicator Lights
Console Handrails
Forward V-Shaped Setee w/ High low Table & Convertible Berth
Custom Fiberglass Leaning Post System w/ Backrest Cushion
Electric BBQ Grill w/ Sink Area
Companion Side Console
Forward Sun Lounge
Bait Prep Center w/ Chill Box
Built in Tackle Storage
Optional features:
Cabin and Electric
Battery with switch (additional)
Bilge pump with switch (additional)
Cabin air/heat (7000 btu)
TV/DVD player
Jen aire grill (7.3 Generator req.)
Navigation
Aluminum wheel with steering knob
Stainless steel wheel with steering knob
Kiekaffer trim tab indicator
Transducer installation (Thru hull)
Power assist steering pump
Bow thrusters
Custom Tops
Fixed top - Deluxe (6) rod holders, (2) spreader Lt., (1) anchor Lt., (1) fluorescent Lt., antenna & outrigger pads
Rupp Top Gun 15 ft. outriggers
Rupp Top Gun 18 ft. outriggers
Radial arms for Rupp outriggers
Lee's Side Winder 16 ft. outriggers
Lee's Side Winder 18.5 ft. outriggers
King fish rod holders (2)
Rod holders on t-tops (Additional)
Spotlight pad
Flourescent light on t-top (Additional)
Spreader light(s) on t-top (Additional)
Custom hard top
Fishing Accessories
Aft fish box with macerator pump
Livewell - Upgrade 1100 GPH pump
Livewell - Upgrade clear lid
Livewell - Insulated
Livewell - Plumbing
Livewell - Additional pump
Livewell - Plumbing for additional aftermarket above deck unit
Livewell - Light(s)
Rod holders - Console vertical (each)
Rod holders - Gunnel (each)
Rod holders - Shot gun transom mount (each)
Under gunnel rod racks (6)
Enhancements
Bilge light flourescent
Boarding ladder (Armstrong)
Boarding ladder (Telescoping)
Raised aluminum bow rail
Pop-up cleats (Bow/stern/midship)
Cockpit coaming bolster
Cockpit lighting
Dive tank rack
Mercathode system
Oil tank - 5 gallon
Remote oil fill(s)
Removable transom door
Phone and cable hook-up
Towing bridal
Two tone boot stripe with pin stripe
Two tone hull colors
Seating
Engine Packages
Triple F250
Triple Z300
