2006 Contender 36 Cuddy

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the 36 Cuddy manages to blend serious fishability with just enough comfort to stretch your range. The cuddy forward is perfect for escaping the midday sun or catching a quick nap on an overnighter, and there’s room to stash gear out of the spray. Wide walkaround decks and a clean bow make it easy to work a fish all the way around the boat, while the high gunwales keep the crew feeling secure. The helm layout offers excellent sightlines to the horizon, and the solid, weighty ride lets you push through slop without pounding everyone on board.

In these waters, runs to the edge, reefs, and offshore structure can be long and conditions change quickly, which is where the 36 Cuddy really shines. The hull is built to run fast and dry across open fetch, giving you confidence on choppy afternoons and during pre-dawn departures. The cuddy provides shelter when afternoon squalls pop up and a place to store tackle, dive gear, and overnight provisions for multi-day trips. With ample deck space and thoughtful layout, it handles everything from kite spreads and live-baiting to bottom fishing and family sandbar days, making it a versatile workhorse for this region.