2016 Contender 35 ST

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the wide beam and open bow layout give your crew room to move, rig, and relax without climbing over each other. The forward coffin box doubles as a serious fish box or a sun lounge with cushions, so you can switch from tournament mode to family sandbar duty in a heartbeat. High gunwales and a deep, secure cockpit keep everyone feeling planted when the chop turns on. Under the console and leaning post, there’s abundant storage for tackle, dive gear, and overnight bags. The hull’s dry, confident ride means you can run fast without soaking the crew, while the clean, uncluttered deck makes washdowns at the dock quick and painless.

This 35 ST really shines in waters where conditions can jump from glassy to stacked in the same afternoon. The stepped hull is built to chew through sloppy inlets and open fetch while still being efficient on long runs to distant wrecks and ledges. With the size and range to comfortably cross big bays and nearshore grounds, it’s equally at home chasing pelagics offshore or drifting for bottom fish closer in. The open deck plan and multiple insulated boxes make it practical for serious anglers, yet the seating and shade options keep it comfortable for family cruises, sandbar raft-ups, and evening harbor runs.