WHY BUY THE 2008 CONTENDER 28 SPORTTWIN 2012 YAMAHA F300 POWER CONTENDER — A SERIOUS OFFSHORE NAME
- Contender has built its reputation around high-performance offshore fishing boats.
- The 28 Sport is not a lightweight recreational center console — it was designed around serious fishing and offshore performance.
- Contender's semi-custom approach means these boats were built with the serious angler in mind.
- The 28 Sport has a reputation for a legendary rough-water ride and high-performance hull characteristics.
- This is the kind of boat designed to get you offshore, get you to the fish and get you home.
24.5° DEEP-V HULL
- One of the biggest selling points of the 28 Sport is its 24.5° aft deadrise.
- The deep-V hull is designed to slice through offshore chop rather than pounding across it.
- Excellent design for Gulf Coast waters where conditions can change quickly.
- The hull provides the combination of speed, stability and offshore ride quality that serious anglers look for.
- This is a major reason the Contender 28 Sport remains desirable even as a used boat.
A TRUE 28-FOOT PLATFORM
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28' overall length gives you a substantial offshore fishing platform.
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8'10" beam provides a large, open cockpit while remaining relatively easy to trailer compared with wider offshore boats.
- Approximately 4,700 lbs dry weight before engines, fuel and gear.
- The relatively light hull combined with 600 horsepower creates an impressive power-to-weight ratio.
- Large enough for offshore fishing without becoming a difficult-to-manage 30+ foot boat.
THE BIG STORY — TWIN YAMAHA F300s
- This particular boat has been repowered with twin 2012 Yamaha F300s.
- That gives the boat a full 600 horsepower.
- The 28 Sport is rated for up to 600 HP, making the twin F300 configuration an excellent match for the hull.
- The Yamaha F300 is a 4.2-liter V6 four-stroke producing 300 horsepower per engine.
- Fuel-injected four-stroke design provides strong torque, smooth operation and excellent throttle response.
- Twin engines provide redundancy — especially important when operating offshore.
- Having newer power than the original 2008 engines can be a major advantage when comparing this boat to other older 28 Sports.
⚡ 600 HORSEPOWER ON A 4,700-LB HULL
- This is where the 28 Sport becomes a true performance boat.
- Approximately 4,700 lbs of dry hull weight paired with 600 HP creates an impressive power-to-weight ratio.
- Strong acceleration getting the boat on top of the water.
- Excellent mid-range cruising performance.
- Plenty of reserve power when carrying a full load of fuel, passengers and fishing gear.
- Twin F300s give the boat the power needed to take advantage of its high-performance deep-V design.
BUILT AROUND FISHING
- The 28 Sport was designed from the ground up as a serious fishing platform.
- Large single-level cockpit provides excellent movement around the boat.
- Raised livewell keeps bait readily accessible.
- Multiple large-capacity fishboxes provide room for a successful offshore trip.
- Leaning post/tackle-center configuration keeps fishing equipment organized.
- Numerous rod holders provide storage for rods while keeping the cockpit clear.
- Under-gunwale and dedicated rod storage help keep expensive equipment protected.
- Walk-through transom makes getting in and out of the water much easier.
- Recessed bow rail keeps the deck clean while providing security forward.
FISHING FEATURES THAT MATTER
- Large livewell for offshore bait.
- Forward fishboxes for keeping larger fish separated from the cockpit.
- Aft fishboxes for additional capacity.
- Tackle storage built into the leaning-post area.
- Rod storage keeps equipment organized.
- Raw-water washdown makes cleanup much easier.
- Trim tabs allow the captain to adjust the hull to changing sea conditions.
- Open cockpit makes it easy for multiple anglers to work a fish around the boat.
PERFECT FOR GULF COAST FISHING
- This boat is especially well suited for Gulf Coast offshore fishing.
- Excellent platform for running out of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Destin, Pensacola and surrounding areas.
- The deep-V hull is a major advantage when afternoon conditions build.
- Twin engines provide additional confidence when operating well offshore.
- 185 gallons of fuel gives the boat the capacity needed for serious offshore trips.
- This is a boat designed for someone who actually wants to leave the inlet and go fishing.
⛽ 185-GALLON FUEL CAPACITY
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185 gallons provides substantial fuel capacity for a 28-foot center console.
- Gives the owner flexibility for longer offshore runs.
- Allows more time fishing instead of worrying about fuel.
- Particularly valuable with twin 300-hp engines because the boat has the fuel capacity to take advantage of its performance.
- Actual range will depend on load, sea conditions, propellers, engine condition and cruising RPM.
PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL
- Twin F300s put the boat at the 600-hp maximum rating.
- Comparable Contender 28 Sport configurations with twin F300s have been documented as capable of exceeding 60 knots depending on setup.
- That puts this boat firmly in the high-performance offshore center-console category.
- More importantly, the extra horsepower isn't just about top speed — it provides strong acceleration and excellent cruise capability.
- The boat has enough power to maintain performance even when loaded with fuel, gear and passengers.
PROVEN, SIMPLE FOUR-STROKE POWER
- Yamaha's F300 uses a 4.2L V6 architecture.
- Electronic fuel injection provides consistent starting and throttle response.
- Four-stroke operation means no oil/fuel mixing.
- Yamaha's F300 platform is well established and widely supported.
- Counter-rotating twin-engine setups can improve handling and reduce propeller torque effects.
- For a used boat buyer, the availability of Yamaha service knowledge and parts is a significant benefit.
⚓ OFFSHORE CONFIDENCE
- The combination of:
- 24.5° deep-V
- substantial fiberglass hull
- twin engines
- 185-gallon fuel capacity
- high freeboard
- large cockpit
- gives the 28 Sport a very serious offshore presence.
- The hull is designed around maintaining control and comfort when conditions become challenging.
- This is the kind of boat experienced offshore anglers appreciate because the ride is part of the boat's value.
GREAT PLATFORM FOR MODERN ELECTRONICS
- The large center console gives you room for substantial navigation and fishing electronics.
- A buyer can configure the helm around modern GPS/chartplotter, sonar, radar and VHF equipment.
- Depending on the current equipment on this particular boat, modern electronics can make the package even more attractive.
- The boat's offshore capability makes quality electronics particularly valuable.
A GREAT REPPOWER CANDIDATE
- The 2008 hull is old enough that many competing boats are still running very old original engines.
- This boat has already received a major upgrade with twin 300-hp Yamahas.
- That means the buyer gets a proven Contender hull with a significantly newer power package.
- The repower can provide peace of mind and reduce the likelihood that the buyer immediately has to budget for a complete engine replacement.
- A properly documented repower with good service records can be one of the strongest selling points of this boat.
WHY BUY THIS ONE INSTEAD OF ANOTHER USED 28?
- You're getting the Contender 28 Sport hull.
- You're getting 600 HP.
- You're getting twin Yamaha F300 four-strokes.
- You're getting an established offshore fishing platform.
- You're getting a large 185-gallon fuel capacity.
- You're getting the 24.5° deep-V ride.
- You're getting a boat that has already received one of the most expensive upgrades an older boat can need — newer engines.
- You're not paying for a brand-new 28-foot offshore boat while still getting serious offshore performance.
THE BEST PART OF THIS BOAT
The age of the hull doesn't tell the whole story.
- A 2008 Contender with tired original engines is one thing.
- A 2008 Contender with twin 2012 Yamaha F300s is a completely different proposition.
- The buyer is getting a proven hull paired with 600 horsepower of newer four-stroke Yamaha power.
- That combination gives the boat a much longer useful life and makes it more attractive to someone who wants performance without the price of a new offshore boat.
⭐ TOP 15 REASONS TO BUY
Contender 28 Sport offshore hull 24.5° deep-V deadrise Twin Yamaha F300 four-strokes 600 total horsepower 2012 repower — newer than the 2008 hull 185-gallon fuel capacity Approximately 4,700-lb dry hull Excellent power-to-weight ratio Legendary Contender offshore ride Large open fishing cockpit Multiple fishboxes Large livewell Serious rod and tackle storage Twin-engine offshore redundancy High-performance boat without new-boat pricing
THE BOTTOM LINE
The 2008 Contender 28 Sport with twin 2012 Yamaha F300s is a boat for someone who wants performance and offshore capability without spending new-boat money.
The 24.5° deep-V hull, 600 horsepower, 185-gallon fuel capacity and serious fishing layout make this a legitimate offshore machine. The biggest advantage is the repower — the buyer gets the proven 28 Sport hull while stepping up to twin 4.2L Yamaha F300 four-strokes.
For a Gulf Coast buyer, this is exactly the kind of boat that can run offshore, fish hard, handle changing conditions and get you back home with confidence.
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