2026 Contender 44 ST

This Contender 44 Step Hull is a fully loaded offshore weapon built for serious anglers who demand range, speed, and capability without compromise. Finished in Cold Fusion White and powered by quad Mercury Verado 425 V-Ten engines, this build was spec’d at an elite level with tournament fishing, long range comfort, and cutting edge technology in mind. From the Seakeeper stabilization system to the full Garmin electronics suite and premium JL Audio sound, every detail was selected with performance and reliability at the forefront.

Power and Performance

• Quad Mercury Verado Four Twenty Five V Ten engines

• Mercury Joystick Piloting for effortless docking control

• Mercury Autopilot integration

• Seakeeper Three gyro stabilizer

• Upgraded stainless steel pump box with high capacity pumps

• Best Marine high speed pickup system

• Four outlet manifold livewell distribution system

• Additional battery system with switch

• Additional bilge pump with dedicated switch

• Shore power system

• Freshwater system

• Saltwater washdown

Helm and Console

• M Series console configuration

• Corian console countertop

• Teak interior console package

• Electric head with Y valve on slide

• Brushed stainless steel steering wheel with knob

• High speed compass

• USB and USB C charging outlets

• Installed custom phone charger

• LED bilge lighting

Hard Top and Tower

• Fiberglass hard top with integrated flush mount LED lighting

• Spreader lights

• White LED light bar

• Integrated hard top speaker boxes

• Second station tower with controls

• Polycarbonate enclosure

• Overhead electronics mounting system

Electronics Package

• Garmin Fifteen Forty Three XSV display

• Dual Garmin GPSMAP displays with Navionics

• Garmin sonar module

• Garmin B Two Seven Five transducer

• Garmin BlueNet gateway

• Garmin open array radar system

• SiriusXM weather and fish mapping receiver

• Dual ICOM VHF radios with remote microphones

• Second station ICOM microphone

• Dedicated VHF antenna

• AM FM antenna

Fishing and Deck Features

• Stadium seating configuration

• Extra large forward coffin box with electric lift

• Coffin box lounge configuration

• Aft fish box with overboard drain and pump

• Multiple livewell system including additional aft and insulated transom wells

• Livewell lighting and clear lids

• Above deck livewell outlet

• Gemlux Bluewater outrigger bases

• Gemlux internal outrigger poles

• Gemlux flush mounted scoops

• Electric reel outlets

• Extensive rod holder package including gunwale, hard top, lounge, and swivel holders

• Under gunnel lighting

• Multicolor underwater lighting

• Pop up bow cleat

Audio and Entertainment

• Fusion Apollo marine stereo system

• JL Audio premium marine speakers

• JL Audio marine subwoofers

• JL Audio amplifiers

With over a million dollars invested into this build, this Forty Four stands as a turnkey offshore platform that checks every box for serious fishing, long range runs, and premium onboard comfort. If you are looking for a properly spec’d Contender that needs nothing and is ready to run immediately, this is the one. Contact us today for additional details or to schedule a private showing.