Description
2025 Yamaha 450 XTO Repower | 250 Hours | Warranty Through 2031 | Helm Master Joystick | Seakeeper 3 | 2026 Garmin 9222 Electronics | Custom Tower
This exceptionally maintained 2020 Contender 44 ST is a standout example of one of Contender's most sought-after offshore fishing platforms. Professionally captain-maintained by a full-time crew and benefiting from extensive upgrades over the past two years, this 44 ST offers an outstanding combination of offshore performance, premium equipment, and tournament-level fishability.
Repowered in 2024 with new Yamaha 450 XTO outboards showing approximately 250 hours and warranty through 2031, this vessel features new Yamaha Helm Master joystick control at both the main helm and custom second station. Additional highlights include a Seakeeper 3, custom Quality T-Tops tower, new dual Garmin GPSMAP 9222 22-inch 4K displays installed in 2026, updated upholstery, Starlink connectivity, and a new 108-inch Rhodan trolling motor.
With her spacious cockpit, extensive fishing equipment, and professionally maintained systems, this Contender is fully outfitted for serious offshore fishing, extended cruising, and travel.
POWER & PERFORMANCE
New Yamaha 450 XTO outboards installed in 2024 – approximately 250 hours with warranty through 2031
New Yamaha Helm Master joystick system
Helm Master controls at main helm and second station
Seakeeper 3 gyro stabilization – approximately 695 operating hours
New batteries – 2025
Trim tabs
Professionally captain-maintained by full-time crew
CUSTOM TOWER & HELM
Custom Quality T-Tops second station tower
Full second station engine controls
Yamaha Helm Master joystick control at second station
Garmin/Yamaha CL7 multifunction display at tower
Elevated visibility for offshore navigation and fishing
Dual-row helm seating
New upholstery – 2025
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
New dual Garmin GPSMAP 9222 22-inch 4K multifunction displays – 2026
Garmin GMR 1224 open-array radar
Garmin GSD 25 sonar module
Garmin GPS 24xd GPS receiver
Garmin Reactor 40 steer-by-wire autopilot
Garmin GXM 54 satellite weather/audio receiver
Garmin BlueNet 30 network switch
Yamaha CL7 display at second station
Yamaha Helm Master joystick system
Dual VHF radios
Iridium GO satellite communication system
New Starlink satellite internet – 2026
FISHING EQUIPMENT
New 108-inch Rhodan trolling motor – 2026
Gemlux 22-foot outriggers
Custom Arrigoni cockpit rocket launcher
Transom-mounted rod rack
Dual 55-gallon transom livewells
Additional in-deck livewell
Sea chest system
Twin 110-gallon aft fish boxes
340-gallon forward fish box
315-gallon forward storage compartment
Dual 10-foot rod lockers
Four flush-mounted gunwale rod holders
Rear tackle station with pull-out cooler
Freshwater and raw-water washdown systems
Macerator pumps
Cockpit coaming bolsters
Spacious offshore fishing cockpit
Side dive door
SEATING & COMFORT
New upholstery throughout – 2025
Dual-row helm seating
Forward seating
Forward coffin-box lounger with electric lift
Electric marine head
Freshwater sink
70-gallon freshwater capacity
Lewmar windlass anchor system
LIGHTING & ENTERTAINMENT
JL Audio speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers
Underwater lighting
Dual LED light bars
Under-gunwale lighting
Lumitec spreader lights
DECK & HARDWARE
Forward anchor locker with storage
Heavy-duty bow lifting ring
Dual heavy-duty stern lifting rings
10-inch stern cleats
Midship cleats with hawse pipes
Pop-up cleats
Custom recessed aluminum bow handrail
Stainless-steel deck hardware
RECENT UPGRADES
2026
New dual Garmin GPSMAP 9222 22-inch 4K multifunction displays
New Starlink satellite internet system
New 108-inch Rhodan trolling motor
2025
New upholstery
New batteries
2024
Repowered with Yamaha 450 XTO outboards – warranty through 2031
Yamaha Helm Master joystick system with second station controls
SUMMARY
This 2020 Contender 44 ST offers an impressive combination of newer Yamaha power, modern Garmin 4K navigation technology, gyro stabilization, and an extensive offshore fishing package.
The investment in major upgrades, combined with full-time professional crew maintenance, makes this vessel particularly appealing to buyers seeking a well-equipped, high-performance center console without the expense and wait associated with a comparable new build.
Contact Silver King Yachts today for additional information or to arrange your private showing.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $629,000
- Year
- 2020
- Make
- Contender
- Model
- 44 ST
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Saltwater Fishing, Sports Fishing Boats, Center Consoles
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Madeira Beach, FLApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 43.83 ft (13.4 m)
- Beam
- 12 ft (3.66 m)
- Draft
- Drive up 2.25 ft (0.69 m)
- Deadrise
- 22.7°
- Dry Weight
- 19,600 lb (8,890 kg)
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 4
- Total Power
- 1,800 hp
- Total Hours
- 1,000 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Engines
- 4× Yamaha XTO · 450 hp each · 250 hrs · 2025 · Outboard
Tankage
- Fuel
- 600 gal (2,271 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 70 gal (265 L) · 1 tank
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.