1997 Contender 23 Open – Complete Refit

Price: $59,990

Location: Perry, FL

Year	1997
Make	Contender

1997 Contender 23 Open – Complete Refit US$59,990 Perry, Florida If you've been searching for a classic Contender that's been rebuilt the right way, this is it. This 1997 Contender 23 Open has undergone a comprehensive professional refit with documentation, combining the legendary ride of the Contender hull with modern power, electronics, and systems. Powered by twin 2021 Suzuki 200 HP four-stroke outboards with only 540 hours, and sitting on a 2020 aluminum tandem axle trailer, this turnkey offshore machine is ready to fish today. Highlights Complete Professional Refit Twin 2021 Suzuki DF200…

For sale by owner on YachtBazar — contact the owner directly, no brokers, no commissions.

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Asking price in context

YachtBazar lists 17 other Contenders of every length, from $9,500 to $649,444, median $112,500. This one is $59,990. That set does not hold length constant, so read it as a range, not a valuation.

Time in this catalog

First seen by YachtBazar on July 28, 2026 — 4 days ago.

Somewhere to keep it

1,243 docks, slips and moorings are listed in Florida — see them.

Compiled by YachtBazar from a public Facebook Marketplace listing, first seen on July 28, 2026. View the original on Facebook Marketplace.

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Engine make

Suzuki — the listing says “… and systems. Powered by twin 2021 Suzuki 200 HP four-stroke outboards with only …”

Horsepower

200 hp — the listing says “… and systems. Powered by twin 2021 Suzuki 200 HP four-stroke outboards with only 540 …”

Engine hours

540 — the listing says “… 200 HP four-stroke outboards with only 540 hours, and sitting on a 2020 aluminum tandem …”

Gasoline — the listing says “… Outboards 200 HP Each Only 540 Hours Gasoline Reliable & Fuel Efficient Why Buy This …”

Hull material

Fiberglass — the listing says “… Overall: 23'3" Beam: 8'3" Draft: 1'6" Hull Material: Fiberglass Hull Type: Deep Vee Dry Weight”

Trailer included

Yes — the listing says “… Engine Hours 2020 Aluminum Tandem Axle Trailer INCLUDED Complete Refit Documentation Available”

1997 Contender 23 Open – Complete Refit

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