What Contenders are asking right now
16 live by-owner listings state an asking price. The middle half asks $60,000 to $255,000, median $80,000, about $4,333 per foot. A broker at 10% of that median takes $8,000 — on YachtBazar that stays with you.
The Contender price ladder, cheapest to dearest
| Asking | Listing | Length | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9,500 | Schumacher Designed UDLB - Pyramid 30 | — | 40 |
| $27,500 | 2003 Contender 21 Open | — | 15 |
| $52,500 | 1989 Contender Contender 25 class 28ft overall | 28 ft | 4 |
| $59,990 | 1997 Contender 23 Open – Complete Refit | — | 4 |
| $60,000 | 2001 Contender 23 open | — | 0 |
| $60,000 | 1996 Contender SC — 35ft | 35 ft | 51 |
| $64,895 | 1999 35 Contender Express center console Cuddy cabin boat | — | 8 |
| $79,990 | 1988 Contender 25 Open – COMPLETE CUSTOM REFIT | — | 4 |
| $80,000 | 2001 25 Open Contender | — | 42 |
| $112,500 | 2006 contender 31 open | — | 4 |
| $130,000 | 1998 Contender 27 Open (30’) | 30 ft | 4 |
| $200,000 | 2002 Contender, 36’ | 36 ft | 46 |
| $255,000 | S&S 54 Custom | 54 ft | 51 |
| $350,000 | Contender Center Console Boat with Triple Mercury 400r Outboards | — | 46 |
| $350,000 | 39 contender 2017 400 r Mercurys | — | 47 |
| $649,444 | 2018 StanCraft 340 Sleek w/Tower | — | 45 |
Who you would be listing against
Of the 18 live Contender listings, 16 are private owners and 2 are brokers or dealers; 8 first appeared in the last 30 days.
Half have been up 42 days or less, a quarter more than 46. Time on the market so far, not time to a sale — sold boats leave the catalog.
Where Contender listings are concentrated
Florida (11), Alabama (1), California (1), Idaho (1), Louisiana (1). Buyers search by state, so a boat lying where the brand is thin can be the only one on the page.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I ask for my Contender?
Live by-owner Contender listings ask $60,000 to $255,000 through the middle half, median $80,000, about $4,333 per foot. Those are asking prices on active listings, not closed sales.
Do I need a broker to sell a Contender?
No. 16 of the 18 live Contender listings here are private owners. Listing is free and there is no commission.
How long do Contender listings stay up?
Half of the Contender listings live today have been up 42 days or less. That is time on the market so far, not how long a sale takes — sold boats leave the catalog.