2026 Contender 39 ST

Step aboard the pinnacle of offshore performance and fishability. This custom-built 2026 Contender 39ST is a tournament-ready beast wrapped in luxury, engineered for those who refuse to compromise between hard-core angling capabilities and sandbar-stopping entertainment. Experience effortless cruising speeds in heavy seas, and a top-end speed that leaves the tournament fleet in your wake with the upgraded Mercury 425 Verado’s. The ventilated stepped hull design creates a perfect cushion of air, maximizing fuel efficiency and delivering the famously dry, soft ride Contender is known for.

Built to dominate the leaderboard, this 39ST is an angler’s dream:

• Livewells for Days: Dual pressurized transom livewells, a oversized pressurized in floor livewell, and accompaniments for a forward on deck livewell keep your bait organized and fresh in any sea condition.
• Insulated Fish Boxes: Giant, macerated in-deck fish boxes to keep your tournament winning catch iced down.
• Advanced Electronics: Fully loaded helm station with 9000 Series Garmins, 2KW CHIRP sonar, 12 KW open-array radar, and autopilot.
• 360-Degree Fishability: The wide-open bow and single level deck allows anglers to easily follow a fast-moving billfish or tuna 360 degrees around the boat
• Top of the line Audio Package: When the fishing rods are put away, turn up the volume on an absolute masterpiece of marine audio. This premium, multi-zone JL Audio setup is engineered to deliver crystal-clear sound, even at a 60 mph cruise:

The Verdict: Whether you are running 80 miles offshore into a head sea to catch the morning bite, or anchoring up at the local island with friends, this 2026 Contender 39ST delivers unmatched versatility, jaw-dropping performance, and eye catching lines to match.