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Contender 23Bay - 2024's best kept secret unveiled

by Contender Boats 15 Feb 2024 06:53 PST
Contender 23Bay © Contender Boats

The 23BAY was designed to offer the highest level of fishability and performance that we could pack into a 23-foot boat.

Every detail has been meticulously engineered and crafted to maximize your days on the water.

Though the smallest model in the Contender fleet, the 23BAY is big on performance. It'll run up to 65 MPH with a single 300, and with its 80 gallons of fuel capacity, you'll have a range of over 350 miles!

Standard features:

  • Anchor locker with molded in anchor storage
  • Oversized forward casting deck
  • 75 GAL forward dry storage compartment
  • Port and starboard rod lockers in forward casting deck
  • 70 GAL forward fish box
  • 23BAY console with 70 QT removable cooler as console front seat and 2 panels for easy access to inside of console
  • 4 under gunnel rod racks
  • "Mini Fixed Back" 34" aluminum leaning post with backrest, 4 rodholders, folding footrest and storage tray under seat
  • Oversized in-deck bilge access
  • 35 GAL livewell
  • Aft casting deck with ample room between deck and leaning post
  • Heavy-duty jack plate with blinker style control on steering wheel

Specifications:

  • Length: 23'8"
  • Beam: 8'4"
  • Weight: 4,500 LBS (loaded)
  • Fuel: 80 Gal
  • Deadrise: 15.5 degrees
  • Max HP: 350 HP
  • Water: 15 Gal

We're taking you further in-shore than ever before with the all-new 23BAY. Come see this shallow water boat at the Miami International Boat Show, or visit contenderboats.com/23-bay

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