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07-06-2016, 03:07 PM
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Location: Newport, RI
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Contender 30ST
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07-06-2016, 08:14 PM
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Buy that
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07-07-2016, 05:18 AM
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Location: Cape Cod
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Buy that
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And take me fishing |
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07-07-2016, 06:30 AM
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Location: Newport, RI
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Buy that
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Wish i could afford it. Maybe in a few years. But tis the season for window shopping. |
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07-07-2016, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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Bassballer is exhibit A for the argument of not having kids. 
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07-07-2016, 02:40 PM
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#6
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Would you trade your kid for a boat?
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07-07-2016, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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How many kids do I have to trade for the boat? I can get going on more if one is not enough. He's a boy, is housebroken, and is polite. He goes by Jack, but that can be changed, depending on the options on the boat.
Just let me know Contender God,
Your Thankful Servant,
Rick
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07-08-2016, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Burnt Hills, New York
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I would love to go for a ride to actually feel what the twin step hull feels like.
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07-08-2016, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 14000 / 44031.5
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My contender is just a little baby compared to that one.
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07-08-2016, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
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I don't know.
From a fishing standpoint I just don't see it except for the speed and economy.
IMHO for a 30 footer there is not much deck space. I don't see where your going to put a large BFT on the deck. I think I'd have to squeeze by the rail and console walking to the bow, yeah I'm a big guy but its a 30 footer.
I hope the boat comes with a supply of 9 foot trolling rods so when that trophy swims around the transom your not getting cut off from the props.
Fun boat to take a ride on, but that is about it. I'd take a DE boat any day over that for fishing.
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Jon, 24' Nauset-Green Topsides, Beamie, North River. Channel 68/69. MSBA, NIBA
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07-08-2016, 07:01 AM
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Location: Libtardia
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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Would you trade your kid for a boat?
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Never. But when the decision was made to have a kid, I remember weighing the sacrifices I would have to make vs a future life of freedom and the ability to not think about the fact that I could buy a boat and not have it effect another person.
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07-08-2016, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
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How does the Contender 30 hull compare to the Reg 28. Does the double step make it use less fuel and have a higher top end?
I have done some fishing on my BIL's Reg 28 and it is a sweet boat to fish from. Have not done on Tuna fishing on it though...
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07-08-2016, 01:53 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Quote:
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Would you trade your kid for a boat?
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Depends. Which boat and which kid.  |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-08-2016, 02:24 PM
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Location: Libtardia
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Depends. Which boat and which kid. |
I'm telling Julie 
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07-08-2016, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Would you trade your kid for a boat?
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Absolutely not!! But I'd be easily swayed into spending his college money on the right boat!
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Does your incessant whining make you feel better? How about you just shut the hell up and suck it up? It's a fishing forum , so please just stop.
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07-09-2016, 07:51 AM
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What is the right boat?
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07-09-2016, 02:49 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
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I picked up a new/used boat this year. I looked for a year and Contender was on the list. Eventually I settled on a Non-stepped hull. I feel I got the right boat for the rough water in the north east. I would have bought a stepped hull contender if the right one came along but I am glad it didn't. After having the Sea Vee 60 south of block there is no question I made the right choice. At some point a stepped hull will be in the cards but it will not be a contender. The things I found looking at used boats and the way they held up made me change my mind throughout the process. I can not say enough about the durability of the fit and Finish on the Sea Vee.
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07-10-2016, 07:26 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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What is the right boat?
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Upper 30's DE with twin diesels.... |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-10-2016, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NBPT
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Steiger craft Dv Miami would be my pick.
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07-11-2016, 09:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
What is the right boat?
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maybe a 27 onslow bay |
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07-11-2016, 10:15 AM
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#21
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
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For me ... A freedom 44 ketch and a million bucks in travelers checks. See y'all.
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07-14-2016, 10:59 PM
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#22
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beamie
I don't know.
From a fishing standpoint I just don't see it except for the speed and economy.
IMHO for a 30 footer there is not much deck space. I don't see where your going to put a large BFT on the deck. I think I'd have to squeeze by the rail and console walking to the bow, yeah I'm a big guy but its a 30 footer.
I hope the boat comes with a supply of 9 foot trolling rods so when that trophy swims around the transom your not getting cut off from the props.
Fun boat to take a ride on, but that is about it. I'd take a DE boat any day over that for fishing.
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Old thread but that's always been my feeling on center consoles - when they are simple, which is really only in theory, they are great if you can deal with the wind/spray/sun, you get tons of deck and a good light fast fishing boat.
In reality though by the time you put a big console in there, all sorts of molded in garbage, nevermind a head or forward cabin, hard top/frame etc.. etc.. You've got a 30 ft with the fuel bill of a 35 ft sportfish with the deck space and amenities of a 22 ft cuddy cabin, but they do look cool, ride nice, and go really good.
If you want a head and some amenities the layout of a cabin forward and open deck in the stern makes a much better fishing platform, whether that's a walkaround cabin, express, pilot house, or whatever. Simple center consoles are great for fishing if you can deal with the elements, probably a layout better suited for small boats that you don't spend 20 hours at a time in though.
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There's a limit on these?
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07-15-2016, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marshfield, Ma
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One thing I'm 100% certain about is that there is no perfect boat. Although there are some that are a lot better than most.
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"I know a taxidermy man back home. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him!"
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07-17-2016, 03:54 PM
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#24
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newport, RI
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For me a center console is a must. I fish light tackle, plugging for bass. Usually tight to structure, and usually by myself. A 30-35 express is to much boat for me to run out to the grounds and be back at the dock for work.
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07-17-2016, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bassballer
For me a center console is a must. I fish light tackle, plugging for bass. Usually tight to structure, and usually by myself. A 30-35 express is to much boat for me to run out to the grounds and be back at the dock for work.
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That's right, BB. The less you prepare, the less that you need to take down. |
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