Contender 27 Open
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XPresented For Sale By:
Bay Marine - Ohio
United States
| Make | Contender |
|---|---|
| Model | 27 Open |
| Year | 2003 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$119,000 |
| Type | Power |
| Class | Center Console |
| Length | 8.23 m |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Sandusky, Ohio, United States |
| LOA | 8.23 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.69 m |
| Displacement | 10000 lb |
| Deadrise at Transom | 24.5° |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yamaha |
| Engine Model | F225 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Engine Year | 2003 |
| Power | 225 hp |
| Engine Location | Port |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1000 |
| Engine Type | Outboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yamaha |
| Engine Model | F225 |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Engine Year | 2003 |
| Power | 225 hp |
| Engine Location | Starboard |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Stainless Steel |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1000 |
| Electrical Equipment |
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| Electronics |
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| Inside Equipment |
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| Fuel Tanks | 210 gal |
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Description
FOR SALE: 2003 Contender 27 Open – Twin Yamaha F225 Four-Strokes
Freshwater Use Only | Well-Maintained | Tons of Upgrades!
Turn heads on the water with this legendary 2003 Contender 27 Open – a true fishing machine with offshore performance and serious style. Powered by twin Yamaha F225 four-stroke engines, this boat has seen only freshwater use and has been meticulously cared for.
Highlights & Features:
- Twin Yamaha F225 Four-Strokes – Reliable, fuel-efficient power
- Freshwater Only – Rare find for a Contender of this age!
- Well-Maintained – Regular service and care
- Numerous Upgrades – Modern enhancements for comfort and performance
- Legendary Contender Hull – Known for smooth rides and great fishability
⚙️ Upgrades Include:
Second owner for 20 yrs., purchased 2005 with 120 hrs.
Freshwater only boat - Lake Erie - excellent condition
Selling to get a larger boat as my friends are getting older. She handled Lake Erie well for 20 yrs.
Boathouse or heated storage kept, always on lift - never docked overnight
1000 hrs. on hull & original Yamaha 225’s - optimal cruise - 2 mpg - 34 mph @ 17 gph
2023 - Certified Yamaha Master mechanic did 1000 hr. Service - no issues, including fuel tanks & exhaust.
Ceramic (Starke) coated professionally 2021 & Replenished regularly (Getting fresh detail scheduled for aug 2025)
New Duracell batteries (2) - 2025
Bottom paint new Aug 2025
Aquagrip helm pad 2023
New Shakespeare VHF antenna - 2023
New Bilge pump & float switch - 2023
New High PSI fuel line fitting upgrade P&S - 2023
New dive ladder - 2023
New fresh water washdown hose and socket - 2023
New upholstery - 2022
New Turning Point Props - 2022
New Standard Horizon GX1400GPS VHF - IC-M330 - 2021
New Fusion MS-RA70NSX Bluetooth stereo - 6 marine coaxial speakers - 2021
New Injector control valves P & S engines - 2020
New Jabsco toilet pump 2022
New full Sunbrella mooring cover - 2020
New P&S fuel lines - 2018
Garmin GPS map 5208 - 8" color touchscreen - 2011
Garmin GSD22 - black box network sonar digital fish finder - 2011
Garmin B60 - 20 degree tilted beam dual frequency thru hull transducer - 2011
2 Lumitec transom underwater blue / white LED lights - 2011
4 under gunwale lights 2 zones switched separately at dash - 2011
Frigid Ridgid cooler with padded seat top - new latch & hinges 2021
1000W inverter
Padded coaming bolsters
Coffin box with padded seating
Isinglas wings
Outriggers - 18’
Original cockpit & helm seat covers
Leaning Post
Also available not included in price is a new 2024 Ace trailer custom fit for 27 Open 12,000 lb. GVWR, electric over hydraulic brakes. LED lights, aluminum saltwater wheels with spare tire/hub.
More pictures coming soon!!!!
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Bay Marine - Ohio
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Bay Marine - Ohio
United States
