Contender 35 ST

Our ON-ORDER 2026 35ST Contender will have the NEW MERCURY 425 V10 Engines with Joystick! THESE ARE STOCK PHOTOS

The 425 Verado is part of Mercury's broader strategy to offer robust and efficient outboard options. According to Mercury Marine, these engines are designed to provide a refined and powerful experience for boaters. 

NEW Standard FEATURES FOR 2026, Seakeeper Ride System, Pop-up Stern Cleats, Garelick Boarding ladder, USB-C and USB Outlets, Forward Spreader Lights, Six Rod Holders, Saltwater Washdown, Extra Bilge Pump and Bilge Light

Included Options are Extra Battery, Electric Head, Sport Hard Top with Enclosure, Flush mount Spreader lights and Speaker boxes, Aft fish box drain with gulper pump, Electric Reel Outlets, Shore power, Under gunnel and Underwater lights, M Series leaning post, with Cooler and Rod and Cup holders, Forward seating, Baseball Stitching and an Ice Blue Hull with White interior. 

Electronics include twin Garmin Screens, Radar, VHF, Fusion Stereo with JL Audio Speakers.   

It’s ready. Whatever you have in mind for this weekend, our 35 ST can handle it. The 35 ST continues to dominate the offshore scene with aggressive lines that tout an elevated level of confidence.

Fast, efficient, robust, and fishy as hell. The 35ST boasts a 400 GAL fuel capacity, our patented dual stepped hull, and a ride that is legendary among anglers. Every option and detail has been meticulously engineered, trialed, and perfected to maximize every moment you get to spend on the water.

Features include a one-piece level deck from bow to stern, twin raised livewells, walk-through transom, self-bailing cockpit, and a walk-in step-down console, to name a few.

Whether it’s a kingfish tournament off North Carolina or a billfish tournament off Miami, this is the boat that can put you in the winner’s circle.

Standard Equipment

Hull & Deck

•    Hand-Laid Fiberglass Throughout High-Tech Construction Using

     Multi-Directional Fabric & Foam Cored Glass Stringer System

•    Foam Floatation

•    Integral Dive Platform, Full Transom & Transom Door

•    Self-Bailing Cockpit

•    Non-Skid Cockpit Sole & Deck

•    Heavy Duty Rub Rail

•    Choice of Hull & Deck Gelcoat Colors

•    Hand-Painted Boot & Pin Stripe

Cockpit Sole & Deck Compartments

•    Forward Anchor Locker w/Storage

•    (1) 208 Gal. Fully Lined & Insulated Forward Fish Box

•    (1) 115 Gal. Fully Lined & Insulated Forward Fish Box

•    (2) 85 Gal. Fully Lined & Insulated Forward Aft Fish Boxes

     (Port & Stbd)

•    (2) 40 Gal. Round Livewells, Aft Above Deck

        (Excludes Plumbing)

Console

•    Extra Large Walk-In Console w/Head Compartment

•    Oversized Electronics Panel

•    Molded in Front Console Seat

•    Lockable Storage Inside Console

•    Custom Helm Pod

Mechanical

•    International Lighting

•    Recessed Pop-Up Bow Light

•    Dual Hydraulic Steering w/Custom Steering Wheel

•    Recessed Trim Tabs

•    Waterproof Switches & Breaker Panel w/Indicator Lights

•    2000 GPH Auto/Manual Bilge Pump

•    Compass

Hardware

•    Chrome on Bronze or Stainless Steel Hardware

•    Heavy Duty Recessed Bow Lifting Ring w/Cleat (Pop-Up)

•    (2) Heavy-Duty Stern Lifting Rings

•    (2) 10” Stern Cleats

•    (2) 8” Spring Line Cleats with Hause Pipes - Midship

•    (4) Lee’s Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holders

•    Recessed Bow Handrails

Specs

L.O.A. 34' 10"

Beam 10' 0"

Weight (Dry) ~6,600 lbs

Ready to Fish ~13,500 lbs

Draft 21"

Hull Design Deep V 24.5°

Fuel Capacity 400 Gallons

Maximum H.P. Rating 1050