Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Contender 27 Open 2007 vs Contender 32ST 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Contender 27 Open 2007 vs Contender 32ST 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Contender 27 Open 2007 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Contender 32ST 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Contender 32ST 2017 carries 35 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Contender 27 Open 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Contender 32ST 2017 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Contender 27 Open 2007 at 3,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeContender
Makenot available
Model27 Open
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 10 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches106
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail210 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters794.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower