Matching a deep vee Contender 28 Sport 2013 against a modified vee Contender 33 Tournament 2007 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Contender 33 Tournament 2007 measures 34,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Contender 28 Sport 2013 at 28,0 feet (2013). At 47 lbs and 135 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 has a 300-hp advantage over the Contender 28 Sport 2013's 600-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Contender 28 Sport 2013 carries 185 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Contender 33 Tournament 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Contender 33 Tournament 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Contender 28 Sport 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Contender 28 Sport 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.