Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Contender 31 Fish Around 2008 vs Contender 32ST 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Contender 31 Fish Around 2008 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 31 Fish Around 2008 carries a rated maximum of 600 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 31 Fish Around 2008 carries 245 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Contender 32ST 2017. 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 31 Fish Around 2008 and Contender 32ST 2017 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeContender
Makenot available
Model31 Fish Around
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 4 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches112
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 - Detail6,000 lbs. Ready to fish: 11,450 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5193.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1145
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.91
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches39
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail245 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters927.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal245
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max600 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower