Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Contender 32 LS 2012 vs Contender 32ST 2017: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Contender 32 LS 2012 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 32 LS 2012 carries a rated maximum of 700 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 350 gallons versus 242 gallons in the Contender 32 LS 2012. 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 32 LS 2012 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
Model32 LS
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 8 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24.5°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail20 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches20
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,850 lbs. 11,560 lbs. ready to fish
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5243.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11560
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet32.67
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.96
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches392
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail242 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters916.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal242
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max700 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower