Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Contender 32ST 2017 vs Contender 35 Side 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Contender 32ST 2017 vs Contender 35 Side 2011 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 35 Side 2011 tops out at 750 hp. Engine specs for the Contender 32ST 2017 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Contender 35 Side 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Contender 32ST 2017 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Contender 35 Side 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Contender 35 Side 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Contender 32ST 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet35.17
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters10.72
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches422
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise24.5°
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1287.04
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail340 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max750 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeContender
Modelnot available
Model35 Side
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee