The Contender 33 Tournament 2007 is a modified-V design and the Contender 35 Side Console 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Contender 33 Tournament 2007 at 34,0 ft versus Contender 35 Side Console 2010 at 35,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 tips the scales at 13 500 lbs - 6 000 lbs more than the Contender 35 Side Console 2010 at 7 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 900 hp, the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 has a 150-hp advantage over the Contender 35 Side Console 2010's 750-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 33 Tournament 2007 carries 400 gallons versus 340 gallons in the Contender 35 Side Console 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 10 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.