Matching a modified vee Contender 33 Tournament 2007 against a deep vee Contender 39 LS 2011 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 39 LS 2011 measures 39,1 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 at 34,0 feet (2007). At 135 lbs and 154 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 1 400 hp, the Contender 39 LS 2011 has a 500-hp advantage over the Contender 33 Tournament 2007's 900-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Contender 39 LS 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Contender 33 Tournament 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Contender 39 LS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Contender 39 LS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Contender 33 Tournament 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.