2008 Contender 38 Express

Excellent Opportunity

"Maripal" is a 2008 38 Contender Express Cuddy Cabin

brought to market by a very caring and knowledgeable owner

Updated and well equipped

ready to take her new owners on their memory making adventures

most recent updates include

Rear cockpit bolsters re upholstered

All three engines and Generator 100 hour service completed 8/25

Cabin sump new bilge pump

Stidd helm chairs backrest re varnished

Both A/c and 2 Coolers and icemaker yearly service

Fuel polished to remove and condensation

Maripal will not disappoint the decrementing buyer

Featuring two large staterooms, a spacious galley and enclosed head and shower, this powerful yet luxurious vessel satisfies the most demanding anglers and the most discriminating cruisers alike. Boasting an 11-foot-7inch beam, a 24-inch draft and 39-foot-11-inch LOA, the Contender 38 comes standard with 460-gallon fuel capacity along with an option to add an additional 110 gallons. Standard air-conditioning and generator power are also standard features. Engineered to accommodate triple engines up to 1100 hp, Contender builds this boat to get there and back with speed and comfort.

40 FT 2008 Contender Cuddy Express

Engines replaced 2019 New generation 350 Yamahas

Approximately 425 hours

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Dimensions
LOA: 39 ft 9 in
Beam: 11 ft 8 in
Minimum Draft: 2 ft 0 in

Engines
Total Power: 1050 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yamaha

Year 2019 installed in 2020
Engine Type: Outboard 4S
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 425
Engine Power: 350 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Yamaha
Engine Type: Outboard 4S
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 425
Engine Power: 350 HP
Engine 3:
Engine Brand: Yamaha
Engine Type: Outboard 4S
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Engine Hours: 425
Engine Power: 350 HP


Tanks
Fuel Tanks :total four Port , Starboard, center additional: total (529 Gallons)

Accommodations
Number of single berths: 2
Number of heads: 1


Helm

• Major refit in 2020 including 3 2019 new engines 350FS Yamahas w/new gauges controls Throttles replaced both stations.
• Replaced Generator 2020
• 3 New SDS Yamaha Props.
• 3 new spare Props
• 2 new Edson steering wheels 2023
• New 2015 8212 Garmin GPS/Sounder/Radar
• Tower GPS 2018
• Tower VHF Ram Mic. 2020
• New cooktop 2021
• Rewired internal and external fuse panel 2023
• Added Macerator pump and thru hull pump out for holding tank 2021
• Aft Bilge blower 2023
• New (4) SS Fuel Filter holders 2023
• All new internal fuel lines and primary bulbs
• new ACR spotlight with remote 2022
• New Auto Pilot w/remote 2022
• Windlass replaced 2021
• Tower wires new 2023
• 6 new batteries 2023
• Additional 12vor 110v ref/freezer inside under table
• All cushion internal foam replaced
• (2) GX5005 Icom VHF Radio
• ACR Spotlight 2022
• Simrad AP26 Autopilot w/ remote 2022
• Vetus Bow Thruster refit 2022 including rocker switches
• Fresh water pump replaced 2021
• Sump pump replaced 2022
• windlass replaced 2021
• New toilet the thru hull 2018
• 2 freezer motors replaced 2020
• 2 A/c/ units replaced w/ Thru hull fittings 2020
• New SS Ultra Anchor with rode 2022
• New Fireboy Fire Extinguishers 2021
• Rear Sun Shade Awning and post 2022
• Rear Folding bench seat 2022
• UBF Phone outlets in cockpit and inside 2023
• New baitwell pumps 2023
• 2 New Digital VHF antennas 2019
• Interior lights refit 2021
• Navigation Lights refit 2020
• 2 TV's w/ External Antennas 2021
• Full covers for tower helm/console and FLIR camera, also rear bench seat
• Ice maker refit 2019
• Marine grade rug 2021
• Both tables refinished 2021
• Microwave oven replaced 2019
• A/C Helm Deck
• Sinto Compass
• (2) Multi colored underwater LED lights new 2015
• Bennett Trim Tabs
• Yamaha Controls w/Third engine on dual binnacle controls
• JL Stereo new amp & speakers 2015
• Rigid Industries LED light bar
• Second Station Steering - Hydraulic
• Dual Control
• Start/Stop switch control pad
• Birdsall Marie Aluminum Teasers
• Flir Camera
• Seadek Cockpit sole 2015

Cabin & Amenities

• 3-Sided Enclosure
• 3 Ladder back helm & companion chairs
• Coaming pads new 2015
• All Deck seating & cushions new 2015
• Rupp Marine Outriggers
• Westerbeake Generator (approx.400 hours)
• Double berth forward
• Flatscreen TV
• Stereo speakers
• Full size berth aft
• Private head w/shower, sink & Vacu-Flush head, vanity mirror & cabinet storage

Galley-port side of cabin

• Whirlpool Microwave oven
• Isotherm refrigeration
• Overhead recessed lighting
• Conteauex two burner stove
• Sink with designer faucet recessed in counter tops
• Dinette table retracts to bed height
• Teak & Holly Cabin sole
• Digital control- Reverse cycle A/C heat
• 110V receptacle
• Storage cabinetry
• Garmin 8216 Screens replaced 2025

Engines

• 2019 Triple 350hp 4-stroke Yamaha outboards updated in 2020