Thinking about the Contender 28 Sport, I can’t really find a lot of detailed owner feedback or real-world experience threads, especially for folks using it as a “do-everything” boat (fishing, family, diving, sandbar, etc). I’ve read a bunch of specs and magazine reviews, but wanted to know from the group:
- How does the 28 Sport’s ride compare to similar 28-30 foot center consoles, especially in real choppy conditions and nearshore stuff?
- Anybody switched from deep vee brands (like Regulator, Jupiter, SeaVee, etc) and care to comment on differences in ride, fishability, or versatility?
- What are the best and worst things you’ve discovered after owning one for a season or two?
- For folks who use them as family boats, how’s the seating, shade, and storage working out?
- Anything you wish you’d done differently on power, electronics, or layout?
Guess I’m looking for pros, cons, and any regrets, especially from first-time Contender owners or those who compared and shopped for months. Would love to hear input from folks who aren’t sponsored or tied to dealers-just honest, everyday use feedback!
Thanks in advance!