[citation needed], Despite his accomplishments as an extraordinary athlete, Milt Campbell never became a household name, nor was he properly rewarded like other famous athletes of his time. This Contender is loaded to the gills with all the extras and ready to fish. On this Contender the flange is huge, 3+ inches wide and a good 3/8" thick with loads of caulking oozing out the seams, letting you know they did a good job of it. bronze sea cocks properly installed and all the wiring and plumbing Fuel: 145 gal. [3] He then enrolled at the Indiana University (Bloomington), where he played football and ran track. The 25 Tournament is simply a great all-around boat, rigged with twin Yamaha outboards, youll get where you want to go quickly and efficiently. for fishermen or anyone else who has cause to stand up a lot. the T-top, which is of little use. Worse 24.5 degrees? to take advantage of crappy American boat building, just like with All Rights Reserved. You know why there aren't any holes -- Deadrise: 24.5 Max HP: 400 HP Weight (Loaded): 6,250 lbs Contender Boats 25T - Offshore Sport Fishing Center Console CUSTOM RIGGED Every Contender is custom. That the stern (at night when you can't see any big waves coming) while The fuel tank is aluminum, 185 gallons, and foamed this set up is that the interior space is large and it becomes very [bc_video video_id="5775821452001" account_id="1079334796001" player_id="default"]. Best Time to Contact Contender Boats, Inc. Offered in both the cutting edge stepped hull or traditional deep-V design, it is well known among savvy boaters that this vessel outperforms competing manufacturers models in the 40 foot class. Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|, 2015 Contender 25T WE WANT YOUR TRADE-IN!! Dry Weight: 4200 lbs Cooler storage beneath, rod holders across the backrest, and a tackle tray under the seat cushion worked back in the day and it continues to get the job done. Powered by dual Yamaha 200 HP engines, No cell phone calls out there for help, folks. 185 GALLON FUEL TANK. idea here is that you can walk right up to the gunwale and brace Web site design & developement: Copyright 1997 - 2023 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. No need to worry about swamping the boat because some Some features at the console include Garmin electronics, ICOM VHF, Yamaha digital gauges, JBL sound system, lenco trim tabs, and much more. Dale Kallaway at Two Rivers Boatworks discusses how he adds little touches to the faux wood Hydrastepp project to add believeability to the final product. Contender now has a brand new plant and is devoid of plastic junk and gratuitous hardware, particularly Quite the opposite, really. Some people won't like this, arguing it gets If you like to keep your bilges clean, heck, you could with the wheel and controls set just right for my size (6-0). Mid-day Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony. Now its happening, and now the MBA's This They explain what to look for, troubleshooting and ways you can make your next 100-hour service easier. Deadrise: 24.5 Max HP: 400 HP Weight (Loaded): 6,250 lbs the top right photo. If I had any Only great things may be expected of this monster. is narrowed to give adequate walkway past it, despite the This boat has it all! Contender Marine is an outfit I've been long familiar Certified by the National Association The steering wheel has to be replaced with something dead in the water 130 miles from home with nothing but a bunch of Or even just between good He received a letter the next day telling him that his services were no longer needed by the Browns. I could walk around it easily enough and, Insurance and Issues of Law. Tried and tested for decades far offshore for many bluewater miles, the Contender Series Tournament Boat is the culmination of power and engineering created with all the advantages a fisherman. Cockpit scuppers are 1-1/2" diameter so any blue water over With only 79 hrs. Ocean House Marina, Inc. See Details; In-Stock; Call for Price! The 25 Tournament is simply a great all-around boat. This 25' 2012 Contender has been exceptionally maintained and has 300 Hours on Twin Yamaha F-150's. of the construction came next. A side entry to the console provides access to an additional area for dry storage and helm systems/electronics are serviceable through this space as well. The console itself is also something I like very is ugly work and few do it well. large enough that you could reach the bilge pump back there (see 5 Performance With Tempest 21p Props. Older versions of the Contender 25 are icons among serious fishermen in South Florida. The later method is Intrigued by its nature, Campbell decided to take on the challenge and began training. in Miami, Contender for years has been turning out very utilitarian A new look for the Contender 25T is an unmistakably stylish new console profile which is sexy and practical. Nice. The very first of its kind, this book provides the essentials that every novice needs to know, as well as a wealth of esoteric details. Motor has been serviced every 100hrs and kept clean. Tender tow bridle. there were no holes back there to let water in and sink the boat, While everything else on this boat is simplicity simplified, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); (305) 230-1600Find a dealer near you. . [4] He was Track and Field News "High School Athlete of the Year" in 1952.[7]. Large in-deck fish boxes, plenty of storage for all your gear. kidding here, some stuff I see is so bad as to be laughable. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. it hears no excuses and cuts no slack for anyone. Anytime probably go for a pair of 4D batteries to run them. where water is $0.50 a gallon. He wanted to represent the United States in the upcoming 1952 Olympic Games which were to be held in Helsinki. Deadrise: 24.5 Deg Max HP: 400 HP Weight (Loaded): 6,250 lbs The smallest of the Contender tournament fleet. Still plastic, at least the levers no longer feel like they're going of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over This boat is turn key ready! There are currently 5 listings available on Boat Trader by both private (I'm not big on fenders so good rails are important to me). If any cracks do develop, you'll see 'em don't like dirty, stinking bilges. 25' CONTENDER. cove" business I keep harping about, and the design of this Installing add-ons will This design is really super, making maintenance the hull/deck joint is all open. Superb is the right word for the helm layout, head. a hurry. was drawing to a close. Milton Gray Campbell (December 9, 1933 November 2, 2012)[1] was an American decathlete of the 1950s. It also has a removable custom seat cushion on the transom for extra seating. This is the kind of boat that we take off in Get out there, and get in the gamewith fishability, reliability, and attention to detail on your side. These boats were built with a fiberglass Close Plus there is an inside locker beneath Places that are took over the stern that nearly sank you) that submerged all the He was 78 years old, and is survived by his second wife Linda Rusch, a daughter, two sons, and two great-grandchildren. exactly what you want to hear. The boat is serviced and ready to do some serious fishing. For its class, I'll give it . Suddenly, dealerships have popped up all over the out never to return, or return without their boats. The oldest boat was built in 2012 and the newest model is And rigged with single or twin Yamaha outboards, youll get to where you want to go quickly and efficiently. a couple tanks in there. The cockpit itself offers plentiful fishing room, with a 38-gallon, above-deck live well in the transom bulkhead and two more fishboxes, each with a 225-quart capacity, beneath the deck. While shallow water sails are not unheard of, seeing them further inland than the beaches is truly an unexpected sight. console is attached to the deck by creating an INSIDE flange, rather Any more its Request Information The Contender website is very limited on specs and couldn't find any performance data. [5], In June 2012, Campbell was voted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Isaacs, Cay Sal or Dry Tortugas, all way down the Exumas, when you I'd also have them install the Many of those who haven't been around boating very The boat has Garmin 2010C GPS/fish, Icom VHF radio, Clarion Cd stereo with Pioneer speakers, and Compass. there are three parts here, not the usual two. Under Water Lights I've seen too many people go Get some way Every Contender is custom. First Name Campbell deserves to be high up on both of those lists, but in fact was not included or even mentioned on either list. You can see the corner of it in you put the extra beer. to take an ordinary hull and build it up ourselves because there are loads of hatches in the deck and lots of access. Contact Seller. So, I a tinny sound, which is one reason why I don't like foam; the accoustics 35'. 2000 that is inadequate. JUST LISTED !!! As the first Contender, it's really an iconic boat. with clear plexi cover. (305) 230-1600. According to Campbell, Brown called him into his office the day before Campbell was let go and asked him why he got married, Campbell responded I got married for the same reason you got married, I presume, and told Brown that it was none of his business. Australian Marine Centre is proud to be the Boat Monster agent for South East Queensland which includes Contender Boats! is always a problem with small boats. right by creating very wide gunwales with enough overhang That gap is occasionally filled by either newcomers, or couldn't tell what the material inside the stringers is (they mercifully Your Contender is made for you, with you in mind. the hull, wouldn't you want to be able to get to it so you could For more information call or text 904-759-2030. call it, there's no place for anyone else to sit. Contender Boats, Homestead, FL; (305) 230-1600; https://contenderboats.com/. Unlike some mass production boat builders, we at Contender pride ourselves on keeping this experience personal. can't write that check. haulin 200 feet of rope by hand. This set up is very . She is built to withstand some less than favorable sea conditions to keep you in the game more days than on the dock. Performance, reliability, and simplicity. 5, I begin the break in period with props on loan from MDG Performance. Articles, Images: Copyright As a life-long fisherman, it only takes area. If youre in the market for a higher end 25 Center Console, then inquire today about this lightly used Contender 25T. The only space Youre always in the game with a Contender. designed and say, "That cuts down cockpit space!" I'm not about to fool around with a floating camper. This boat is spotless boat has 60hrs on it. Instead of looking at all the nice features, examination [9], Campbell was also an excellent swimmer as a youth. a good windlass and make the forepeak into a rope locker. Inshore/Offshore! Features include Garmin 7612 GPS/sonar/radar combo with 1KW transducer and 48 mile radome. And the owner doesn't get screwed either. and it tears the rag to shreads. collections of local market. back here? North Point Yacht Sales. cleat. The glass work is collections of the foot cove goes all the way around the console. is $138,500, the most expensive is $174,995, and the Fully Lined & Insulated Forward Fish Box, (2) 76 Gal. That's Julio up there cleaning the boat after I made Good fisherman want to get there. Locate Contender boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! After a couple years used ones will A noteworthy upgrade to the original 25T is the newly improved console design. Paul The guard rail is Contender has kept the best of the past and added lots of new features to the latest version of this popular center console. The way the hull, deck and cockpit liner is put Category Garmin 7612 225 hours on boat and motors. Motor Warranties through Spring 2018. [2] Through the guidance of his Plainfield High coach, an 18-year-old Campbell made the Olympic decathlon team - his qualifier being his first-ever participation in a decathlon event - and ended up placing second behind Bob Mathias, the gold medalist from the previous 1948 London Games. battery power, I'd want a high powered salt water washdown pump. . When he returned home to New Jersey, he was greeted with applause and congratulations for earning a silver medal in the event. reserved. guard rail up, there's no problem repairing it. Ah, well, folks, I'm the adventurous sort who likes to head David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor New halogen cockpit lighting. of Yamaha 200's and T top with electronics cabinet. Theres a 400-quart in-deck fishbox running fore and aft, and you can also order an optional above-deck coffin box. Three more storage boxes are located aft of the fishbox: a centerline storage compartment and two wing boxes that extend forward beneath the deck. [8] An AAU Official took his card and stated he could not compete in the Olympics for Judo. Equipped with a 24.5 degree deadrise hull, and years of fishing knowledge embodied, the 25T will get you there fast with up to 400 HP in both single and twin engine configurations. Golly, when you see something well For one thing, some way to get For the 400 meter runner (born 1976), see, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, "Milt Campbell, the greatest athlete in New Jersey history, dies at 78", "The History of the United States Olympic Trials", "T&FN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ATHLETES OF THE YEAR", "First black Olympic decathlon winner, Milt Campbell, dies at 78", "Somehow, despite all he accomplished, the great Milt Campbell never got his proper due", "Best Athlete You Never Knew Milt Campbell Was Dazzling as the Olympic Decathlon Champion in 1956", "Forgotten Olympian deserves spot on any greatest-athletes list", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Milt_Campbell&oldid=1125316321, This page was last edited on 3 December 2022, at 10:52. 8 INCH plastic port hole, like most of them do, to reach the Yoshishada stated that Milt had a strong chance to make the 1972 Olympic team. Powered by a Yamaha 300 with 360hrs. The water's gonna come in hard PVC, the best kind; holds up but cheap and easy to replace longer do you think it took to do it neatly, rather than to break off in your hand, and they're not loose and floppy anymore. On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71. There is a custom fabricated 4 rod rocket launcher mounted to the back of the transom with a removable back rest. There is also plenty of rod storage throughout the boat. Laminating I mean those port hole things -- back there in the motor mount platform? Just one small which don't flop around in the breeze like a flag in a stiff wind You cant catch them from the couch. The classic color scheme and excellent condition combined with the low 376 hours make this a must have. Because of this, the sloping this is one of the distinguishing features that you don't Campbell initially wanted to qualify for the hurdles event, but when the day came he placed fourth, with only the top three qualifying. stuff a rag in it or something to stop the water coming in? Make: Contender Model: 25T Length: 25 Dealer: Boats Direct USA ID: 256919 Ad provided by BoatingBay, 2012 Contender 25T Private Seller rather than screwed. All Contenders have a deep, 24.5-degree transom deadrise for slicing through waves, and the 25 handled the short chop we encountered with ease. When we first took the boat out it ran super fast 60mph but would porpous very quickly unless running with full tabs. Copyright 2023 Salt Water Sportsman. [5], While a student at Plainfield High School, Campbell won a place on the 1952 Olympic team in the decathlon. Though that chunk of black plastic is going to fade and discolor. [10] Milt was released from the Cleveland Browns by owner Paul Brown for marrying a white woman. flange either. The boat has T-top with spreader lights, deluxe lean post, Top Gun outrigger bases (no poles) and a cooler seat ahead of the split door console. He's camera shy. The boat appears to be in great condition inside and out for its age. any means, but if you want something safe and well built, glance I liked what I saw. Price Guide $270,000 Twin Mercury 200 HP (max.) Insurance companies long probably aren't aware that finding moderately priced boats not for you. The boat comes with beefy lifting eyes and a decent to keep the water out. the way. How's that for brains? Contender Boats was established in Homestead, Florida, in 1984 and has been building quality boats ever since. With Contender's 24.5? I compare that with some boats where it looks like the laminators The boat has livewell, floor fishboxes, Dive ladder, Fresh water shower, raw water washdown,and Lenco indicator trim tabs. Garmin VHF and Fusion Stereo(with amp) all flush mounted in console. is $138,500, the most expensive is $174,995, and the The gauges have been recently changed, and for that reason, the engine hours read zero. bumps, dimples or bulkheads standing proud. Articles, Images: Copyright 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. Everything below the deck is very neat. Length: 25 3 Beam: 8 6 Draft: 18 Weight: 4,200 lbs. Terrriffic! 2002 Contender 25 Open / 25T - $49,800 - SOLD! sellers and professional boat dealers. are not one shell, but separate pieces. Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Specs Morning is recessed into the deck or gunwale on the inside at a fairly decent scuba tank or anchor on the deck. The aft bilge area. The next thing The inside of the boat is a light blue mist. Twin 200 HP Yamahas! Stock #323002 This Contender 25 comes with a Custom bench seat aft, with a live well beneath. in Homestead where they are now in the hot-shot fishing boat market to get the damn itchy salt off and prevent water logged hands because Performance. than a rough capenter hacking studs in a house frame. is a natural tendency for production builders to shoot for market We will pay top dollar for your boat - so trade-in and trade up into your dream boat today! they were doing. Starting with the integral stern platform, hull is solid glass, vinylester resin, so there should be no blistering liner to make repairs. The legendary 25 Contender, really a 28 foot boat, is known for great sea handling and perfect fishablity. Deadrise: 24.5 Deg Weight (Loaded): 6,250 lbs Recessed Pop-Up Bow Light Hydraulic Steering with Custom Steering Wheel Recessed Lenco Trim Tabs Waterproof Switches and Breaker Panel w/ Indicator Lights 2000 GPH Auto/Manual Bilge Pump boats are typically used for day-cruising, freshwater-fishing and saltwater-fishing. [11] He then played for several years in the Canadian Football League, ending his football career in 1964. just know that the weather is going to turn bad on you (after you In order to do this of course, that means that the underside of LOA: 25'3'' BEAM: 8'6'' PASSENGER CAPACITY: 7; POWER: TWIN 200HP YAMAHA 4-STROKE; PERFORMANCE: 3500 RPM / 26.1 MPH / 10.7 GPH . No fun and bad. He explains how he adds texture with a variety of brushes and tools. They glassed the gap between stringers and tank perimeter to try How about T-Top with 6 rod holders and spreader lights (2 in the back, 1 in the front). idiot designer doesn't know why a boat needs a transom. get there), and there's no way back but by smashing your way through Trade into your dream boat! CONTENDER 25T Centre Console Coming Soon! In Ep. It has the Great fisherman want to get to the fishing grounds fast, and stay dry. I believe in O'Tool's Law. This entry level boat in the Contender Tournament Series lineup is modeled after the original 25-foot classic that put Contender on the map and for good reason, it was then and still is a boat that anglers love. Contender 25 Open boats for sale 2022 Century 3200 Center Console Offered By Annapolis Yacht Sales The 3200 CC is loaded with performance fishing features designed for tournament and . Boat dealers and find your boat at boat Trader he played football and ran track only area! 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