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GO DEEPER WITH THE 26 BAY

Joining a world class running surface with the fishability and reliability Contender is known for, the 26BAY provides the ultimate platform for your inshore and nearshore adventures. This boat is a fisherman’s dream, offering the versatility to fish inshore, offshore and everywhere in between. With a max fuel load of 100 GAL and draft of 12”, this boat can take you anywhere you want to go.

26BAY

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA

26′

Beam

8’ 6”

draft

12”

weight

5,100 LBS

water

15 GAL

deadrise

15.5 DEG

Max hp

450 HP

Fuel

100 GAL

Silhouette of a standard 3.5mm audio jack plug.
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Anchor locker with molded in anchor storage

B
B

125 GAL forward dry storage compartment with molded in bucket holders

C
C

Cushioned forward seating with cockpit coaming bolster

D

(3) dry storage compartments under forward seating - port and starboard side are rod lockers

E

70 GAL insulated forward fishbox

F

Cushioned removable fiberglass cooler (70 Qt.) as console front seat

G

(2) panels for easy access to inside of console

H

Bay boat console with (2) cupholders, oversized electronics face, glove box and helm pod

I

“Curved fixed back” aluminum leaning post with backrest, (4) rod holders, (2) cupholders, tray under seat, folding footrest and cooler base

J

Under Gunnel Rod Racks (4)

K

(2) Fold-up rear jump seats

L

40 GAL livewell

M

12 GAL baitwell

N

Oversized bilge access

O

Transom bustle with heavy duty jack plate

STANDARD FEATURES

A

Anchor locker with molded in anchor storage

B

125 GAL forward dry storage compartment with molded in bucket holders

C

Cushioned forward seating with cockpit coaming bolster

D

(3) dry storage compartments under forward seating – port and starboard side are rod lockers

E

70 GAL insulated forward fishbox

F

Cushioned removable fiberglass cooler (70 Qt.) as console front seat

G

(2) panels for easy access to inside of console

H

Bay boat console with (2) cupholders, oversized electronics face, glove box and helm pod

I

“Curved fixed back” aluminum leaning post with backrest, (4) rod holders, (2) cupholders, tray under seat, folding footrest and cooler base

J

Under Gunnel Rod Racks (4)

K

(2) Fold-up rear jump seats

L

40 GAL livewell

M

12 GAL baitwell

N

Oversized bilge access

O

Transom bustle with heavy duty jack plate

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

INSHORE, OFFSHORE AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN

The 26BAY offers the performance and fishability you can expect from a Contender along with the versatility to take you deeper into the bays and backcountry than you’ve ever been before.

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READY TO FISH

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Two people are on a small white motorboat in a body of water. One person is fishing while the other stands near the boat's console. Green shoreline vegetation is visible in the foreground.
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READY TO EXPLORE

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Two people stand on different ends of a small white fishing boat on a calm body of water, under a cloudy sky, with foliage in the foreground.
A man stands at the helm of a white boat on a calm body of water, with a distant shoreline and a cloudy sky in the background.

READY TO WIN

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A person is steering a small white motorboat across a body of water under a blue sky. The boat's wake is visible behind it.
A person navigates a white center console fishing boat swiftly across open water, leaving a trail of wake behind. The boat is equipped with fishing rods and an outboard motor.

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