Frequently asked questions

Q: WHERE CAN I GET NEW LOGO DECALS FOR MY CONTENDER?

A: You can reach out to Danny at Media Graphics to custom order new decals for your Contender. He can be reached at (786) 517-7385.

Q: WHERE CAN I GET CONTENDER APPAREL?

A: All Contender authorized licensed apparel can be found here: https://contenderapparel.com

Q: CAN I PURCHASE A BOAT DIRECTLY FROM CONTENDER?

A: No, we rely on our dealer network in order to ensure great service close to where you enjoy boating. Visit our dealer locator to find a dealer near you.

Q: IS MY BOAT UNDER WARRANTY?

A: Our boats have a one year complete systems warranty and a ten year structural hull and deck warranty for original owners only. View Warranty here.

Q: WHAT IS MY FUEL CAPACITY?

If your boat is a 2000 or newer, give us a call at the factory and we can provide you with the fuel capacity for your specific boat. You can download the current fuel capacity for each model’s fuel tanks here.

Q: HOW SHOULD I SET MY BATTERY SWITCHES WHEN I TURN ON MY BOAT?

In all normal cases battery switches should reside on “1”. In the event of a low battery you may want to parallel to another battery by setting to “all” or “1+2” until voltage levels normalize. Then, be sure to reset them to 1! For more information on the electrical system please see the users manual available in the Downloads section.

Q: HOW DO I WANT TO USE MY FUEL TANK VALVES?

In single fuel tank boats each motor will have a valve that should remain open during operation. In multi fuel tank boats, each engine will have a valve corresponding to each fuel tank. We recommend burning the saddle (or wing) tanks first and center tank last. Only one valve per engine should be open at a time to avoid causing a fuel imbalance. See the users manual in the downloads section for more details.

Q: CAN YOU SEND ME A CONTENDER BROCHURE?

The current Contender Brochure is available here as a PDF File for download

Q: WHERE DO I FIND WASHDOWN HOSES AND PARTS?

On older boats, you can find replacement hoses from Freshwater Systems.

They also have the individual parts such as housings, hoses w/o nozzle, and quick disconnect fittings. Newer boats come with a regular garden hose attachment which accommodates most hoses.

Q: WHAT ARE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR TRAILERING AND/OR STORING MY CONTENDER?

Trailer and Lift Guidelines

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND HELP TROUBLESHOOTING MY BLUEWATER SWITCHES?

Newer boats come with Bluewater Switches. You can access their troubleshooting guide here: https://www.bluewatergadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Did-You-Known-Electronic-switch-charecteristics-REV2.pdf

Q. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED CONTENDER AND I AM ATTEMPTING TO REGISTER IT. HOW DO I ACCESS THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK FOR MY BOAT?

A: All original paperwork was issued upon delivery of the vessel to the original purchaser (Dealer); therefore, legally no other may be furnished. If you are unable to secure paperwork from the original or previous owner, a Fact of Build Letter (FOBL) is sufficient to enable you to request the waiver, in lieu of the original document. To request a FOBL, please send an email to reception@contenderboats.com that includes the full Hull ID Number.

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Q: WHERE CAN I GET NEW LOGO DECALS FOR MY CONTENDER?

A: You can reach out to Danny at Media Graphics to custom order new decals for your Contender. He can be reached at (786) 517-7385.

Q: WHERE CAN I GET CONTENDER APPAREL?

A: All Contender authorized licensed apparel can be found here: https://contenderapparel.com

Q: CAN I PURCHASE A BOAT DIRECTLY FROM CONTENDER?

A: No, we rely on our dealer network in order to ensure great service close to where you enjoy boating. Visit our dealer locator to find a dealer near you.

Q: IS MY BOAT UNDER WARRANTY?

A: Our boats have a one year complete systems warranty and a ten year structural hull and deck warranty for original owners only. View Warranty here.

Q: WHAT IS MY FUEL CAPACITY?

Q: HOW SHOULD I SET MY BATTERY SWITCHES WHEN I TURN ON MY BOAT?

Q: HOW DO I WANT TO USE MY FUEL TANK VALVES?

Q: CAN YOU SEND ME A CONTENDER BROCHURE?

The current Contender Brochure is available here as a PDF File for download

Q: WHERE DO I FIND WASHDOWN HOSES AND PARTS?

On older boats, you can find replacement hoses from Freshwater Systems.

They also have the individual parts such as housings, hoses w/o nozzle, and quick disconnect fittings. Newer boats come with a regular garden hose attachment which accommodates most hoses.

Q: WHAT ARE THE BEST PRACTICES FOR TRAILERING AND/OR STORING MY CONTENDER?

Trailer and Lift Guidelines

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND HELP TROUBLESHOOTING MY BLUEWATER SWITCHES?

Q. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED CONTENDER AND I AM ATTEMPTING TO REGISTER IT. HOW DO I ACCESS THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK FOR MY BOAT?

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND HELP TROUBLESHOOTING MY BLUEWATER SWITCHES?

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