Contender 31 Archives

Feels Like the First Time – Contender 25

March 24, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

The Contender 31 Classic. It was boats like this one that put Contender on the map.

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Contender Sponsors Captain Award

October 24, 2014 By InTheBite Editor

Contender Sponsors InTheBite Captain of the Year

Popular South Florida Builder to Sponsor Florida Division

Riviera Beach, FL: They’re one of the most popular builders of high-performance center-console boats in the world, and now Contender has stepped up to sponsor the Florida Division of the InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup. It’s a move that further strengthens their position as a leader in a very competitive market.

Since 2003, the Captain of the Year has become the most prestigious award in sportfishing history for the professional sportfishing captain. In 2014, the award evolved into a format of five separate geographic divisions, with captains awarded points based on their finish in a series of sanctioned tournaments within each region (East Coast, Gulf Coast, Hawaii, International and Florida). The Captain of the Year Cup is set to [Read more…]

Galati Yacht Sales Expands Operations to the West Coast
Anna Maria, Fla. – Oct. 11, 2021—Galati Yacht Sales (GYS), one of the largest privately held yacht dealerships in the world, will be assuming the Viking® Yachts and Valhalla® Brands from Stan Miller Yachts, the current authorized Viking Yachts and Valhalla dealer on the West Coast. This acquisition expands Galati Yacht Sales' current operations to 15 locations serving the entire Gulf of... [Read More...]
Identify Your Walker AIRSEP Air Filter for Easy Ordering
Make your next Walker AIRSEP order easier by following this quick tutorial to identify your air filter by checking for a service label and looking for the filter part number. [Read More...]
The Pay Scale for Sportfishing Captains
By Scott "Fraz" Murray So many times, I'm asked about how much a captain should get paid. Sometimes, I’m asked by the captain and sometimes I’m asked by the owners. There seems to be no rhyme nor reason on what a captain should or shouldn’t make. Back in the day, there was an unwritten rule that a captain should make... [Read More...]
MONGO Offshore Wraps Up with Five Division Winners
MONGO Offshore Challenge, Oct. 6, 2021—The 2021 MONGO Offshore Challenge has concluded, again with an impressive heavy weight leaderboard. The 132 boat fleet represented all 5 Gulf states, with more than 2,000 anglers. The teams competed for 5 months to see who could catch the largest Blue Marlin, Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi of the season. We took their top official weights... [Read More...]
Valhalla Boatworks: Complete Fleet at FLIBS
Valhalla Boatworks will have all four V Series center consoles on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27-31, led by this Kingston Grey V-46 with quad Mercury 450Rs. The flagship of the fleet, the Valhalla 46 has quickly established itself as the new premier high-performance luxury center console from 45 to 50 feet. The deck layout stresses freedom of movement and 360-degree fishability... [Read More...]

Galati Yacht Sales Expands Operations to the West Coast

Identify Your Walker AIRSEP Air Filter for Easy Ordering

MONGO Offshore Wraps Up with Five Division Winners

Valhalla Boatworks: Complete Fleet at FLIBS