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Splash Report: 44 ST – The Largest, Most Anticipated Contender Ever

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The 44ST is the largest, and perhaps most anticipated, offering in Contender’s 35-year history. With a beam of 12’ and coming in at 44 feet long, the 44ST is perfectly stationed for serious bluewater application. With a maximum horsepower rating of 2,000 and a 600-gallon fuel capacity, the 44ST delivers on Contender’s promise of “performance through innovation.” Powered with triple or quad engine configurations, the boat excels in speed, performance and reliability.

Standard:
Forward Anchor Locker w/Storage
70 Gallon Water Capacity
340 Gallon Forward Fish Box
315 Gallon Forward Storage
(2) 10′ Rod Lockers
(2) 110 Gallon Aft Fish Boxes
(2) 55 Gallon Transom Live Wells
8″ Pop-Up Cleat
Heavy Duty Bow Lifting Ring in Floor Peak Locker
(2) Heavy Duty Stern Lifting Rings
(2) 10″ Stern Cleats
(2) 8″ Cleats w/Hause Pipes – Midship
(4) Flush Mount Gunnel Rod Holders
Custom Aluminum Recessed Bow Handrail
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
LOA: 43′ 10″
Beam: 12′
Draft: 27″
Weight: 19,600 lbs.
Fuel: 600 Gallons
Dead rise: 22.7 degrees
Max HP: 2,000 HP

Two-Time Captain of the Year Winner – Glenn Cameron

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Two-time Captain of the Year Glenn Cameron and his wife Jennifer proved that they are not only a formidable tournament team, but throw a great party as well. The Camerons hosted the 2017 Contender Florida Division Captain of the Year Party on Saturday March 10 at Fish Heads Marina in Stuart.  What a party it was.

About a 150 people came out to celebrate Capt. Glenn’s 2017 Award. The party included an open bar, a live band, and two giant 5’ vats of paella cooked on-site by the fine folks at Paella Grill. The festivities were a who’s who of the Stuart fishing community and a really good time.

InTheBite would like to especially thank Jennifer Cameron, Glenn’s wife, whose expertise in throwing a party is only matched by her skill catching sailfish. Congratulations Capt. Glenn Cameron and Mate of the Year JJ Davidson and the whole Floridian team.