23 Contender

[Arks and Sparks]

Has anyone ever ran a 23 contender? I'm looking at an 01 with twin yamahas. Seems kinda narrow, but I've heard some good things. Any problems with 150 hpdi's? thanks guys

[jawz12]

23' contender with twin 150 hpdi's....a match made in heaven !!!!!
the contenders are an awsome rig-ride real well,built equally as well...those hpdi engines are tried and true-real reliable,very few mech problems...just gotta use a quality oil.cheap oil will foul the o2 sensor and can cause the engine to detonate due to an ultra lean fuel condition-there is a huuuuuuuuge difference in outboard oil !!!
2 words....excellent choice.....

[Arks and Sparks]

Thats just what I wanted to hear. I think i like it better then the hydra sport/ ficht combo. I have no problem using the expensive yamalube, I ran it for 3 years in my ski.

[74Formula233]

Is the Yamalube you guys use for your outboards the same as the Yamalube I run in my snowmobiles?

If so, I consider it to be a fairly inexpensive oil in comparison to many, especially for a "factory" oil

[Arks and Sparks]

I know that in my ski I ran yamalube 2-w. It costs about 23 a gallon, which is kinda pricy because mercury oil costs about 15. I'm pretty sure that the outboards use the yamalube 2-M.

[TommyTuna]

I have been to the canyon in a 21' Contender with a single 200 Yamadog. I didn't say it was smart, but my buddy want to go, so we did - i was VERY impressed. When it kicked up to 3' in the afternoon SW slop chop I felt very safe and confortable. I can only imagine the 23' being that much better.

[74Formula233]

I know that in my ski I ran yamalube 2-w. It costs about 23 a gallon, which is kinda pricy because mercury oil costs about 15. I'm pretty sure that the outboards use the yamalube 2-M.

Now that you mention it I think it IS 2-W.......

I been getting it between $18-$20 Gallon up in Maine.

[jawz12]

i was out sailfishin' from tavernier today-went on a buddy's 23 contender-it has twin 150 4 strokes...
that boat rides awsome-tons of room-only draw back is the 4 stroke engines....the boat feels slow with them......you definatley want the hpdi's....

[Muddybottomblues]

The problem with 4 strokes is that they are heavy and pron to breaking. 2 strokes are the way to go for outboards. I have a feeling that all the time and effort the outboard manufacturers have put into 4 strokes are going to bight them in the ASS! The hole shot from a 2 stoke is still a wonderful thing! Contenders are built around the corner from me. They are built very well. A quality boat.
Al/Muddybottomblues

[Fishin Fool]

I have a 31' Contender FA
Twin Yamaha 225 Four Strokes
Ride and power is awesome
Tops out just over 50 mph

I am very happy with the boat.... I have not ridden the 23' CC, but I had a dockmate who had a 27' and loves the boat. No lack of power, no weight problem, comes out of the hole very well, no smoke, no 2 cycle oil to fill up, very QUIET...

JMHO - It's the best way to go...