contender or hydra sport

human shark · 03-25-2009, 02:53 PM

I want to get one of these boats just want info on how it rides I looking to buy 27ft contender or the 31 foot 1999-2008 and the hydra sport limited edition 30ft that they only made from 1997 to 2000. If anybody has these boat I will pay to go out on rough seas to see how it rides. I have a 22ft pro kat that we used for swordfishing rides reel good but it is still 22ft and i seen some big boats 30ft plus that look like they handle the rough seas better.any thoughts or info would be thankful for so that I know if i need to sell my boat or not becuse i been on a 25ft contender and my boat rides smoother but just wonder if these boats i mention can do better.

Bonnie&Clyde · 03-25-2009, 04:20 PM

Their are a lot of contender owners that could help you out. Not sure if your going to find anyone with a 30 HS.

Mike · 03-25-2009, 05:20 PM

i'd take the contender 31... there are alot of good deals on the 27 and 31 right now.. the 25 still has a demand because of the efficiency...

But I talked to a boat dealer and he said that the bigger boats are real hard to move at any price right now.

Good luck

weekley rehab · 03-25-2009, 07:42 PM

I have a 33 contender, have ridden 31 also great rides fishing machines, I have a friends 23 hydrosport for sale at my shop, I have not fished it.

pelagic predator · 03-25-2009, 07:57 PM

Contender 31

Captain Juan · 03-26-2009, 10:35 AM

I also say Contender...but I am biased.

I also strongly believe the Contender is much better rigged for hardcore fishing.

The Hyda Sport is a little more beamy but has less deadrise. It's also heavier and more challenging to trailer. I know several friends who easily trailer their Contender 31s, 33s, and 36s. My 25 is like trailering a skiff.

Tight lines.

Good luck.

Juan

Relentless33 · 03-28-2009, 05:48 PM

I have heard the 30' Hydra-Sports is real squirrely and all over the place.

d-a · 03-28-2009, 07:26 PM

Get a bigger Cat

d-a

IMAGOS CHARTERS · 05-08-2009, 02:02 PM

You better like getting wet if your going to be a contender owner, if I were you I'd get a bigger Cat or the Hydra-Sport and not run 50 mph everywhere

Disco Lady · 05-08-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMAGOS CHARTERS

You better like getting wet if your going to be a contender owner, if I were you I'd get a bigger Cat or the Hydra-Sport and not run 50 mph everywhere

COÑO!!!!!!!!

Strokeit · 05-08-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMAGOS CHARTERS

You better like getting wet if your going to be a contender owner, if I were you I'd get a bigger Cat or the Hydra-Sport and not run 50 mph everywhere

X2 my fathers 2000 30 HS ran 62mph with twin 250 fitchs

rode very nice.

novomarine · 05-09-2009, 02:55 PM

WHAT?????? where are the Dusky fans?????

Disco Lady · 05-09-2009, 09:27 PM

Only on a Dusky! COÑO!!!!!!!!!!

DL,

WhItEoUt 23 · 05-10-2009, 09:32 AM

33 foot Dusky 2 step Dry and Fast you cant go wrong with a DUSKY!!!

Certifiable · 05-11-2009, 02:17 PM

The argument of "which boat has a dryer ride ?" is pure crap.
You line up any boat you want and go 30mph in a 15mph quartering head sea wind and you all will be wet. Bigger bow flares of the SeaVee and Dusky and Yellowfin definitely help....but you aint gonna be dry either.

Get the boat that is in better shape and in the budget....extended warranty prefered.

HydraSports and Contenders are both good boats....what condition are they in and how bad do they want your cash is the driving force here.
The biggest factor I look at is what is hanging off the transom and how much fuel does it carry ?
No use in having a 30' boat with a 200 gallon tank. Anything under 300 gallons is a walk away for me.
The motors need to be under an extended warranty program or I wouldn't even look at the boat. Turn the key and it goes POP...there goes another $18k per motor before you even get it off the trailer.

WhItEoUt 23 · 05-12-2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Lady

Only on a Dusky! COÑO!!!!!!!!!!

DL,

Cattitude Sportfishing · 05-20-2009, 01:22 AM

If you wont a Monohull Boat get a Yellowfin, Catamaran- World Cat.....

billspilingup · 05-20-2009, 07:30 AM

Ocean Master - not as fast (top-end) or as flashy as other brands but without a doubt the most comfortable monohull when swordfishing thanks to her weight and beam. It's nice when sailfishing to be broadside in a 4-6' chop and not be getting flung across the boat every wave.

Tail Walker · 05-22-2009, 10:03 AM

32' Seavee all-day every day....

Unless of course, you want to join the masses and buy a Contender....

Capt. JJ · 05-29-2009, 02:56 PM

I dunno...those SeaVee raft ups at the tournaments are getting a little crowded...

Captain Juan · 05-29-2009, 03:16 PM

Oye Human Shark, I say you keep your current boat since you clearly have some good juju with it. You've been slaying the swords gangsta style.

Maybe they mixed some squid tang into your gelcoat.

Keep up the good work!

I like your style.

Juani

Special_K_III · 06-04-2009, 02:42 PM

I think this is the boat you are talking about regarding the Hydra-Sport...

Mine has twin 300 hpdi's and only runs about 54 mph. Very heavy. 230 gallons fuel. The thing about mine is I've crossed to Bimini in 6 and 8 foot seas. Yes it sucks, but put the tabs down and plow along. My friend has a 31 Contender and he will not even cross in 5 to 7 seas. I don't like it crossing in those seas, but in the below picture I took a contractor fishing and was rewarded with a $100,000 contract while in Bimini. Very sharp deadrise. Must work the tabs a lot. Contender gets better fuel economy because of the light weight.

Cutler · 07-14-2009, 04:19 PM

hydrasport or contender? is that a serious question???

03-25-2009, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
human shark Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: boca Boat: 22ft pro kat Best Catch: swordfish,hogfish,dolphin i eat all my fish Occupation: installer Posts: 13	contender or hydra sport I want to get one of these boats just want info on how it rides I looking to buy 27ft contender or the 31 foot 1999-2008 and the hydra sport limited edition 30ft that they only made from 1997 to 2000. If anybody has these boat I will pay to go out on rough seas to see how it rides. I have a 22ft pro kat that we used for swordfishing rides reel good but it is still 22ft and i seen some big boats 30ft plus that look like they handle the rough seas better.any thoughts or info would be thankful for so that I know if i need to sell my boat or not becuse i been on a 25ft contender and my boat rides smoother but just wonder if these boats i mention can do better.

03-25-2009, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bonnie&Clyde Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Broward Best Catch: 78" sword Posts: 220	Their are a lot of contender owners that could help you out. Not sure if your going to find anyone with a 30 HS. Last edited by Bonnie&Clyde; 03-25-2009 at 04:24 PM..

03-25-2009, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Boat: Coming Soon! Best Catch: 250lb Swordfish Posts: 1,461	i'd take the contender 31... there are alot of good deals on the 27 and 31 right now.. the 25 still has a demand because of the efficiency... But I talked to a boat dealer and he said that the bigger boats are real hard to move at any price right now. Good luck __________________ Fishing Reports

03-25-2009, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	I have a 33 contender, have ridden 31 also great rides fishing machines, I have a friends 23 hydrosport for sale at my shop, I have not fished it. __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

03-28-2009, 05:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword 165Bigeye 110Bluefin Posts: 3,169	I have heard the 30' Hydra-Sports is real squirrely and all over the place. __________________

03-25-2009, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
pelagic predator Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Boat: contender 31 Best Catch: 300lb. swordfish Occupation: Highschool (10th) Posts: 354	Contender 31

03-26-2009, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	I also say Contender...but I am biased. I also strongly believe the Contender is much better rigged for hardcore fishing. The Hyda Sport is a little more beamy but has less deadrise. It's also heavier and more challenging to trailer. I know several friends who easily trailer their Contender 31s, 33s, and 36s. My 25 is like trailering a skiff. Tight lines. Good luck. Juan

03-28-2009, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
d-a Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 141	Get a bigger Cat d-a

05-08-2009, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
IMAGOS CHARTERS Lines In Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MIAMI, FL Boat: CONTENDER 33T Best Catch: 56lb. swordy on 20tippet,45# Spearfish,68lb. black grouper,400+ swordy,63lb.wahoo,cougar @ tiki bar Occupation: FISHING GUIDE Posts: 57	You better like getting wet if your going to be a contender owner, if I were you I'd get a bigger Cat or the Hydra-Sport and not run 50 mph everywhere

05-09-2009, 02:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
novomarine Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upper West Side Boat: Pro Sports 2200 BW Best Catch: Fat chick 350 lbs Occupation: Porn Star Posts: 445	WHAT?????? where are the Dusky fans????? __________________ Capt. Joe Novo

05-09-2009, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, FL Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas (North Drop) Occupation: Charter Captain and Pimp! at night. Posts: 5,715	Only on a Dusky! COÑO!!!!!!!!!! DL,

05-10-2009, 09:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	33 foot Dusky 2 step Dry and Fast you cant go wrong with a DUSKY!!! __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

05-11-2009, 02:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 650	The argument of "which boat has a dryer ride ?" is pure crap. You line up any boat you want and go 30mph in a 15mph quartering head sea wind and you all will be wet. Bigger bow flares of the SeaVee and Dusky and Yellowfin definitely help....but you aint gonna be dry either. Get the boat that is in better shape and in the budget....extended warranty prefered. HydraSports and Contenders are both good boats....what condition are they in and how bad do they want your cash is the driving force here. The biggest factor I look at is what is hanging off the transom and how much fuel does it carry ? No use in having a 30' boat with a 200 gallon tank. Anything under 300 gallons is a walk away for me. The motors need to be under an extended warranty program or I wouldn't even look at the boat. Turn the key and it goes POP...there goes another $18k per motor before you even get it off the trailer. __________________ Always remember..."No good deed goes unpunished". copyright protected by "Certifiableisms"

05-20-2009, 01:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cattitude Sportfishing Grunt Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Boat: 33 World Cat TE Twin 250 Suzukis------24ft Carolina Skiff 150 Yamaha Best Catch: Sailfish Occupation: Marina Owner Posts: 8	If you wont a Monohull Boat get a Yellowfin, Catamaran- World Cat..... __________________ www.marlinquay.net Cattitude Sportfishing

05-20-2009, 07:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
billspilingup Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lighthouse Point Boat: 31' Ocean Master Best Catch: 400+lb daytimer Posts: 600	Ocean Master - not as fast (top-end) or as flashy as other brands but without a doubt the most comfortable monohull when swordfishing thanks to her weight and beam. It's nice when sailfishing to be broadside in a 4-6' chop and not be getting flung across the boat every wave.

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05-22-2009, 10:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
Tail Walker Lines In Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Boat: 32' Seavee Best Catch: 12 Pound Mullet Occupation: Export Posts: 30	32' Seavee all-day every day.... Unless of course, you want to join the masses and buy a Contender....

05-29-2009, 02:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
Capt. JJ Hooked Up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boca Raton/Boynton Beach Boat: Venture 34 "Tuna Time" Best Catch: 403# Sword, 400# Mako Occupation: Boat Driver Posts: 605	I dunno...those SeaVee raft ups at the tournaments are getting a little crowded... __________________ It's a big ocean, find your own fish Tuna Time Charters, Boynton Beach, FL www.TunaTimeFishing.com

05-29-2009, 03:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Captain Juan Grander Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hollywood, FL Boat: Contender 25 Best Catch: 63 lb. wahoo, 26 lb. mutton, 11 lb. peacock Occupation: Dir. of Communications Posts: 1,084	Oye Human Shark, I say you keep your current boat since you clearly have some good juju with it. You've been slaying the swords gangsta style. Maybe they mixed some squid tang into your gelcoat. Keep up the good work! I like your style. Juani

06-04-2009, 02:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Special_K_III Lines In Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hollywood, Florida Boat: 30' Hydra-Sports Occupation: CPA-Ship & Electric Power Generation Mgmt Posts: 48	I think this is the boat you are talking about regarding the Hydra-Sport... Mine has twin 300 hpdi's and only runs about 54 mph. Very heavy. 230 gallons fuel. The thing about mine is I've crossed to Bimini in 6 and 8 foot seas. Yes it sucks, but put the tabs down and plow along. My friend has a 31 Contender and he will not even cross in 5 to 7 seas. I don't like it crossing in those seas, but in the below picture I took a contractor fishing and was rewarded with a $100,000 contract while in Bimini. Very sharp deadrise. Must work the tabs a lot. Contender gets better fuel economy because of the light weight. __________________ Visit Pure Pilates in Fort Lauderdale http://www.pure-pilates.net Last edited by Special_K_III; 06-04-2009 at 02:46 PM..

07-14-2009, 04:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
Cutler Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boca Raton Boat: 34 Invincible..coming soon Best Catch: a seagull...3lbs Occupation: Jeweler Posts: 638	hydrasport or contender? is that a serious question??? __________________ www.altierjewelers.com

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