2020 Contender ST

2025 Yamaha 450 XTO Repower | 250 Hours | Warranty Through 2031 | Helm Master Joystick | Seakeeper 3 | 2026 Garmin 9222 Electronics | Custom Tower

This exceptionally maintained 2020 Contender 44 ST is a standout example of one of Contender's most sought-after offshore fishing platforms. Professionally captain-maintained by a full-time crew and benefiting from extensive upgrades over the past two years, this 44 ST offers an outstanding combination of offshore performance, premium equipment, and tournament-level fishability.

Repowered in 2024 with new Yamaha 450 XTO outboards showing approximately 250 hours and warranty through 2031, this vessel features new Yamaha Helm Master joystick control at both the main helm and custom second station. Additional highlights include a Seakeeper 3, custom Quality T-Tops tower, new dual Garmin GPSMAP 9222 22-inch 4K displays installed in 2026, updated upholstery, Starlink connectivity, and a new 108-inch Rhodan trolling motor.

With her spacious cockpit, extensive fishing equipment, and professionally maintained systems, this Contender is fully outfitted for serious offshore fishing, extended cruising, and travel.

POWER & PERFORMANCE

New Yamaha 450 XTO outboards installed in 2024 – approximately 250 hours with warranty through 2031

New Yamaha Helm Master joystick system

Helm Master controls at main helm and second station

Seakeeper 3 gyro stabilization – approximately 695 operating hours

New batteries – 2025

Trim tabs

Professionally captain-maintained by full-time crew

CUSTOM TOWER & HELM

Custom Quality T-Tops second station tower

Full second station engine controls

Yamaha Helm Master joystick control at second station

Garmin/Yamaha CL7 multifunction display at tower

Elevated visibility for offshore navigation and fishing

Dual-row helm seating

New upholstery – 2025

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION

New dual Garmin GPSMAP 9222 22-inch 4K multifunction displays – 2026

Garmin GMR 1224 open-array radar

Garmin GSD 25 sonar module

Garmin GPS 24xd GPS receiver

Garmin Reactor 40 steer-by-wire autopilot

Garmin GXM 54 satellite weather/audio receiver

Garmin BlueNet 30 network switch

Yamaha CL7 display at second station

Yamaha Helm Master joystick system

Dual VHF radios

Iridium GO satellite communication system

New Starlink satellite internet – 2026

FISHING EQUIPMENT

New 108-inch Rhodan trolling motor – 2026

Gemlux 22-foot outriggers

Custom Arrigoni cockpit rocket launcher

Transom-mounted rod rack

Dual 55-gallon transom livewells

Additional in-deck livewell

Sea chest system

Twin 110-gallon aft fish boxes

340-gallon forward fish box

315-gallon forward storage compartment

Dual 10-foot rod lockers

Four flush-mounted gunwale rod holders

Rear tackle station with pull-out cooler

Freshwater and raw-water washdown systems

Macerator pumps

Cockpit coaming bolsters

Spacious offshore fishing cockpit

Side dive door

SEATING & COMFORT

New upholstery throughout – 2025

Dual-row helm seating

Forward seating

Forward coffin-box lounger with electric lift

Electric marine head

Freshwater sink

70-gallon freshwater capacity

Lewmar windlass anchor system

LIGHTING & ENTERTAINMENT

JL Audio speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers

Underwater lighting

Dual LED light bars

Under-gunwale lighting

Lumitec spreader lights

DECK & HARDWARE

Forward anchor locker with storage

Heavy-duty bow lifting ring

Dual heavy-duty stern lifting rings

10-inch stern cleats

Midship cleats with hawse pipes

Pop-up cleats

Custom recessed aluminum bow handrail

Stainless-steel deck hardware

RECENT UPGRADES

2026

New dual Garmin GPSMAP 9222 22-inch 4K multifunction displays

New Starlink satellite internet system

New 108-inch Rhodan trolling motor

2025

New upholstery

New batteries

2024

Repowered with Yamaha 450 XTO outboards – warranty through 2031

Yamaha Helm Master joystick system with second station controls

SUMMARY

This 2020 Contender 44 ST offers an impressive combination of newer Yamaha power, modern Garmin 4K navigation technology, gyro stabilization, and an extensive offshore fishing package.

The investment in major upgrades, combined with full-time professional crew maintenance, makes this vessel particularly appealing to buyers seeking a well-equipped, high-performance center console without the expense and wait associated with a comparable new build.

Contact Silver King Yachts today for additional information or to arrange your private showing.