1,200 Hours on Triple Honda 350s: Captain Eddie Brown's Contender 39 ST

Captain Eddie Brown has 1,200+ hours on triple Honda Marine 350 V8s on his Contender 39 ST. Hear why he trusts them offshore, from FLIBS 2026.

By OTW StaffNovember 11, 2026

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Power, reliability, and performance when it matters most. At the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), we caught up with Captain Eddie Brown of Down and Dirty Charters to talk about running triple Honda Marine 350 V8 outboards on his 39 ST Contender.

Brown has over 1,200 hours on the engines and countless offshore runs chasing big tuna. Hit play above to hear why he trusts Honda Marine to get him there and back safely.

By the Numbers

Engines: triple Honda Marine 350 V8 outboards
Boat: 39 ST Contender
Hours: 1,200-plus on the engines
Mission: offshore runs chasing big tuna

Hear firsthand why Captain Eddie trusts Honda Marine to deliver the performance he needs, trip after trip.

OTW Staff

The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.