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New 72′ Bayliss Old Reliable—Pantry & Salon

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Step aboard the 72-foot Bayliss Old Reliable with a private tour from Smith as he takes us around his new boat, which splashed in July of 2021. The custom-built craft was specifically designed for chasing billfish on fly and was recently prepped for a multi-year Pacific tour.

And the day before Old Reliable shipped out, Nick Smith and Capt. Chip Shafer provided InTheBite with a guided walk-through to talk about the boat’s personal touches and offshore capabilities. It is rare to see a boat so personally customized for one goal and that is chasing and catching billfish on fly.

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2021-22 Build Report: Release Boatworks

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Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. Release Boatworks is the third of 22 boat builders featured. Stay tuned!

From master shipwrights working in massive facilities to those covered in dust emerging from makeshift sheds, the expertly crafted sportfish yacht is an amazing pedigree. What follows is a selection of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders.

As seen in our Build Report of the September 2021 edition of InTheBite Magazine—Subscribe Today

Don’t forget to join our enews list for the latest sportfishing coverage.

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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Assessing Modern Marine Propulsion

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Photo Jarrett Bay/Luke Pearson

By Christopher Swanhart

It used to be there was only one choice for marine propulsion—wind. Steam power was next, then it was the internal combustion engine. Typically, this power has been delivered to the water via submerged propellers on inclined shafts. And even with the multitude of propulsion types available today, and the significant advances in systems efficiency, inclined shafts remain a constant on mid- to large-sized sportfishing vessels. Let’s take a look at why.

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2021-22 Build Report: Jarrett Bay Boatworks

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Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. Jarrett Bay Boatworks is the second of 22 boat builders featured. Stay tuned!

From master shipwrights working in massive facilities to those covered in dust emerging from makeshift sheds, the expertly crafted sportfish yacht is an amazing pedigree. What follows is a selection of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders.

As seen in our Build Report of the September 2021 edition of InTheBite Magazine—Subscribe Today

Don’t forget to join our enews list for the latest sportfishing coverage.

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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​​Galati Yacht Sales Expands Operations to the West Coast

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Galati Yachts Sales expands to West Coast by Assuming the Viking® Yachts and Valhalla Boatworks® Brands from Stan Miller Yachts. Pictured here are a Viking Yachts 80 Skybridge and Valhalla Boatworks v-41 in Cabo, Mexico

Anna Maria, Fla. – Oct. 11, 2021—Galati Yacht Sales (GYS), one of the largest privately held yacht dealerships in the world, will be assuming the Viking® Yachts and Valhalla® Brands from Stan Miller Yachts, the current authorized Viking Yachts and Valhalla dealer on the West Coast.

This acquisition expands Galati Yacht Sales’ current operations to 15 locations serving the entire Gulf of Mexico (Florida, Alabama, Texas), Mexico and Costa Rica to the Western U.S., including California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. With the acquisition, GYS brings their award-winning, customer-centric, Viking Yachts, Valhalla Boatworks and worldwide brokerage programs to the West Coast.

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Valhalla Boatworks: Complete Fleet at FLIBS

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Valhalla Boatworks will have all four V Series center consoles on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27-31, led by this Kingston Grey V-46 with quad Mercury 450Rs. The flagship of the fleet, the Valhalla 46 has quickly established itself as the new premier high-performance luxury center console from 45 to 50 feet.

The deck layout stresses freedom of movement and 360-degree fishability while still providing a high level of seating comfort. The console is home to an expansive lounge (with a soothing leg-elevating design) as well as a two-person seat. Moving forward, you have port and starboard bench seats that can also be used as lounges thanks to their Release Marine teak backrests. The upholstery is top-shelf, featuring custom shades of grey and white along with Diamond/Bentley stitching.

The V-46’s helm is unrivaled in this market segment, especially when it comes to visibility, operator ergonomics and aesthetic design. With its significant size, the Valhalla 46 has ample room for two rows of seating under the custom hardtop. The Release Marine teak helm chairs (with individual armrests and folding bolsters) have been a huge hit with owners.

The cockpit is yet another area where seating versatility and fishing prowess are highly evident, with aft-facing mezzanine seating providing the perfect location to take in the fishing action while staying clear of the anglers. A pair of seats flanking the dual 54-gallon transom live wells can quickly be folded up to maximize deck space.

The comfort continues inside the console, which boasts air conditioning, excellent headroom (6’7”), abundant natural light and a galley with all the conveniences you’ll need to whip up a meal for family or friends. The dinette converts into a queen-size berth, and there’s a 32-inch HD TV on the forward bulkhead.

The V-46’s walk-in machinery room stands out as a ground-breaking engineering and design development in the center console market, keeping mechanical and electrical systems protected in one well-lit, easily accessible location.
An evolution of Viking excellence, Valhalla Boatworks consists of the V-33, V-37, V-41 and V-46. For more on the V Series, please contact your authorized Valhalla Boatworks dealer.

42’ Release Boatworks Flybridge

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The 42’ Release Boatworks Flybridge is for the boat owner who values compact maneuverability paired with a large cockpit and spacious sleeping accommodations. This family-friendly battlewagon combines Release Boatworks’ classically engineered seaworthy hull with lofty accommodations below for overnight trips, as well as a highly fishable cockpit and clean wake for chasing pelagics offshore. 

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2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: F&S Boatworks

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Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. F&S Boatworks is the first of 22 boat builders featured. Stay Tuned!

Amid the age of immediate gratification fostered through blistered fingertips navigating smartphone apps, self-checkouts and next-day deliveries, some things simply cannot be rushed. From master shipwrights working in massive facilities to those covered in dust emerging from makeshift sheds, the expertly crafted sportfish yacht is an amazing pedigree. What follows is a selection of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders.

As seen in our Build Report of the September 2021 edition of InTheBite Magazine—Subscribe Today
Don’t forget to join our enews list for the latest sportfishing coverage

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

F&S Sportfish Boat for the 2021 build report

82′ F&S Scheduled for 2022 Splash Date

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IBEX Announces Winners of the 2021 Innovation Awards

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Fourteen products were recognized during the Industry Breakfast and Awards Ceremony

Tampa, FL, Sept 2, 2021—The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the winners of the IBEX Innovation Awards for the 30th Anniversary Show. The program was managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 11 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions among dozens of entries submitted by marine trade companies. Awards were presented during the annual Industry Breakfast, Keynote, and Innovation Awards presentation, held Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 4th floor Tampa Bay Ballroom. All products submitted to the IBEX Innovation Awards will be displayed along Innovation Way located on the 2nd floor of the Tampa Convention Center throughout the Show.

The winners of the 2021 IBEX Innovation Awards are:
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Saunders Yachtworks Named Alabama’s First Clean and Resilient Marina

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Saunders Yachtworks Clean & Resilient Marina

Gulf Shores, Ala., Sept. 28, 2021—Saunders Yachtworks, a full-service yacht yard in Gulf Shores, is the first facility in Alabama to earn the Clean and Resilient Marina certification. The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium awarded this designation to Saunders for its use of best management practices to protect and promote clean water and reduce water pollution. 
 
For Saunders, a company-wide commitment to keeping a squeaky-clean boatyard was key to landing this achievement.
 
“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts in the Clean Marina Program,” Facilities and Safety Manager Greg Lindell said. “The sustainability of our industry relies on the protection of the resources that feed it. We take great pride in maintaining clean facilities and implementing protocols that reduce water pollution.”

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