First Builds Archives

Viking—2019 July/August issue

Hatteras—2019 July/August issue

Bertram—2019 July/August issue

Bayliss—2019 July/August issue

Spencer Yachts—2020 March issue

Ritchie Howell—2020 March issue

Contender—2020 March issue

Merrit's Boats—2020 March issue

Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works – Jane S

April 14, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

3 Merritt boats running in formation off the coast of Florida

An evolution of Merritt boats, in formation. The 42’ Caliban, built solely by Roy Merritt in 1967, the 72’ Brier Patch built in 2009. And the 86’ Destiny, splashed in 2011.

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Bayliss Boatworks, Endeavor 60

April 7, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

the 60 Bayliss Endeavor running across the ocean

The 60′ Edeavor: the first Bayliss.

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Ritchie Howell Custom Carolina Yachts – TFB

March 31, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Sea Fix boat running on the ocean off Costa Rica Coast

The Sea Fix, a Ritchie boat splashed in 2019, exemplifies Howell’s modern creations—the heritage of which can be traced to a conversation between two North Carolina charter captains. Photo courtesy Pepper Ailor

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Feels Like the First Time – Contender 25

March 24, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

The Contender 31 Classic. It was boats like this one that put Contender on the map.

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Spencer Yachts – Biopsy, Anticipation

March 17, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Spencer hull number one during the build.

Virginia Beach, VA—Success can come in many forms, but in the world of yacht sales, the most successful people are known for their competitive spirit, relentless drive, unyielding integrity, and passion for the industry. These brokers live the boating lifestyle and work to help their customers do the same. They share their knowledge and expertise with their clients and help... [Read More...]

Walker's Cay Invitational to be Produced by Fly Zone Fishing

West Palm Beach, Florida/Dallas, Texas—In partnership with Allen Exploration, Fly Zone Fishing has announced that it will be producing the second annual Walker’s Cay Invitational, slated for May 18-21, 2022, in Walker’s Cay, located in the northern Bahamas. “During its heyday in the 1970s through the 90s, Walker’s was home to some of the best fishing in the southern Atlantic,” says... [Read More...]

Viking Yacht Company Pulls Mold to Be Used to Build the Viking 90

Viking Yacht Company, Jan. 14, 2022—Great things happen at the Viking Yacht Company every day. Last Friday was particularly special – another milestone, in fact. The Viking Plant Engineering Department pulled the mold that will soon be used to build the hull of Viking's new flagship – the Viking 90. It was a massive undertaking, requiring more than a dozen team... [Read More...]

Tagged Sailfish Recaptured on Same Day

NOAA Southeast Fisheries, Jan. 14, 2022—Anyone involved in a tagging program is excited when they get a report of a recapture since these are the lynchpin of a volunteer, constituent based program. So when scientists with NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center were notified just after Thanksgiving that a few tagged sailfish had been recaptured, they were thrilled. On November 30,... [Read More...]

Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works – Jane S

Bayliss Boatworks, Endeavor 60

Ritchie Howell Custom Carolina Yachts – TFB

Feels Like the First Time – Contender 25

Spencer Yachts – Biopsy, Anticipation

Showtime! Takes First at 50th Anniversary Gold Cup Tournament

Bluewater Celebrates Success in Virginia Beach

Walker's Cay Invitational to be Produced by Fly Zone Fishing

Viking Yacht Company Pulls Mold to Be Used to Build the Viking 90

Tagged Sailfish Recaptured on Same Day