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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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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, First Builds, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: first build, Matthew Kersting Collection, Merritt Boats, roy merritt, Splash report

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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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, First Builds, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: 60, Bayliss, endeavor, first builds, John Bayliss, Splash report

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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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, First Builds, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: 60-70, 61, carolina yachts, first build, Ritchie Howell, Sea Fix, tfb

Feels Like the First Time – Contender 25

March 24, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Contender 31 Classic

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

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, First Builds, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: 20-30ft, 25ft, contender, contender 25, Contender 31, Splash report

Spencer Yachts – Biopsy, Anticipation

March 17, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Spencer Yachts hull one

Spencer hull number one during the build.

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, First Builds, General News, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: anticipation, biopsy, Paul Spencer, spencer, Splash report

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  • NC Billfish Series Dates

    NC Billfish Series Dates

    Tuesday, March 2, 2021—The largest billfish tournaments in North Carolina are proud to present the NC Billfish Series. The eight NC Billfish Series tournaments have teamed up with weigh masters Randy Gregory and George Lott to recognize and award the best tournament boats and anglers in North Carolina. The mission of the NC Billfish Series is to promote North Carolina’s... [Read More...]

  • Native Son Takes First in Leg 2 of the "Quest for the Crest" Sailfish Challenge

    Native Son Takes First in Leg 2 of the "Quest for the Crest" Sailfish Challenge

    First Place: Native Son, Capt. Art Sapp Second Place: Weez in the Keyz, Capt. Chris Zielinski Third Place: The Edge, BAR South in Top Spot for Most Sail Releases for the Florida Division Congratulations to BAR South and their six sail releases during Leg 2 of the "Quest for the Crest" Sailfish Challenge. This puts them at the top for... [Read More...]

  • New Updates on COVID Vaccine Requirements in Hawaii

    New Updates on COVID Vaccine Requirements in Hawaii

    Hawaii-Guide.com recently provided a new update to requirements and changes in regards to Hawaii travel and the COVID vaccine parameters. Read the excerpt below or click here for the full article. The Vaccine in Relation to Hawaii Travel Presently, proof of vaccination is not a recognized exemption to the Hawaii travel quarantine. The state continues to evaluate the latest science and... [Read More...]

  • Caterpillar Marine Releases the CAT C32B 2433 MHP Triple Turbo Marine Engine

    Caterpillar Marine Releases the CAT C32B 2433 MHP Triple Turbo Marine Engine

    Caterpillar Marine, Houston, Texas—Following the successful launch of the C32B 2025 MHP engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat® C32B Triple Turbo 2433 MHP (2400BHP) high-performance marine engine, with a rated engine speed of 2300 rpm. With an incredible 20% increase in power output, the C32B Triple Turbo engine leverages the same core engine upgrades as the... [Read More...]

  • Palm Beach Inlet Boat Gallery

    Palm Beach Inlet Boat Gallery

      January 16, 2021—Check out the gallery of some of the finest sportfishing teams returning to Palm Beach inlet. Most of the vessels are competing in the Operation Sailfish tournament. Scroll to the bottom for a new video showcasing the incredible speed of these modern-day machines as they return from the competition.  [Read More...]

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