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Splash Report: 78’ Michael Rybovich and Sons Persistence

March 20, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Running shot of 78 Rybovich Persistence

The latest build from Michael Rybovich and Sons Persistence is another masterpiece from the first family in custom sportfishing boats. She is state-of-the-art in every way and as you step aboard you can’t help but notice the highest quality fit and finish found only on a Rybovich. The four-stateroom layout and quarter sawn teak throughout can only be described as beautiful. Every cabinet, seam and joinery is as close to perfection as you can build. The Persistence is a meticulously hand-crafted fishing machine.

As the current Captain, Tyler Andresen explains, “from the bilge to the helm, everything is done with the utmost attention to detail. Persistence is by far one of the nicest boats I’ve ever run. When it comes to operating her she maintains any set speed with zero deviation, regardless of the sea conditions. Short chop or a big nasty swell, you just push her bow down and you get that soft dig through the waves without any chine pounding whatsoever.”

Persistence is equipped with the latest and greatest equipment and at the heart of her soul is a pair of the MTU M96L 2600 hp power package. She clips 50 knots on the pins. The Persistence will split her time based out of Florida in the winter and then chasing tuna in the Northeast during the summer and fall.

Launched: 2019
LOA: 78′
Beam: 21′
Draft: 4’8″
Top Speed: 50 kts
Cruise Speed: 38 kts
Engines: (2) MTU 16V2000M96L 2600 hp
Generators: (2) Onan MDKDS 29Kw
Fuel: 2,560 gal.
Water: 450 gal.
Displacement: 118,000 lbs.

Persistence Walkthrough

From the Salon with Michael Rybovich

Persistence Running on the Open Ocean

 

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38kts Cruise





(2) MTU 16V2000M96L 2600 hp


For more  information on Michael Rybovich & Sons Boats please fill out the form below and our InTheBite concierge service will be happy to assist you.

 

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, General News, News, Press Releases Tagged With: 78, 78' Rybovich Persistence, michael rybovich sons, New Rybovich Boats, Rybovich, Rybovich Boats

Walkthrough of the 78’ Michael Rybovich and Sons Persistence

February 20, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Rybovich 78' cockpit

Photo courtesy Michael Rybovich & Sons

Builder Michael Rybovich gives InTheBite a full interview walkthrough of the beautifully crafted 78’ Michael Rybovich and Sons Persistence.

 

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Dock Talk, Featured Stories, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: 78' Michael Rybovich, boat walkthrough, michael rybovich, MTU, Persistence, Rybovich, rybovich and sons, Video

DIY Teak Deck Sanding with Captain Tyler Andresen 78’ Rybovich & Sons Persistence

February 11, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

For those of you who are hands-on, Captain Andresen was kind enough to share a few quick tips from a decade of teak experience. His number one and most important tip is you need a good quality sander. As with most jobs, teak deck sanding takes time and of course attention to detail.

Filed Under: Boats, Dock Talk, Featured Stories, Maintenance, News Tagged With: captain tyler andresen, diy, lewis marine supply, Persistence, Rybovich, sanding teak decks, teak deck

Happy 100th Year Anniversary Rybovich!

May 21, 2019 By InTheBite Editor

InTheBite celebrated with the Rybovich family at their 100th Anniversary party. We’d like to thank Michael Rybovich & Sons Yacht Sales for putting on this great event, it was an honor to be a part of!
Photos by Chris Rabil

 

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News Tagged With: anniversary, boat works, boats, celebration, custom boats, event, fishing, Florida, fort pierce, InTheBite, magazine, michael rybovich sons, offshore, palm beach, party, Rybovich, sportfish, sportfishing, Stuart

Video: Classic 1961 Rybovich Miss Budweiser Burns Up

June 7, 2017 By InTheBite Editor

June 6, 2017 Happy to report everyone onboard was unharmed. She was a classic and will be missed.

(The info and video below is being shard via an e-mail from Pat Rybovich) The video was taken by a friend of mine, Ed Merrel who saw a boat in flames, not knowing that it was Miss Budweiser. In the Rybovich book Ed tells the story of how back in the 1950s Cuba he and his dad fell in love with Rybovich boats that fished the early Hemingway Tournaments. It is ironic that Miss Budweiser was just returning from the recent Hemingway Tournament in Cuba when Ed saw and filmed the tragic sight of Miss Budweiser as she burst into flames.  

Miss Budweiser (1961 Rybovich Hull #49) was an extraordinary boat with a rich pedigree. The Busch family told stories of the many celebrities, like Frank Sinatra, being entertained on the Miss Bud. She was truly Rybovich royalty.

Thank God no one was hurt in the devastating fire. Our heart and prayers go out to the Busch family.

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News Tagged With: Miss Budweiser, Rybovich

In The Yard: Refit of a 44′ Rybovich

October 26, 2016 By InTheBite Editor

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Palm Beach Elegance: Refitting a 1990, 44’ Rybovich. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Stories, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: Boatyard refit, Inthebite magazine, InTheYard, Rybovich

Rybovich Launches 86 Footer

September 28, 2015 By InTheBite Editor

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: Rybovich, Rybovich 86, Rybovich Hull#1

46′ Hatteras Retrofit New From Old

September 15, 2014 By InTheBite Editor

photo 1-2     In response to our July/August 2014 publication feature New from Old which featured a classic 45-foot Rybovich and a 1972 53-foot Hatteras lengthened to 58 feet, John Wendkos contacted us with another classic renovation which he produced with Robin Smith of Manteo, N.C.  The scope of the work included engines (cat c15s) and and complete re-engineering of all mechanical and electric systems. Fuel capacity has been increased to 1100+ gallons of fuel. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Splash Reports Tagged With: 46 Hatteras, Bertram Yachts, Cat C-15s, Hatteras Yachts, Retrofit, Robin Smith, Robin Smith Boats, Rybovich, Yacht Restoration

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