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2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Jim Smith Tournament Boats

February 24, 2022 By InTheBite Digital Editor

Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. Jim Smith Tournament Boats is the twentieth of 22 boat builders featured. Stay tuned!

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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

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Gina Lisa

  • LOA: 86′
  • Beam: 21′9″
  • Draft: 5′10″
  • Displacement: 145,000 lb.
  • Fuel Capacity: 3.200 gal.
  • Water Capacity: 500 gal.
  • Engines: mtu M96L, 2,600 HP
  • Stabilizer: Seakeeper 35 HD
  • Genset: (2) Kohler 40kW

Notes: 95′ skybridge Work of Art is under construction. Five stateroom, eight head layout with crew quarters.

Click for additional 2021-22 Build Report boats: F&S Boatworks | Jarrett Bay Boatworks | Release Boatworks | Garlington Yachts | Viking Yachts | Albemarle Boats | Willis Marine | Blackwell Boatworks | Titan Custom Yachts | Vilano Boatworks | Bayliss Boatworks | Duffie Boatworks | Weaver Boatworks | Gamerfisherman | Hatteras Yachts | Michael Rybovich & Sons | Maverick | Winter Custom Yachts | Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories Tagged With: boat builder, jim smith tournament boats, new boats, sportfishing boats

Michael Rybovich & Sons: III Amigos

January 4, 2022 By InTheBite Digital Editor

Four generations have persevered in keeping the Rybovich family business afloat and hull #6 built at the Michael Rybovich & Sons yard represents many significances. This functionally luxurious 94-footer is the largest boat ever built by the Rybovich clan and the first to feature an enclosed flybridge.

III Amigos is also the first Rybovich to display a straight-sheer profile since Almar was splashed in 2007 and incorporates design cues from the family’s first naval architect and marine engineer—Dusty Rybovich. Despite the many novelties, III Amigos is a classic Rybovich through and through, retaining a clean foredeck, moderately raked house and cold-molded construction techniques.

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Design, Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: IIII amigos, michael rybovich and son, new boats, Rybovich, sportfishing boats

2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Duffie Boatworks

December 23, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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
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Billfisher

  • Splash Date: Summer 2021
  • LOA: 64′ 4″
  • Beam: 18′ 2″
  • Draft: 5′ 11″
  • Displacement: 93,000 lb.
  • Fuel Capacity: 2,100 gal.
  • Water Capacity: 400 gal.
  • Engines: (2) CAT C-32 1,925 HP
  • Stabilizer: Seakeeper 18
  • Watermaker: Dometic XZII 2200

Notes: Designed in collaboration with Jesse Rhodes of Rhodes Yacht Design.

Click for additional 2021-22 Build Report boats: F&S Boatworks | Jarrett Bay Boatworks | Release Boatworks | Garlington Yachts | Viking Yachts | Albemarle Boats | Willis Marine | Blackwell Boatworks | Titan Custom Yachts | Vilano Boatworks | Bayliss Boatworks

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Design, Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: boat builder, duffie boatworks, sportfishing boats, walkaround

2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Bayliss Boatworks

December 16, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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.

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Design, Featured Stories Tagged With: Bayliss Boatworks, boat builder, custom boat, sportfishing boats

2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Titan Custom Yachts

November 30, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

Check it out! Enjoy our annual build report showcase of the newest projects from the industry’s leading boat builders. Titan Custom Yachts is the ninth of 22 boat builders featured. Stay tuned!

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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.

 

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Hull #9

  • Splash Date: December 2021
  • LOA: 63′
  • Beam: 18′ 8″
  • Draft: 5′
  • Displacement: 87,000 lb.
  • Fuel Capacity: 2,150 gal.
  • Water Capacity: 285 gal.
  • Engines: (2) MAN V12 2,000 HP
  • Stabilizer: Seakeeper 18HD
  • Genset: (2) Onan 21kW

Notes: Working on drawing and specs for 68′. Titan currently has a 62′ for sale that was splashed April 2020.

Click for additional 2021-22 Build Report boats: F&S Boatworks | Jarrett Bay Boatworks | Release Boatworks | Garlington Yachts | Viking Yachts | Albemarle Boats | Willis Marine | Blackwell Boatworks | Titan Custom Yachts | Vilano Boatworks

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Design, Featured Stories Tagged With: boat builder, sportfishing boats, titan custom yachts, walkaround boat

2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Willis Marine

November 17, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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.

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Filed Under: Boats, Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: boat builder, new boats, sportfishing boats, willis marine

2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Albemarle Boats

November 11, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Boats, Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: Albemarle Boats, boat buidling, new boats, sportfishing boats

2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Viking Yachts

November 4, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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

Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales.

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.
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Viking Yachts 64C

64C

  • Splash Date: October 2021
  • LOA: 63’8”
  • Beam: 18’11”
  • Draft: 5’7”
  • Displacement: 99,738 lb.
  • Fuel Capacity: 2,201 gal.
  • Water Capacity: 302 gal.
  • Engines: mtu M96X 2,000 HP
  • Stabilizer: Seakeeper 26
  • Genset: Onan 21.5 kW E-QD

54O

  • Splash Date: October 2021
  • LOA: 54’6”
  • Beam: 17’8”
  • Draft: 4’10”
  • Displacement: 70,230 lb.
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,486 gal.
  • Water Capacity: 198 gal.
  • Engines: (2) MAN V12 1550CRM
  • Stabilizer: Seakeeper 16
  • Genset: Onan 21.5 kW E-QD

Click for additional 2021-22 Build Report boats: F&S Boatworks | Jarrett Bay Boatworks | Release Boatworks | Garlington Yachts

Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Design, Featured Stories, Splash Reports Tagged With: boat builder, new boat, sportfishing boats, Viking Yachts, walkaround boat

Heir to the Throne: The Viking 90 

October 29, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

Viking Yachts

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 27, 2021—The Viking 92 was arguably the greatest large sportfishing yacht of all time, with 21 boats delivered in seven years of production. The six-stateroom world-traveler merged convertible performance and fishability with megayacht luxury, proving that a Viking of its size could excel on the tournament circuit while providing the pinnacle of comfort. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Boats, General News, News Tagged With: new boats, sportfishing boats, Viking Yachts, walkraround boats

Valhalla Boatworks: Complete Fleet at FLIBS

October 6, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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.

Filed Under: Boats, Brokerage, General News, News, Press Releases Tagged With: FLIBS, fort lauderdale international boat show, sportfishing boats, Valhalla Boatworks

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