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2011 MYS: Richard Beattie Discusses Big Fish's Journey

By Ben Roberts / Paul Joseph

Owner of one of the most unique yachts to reach the market in 2011, Richard Beattie is a man with a vision and a superyacht which dominates others in both achievement and age. After travelling over 40,000 miles in just one year, Richard Beattie discusses the journey of Big Fish .

After visiting the Monaco Yacht Show five years ago in order to find a yacht, Richard Beattie didn’t quite find anything to match is vision of travel; so naturally he built one of the most unique yachts in the world.

Richard Beattie constructed the 45m Big Fish, which was launched in 2010, and since travelled to the most amazing, exotic and treacherous places in the world to experience the real freedom that the superyacht lifestyle offers. Big Fish offers those on board a spacious and luxury lifestyle aboard a practical, open and state-of-the-art yacht built for the 21st century.

However, Mr. Beattie has decided that one unique superyacht project is not enough. He is currently the driving force behind the construction of Star Fish, a yacht which will not only offer a massive owner’s deck which not only provide her guests and owner with a swimming pool but another dimension of exploration and travel.

Superyachts.com were lucky enough to host a successful exclusive event on board Big Fish last night with our sponsors, Vault Couture, and we look forward to bringing you the latest updates from Star Fish and the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.

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A megayacht built for seeking adventure.

• Go-anywhere yachting takes on new meaning with "Big Fish"
• Yacht is brainchild of Richard Beattie, who wanted a boat that inspired adventure
• Features include a video wall that rises up two levels

(SuperYachtWorld) -- What happens when an owner with bold ideas commissions a 45-meter yacht to venture where few have gone before? The result is "Big Fish," a new yacht that's bringing fresh meaning to go-anywhere yachting.

Just consider some of the yacht's ambitious upcoming trips: Besides the vast white continent encompassing the South Pole, these include the formerly impassable but no less challenging North East Passage. Warm-weather destinations like the Amazon are on "Big Fish's" itinerary, too -- an itinerary that has seen her cover more than 10,000 miles to date of a polar circumnavigation.

So just what is it about "Big Fish" that makes her so special? Try being the first yacht to feature stone decking. Longer-lasting and more environmentally responsible than teak, the quarter-inch square granite slabs require less maintenance, including no sealant. They're essentially impervious to impact, too.

That same granite decking covers the fold-down balconies off each side of the dining area and the fold-down "wings" surrounding the transom. No mere places to stand and watch the sunset, these platforms can support a table and chairs when guests wish to enjoy an incomparable dining experience.

And when's the last time you were aboard a yacht with a video wall rising up two levels? It's forward of a set of floating stairs that fold up via an electric winch to improve the viewing experience from the saloon and dining area. Beattie and guests can use it to watch a movie or their favorite sporting event, and even display photos and video footage from the day's dive.

Diane M. Byrne is the owner and editor of Megayacht News .

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45m of luxury, performance and capability. BIG FISH is the ultimate luxury expedition yacht for cruising literally anywhere in the world.

45m / 147'8"

USD 245,000 /wk

‍ Rate: USD 245,000 /wk ----------------------------------------------------- Length: 45m / 147'8" ----------------------------------------------------- Beam: 9m / 29'6" ----------------------------------------------------- Draft: 3m / 9'10" ----------------------------------------------------- Built/Refit: 2010 ----------------------------------------------------- Builder: McMullen & Wing ----------------------------------------------------- Speeds: Cruising 10 Knots ----------------------------------------------------- Crew: 10 -----------------------------------------------------

BIG FISH sleeps 10 guests. ‍

Cabin Configuration: 4 Double, 1 Twin

Bed Configuration: 1 King, 4 Queen, 2 Single

• Deck Jacuzzi
• A comprehensive audio-video system, distributing audio and video throughout the yacht that is capable of storing 1,200 films alongside music CD's
• Guest Cabins on the lower deck can be converted into two VIP suites
• Extensive accessibility to water toys and scuba diving equipment
• 26' Custom M & W Tender (200+mile range)
• Wake Boards x2
• Paddle Boards x4
• Kite Board sets x2
• Windsurfers x2
• Snorkelling Gear
• Water Ski & Single Ski
• Underwater Camera
• SeeDoo Jet Ski
• 80W Tiagra Big Game Fishing
• 30W Tiagra Big Game Fishing
• 50W Tiagra Big Games Fishing
• Cannon downriggers
• Bait runners cast fishing
• Big Fish has a large supply of O2 on board for re-breathers and safety (3 x 120 [cubic feet] tanks plus DAN portable units)
• The commercial dive compressor is “water cooled” for continuous service
• 4 x Nautilus Lifeline VHF-GPS Radios for divers (www.divealert.com)

Mission Performance, Capability & Reliability. The philosophy behind Big Fish is that a Luxury Expedition Vessel must be able to safely, securely and comfortably take its owners, guests and crew to any ocean, and to remain on station for extended periods of time. This means adequate stores of fuel, water, consumables and supplies for any imaginable mission.

Built by renowned New Zealand yard McMullen & Wing in 2010 BIG FISH took the world by storm in her first year with a booked out charter calendar and picking up multiple awards.

A truly exciting luxury yacht that allows breathtaking views and access to the most exciting parts of this planet in a fully self contained, safe and most importantly fun and exciting package.

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Big Fish is all about unique, thrilling, life-enriching experiences.

It’s about taking you places that no other luxury yacht has gone before in a level of style, safety and comfort never seen before in a true expeditionary vessel.

It’s about you and doing it your way.

Scuba dive the world’s most spectacular reefs. Explore remote islands of intense natural beauty. Experience remote cultures and see the ocean’s most magnificent creatures. Sail, kayak, kite board and water ski with your family in the most stunning locations the planet has to offer.

Big Fish was built and staffed to provide a window to our beautiful world and create experiences that will live long in the memories, in the heart and in the soul of your family and friends.

Chill in the jacuzzi in a secluded tropical bay. Enjoy delectable, lovingly prepared cuisine any time, anywhere…on your own private deck, the infinity terraces of the dining salon or even on the folding stern beaches as the sun sets and the underwater lights create a vista of marine serenity and attract myriad schools of fish to your feet.

Big Fish was designed, built and staffed to provide a true yachting experience, not the stuffy formality offered by most charter vessels, but the relaxed, adventurous, spontaneous kind of cruising that has always been at the heart of man’s passion for the sea. Big Fish can, and will, open up a whole new world of undiscovered pleasures.

If previous charters have left you wanting more, Big Fish delivers on every front. Stunning contemporary luxury, innovation at every turn, and a delightful, fun-loving, thoroughly professional crew who are focused entirely on your safety, your comfort, and your pleasure.

Their mission is simple…to ensure that you and your guests enjoy the time of your lives. You will.

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Tax Status:  Charter taxes, where applicable, will be due according to the rules and regulations of the chosen cruising destination Contracts:  MYBA – All agreements to be drawn up using the current MYBA E-contract Charter Agreement – Revised 2017 version

WATERSPORTS:

• 1 x 7.8m Custom M & W Tender (200+mile range)
• 10 x sets of dive gear
• 1 x 4.2m Explorer RIB with 40hp outboard
• 2 x wake boards
• 7 x paddle boards
• 1x Water Ski & Single Ski
• Snorkelling Gear
• 5x Under Water Camera
• 2 x Sea doo Jet Ski GTI130
• 2 x towing inflatable toys

FISHING GEAR:

• 4 x 80W Tiagra Big Game Fishing
• 4 x 30W Tiagra Big Game Fishing
• 2 x 50W Tiagra Big Games Fishing
• 4 x Cannon downriggers
• 4 x bait runners cast fishing
• Big Fish has a large supply of O2 on board for re-breathers and safety (3 x 120 [cubic feet] tanks plus DAN portable units)
• The commercial dive compressoror is “water cooled” for continuous service.
• 4 x Nautilus Lifeline VHF-GPS Radios for divers (www.divealert.com)

2 x DJI Phantom drones

TRAINING DVD’S

• Kettle Bell work out

• Hammer and Chisel (strength and cardio)

• Insanity (cardio)

• T-25 (Cardio)

• Yoga (Various styles)

• Pilates (Various styles)

• Stand Up paddle boarding

• TRX essentials

GYM EQUIPMENT

• Dumbbells (2kg up to 20kg)

• Resistance and stretching bands (various)

• Kettle Bells (8-16)

• Medicine Balls (5kg & 3kg)

• Soft hand weights and angle weights 1kg & 2kg

• Heavy rope for cross training

• Rings for cross training

• Step platform for cross training

• Gin up bar fixed to ceiling (also used for rings and hanging swing)

• Pilates board fixed to wall

• Pilates and yoga mats for 10 guest

• Pilates rings

• Yoga and Pilates stretching blocks

• Massage rollers

• Massage and reflex balls

• Boxing gloves and pads

• Kick pads

• Ab Roller

• Ab sit up pad

• Balance Ball (small & Large)

• Balance cushions (small & large)

• Rowing Machine

• Elliptical machine

• Bench with tilting back rest

• TRX and various attachments

• Various training books

55 inch TV for playing Wii and playstation etc

22 Foot video wall

BIG FISH BIG FUN!

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Description

Big Fish is one of the most travelled and experienced luxury charter expedition yacht ever.

Her stunning and stylish interiors are the height of luxury and design yet her superb construction qualifies her for adventure cruising.

Floor to ceiling windows afford unobstructed, dramatic views throughout. A sweeping three-story atrium is capped with a skylight, while a 24-foot high HD-video wall is dramatic and visually arresting. The Owner’s Suite is a study in understated, warm beauty, whose light-filled bedroom seamlessly merges into a generous, private sun-deck.

With 5,000 square feet of open deck, the outdoors is always just a step away. Take in the world’s most awe-inspring scenery from a secluded nook perched 50 feet above the sea. A dedicated outdoors dining area, a hydraulically adjustable sunbathing platform, a Jacuzzi and a private, fold-out beach club are just some of the features that distinguish this exceptional yacht.

Despite Big Fish’s VIP interiors, she is robust and sturdy. Her windows are 3/4 inch curved tempered glass; her 29′ foot tender has an astounding range of 300 miles; and her decks are epoxied granite.

For the most discriminating expedition client, few charter vessels can match Big Fish.

Key Features

• Stabilizers Underway
• Outdoor Shower
• Swimming platform
• At-Anchor Stabilizers
• Deck Jacuzzi
• Air Conditioning

Gross Tonnage

Cruise Speed

EXPEDITION EQUIPPED

• 8 x Scuba Diving Equipment
• 2 x Wake Boards
• 2 x Windsurfers
• 2 x Kite Surfers
• 4 x Paddleboards
• Water-Skis More
• Snorkelling Equipment
• Sea doo Jet-Ski

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BIG FISH Yacht Charter

BIG FISH currently registered in the Marshall Islands is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht BIG FISH was built by McMullen & Wing and delivered to her owner in 2010, she later underwent a refit in 2022.

The exterior of BIG FISH is designed by Gregory Marshall.

The 148ft / 45m BIG FISH has been constructed with a steel hull and is powered by Caterpillar 3508B DI-TA 1 with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 14 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

BIG FISH has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 5 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 4 cabins with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht BIG FISH will be managed by the crew of 10 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 10 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Exercise equipment, Big game fishing gear, Gym, Indoor audio system, Jacuzzi on deck, Stabilizers At Anchor, TV saloon and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

BIG FISH is Currently cruising in Oceania.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Air Conditioning
• Exercise equipment
• Big game fishing gear
• Indoor audio system
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Stabilizers At Anchor
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Jet Ski (standup)
• Kite board equipment
• Paddleboard
• Water skis - adult
• Windsurfer - Adult
• Snorkeling Gear
• Underwater still camera
• 7.9M CUSTOM TENDER

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter big fish.

BIG FISH has a weekly charter price starting at $245,000 and an estimated daily charter price of $40,800.

How many guests on board BIG FISH?

BIG FISH can accommodate 10 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins.

Where is BIG FISH currently located?

BIG FISH was last seen in Western New guinea.

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BIG FISH is a 45.0 m Motor Yacht, built in New Zealand by McMullen & Wing and delivered in 2010.

Her top speed is 15.0 kn, her cruising speed is 13.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6000.0 nm at 10.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 8 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 496.0 GT and a 9.0 m beam.

She was designed by Gregory C. Marshall , who also completed the naval architecture and designed the interior. Gregory C. Marshall has designed 51 yachts, created the naval architecture for 20 yachts, and designed the interior of 5 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

BIG FISH is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 518 motor yachts in the 45-50m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 12.62 GT above the average.

BIG FISH is currently sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 456 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Indonesia. For more information regarding BIG FISH's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: BIG FISH
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Builder: McMullen & Wing
• Naval Architect: Gregory C. Marshall
• Exterior Designer: Gregory C. Marshall
• Interior Designer: Gregory C. Marshall
• Refits: 2020,2021,2022,2023

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45m (148ft)

McMullen & Wing

Explore parts unknown with BIG FISH, the explorer yacht that offers adventure and comfort in abundance.

Take in 360-degree views from the sun deck or head up to the crow’s nest for an exceptionally high vantage point, then relax in the Jacuzzi or head off for a scuba dive.

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Interior Design & Engineering

McMullen & Wing built the 45-metre vessel to meet specific goals outlined by the BIG FISH yacht owner, who wanted something that could spend long periods away from the crowds while having plenty of wide open spaces and a strong connection to the sea.

The result is a go-anywhere explorer yacht that will take you on an adventurous charter in absolute luxury. This luxury superyacht boasts a 10,000 nautical mile range and carries a substantial tender for further remote exploration.

Designed inside and out by Gregory Marshall, the BIG FISH yacht has plenty of space to take in your awe-inspiring surroundings, like the main salon with its floor-to-ceiling windows.

Up to 10 guests can be accommodated during your BIG FISH yacht charter. The owner’s bridge deck suite presents uninterrupted views through the giant side and aft racing windows, with sliding glass doors leading to a private terrace. The rest of the party will sleep on the lower deck, which can be set up as two generous, full-beam suites or four half-beam cabins.

Yacht Facilities & Entertainment

With an award-winning chef on the crew, meal times will be unmissable. You could start your day with breakfast and juices on the sun deck, where you’ll get 360-degree views. After, unwind in the raised Jacuzzi before spreading yourself onto the sun pads to dry off and soak up the sunshine. Head amidship to the covered area to get a break in the shade and enjoy an alfresco lunch straight from the barbecue.

The open-plan main salon and its round dining table is perfect for more intimate, formal dinners, while the lounge area serves as an ideal gathering spot for aperitifs before you eat.

If you’re in search of the best views, head up to the crow's nest snug on top of the flybridge to find the highest vantage point on the BIG FISH yacht. Or, if you want to feel closer to the ocean, head back down to the main deck and open the fold-out balconies on either side. They’re ideally placed to dive straight into the sea.

Toys and Crew

A crew of 10 will make your BIG FISH yacht charter memorable by helping you make the most of each location.

They’ll also help you master the collection of water toys. Maximise your expedition by taking out the kayas or paddle boards, and don’t forget to take the underwater camera with you if you head off scuba diving. If you fancy some high-speed thrills, have a go at the wakeboards, water skis, windsurfer, Jet Skis and towable inflatable toys.

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• Clean beach like interior design
• Award winning yacht and chef
• Wide range of water toys

Onboard Facilities

Big Fish comes with the following list of facilities. To enquire about the full list or to request further information, please speak to your yacht broker or contact us.

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45m / 148ft

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The first launch from Aquos Yachts has been honoured by leading Yachting Media in London & Hong Kong. Private explorer motor yacht Big Fish, the world’s first true luxury expedition yacht, was honoured last week on successive nights in Hong Kong and London for its unique design, construction and approach to luxury expedition yachting.

Explorer Yacht Big Fish on charter in Antartica

The first award, as the Most Innovative Motor Yacht launched in 2010, was presented at the Hong Kong Gold Coast Boat Show at the Gold Coast Marina. The awards, which have been awarded annually since 2005, honor the best yachts and yacht industry companies in the Asian Pacific region. Yacht Big Fish, a steel hull-aluminium superstructure 45M yacht, was delivered last June by Aquos Yachts in Auckland, New Zealand from its birth yard McMullen & Wing Shipyard. The award was presented to Richard Beattie of Hong Kong, yacht Big Fish’s owner and chairman of Aquos Yachts, who was accompanied by his son, Ken, also of Hong Kong. Ryan Swift, editor of Asian-Pacific Boating, organizer of the Asia Pacific Awards program, presented the award.

The Yacht BIG FISH in Tahiti

The following evening, Richard Beattie and members of the Aquos Yachts team, were gathered at the famous Guildhall in London for the annual presentation of the World Superyacht Awards by Boat International magazine. Attending with Beattie were Greg Marshall and Gordon Galbraith of Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects of Victoria, BC, and Rob Chappelhow, Aquos Yachts creative director, of London. The Big Fish yacht was presented with a Special Judges Commendation award in her category of Best Motor Yacht under 500 gross registered tons.

Yacht Big Fish in the South Pacific

“We were thrilled to receive both these awards in less than the space of 24 hours,” Beattie said.  “They demonstrate a keen awareness and appreciation within the luxury yacht industry for the quality and approach to the market taken by Aquos Yachts, as exemplified by our first creation, Big Fish.” Beattie added, “We are especially appreciative of the recognition by the Boat International judging panel given the intense competition in our judging category. Just to be considered in the same ranks as a company like Picchiotti Perini Navi Group, among the most respected and recognized brands in the yachting world, is a distinct honour. We heartily congratulate them on the naming of Exuma as the winner of the Neptune Award.”

These awards are added to previous recognition of superyacht Big Fish by YACHTS France, which honoured the vessel last fall at the magazine’s annual awards ceremony in Cannes during the Cannes Yacht Show.

The Yacht Big fish Flybridge

Beattie said the three awards – coupled with the extraordinary reception given Big Fish by the world yachting media since its launch 10 months ago – is especially heartening. “M/Y Big Fish and Aquos Yachts are being recognized for the qualities we have strived most to achieve the highest possible level of design and construction quality, coupled with a truly contemporary vision for luxury expedition yachting, which we believe is what the next generation of major yacht owners are demanding from the yacht industry. In less than a year, Aquos Yachts has come from nowhere to become one of the most highly visible and appreciated names in luxury yacht design and construction. We couldn’t be more thrilled and proud of what we have accomplished in such a short time.”

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Top 13 Luxury Sport Fishing Yachts You Need to See

• By Yachting Staff
• Updated: August 8, 2024

It is possible to fish from any type of boat, but a sportfishing yacht is purpose-built for angling aficionados to chase fish of all sizes and species, whether it’s fun fishing for sailfish and mahi-mahi off the beach in Palm Beach or campaigning a professional-level billfish crew on the high-profile (and big-money) tournament circuit from the Bahamas to Bermuda and back. The best sport-fishing yachts combine rugged, blue-water construction with performance, range, agile handling and the comforts of luxury-yacht living. On the outside, sportfish yachts are notable for their dance-floor size cockpits for fish fighting; livewells to keep baits kicking; in-deck fish boxes to keep the catch chilled; and an armada of rod holders for drift fishing, kite fishing or trolling. They also are known for big diesel horsepower and speed, often north of 40 knots. Sportfish yachts are also notable for luxurious interiors with supple leathers, granite countertops, high-end galley appliances and spacious staterooms. These are highly self-sufficient angling platforms geared for life beyond the horizon where the water is deep and the fish are big.

Top Luxury Fishing Boats

The following 13 sportfish yachts are all vessels we’ve reviewed. They are listed in no particular order.

• Viking 82 Convertible : A new breed of sportfishermen emerges from this iconic New Jersey boatbuilder.
• Royal Huisman 171 : This superyacht sportfish is touted as the biggest sportfish yacht ever built.
• Rybovich 94 : A 41-knot, super-sized sport-fisherman from a legendary name in the boatbuilding game.
• Release Boatworks 43 Gameboat : An owner-operator-size, custom-built competitor with classic lines and modern performance. 
• Viking 38 Billfish : One of the top inboard-powered sport-fishermen under 40 feet available today.
• Jarrett Bay Boatworks 64 : Rebelette is a 43-knot fish chaser from the custom North Carolina boatbuilder.
• F&S Boatworks 82 : Special Situation is special indeed: 82 feet of custom sportfisherman, with a top speed of more than 40 knots.
• Bayliss Boatworks 60 : The first walkaround model for this noted boatbuilder, Sequentis is designed to fish the competitive South Florida tournament sailfish circuit .
• Viking 90 Convertible : The flagship of the Viking fleet, the 90C leads a new breed of mega-yacht sport-fishing boats. 
• Merritt 88 Sky Bridge : The renowned custom boatbuilder introduces an 88-foot sky-bridge model designed for global sportfishing adventures.
• Duffie 70 : This 70-footer from Maryland’s Duffie Boatworks blends craftsmanship, performance and fishability.
• Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition : Blending production efficiency with custom-boat design was a dream several years in the making, and the result is well worth the effort.
• Winter 46 : The boatbuilders at Winter Custom Yachts have optimized the walkaround concept with this MAN-diesel-powered 46-footer.

Viking Yachts 82 Convertible

Viking Yacht Company recently debuted its newest sport-fisherman: the 82 Convertible . Hull No. 1 is serving as the factory demo for the busy summer tournament season in Bermuda and along the East Coast. Thanks to many factors, including the use of computational fluid dynamics, performance is exceptional: twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines provide a reported 42-knot top hop and a 36-knot cruise speed. This 82-footer also leverages several proven systems for ease of use and efficiency, such as digital switching from Octoplex as well as the Optimus electronic power steering system. The Viking 82 is engineered for many systems that were previously custom installations and are now on the options sheet, including omnidirectional sonar, multiple water makers and crushed ice machines, tuna tube bait systems as well as the extensive use of refrigerated storage boxes. The Viking 82 is available in three models: open bridge, enclosed bridge and sky bridge.

Quick Specifications

Royal Huisman 171

A 171-foot sportfisherman? Yes. That’s exactly what the six-deck Special One is, from Dutch builder Royal Huisman. The interior and exterior design is from noted Dutch yacht-design firm Vripack, which calls the vessel “a sport-fisher on steroids.” The hull and superstructure of the supersize sportfish is Alustar aluminum, a material known for its strength and relatively light weight. Even with six decks, Vripack has managed to create sleek lines. It starts with a high freeboard forward that seemingly dares the ocean to approach. Transitioning from the bow, the sheerline slopes downwards in a steady cadence. The flowing sheerline resolves seamlessly at the cockpit. The vessel’s raked house and stacked deck are juxtaposed against the long profile, creating a sinewy aesthetic, which is no simple feat in this 171-footer. Add in all of the expected angling accouterments and 30-knot speed, and you have a sportfish yacht ready to chase fish around the world.

Rybovich 94

Size, speed and agility is a unique trifecta in a sportfish boat, but the 94-foot, 41-knot III Amigos from Michael Rybovich and Sons checks all those boxes as well as a few more too. The sportfish boat, designed by Patrick Knowles with naval architecture from Dusty Rybovich, is built in cold-molded mahogany. Prop pockets help keep the boat’s half-load draft down to a Bahamas-friendly 5 feet. The Rybovich 94’s impressive speed is helped by a pair of beefy 2,600 hp MTU diesels.

The owner of III Amigos also owns a 196-foot Feadship superyacht and, while he wanted the sportfish to be all business on the outside, he wanted luxury-yacht finishes on the inside. Subtle but telling touches are the solid doors to the staterooms; each mimics the owner’s Feadship with ¾-inch thickness. The doors close flush (each has hidden hinges), and the sound is of a Rolls-Royce door closing.

Release Boatworks 43 Gameboat

Reminiscent of arguably one of the most classic sport-fishing boats of all time—the 43-foot Merritt—the 43 Gameboat from Release Boatworks takes that design to a new level of sophistication and performance. These include a hull built using blister-resistant modified epoxy resin, which is vacuum-infused using Airex foam cores with E-glass hybrid fiberglass laminates to maximize strength while minimizing weight. The stringers are built with fiberglass encapsulated foam, and the bulkheads are vacuum-infused with composite cores. The extensive use of composite materials throughout the boat creates a strong finished product and saves a great deal of weight, providing admirable performance. With standard twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels, the 43 Gameboat cruises at 30 knots and tops out at 35 knots. Notable options include 600 hp Cummins QSCs or Volvo Penta D-8s, omni sonar, gyrostabilization and various tower options. The Release 43 Gameboat is also available in walkaround, flybridge walkaround or express layouts.

Viking Yachts 38 Billfish

The Viking Yachts 38 Billfish offers a special place in the hearts of bluewater sport-fishing enthusiasts around the world, with its combination of versatility, comfort and performance. The reasons are numerous. As an owner-operator vessel, the 38 Billfish offers simplicity and ease of maintenance, serving as a ready-to-go fishing machine that is equally adept at inshore and offshore excursions as well as for extended cruising with family and friends, thanks to its reliable inboard diesel power. It has a large cockpit as well as the speed and range to fish well offshore alongside much larger vessels, while also providing a fast, safe and comfortable ride in a variety of sea conditions.

Jarrett Bay Boatworks 64

North Carolina’s Jarrett Bay Boatworks latest build is the 64-foot beauty known as Rebelette . From its spacious tackle center to a one-of-a-kind walnut interior Hull No. 65 is a tailored fit, and it also has the latest in propulsion tech in the form of twin 2,025 hp Caterpillar C23B diesels. Taking full advantage of the Cat power, Rebelette cruises ­comfortably at 1,750 rpm while making an easy 31 knots. With 1,650 gallons of fuel, it has range to spare at this speed. Push this vessel up to 1,950 rpm to reach a fast cruising speed of 37 knots, which is impressive in any book. Wide-open throttle is 43 knots, fully loaded and ready to fish.

F&S Boatworks 82

F&S Boatworks’ stellar reputation stands tall in the world of custom sportfish builders so it’s no surprise that its latest creation, the 82-foot Special Situation , continues the tradition. One of the hallmarks of any F&S is the performance and Special Situation certainly doesn’t disappoint in that department. Powered by a pair of  2,600 hp MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines, at 2,000 rpm and 80 percent engine load, cruising speed is 36 knots, burning just south of 200 gallons per hour. Backing off to 1,650 rpm, it’s using 122 gph at 28 knots. At the other end of the spectrum, the top hop is more than 42 knots at 2,450 rpm.

Bayliss Boatworks 60

The 60-foot Sequentis was recently delivered to its new owners by the team at Bayliss Boatworks and it represents the first walkaround design for the storied North Carolina custom boatbuilder. Designed for live-bait tournament sailfishing in South Florida, Sequentis has 360-degree fishability as well as multiple livewells and pitch-bait tubes. And in a sport where having the ability to quickly relocate to a hot bite can mean the difference between finishing in first place or dead last, Sequentis is also fast. Powered by two MTU 12V2000 M96X diesel engines, it reportedly hit speeds of well over 42 knots during the initial sea trials in July 2024.

Viking Yachts 90

The flagship of the Viking fleet, the 90 Convertible , has improved elements including the builder’s latest lifting-strake design, a refined driveline and prop pockets, and advanced propulsion systems. Performance was optimized through the use of computational fluid dynamics software, allowing the Viking design team to analyze pressure distribution, study trim angle and trim tab effectiveness, and modify the strakes and chines to increase running efficiency.

Merritt 88 Sky Bridge

Merritt’s Boat & Engine Works introduces its latest, an 88-foot sky bridge designed for global sportfishing. Featuring luxurious interiors, advanced electronics and twin 2,600 hp MTU engines, this sport-fisherman offers yacht-level comfort, high performance and functionality for long-range angling adventures. The Merritt 88’s performance is greatly enhanced due to the extensive use of carbon fiber, Corecell and advanced epoxy in its construction, making this boat not only stronger, but also lighter weight and faster than its predecessors.

The new 70-footer from Duffie Boatworks , Dem Boys exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship, with notable features such as a luxurious four-stateroom layout and high-tech systems, including a proprietary closed-loop freshwater cooling system to virtually eliminate fouling. At 2,000 rpm, the Duffie 70 has a fast cruise of 36.5 knots, enough to make those long runs to the distant offshore canyons considerably quicker, while consuming less than 200 gph. At top hop, Dem Boys hit 43.5 knots.

Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition

Albemarle Boats and Spencer Yachts formed a partnership to design and build a semicustom Carolina boat, with the goal of bringing in the characteristic design elements, styling and performance from the custom world but to do it in a production setting, allowing for faster build times on the order of months rather than years. It was a dream several years in the making, and the result is the Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition .

Winter Custom Yachts

Tim Winters and his team of boatbuilders at Winter Custom Yachts in North Carolina have truly optimized the walkaround concept, taking full advantage of its inherent versatility. Anglers are no longer confined to the limited space in the cockpit and have the freedom to fight fish all the way around the boat from bow to stern. Even just taking the family on a shorthanded picnic cruise is safer and easier since everyone has full access to the bow without having to navigate a slippery deck. Its latest 46-footer , Thumper , is one of the most versatile boats in this size range on the water today.

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