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• Updated: May 6, 2019

We all like to dream big, and that’s exactly what we were doing when we began researching some of the largest sport fishing boats in the world. We knew going into this research that naturally we’d also be looking at some of the most expensive fishing boats available, and the deeper we got the more we realized how far away our dreams were from reality. Below you’ll find some of the biggest sport fishing boats and yachts available, and what it took to build them.

‘The ACY sport-fisher C’est La Vie features a hull constructed on a permanent steel jig to ensure absolute accuracy. C’est La Vie was handcrafted from the keel up. In order to house a pair of MTU Series 4000 engines, typically found in much larger vessels, a special aluminum engine bed was fitted over the keel, stringers and chine, running the length of the engine room. The C’est La Vie power package incorporates V-drive propulsion with a reduced shaft angle, allowing the boat to push through the water more efficiently and back down quickly on fish without dropping the stern. The boat is also equipped with independent rudder control, allowing for greater maneuverability.

C’est La Vie features an expansive teak mezzanine with a drop-down TV and overhead light boxes that pull down to reveal air conditioning vents to keep guests cool on the water. The navigation and audio-video system was installed by IMS American, providing total automation of all components throughout the vessel, linked remotely by iPad control via a Savant automated control system. An integrated video system allows for around-the-clock monitoring of the engine and pump rooms. Stern-facing underwater cameras allow the bait spread to be viewed on the mezzanine TV.

The biggest challenge faced in building the 90-foot C’est La Vie was fitting high-profile engines in a low-profile sport-fisherman and devising the proper combination of horsepower, shaft angle and running gear to achieve the same speed and performance as ACY’s 65 and 70-footers. After a few adjustments during sea trials, they were able to achieve a top speed of 48 knots.

http://www.americancustomyachts.com/

Bayliss Boatworks 90′

‘In February 2014, Bayliss Boatworks began construction on its largest project to date: the B19 90’ Singularis . The 90-footer will include a teak transom and toe rail, custom center console with wrap around seating forward on the bridge, the electronics and navigational equipment, custom cabinetry, air-actuated parts, creative storage and more. But with the boat’s grander dimensions, some new features can be implemented as well.

The Singularis five-stateroom, six-head layout will feature a full-beam master stateroom, complete with in-suite sofa, a walk-in closet, vanity cabinetry and a 42″ LED Seura mirror TV. There will be three helm chairs, and is claimed to be the first project to include a Seakeeper Gyro stabilizer and a complete Brownies Nitrox system for diving.

http://www.baylissboatworks.com/

Bertram 80′

The new Bertram 80 is the largest ever to be built in their fleet. It will be offered as an enclosed fly bridge, an open fly bridge convertible and an optional sky bridge above the enclosed bridge version to meet a variety of needs.

The exclusive Anti-Rolling Gyro (ARG) system technology comes standard on the 80-footer. It is a special feature to help make for a more comfortable experience in a rolling or trolling environment. The ARGs suppress rolling motion and reduces rolling angle by up to 50 percent. The system takes about 45 minutes to completely spool up and when in operation it significantly improves the ability to safely move about the cabin and to and from the bridge.

Two longitudinal fish boxes are located on either side of a centrally placed fighting chair on as well as a central access hatch to the lazaretto. A pressurized bait well is a central focal point on the transom that can be customized with a plexiglass window and lighting. The wide transom door, low freeboard and low draft have been tailored for offshore anglers.

Down below the 80 has four separate staterooms, each with individual full head. The master stateroom is also offered with multiple cabinetry configurations with drawers and desk or vanity to accommodate the owner’s preferences.

With a top speed of 35 knots and comfortable cruising at 30 knots, it has almost 500 miles of autonomy.

One of the biggest challenges of building this boat was that it was one of the last built in the Miami facility — the facility was designed to manufacture boats only up to 60 feet. Launching the vessel was particularly difficult because the slip wasn’t designed to handle a boat with a 22’ beam, so Bertram needed a crane to lift the boat over the marina facility and into the river.

http://www.bertram.com/

Gamefisherman 46 Flybridge Sportfisherman

The 46 can cruise over 30 knots with its 715 hp Cummins’ twin engines. The boat is fully air-conditioned in the cabin and mezzaine. The salon boasts a teak sole, dinette table and large bunk, which seats up to six people. The cabin sleeps up to four with gear storage.

http://www.gamefisherman.com/

Hatteras 90′

Hatteras’ largest sport-fishing boat is the 90C. The boat was built in 1995, with the first boat delivered in 1996. This was a series of convertibles Hatteras produced at the time, the first one was in 1992, which was an 82C.

There were a total of 23 boats from the series built and sold from 1992-1998. At the time, it had largest diesel engines on a sport-fishing boat — the Deutz 16v-620 engine with 2,900 break hp.

Another unique feature of the 90C is that Hatteras built a bridge upon a bridge, meaning a flybridge on top of an enclosed bridge. There was only one like this built in its fleet.

The biggest challenge with the build process was the draft of the boat due to the large horsepower. Hatteras Engineering and Michigan Wheel designed a hybrid propeller specific for this model.

http://www.hatterasyachts.com/

Henriques 50 Flybridge

The Henriques 50-foot sport-fisherman has been redesigned with new interior design offering a salon, three staterooms, and two heads to accommodate all your overnight guests. The hand-finished teak interior is complemented by the designer décor.

It offers two in-deck fish boxes, transom livewell, freezer, rod holders, engine room access, transom door, and room for a fighting chair to reel. The fly bridge offers a pod-style helm and room to install electronics. A mezzanine is also available as an option. Standard power will come from a pair of C-18 Caterpillars yielding a 30-knot cruise and a top end of 36 knots.

http://www.henriquesyachts.com/

Jarrett Bay 84′

Jarrett Bay’s 84-foot Blank Check is currently under construction and scheduled to deliver mid-2016. The boat is decked out with a MTU 16V2000 Series power package, combined with a 4,000-gallon fuel capacity. The 84 has a 260 square feet in the cockpit, and nearly 22 feet of beam to spread out in its five staterooms. It has a full-beam galley, pantry, six heads and sprawling stand-up engine room.

http://www.jarrettbay.com/

Jim Smith Boats 105′

The 105-footer Marlena is the largest boat built by Jim Smith Boats. She was delivered in June 2013. She is powered by MTU 16 cal M94 at 2600 hp with top speed of 37 knots. There are five guest cabins foreword and two crews’ quarters located mid-ship. The wheel house is as large as salon on a typical 80-footer sport-fisher with sky bridge above. She is fitted with a Seakeeper M6000 gyro stabilizer.

John Vance, president of Jim Smith Boats, says, “As far as we know, this is the largest cold-molded sport-fish ever built.”

Paul Mann’s 81-footer Georgia Girl is the largest sport-fishing boat in their fleet. It was completed in May 2011.

It has a 23’ beam, five staterooms and six heads. It’s adorned with twin MTU 2400 hp 16V 2000 CR engines that makes it cruise at 30 knots and tops at 40.5 knots. The helm and fighting chair are built by Release Marine.

The most challenging part of this build was that it was the first swim platform on one of their boats.

http://www.paulmanncustomboats.com/

Maverick 46′

The 46 is an upcoming model for Maverick Yachts of Costa Rica. Maverick has been building local charter boats in the 32- to 43-foot class for ten years. The 46’ Maverick SportYacht will launch the summer of 2014 at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica.

Maverick Yachts of Costa Rica has been retooling the SportYacht build, taking charter-boat builds to a luxury cruiser with magnificent interior. The Maverick SportYacht is a 46’ hull planked in mahogany and West System Clear Coat and will have an eggshell-colored house. It will be powered by twin Volvo IPS, SeaKeeper gyro stabilizing technology, Raymarine electronics package, Watermakers Inc. watermaker in the pump room, and feature fine veneers such as Anigre, a sunroof, and a grill in the mezzanine.

One of the biggest challenges for Maverick Yachts is adjusting to work with new lighter, stronger materials that are complementing a line of fine woods. Maverick has new technology onsite, such as a CNC machine, and vendors are coming for interaction with the team to inform them of changing build procedures, along with pages of information to study in advance of each section from the company’s naval architect, Erwin Gerards.

http://mavericksportfish.com/

Merritt’s Boat & Engine Works’ 86-footer Destiny , built in 2011, is the biggest one ever built by the south Florida boatbuilder. It was also the first enclosed bridge ever built in their fleet.

The boat is an open-bridge powered by twin MTU M-94 2,600 hp diesels. It holds 3,850 gallons of fuel, 550 gallons of water, 22 gallons of reserve oil and is capable of making top speeds in excess of 38 knots.

The cockpit of the 86 has a raised mezzanine deck with bench seating and a drink box, a refrigerated drink box underdeck and two large refrigerated boxes that can double as freezers as needed underdeck. It has storage under each gunwale, a cavernous lazarette with basement-size storage, and enough room for several anglers to move around the cockpit while hooked up at the same time.

http://www.merrittboat.com/

The largest boat Ocean Yachts ever made was its 73-foot Super Sport, although the first six boats from 2000-2002 were produced as a 70-footer. Then four boats were subsequently produced as a 73 with a mezzanine from 2005-2009.

There are four staterooms and four heads. It has custom designed teak, or optional cherry, for an accented salon.

The 73 Super Sport is capable of running over 30 knots with standard diesel engines.

The enclosed flybridge, reminiscent of a pilothouse, features teak (or optional cherry) accents, climate control, a table and a four-place lounge. An entertainment center incorporates a 20″ LCD TV with remote, a DVD player and a wetbar with a refrigerator/icemaker. Captains approve of the adjustable Stidds helm chair (beside a double-wide Stidds companion seat with storage box) and the outside steering station equipped with electronic controls, located under the hardtop extension.

An optional open flybridge model is available as well, with custom hardtop and three-sided EZ2CY enclosure, has a pod-style helm with large molded-in electronics boxes, two molded-in teaser reels, and ample storage. An aft enclosure is an available option.

The cockpit has mezzanine sofa-style seating, a fiberglass pedestal table, and an underdeck freezer are standard. Stereo speakers and a step-cooler box are also standard aboard this magnificent yacht. An optional fiberglass compartment can be mounted next to the salon entryway for a wetbar and sink; or a grill-top; or a third set of electronic controls.

The aft cockpit complements Rupp outriggers, center rigger, and a fighting chair, available as options. Two cavernous fishboxes, a tackle locker, fresh and seawater washdowns, a hinged gate and transom door, as well as live baitwell/fishbox combo in the transom are standard features.

http://www.oceanyachtsinc.com/

Release Boatworks’ 46 Express is the biggest ever built in their fleet. The cockpit boasts an expansive teak deck and covering boards with a lot of room to move around. The transom comes equipped with a tuna door and a 48-gallon livewell/fish box. This boat was rigged with a livewell sump and deck fittings to fill and drain the additional on-deck livewells necessary for today’s competitive live-bait sailfish circuit. Release also installed two large in-deck fish boxes on either side of the fighting chair/rocket launcher.

Topped off with a beautiful tower, hardtop, single-bar buggy top and plenty of rod holders, this boat is set up for fishing. The tower package was designed and built by Palm Beach Towers and it suits the boat’s and owner’s needs perfectly. The hardtop is a nicely molded piece of gear that sports Miya-Epoch electric teaser reels just overhead of the helm and within easy reach.

The QSC 600 hp Cummins are under the helm deck and tucked in there tight, but you can still get to everything in the engine room, since there is room to reach over the top and access areas outboard of the engines. Water pumps, fuel filters, through-hulls and AC pumps are all within reach for service. The generator is aft of the engines on the centerline and can be accessed behind the removable engine room ladder. The entire helm deck can be lifted to do major engine work.

http://www.releaseboatworks.com/

Riviera’s largest boat comes in at 75 feet long. The Riviera 75 falls into the serious long-range category equipped with 8,000 litre/2,110 US gallon fuel tank.

It is a hand-laid structure featuring solid fibreglass below the waterline and a watertight collision bulkhead forward, and the extensive use of lightweight, cored bulkheads throughout the hull.

Engine options range from standard twin diesel Caterpillar C32 (1,156 bkw/1,572 mhp) to twin diesel MTU 12v Series 2000 M93 (1,340 bkw/1,823 mhp).

The floor is reinforced with an alloy plate for a game chair and, in addition to several storage bins, an optional live-bait tank can be fitted in the transom. Toe kicks are also molded into the bottom of the coamings.

The luxurious aft-facing lounge on the mezzanine level is an ideal position for watching the fishing action. There is also the option of a mezzanine dining deck.

The flybridge is well equipped with an icemaker, refrigerator and glass and bottle storage unit. Guests can also join you at the helm courtesy of two Pompanette Platinum companion chairs – that is in addition to the skipper’s electrically adjustable Pompanette chair. Three massive pantograph wipers and freshwater washers ensure optimum visibility through the forward window and there is the option of opening side windows.

The helm features comprehensive electronic instrumentation and vessel controls together with ample space for your factory-fitted customised equipment. Riviera offers the full range of electronics, from fishfinders and chartplotters to underwater lights and GPS systems.

Depending on your choice of cabin configuration, the 75 offers accommodation for up to 10 people in four cabins – all in exceptional comfort.

The lounge is on a mezzanine level, complemented by features such as rod storage locker, ice-box, eutectic freezer, sink, electric BBQ and storage provision.

Standard power is a pair of 1,600 hp (1,193kW) Caterpillar C32 turbo diesels that, with a fuel payload of 9,000 litres, give the Riviera 75 a huge cruising range.

http://www.riviera.com.au/

Roscioli Evolution 92′

In the Roscioli sport-fishing fleet, the 92-footer is the largest. It has the highest horsepower available in the MTU 2000 series Marine Diesel’s with 2600 hp at 2450 rpm.

The 92 offers ride control systems that will consist of Seakeeper M26000 Active Gyro Stabilization and Naiad Interceptor High Speed Stabilization for a stable ride in all sea conditions. In addition, it has sound technology that is incorporated throughout the construction to assure the best possible interior environment for owner and quests.

It has a totally infused hull and superstructure, using the latest materials giving the lightest, yet strongest vessel to tackle the sea conditions.

http://www.donziyachts.com/

This particular boat can be built to 105 feet.

This 86-footer is under construction, but will have many unique features in store for its future owners. A galley and day head aft in the deckhouse, which keeps the noise away from the forward cabin and minimizes the traffic through the boat during the average fishing day. There will be pump and generator room aft, under the galley, which also helps keep the forward cabin quiet and gives greater access for routine equipment service. It offers a full beam walk-in tackle locker aft, under the mezzanine deck, with electrical distribution and fuel/oil manifolds located in a separate work area in the starboard side. The 86 bares a large, refrigerated tuna box under the cockpit deck as well as a light weight carbon composite deckhouse and bridge.

The biggest challenge in building a boat of this size for Rybovich & Sons is keeping the additional interior volume from being filled with heavy things and negating its total-custom design advantage. As length and beam increase, there is an almost irresistible temptation to install more equipment and accessories. Customers begin with bigger engines, generators, running gear, and fuel/water/lube oil capacity. More air conditioning, refrigeration, higher-volume pumps and chillers, more heads and head plumbing, ground tackle, a/v equipment, with the list going on. Then they are faced with wanting to fly around over 40 knots in a shallow draft configuration and burn less fuel than the competition.

Michael Rybovich Sr. says, “It keeps us on our toes and gives the engineering side of boatbuilding a more important role than ever before.”

http://michaelrybovichandsons.com/

Spencer’s largest vessel built is an 2012 custom 87-footer, which bares the name Betsy . Paul Spencer says he particularly enjoyed building this boat because it allowed him to showcase his ability to create an luxurious yacht that performed equally to the smaller sport-fish boats in maneuverability, handling and fishability.

Betsy showcases an innovative and luxurious interior with four staterooms, four heads and a custom gym. She is well executed with some comforts such as a large full-beam master with bathrooms, a custom 50-bottle wine cellar and espresso machine. Spencer Yachts says this is first of its kind to be equipped with the new ZF pod system coupled with four CAT C18As at 1150 hp each. With the combo of these two products, she can glide through the water at 39 knots and moves incredibly well while providing super range economy and speeds. Paul Spencer and the owner of the vessel are beyond thrilled with the outcome of the project, especially with more than 500 blue marlin to her credit.

http://www.spenceryachtsinc.com/

The 86-footer entitled Double Down is Tribute’s largest boat to date. Double Down launched in 2008, was designed and engineered by Applied Concepts. She was an all composite core cell, E glass and Kevlar carbon fiber boat. She was tank-tested at the University of Michigan Marine Sciences Laboratory.

Double Down has an endorsed bridge with a seven-stateroom, seven-head layout. It’s powered by three 2400 hp MTU/16 cylinder motors, 5,000 gallons of fuel and 450 gallons of water. Its speed tops out at 40 knots. Construction was all pre-pegged high-tech laminates. It was also vacuum-bagged with more than two layers of corecell.

http://www.tributeboats.com

The largest Viking to date in its 50-year history is its new 92 Convertible.

It launches late summer 2014. The first boat will be an enclosed-bridge model, and this will be followed by open-bridge versions. The project was handled by Viking from design, the building of the molds in-house with the aid of a pair of five-axis profiling milling machines and all of the construction aspects.

The 23-foot beam not only opens the salon, but transforms into a living room with built-in furniture and appointments like a 60-inch flat screen television that rises on a lift out of the teak cabinetry. An L-shape island in the galley complements the work area and all countertops feature custom-selected granite. A pair of walk-in pantries and a full day head are forward and characterize an excellent use of space. Nearby, a formal dining area accommodates eight guests.

The 92 Convertible has six staterooms, each with its own private head and shower. The full-beam master suite features a king-size walk-around bed, a walk-in closet, a dressing table, and his-and-her private facilities. Crew quarters are aft with access from the cockpit. The full-beam area includes a head with a shower, a small galley area, and upper and lower berths in a private cabin.

Propulsion choices include offerings by Caterpillar and MTU. The communication, navigation and entertainment electronics package will be designed and installed by Viking’s sister company, Atlantic Marine Electronics. The first open-bridge boat will have a tuna tower designed and fabricated by Palm Beach Towers, another Viking subsidiary.

http://www.vikingyachts.com/

The 65-foot Anita Jean is strikingly beautiful — a boat that would melt the heart of any Carolina custom aficionado. Its sheer is long and sensuous with nary a straight line — pure eye candy. The exaggerated crown of the bow and the radius of the transom is uber sexy, while the extra-wide teak covering boards delineate the boundaries of a cockpit designed for action, not simply for square footage.

http://www.wintercustomyachts.com/

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Weaver Boatworks’ 87-footer named Mantra was completed in 2013. It is currently fishing in the Seychelles Islands. This boat might be massive in size, but ran a top speed of 47.6 knots.

The challenge for this build is that it went past their shop bay door, so in turn, Weaver Boatworks had to build an extension of the shop to accommodate the size.

www.weaverboatworks.com

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Top 5 Sportfish Yacht Brands [Buyer’s Guide]

The best sportfish yachts for sale..

Travel further and faster with a sportfish yacht . These unmistakable boats are built with purpose. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy the amenities and speed packed into a single machine, while families enjoy the comforts of a much larger yacht.

Sportfish boats can range in price from as low as $90,000 to upwards of a few million — it depends on the year, size, model, and amenities. If you’re in the market for a new or used sportfish yacht , simply choosing a brand can be overwhelming. We narrowed down the top 5 sportfish brands and examples of yachts for sale with Denison.

1. Bertram Yachts

Bertram sportfish yachts are legends in the marine industry. Their business history began over 60 years ago when the 31 Bertram won the Miami to Nassau Offshore Race. That boat and her performance set the stage for Bertram’s continued success and reputation. Today, Bertram boats are the result of state-of-the-art construction techniques, incorporating vacuum resin-infused composite construction.

Bertram delivers unmatched performance and luxury while still delivering a tournament-winning fishability. For example, the new Bertram 61 , which revolutionized the deep-V hull. This hardcore fishing machine is constructed using cutting-edge composite materials; it incorporates the raised deck and stepped shear of the past with present day elements for a unique look that is all Bertram. And the ride is better than ever.

2. Viking Yachts

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions the word ‘Viking’? Scandinavian seafaring warriors… and the New Jersey-based boat brand. Viking Yachts was founded by brothers Bob and Bill Healey in 1964. The business soon become a leader in semi-custom fiberglass yacht production with over 4,000 Viking sportfish and motor yachts delivered. Viking’s highly regarded seafaring reputation is rooted in its commitment to producing 90 percent of the boat in-house.

Viking sportfish yachts are characterized by their massive presence and deep-V hull. Like NINA MARIE , an 82’ Viking 2010. Her 5 stateroom, 6 head layout has the interior volume of a much larger motor yacht, yet the seakeeping ability of a Viking sportfish. This used Viking yacht for sale is powered by twin MTU M93 16V2000 2400HP with just 1800 hours.

3. Hatteras Yachts

When your slogan is “experience life without limits” then you’ve caught our attention. Hatteras sportfish yachts are designed and built to offer an unmatched boating experience. The business began in 1959 in North Carolina, when founder and marlin fisherman Willis Slane envisioned a fishing vessel that could withstand the unforgiving waters off Cape Hatteras. 

In 1960, the company introduced the Hatteras 41 Convertible, the first all-fiberglass sportfishing boat available in the 40-foot range. What followed were continuous innovations and a remarkable legacy of superior craftsmanship, engineering, and attention to detail that remain the brand’s hallmarks sixty years later.

Hatteras sportfish yachts – such as JUST LIKE THAT , a 70’ Hatteras 1999 – offer plenty of outriggers, rod holders, storage, and spacious lounge areas. This used Hatteras for sale features an aft cockpit that’s a fisherman’s dream with a molded-in transom fish box, updated refrigerator/freezer plates, fresh/salt water wash downs, rod holders, and built in step boxes. The Hatteras modified-V hull delivers a sharp entry and a stable ride. No pounding here.

4. Merritt Yachts

Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works is a family-owned and operated business that started in 1948. The yard is located in Pompano Beach, Florida, and has gained a reputation for high-quality work and friendly customer service. The first boats built by Merritt were strictly for catching tuna. But they lacked creature comforts. With enhancements over the years, the small mom-and-pop business became known for building all-around outstanding boats.

EL CHUPACABRA is an 80-foot Merritt built in 2006 that boasts a high-quality composite construction and exceptional craftsmanship. Her unmistakable profile is bound to attract attention on the water as she’s powered by MTU M91 16V2000 engines. Run, don’t walk to this opportunity to own a classic Merritt sportfish .

5. Cheoy Lee

Cheoy Lee is backed by five generations of shipbuilding expertise. The company began in Hong Kong in 1936 building merchant sailing vessels during World War II. By the 1950s, the Cheoy Lee began building motor yachts while embracing the latest technological advances. Today, the company builds semi-custom yachts for owners who value performance, innovation, quality, and service.

FOUR ACRES , a 70’ Cheoy Lee 1988, remains one of the more aggressively styled big sportfishing yachts in the late-model marketplace. The ride is soft and dry as she’s built on a double-V bottom and Carolina flare bow. The accommodations of the boat rival those of a good-sized motor yacht thanks to an impressive 20-foot beam. This used sportfish for sale is available with Denison.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or veteran boat owner, a sportfish is an exciting purchase. You’ll gain access to a different world of boating and fishing thanks to advanced technology, amenities, and performance. Contact a Denison yacht broker to find your next sportfish yacht.

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Albemarle 30

North Carolina-based Albemarle says it designed the 30 to have a “custom Carolina look.” Length overall on this boat is 33 feet, 6 inches, and hull deadrise is 24 degrees for slicing through seas.

For the fight: There are a pair of 56-gallon fish boxes in the cockpit, along with a 25-gallon cooler/icebox.

The dance floor: The cockpit measures 64 square feet.  

Dine aboard in style: Owners can opt for a cherry dinette with a high-low table.

Grady-White Canyon 336

This boat has Grady-White’s SeaV2 hull, whose deadrise continually sharpens from the transom to the bow stemfor comfort underway, at rest and while trolling.

How about that view? The full-height, all-glass windshield allows for solid lines of sight.

Extra protection: The fiberglass T-top, combined with the windshield, eliminates the need for side curtains and helps to extend the cruising season by keeping the skipper comfortable.

Standard fish boxes: There’s two 204-quart insulated boxes under the seating at the bow, along with a 291-quart box aft.  

Clear the decks: The aft bench seat folds out of the way when a fish is on.

Everglades 455CC

This flagship in the Everglades Boats lineup has a built-in Garmin system that allows touchscreen monitoring of engine performance, navigation, lighting and more.

Standard power: quad 425 hp Yamaha outboards

Reported top speed: about 50 knots

Fuel capacity: 685 gallons

Approximate range at cruise speed: 400 nautical miles  

Construction: High-density, closed-cell, structural foam flotation is used, along with a mated hull liner and deck for a rigid one-piece build. Aluminum framework is done in-house. (It’s sandblasted and then powder-coated.) Wire harnesses also are made in-house.

Pursuit S 428

This is the Pursuit center-console Sport series flagship. It’s the builder’s largest boat to date, as well as the most powerful, with quad Yamaha 425 hp XTO engines. Top speed, according to the builder, is more than 51 knots. The sweet spot is about 27 knots, where range is 351 nautical miles.

Fish on: There are 12 rod holders, 36-gallon transom livewells, three fish boxes totaling 134 gallons, and a cockpit tackle center.

Want downriggers? The boat comes with aluminum reinforcement plates as well as wiring, so it’s ready for installation.

Easy rider: A Zipwake trim-control system is standard, with automatic pitch-and-roll control.

Boston Whaler 250 Dauntless

The 250 Dauntless is built to be used however families choose to use it: for fishing, watersports, offshore cruising or just about anything else.

For the anglers: Fishing features include a standard 35-gallon stern livewell, abow fish box, rod holders and leaning-post options. There is lockable stowage forward for 7-foot fishing rods.

For the swimmers: The swim platform has an angled ladder to make re-boarding safer and quicker, including in a current.

For the family’s comfort: The head has an enlarged door for easier entry, and the portand starboard bow seating forward has folding backrests.

Regulator 34CC

The Regulator 34CC is available with twin or triple outboard engine packages, the Yamaha Helm Master EX system, and a Seakeeper 2.

Fishing features: There’s a 42-gallon transom livewell, a 220-quart transom fish box, a tackle center with a rigging station, and optional Taco Grand Slam 390 outriggers.

Stay cool: Owners can add a forward sunshade and a cockpit SureShade.

Rest up: Belowdecks, the berth is sized to fit two people.

Scout 425 LXF

The Scout 425 LXF has an epoxy-infused hull with carbon fiber and E-glass for structural stability.

Move it: Articulating rocket launchers mounted on the hardtop can be raised or lowered with the push of a button.

Second-row seating: There are three captain-style helm chairs in addition to guest seating just abaft them.

On balance: A Seakeeper 5 is standard.

At dinnertime: A grill, sink and cutting board are ready for the day’s catch.

Solace 41CS

With a 48-degree deadrise at the bow and a 23-degree deadrise at the transom, the Solace 41CS has a stepped hull that is designed to cut through big seas to the fish-filled canyons.

Cockpit space: 83 square feet, so more than one angler can move around comfortably when the fish are biting.

Where to put ‘em: The forward fish box measures 47 gallons, while the two fish boxes aft are each 82 gallons. A pair of 50-gallon livewells is also built into the setup.

Comfort features: There’s an enclosed shower and head for overnights, and the electric windshield opens to let the fresh air flow. The 16,000 Btu air conditioning extends to the helm.

Invincible 46 Cat

This 45-foot, 11-inch boat is the biggest catamaran that Florida-based Invincible offers. It has the company’s semi-asymmetrical design, can be outfitted with quad Yamaha or Mercury outboards from 300 to 450 hp, and can be upgraded with Mercury VesselView.

Built to hook fishing fans: More than 1,000 gallons of fish-box stowage is aboard. Other features include below-gunwale lighting and 360-degree walk-around fishability on deck. Built-in tuna tubes and in-sole livewells can be added.

Beat the heat: The boat can be ordered with forward and aft Bahama shades, as well as covers for the console and leaning post.

World Cat 400CC-X

The 400CC-X is the center-console flagship for World Cat , as well as a sistership to the builder’s dual-console model. At 39 feet, 8 inches of length overall,the 400CC-X has a beam of 12 feet, 8 inches, creating more than 200 square feet of usable deck space for fighting fish.

Tuna door: It’s to port and opens inward for helping to land a big catch.  

Holding areas: In-deck insulated fish boxes are standard to port and starboard, with an optional 60-gallon livewell. Outriggers can also be added. 

Power up: The boat can be ordered with twin Yamaha XF425 engines or quad 300s, along with Yamaha’s Helm Master EX joystick-control steering.

Valhalla V-41

Power options are aplenty on the Valhalla V-41: quad Mercury 300s, 400s or 450Rs; triple Yamaha 425s; or triple Mercury 400s or 450Rs. Each package can include joystick control and GPS station-keeping to make helm duties easier.

Choices, choices: The V-41′s transom holds a 90-gallon livewell, and owners can add a raised livewell into the forward lounge. An in-deck livewell can be added in the cockpit too.

Get on up: Palm Beach Towers (a subsidiary of Viking Yachts, which builds the Valhalla) offers an optional gap tower with a custom hardtop as well as an upper helm station.

Portside dive door: Swings inboard 180 degrees.

Florida-based Jupiter Marine builds the 32 for use as a dayboat with the family or as a superyacht tender. The design has an elevated aesthetic.

Power package: Yamaha F300 outboards. Draft with the engines down is 3 feet.

Sexy seating: Release Marine teak helm chairs are standard.

Swing-in dive door: It’s to port, for helping to land the big one or getting swimmers and divers back on board easily.

Tunes: A Fusion stereo is standard.

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Breaching whale capsizes boat after landing on top of it off New Hampshire, shocking video shows

S hocking video showed a whale breaching out of the water in Portsmouth Harbor in New Hampshire Tuesday morning and overturning a boat after it landed on the vessel. 

The video, taken from a nearby boat, showed there were at least two people onboard. 

Colin, 16, and Wyatt Yager, 19, of Maine, were fishing on the other boat in the harbor when the whale breached . After catching the moment on video, they rushed to help the distressed boaters, WMTW-TV reported.

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The brothers told the station one of the men jumped from the boat while the other wasn’t able to, but he swam to the surface quickly. 

Neither man was injured, according to local reports. 

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The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that neither of the boaters were hurt, and the whale also appeared to be unharmed by the incident, according to WBTS-TV.  

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Coast Guard. 

Whales are common in New Hampshire waters, especially between June and August, and a whale — possibly the one that breached over the boat — was seen in the same area before it happened.  

Original article source: Breaching whale capsizes boat after landing on top of it off New Hampshire, shocking video shows