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13 Best Sport Fishing Yachts of 2023

• By Patrick Sciacca
• August 30, 2023

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 mahi-mahi off the beach in South Florida or campaigning a pro-level crew from the Bahamas to Bermuda and back pursuing billfish during tournament season. 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 fresh; in-deck fish boxes to keep the catch stowed and cold; and an armada of rod holders for drift fishing, kite fishing or trolling. They also are known for big diesel horsepower and speed, sometimes north of 40-plus knots. Sportfish yachts are also known for luxurious interiors with supple leathers, granite countertops, high-end galley appliances and en suite 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.

• Hatteras GT65 Carolina : A customizable sportfish yacht with Caterpillar diesels
• Viking Yachts 64C : An eye-watering 42 knots of fish-chasing speed boat 
• Royal Huisman Project 406 : The biggest sportfish yacht ever built
• Rybovich 94 : A superyacht-sized angler’s dream
• Viking 38 Open : A family-sized express sportfisherman loaded for offshore fishing
• Bertram 61 Convertible : A tournament-ready battlewagon with a distinct look 
• Hatteras Yachts 45EX : Entry-level sportfish yacht with all the angling amenities of its larger siblings
• Huckins 45 Sportfisherman : Built for bluewater angling with the patented and sea-taming Quadraconic hull form 
• Jarrett Bay 46 : A mid-size custom-Carolina sportfisherman with a yacht-level finish
• Viking Yachts 92 : Designed to travel the world’s oceans chasing behemoth billfish
• Merritt 72 : An iconic Florida boatbuilder’s high-end fishing boat
• Bertram 35 : This 35-foot flybridge sportfish pays homage to the builder’s legendary roots.
• Viking 54 Open : This express-style fish boat also comes in a Sport Tower and Coupe version

Hatteras Yachts GT65 Carolina

The Hatteras Yachts GT65 Carolina falls in the middle of the New Bern, North Carolina, boatbuilder’s three-model GT lineup, which also includes a GT59 and GT70 . This sportfish yacht has a solid-fiberglass hull bottom built for blue-water duty and comes with a variety of diesel engine options, which starts with twin 1,622 hp Caterpillar C-32A diesels.

Like all Hatteras GT models, the GT65 has notable bow flare to beat back tempestuous seas as well as a high freeboard to keep decks dry in the slop. The Hatteras GT65 also represent a design evolution for the series with a “stepped-back flybridge” an element found on in earlier Hatteras models, as well as a new window treatment and hull-side vents. With yacht-level luxury on the inside and a fishing-mission design on the outside, the Hatteras Yachts GT65 is a formidable sportfish boat.

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Viking yachts 64c.

With its 180-square-foot, dance-floor-size, teak cockpit, options for a fighting chair or rocket launcher, a mezzanine perched perfectly for spotting prey in the spread and enough livewell space to keep a gaggle of goggle-eye baits frisky, the 42-knot Viking Yachts 64C is built for battle with big fish.Its impressive speed, which comes via optional 2,022 hp MTU M96X V-12 diesels , ensures that the Viking 64C is likely to be first boat with lines in the water. Cruise speed: 36 knots at 80 percent engine load. (Base powerplants are twin 1,550 hp MAN V-12 diesels.) For the traveling tournament crew, the Viking 64C has four staterooms, including three en suite guest staterooms, plus a crew cabin with upper and lower bunks.

Royal Huisman Project 406

A 171-foot sportfisherman? Yes. That’s exactly what the six-deck, Royal Huisman’s Project 406 is. The interior and exterior design of Project 406 is from noted Dutch yacht-design firm Vripack . Vripack calls the vessel a “sportfisher 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 for Project 406. 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 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 II 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.”

Viking Yachts 38 Open Billfish

The Viking Yachts 38 Open Billfish is the builder’s entry point to its diesel-propelled sportfish boats. An owner-operator-size angling platform, the 38 Open is powered with twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels, which gives the sportfish boat 36-knot speed. Notable angling features on board the 38 Open include a 109-swqure-foot cockpit, complete with a mezzanine seating flanking the centerline stairs to the bridge deck as well as a laminated backing plate foe either a fighting chair or a rocket launcher. For overnight canyon trips, there is a forepeak stateroom with a double bunk as well as a single above it. Additionally, the salon’s sofa converts to a berth for guests or crew. The galley is outfitted with Corian countertops, two-burner electric cooktop, microwave/convection oven and drawer-style refrigerators and freezers. Some options include a Palm Beach Towers tuna tower and electronics packages from Atlantic Marine Electronics , both are Viking Yachts’ subsidiaries.

Bertram 61 Convertible

Bertram’s 61 Convertible leads the builder’s offshore series, which also includes a 35 Convertible and the express-style 50 Sport . Like its 50 Sport sistership, the 61 Convertible has a stepped sheerline, a nod to the legendary boatbuilder’s earlier designs. It also creates an instantly recognizable profile. The 61 Convertible is ready to run out of the box thanks to its twin 1,925 hp Caterpillar C-32A diesels. Top hop is 44 knots.

When it comes to chasing fish, the 61 Convertible has 188 square feet of fish-fighting space. A 100-gallon in-transom livewell is accompanied by twin in-sole fish boxes as well as rod stowage to port and starboard. A tuna door to starboard makes bringing in that bigeye on board a breeze. (Fish not included.) The accommodations layout belowdecks includes three staterooms. There is a full-beam master stateroom amidships.

Hatteras Yachts GT45X

The Hatteras Yachts GT45X express sports twin 1,150-horsepower Cat C18 ACERT diesel engines that deliver 40-plus-knot speeds. During our sea trial, the GT45X showcased remarkable handling, gracefully leaning into turns without any loss of power from the props. Hatteras has equipped the GT45X with a custom-engineered, sound-deadening system. This feature reduces noise and vibration, ensuring a relatively quiet ride for all aboard. Inside, the yacht has a luxe sensibility with its wood sole, sumptuous leather seating, a fully equipped galley and a spacious forward stateroom. On deck, there are two comfortable helm seats, an undercounter fridge, an ice maker, an inviting L-shaped settee and a table, creating the perfect entertainment area for relaxing after a successful day of fishing. The integrated hardtop enhances visibility with its one-piece windshield and large side windows, offering optimal views of the surrounding waters. To adapt to changing weather conditions, simply install clear curtains across the bridge deck aft, transforming the GT45X into an all-season sport-fisherman. Personalization is key with Hatteras Yachts, and the GT45X offers a variety of optional features. From a bow thruster and additional stateroom to teak accents and a flybridge option, you can customize your yacht to meet your specific needs. With a simple ala carte ordering process, just select your must-have options, start the engines and have your next angling adventure.

Huckins 45 Sportfisherman

The Huckins 45 Sportfisherman starts with the Florida boatbuilder’s patented Quadraconic hull . The Huckins’ Quadraconic name derives from four conical projections that make up the bottom surface shape. The sport-fisher has a deep forefoot and some measurable flare above the waterline for good buoyancy and dry running. A single chine rises from the waterline and then descends quickly to optimize spray control. The deep-V shape forward warps to a flat running surface far aft for efficient planing and excellent roll resistance.

Power is twin 480 hp Cummins diesels, which give this sportfish boat an easy 28-knot cruise. Top speed is 35 knots, so a 30-knot cruise is easily an option. The owner of the 45 Sportfisherman we got aboard is an avid stand-up angler and set up his boat with three flush-deck insulated fish boxes with macerators, a Dometic ice maker, two 28-foot Rupp outriggers, six gunwale rod holders, saltwater and freshwater washdowns, and a four-rod rocket launcher in lieu of a fighting chair.

Jarrett Bay 46

Originally named Persistence, this Jarrett Bay 46 was built for fishing enthusiast and NASCAR driver Jeff Burton. When creating his fully custom sportfish boat, Burton noted that his vessel would be both a fishing boat and a family boat. Fishing features include an in-transom fish box, a sailfish pod, insulated fish boxes and a tuna door (sans bridge) in the cockpit. Jarrett Bay installed three rod holders in each gunwale and six more across the flybridge rail, plenty of rod room for setting up a trolling spread. With upper and lower helm stations (the latter being an owner request), the Jarrett Bay 46 also gives the skipper options if the weather goes south. The Jarrett Bay 46 has ZF pod drives with underwater exhaust paired to twin 575 hp Caterpillar C9 diesels. At a comfortable 2,000-rpm cruise, this sport-fisher makes about 26 knots while those diesels consume 41 gallons per hour. Dial it up to a top-end speed of 35 knots and consumption goes up to 58.3 gph.

Viking Yachts 92

The Viking Yachts 92 is the largest sport-fisher the New Gretna, New Jersey-based boatbuilder has ever constructed. Offered with an open- or enclosed-bridge setup, the hefty sportfish boat (displacing around 205,000 pounds) hits 37-knots-plus when powered with optional 2,600 hp MTU diesels. At 2,100 rpm, this battlewagon cruises easily at 31 knots at 78 percent engine load. Dial it back to 28 knots, and engine load is a mere 70 percent. The 92-footer is also agile thanks to the Viking Independent Programmable Electrohydraulic Rudder (VIPER) steering system, a fly-by-wire setup that lets the helmsman control each rudder individually.

From an angling perspective, the 92 has 55-foot Rupp outriggers , fish stowage large enough for a wolf pack of bigeye tuna, space for a season’s worth of baits, secured gaff stowage and enough tackle drawers to handle all the lures and terminal gear an owner could ever buy. The Viking 92 also has six staterooms to accommodate owners, guests and crew for tournament season and long-haul adventure angling.

Like some of the other names on this list, Merritt is an iconic Pompano Beach, Florida-based, custom sportfish builder with a current model lineup that includes 66-, 72- and 86-foot convertible designs. The Merritt 72 is a model that has stood the test of time, and one that owners flock to year in and year out, for its fishability, seakindly nature and the ability to tailor the layout to an owner’s angling needs.

Because these boats are custom-built, the specifics can change from one 72 to another, but 30-knot cruise speeds and nearly 40-knot top-end speeds are common in all 72s, as are massive cockpits for fighting Hemingway-worthy marlin, stout construction for chasing those fish in the blue water and superyacht-level finishes inside and outside.

The entry point into Bertram’s three-model Offshore Series⎯spanning from 35 to 61 feet length overall⎯the Bertram 35 blends a familiar profile with modern power and technology to create a 36-knot angling juggernaut. This owner-operator-sized, Michael Peters -penned, flybridge sport-fisher starts with a wave-slicing, deep-V hull form with 22 degrees transom deadrise. The form is supported by a solid fiberglass hull bottom with cored hull sides for added strength without added weight.

The 35 has a 126-square-foot cockpit ready for any fish-fighting fanatic. Bertram sets up the 35 with rod holders, a livewell, in-deck fish boxes, and a transom door for the big ones. Optional teak decking and covering boards add a custom look. Inside, the salon is accented with teak and maple Amtico soles and overhead dimmer lighting. A wainscot-style ceiling houses rod stowage for big-game gear. Power is twin 500 hp Caterpillar C7.1 diesels matched to ZF drives. At a comfortable 27.5-knot cruise at just 68 percent engine load, the Bertram 35 has a 253-nautical-mile range, making it easily canyon-capable.

Viking Yachts 54 Open

Many anglers like open- or express-style sportfish designs as they enable the captain and crew to keep in close proximity, and the Viking 54 Open , which also is offered in a Sport Coupe or Sport Tower, does just that. The 54 Open’s bridge deck has a Palm Beach-style helm on centerline, flanked by a double-wide companion seat to port and a single seat to starboard. Abaft the helm and to port is U-shaped seating with a walnut table, creating a respite from the sun on tournament day while still allowing the crew to keep an eye on the spread via the open after bulkhead. Across from that seating is an L-shaped settee.

With a focus on fishing, the 54 Open has 154 square feet of cockpit real estate. Two sets of mezzanine seats offer perches for the crew to watch the spread. Other fishing-friendly features include a transom livewell, an in-deck fish box to starboard (with an optional livewell tub), an insulated in-deck box to port, a deck plate for mounting a rocket launcher or fighting chair, cooler stowage in the mezzanine steps (a bait freezer in the steps is optional), and a tuna door. Power is either twin 1,400 hp or 1,550 hp MAN diesels. For owners who prefer a three-sided fiberglass enclosure to a clear-plastic setup—but still want an open after bulkhead—Viking offers the 54 in the Sport Tower version. The 54 Sport Coupe model closes the after bulkhead, completely protecting the bridge deck from the elements.

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9 Massive Sportfishing Boats That Double as Luxe Superyachts

Here are our favorite megayacht-sized convertibles, along with a 35-foot retro classic for a little balance. happy fishing., kevin koenig, kevin koenig's most recent stories.

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There was a time not so long ago that a 50- or 60-foot convertible would have been the biggest sportfish in the marina. But times have changed, and in the place of those trusty battlewagons of yore has emerged a class of fishing boats that are their own subsect of the superyacht category.

Whether they’re built by semi-production giants, small-town custom builders, or as one-off projects by superyacht yards, these boats are designed to do one thing: catch monster fish. While most have the conventional shape—a long forefoot, tuna tower for sighting schools of fish or birds that are feeding on them, and the fighting chair in the cockpit—others are deviating into new territory.

Vanquish has a new 80-footer, with a plumb bow and cruiser-like profile, that has been modified as a serious sportfishing machine, while Royal Huisman is taking the concept into extreme superyacht territory with its 171-footer that’s a six-deck superyacht shaped like a huge convertible. This category is morphing somewhat with these new designs, but for the most part, the changes are more about luxurious interiors and better technology in the engine rooms.

Have a look at our list of the biggest and baddest luxury sportfishermen, plus one pint-sized classic thrown in for balance.

Viking is the leader of the semi-production sportfish market and its latest boat shows why. This new 90C flagship replaced a larger 92-footer so it could avoid the Tier III regulations that impacted the 92C. But the beauty is that this boat has the same size cockpit as the 92-footer and the same interior layouts, which include megayacht touches like a standard underlit Lumix bartop in the salon. This Viking has a top end of about 40 knots, and the company is looking to break that barrier as newer engines become available.

Jim Smith Tournament Boats 86

This beautiful convertible, named Gina Lisa, has a cold-molded wood hull penned by the world-famous naval architect Donald L. Blount and Associates. The hull is constructed out of mahogany while composite materials are used elsewhere. The 86 features a five-stateroom, five-head layout that means the crew will have some privacy while on the tournament trail. Cruise speed is said to be in the mid-30-knot range, a very respectable gallop for vessel that displaces 125,000 pounds.

‘Lanakai’ 130

From New Zealand’s Yachting Developments comes this monster of a sportfish. The 129-foot, all-carbon Lanakai is every bit a megayacht, albeit one with tuna and billfish in mind. Case in point, the massive, 59-foot-long Rupp outriggers give this yacht’s bait a formidable spread. Lanakai also has 6,300 hp powerplants, which helps it see speeds in the mid-30-knot range. The owner, who is on his fourth Yachting Developments hull, uses this boat, too. In his first 15 months aboard Lanakai logged 8,500 nautical miles.

Spencer 74 Centurion

Spencer Yachts builds its cold-molded vessels in tiny Wanchese, N.C., right in the heart of the Carolina custom sportfish world. Despite turning just a handful of boats each year, a Spencer 64 was the league leader in the 2022 Sport Fishing Championship. This 74 Centurion is the builder’s 100th hull. With twin 2,600 hp MTU V16 M96s, the 70 can top out at a very fast 44 knots while running at a 37-knot cruise. Its transom is done in carbon fiber.

Rybovich 62

This may not be the largest yacht on this list, but what’s lacking in size is made up for in pedigree, and arguably the most classic convertible lines in this group. Michael Rybovich & Sons in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is one of the most recognizable names in all of yachting, with a history dating back to 1919. The 62 has a glass windshield that provides excellent natural light and good views in the cockpit—an uncommon feature for serious sportfishing boats. An aft galley arrangement will come in handy when frying up all the mahi this 62 is sure to land. And of course, there is the cockpit, which is designed for boating blue marlin.

Vripack 171

This 171-foot behemoth from Dutch naval architect Vripack in conjunction with Dutch yard Royal Huisman will hold the title of world’s largest sportfish when it launches. Thanks to clever design, this six-deck megayacht still holds true to the basic exterior lines of a sportfishing convertible. The designers said they were aiming for a penthouse aesthetic with the interior, and many of the decks are designed for optimal viewing of the fish-fighting action happening below. The hull and superstructure are made of aluminum. Vripack execs have described it as a “sportfish on steroids.”

Jarrett Bay 90

The 90-foot from Beaufort, North Carolina’s, Jarrett Bay Boatworks —a heavyweight in the Carolina-custom world—is notable for its advanced infusion and lamination techniques in the decks and superstructure. These construction methods were put into place to save weight, resulting in a faster top end and increased fuel efficiency. The cold-molded hull should provide a soft ride. That’s extra important for this boat, which will have a leggy range owing to a 4,000-gallon fuel tank. 

Vanquish VQ80

This VQ80 from Dutch dayboat builder Vanquish is a bit of a surprise because of its lines, which are more like a contemporary cruisers. But it’s a formidable steed for anglers, nonetheless. Conceived as a chase boat for a Heesen megayacht, the Guido de Groot design has a sizzling top end of more than 50 knots. As for creature comforts, the vessel has three staterooms and two heads—not lavish for an 80-footer but one has to assume the owner will likely sleep on the mothership. Will it start a new design for sportfish builders? Hardly likely, but it’s nice to see a new profile fishing the canyons.

Bertram 35FB

Bertram has always proved that a sportfisherman doesn’t need a megayacht-sized vessel to catch pelagics. Modeled on the Bertram 31, one of the most iconic powerboats ever, the Bertram 35 recaptures that classic boat’s magic with its modern hull and engines. Even at 35 feet, it has a workable cockpit for fighting fish, and flybridge helm for spotting them. The Bertram also has lines that harken back to its predecessor, meaning that wherever the boat pulls into port, it is sure to draw admirers. Most of the 35s are built at Bertram’s headquarters in Tampa, but it will also be built in Italy, though in smaller quantities.

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112 Hakvoort Yacht Walkthrough [Boat Review + Video]

Take an extensive tour of the 112′ hakvoort sportfish in fort lauderdale, florida with ryan alexander..

This article is a transcription of the 112′ Hakvoort Sportfish [TEMPO REALE] video from Denison’s Youtube Channel . Tune in daily to discover the latest yacht video walkthroughs from the world’s largest yacht video collection. Watch the full video below:

Hey, everybody, Ryan Alexander here with Denison Yachting. Today I’m here with broker and my friend Scott Lacroix . We’re going to be showing you around one of his newest listings which just so happens to be the largest Sportfish I’ve ever seen in my life.

We’re onboard the 112-foot TEMPO REALE today. She’s a Dutch-built Hakvoort, very high quality 112 footer with a 26 foot 11 beam. So she’s got a massive amount of deck space as you can see here, looking forward to showing you through. We got some great running footage of the boat this morning looking at all those individual deck spaces.

The weather wasn’t too crazy today but it was 4 to 5 feet, the winds were gusting in the lower to mid-20s. So she definitely had to prove her seaworthiness a little bit. But we got some really great shots of all these deck spaces that seem so much bigger when you’re out there on the water. But what stood out the most to me when the boat was running, I’m looking at this thing and I can’t believe how quiet it is. And that’s because this boat has jet drives.

Being a Dutch-built boat, they’re built with the finest craftsman in the world. The joinery on this boat is second to nobody. It’s a very solid boat. She runs quiet as a mouse. It’s a very impressive boat. We’re looking forward to showing you through today, I think you’ll be quite impressed.

Everything about this boat’s design screams sportfish. Obviously the fishing cockpit, there’s even a flying bridge. But there are also a few other deck spaces that wouldn’t jump out as sportfish-oriented. The foredeck is an entertainer’s palace on this boat, huge sunbeds, and a beautiful Jacuzzi. We’re going to get things kicked off there then we’re going to make our way back here to the stern. Scott’s going to show us the mechanical space on board and then we’ll take you through the interior.

The reason we wanted to first show you the bow is to drive home that this is not your typical sportfish. This is an entertaining platform designed with guest use in mind. It’s here that we first get a feel for the footprint, the exterior deck spaces provide. When it comes to where everyone spends their time up here, look no further than the area immediately forward of the aggressive blacked-out brow. This is where we find a beamy sun pad that has enough space for 6 or so to layout.

This series of sun pads ties in directly with an elevated Jacuzzi which is accessed by 4 stairs and handholds as well as courtesy lighting. In terms of standing room up here, you can easily host over 20 guests in this one area alone. On those days when guests are aboard, you come to appreciate the safety rail that encircles the entire bow as well as the side decks.

As these make their way forward, the port and starboard handrails unite where we find the ground tackle. This is home to an oversized windlass that raises and lowers the anchor which has been integrated just below the bow pulpit which reaches forward.

Having deep roots in the most competitive region for mega-yacht production in the world, the namesake’s shipyard has royal status as the Dutch Hakvoort Shipyard has been in operation for over 100 years. This royal Dutch Hakvoort shipyard is known for producing some of the world’s finest yachts and TEMPO REALE is a perfect example.

Built to navigate in style and withstand anything that comes in her way, this aluminum yacht exceeds the expectations of what one may be hoping to find. She was designed primarily for extending the entertainment capacity with a focus on speed, luxury and a shallow draft. This becomes more clear as we turn our attention to the stern.

There are few deck spaces that are appointed as well as the cockpit onboard TEMPO REALE . The sheer size of this area is enough to turn heads. But when you factor in how flexible this deck space is you get an appreciation for what it can do for you.

First taking a look at the fishing qualities found back here, there are twin Murray Brothers fighting chairs port and starboard. These can swing around to face in any direction. But when they’re turned aft, facing the wake, is when you get a sense of how domineering this yacht is.

With the spray misting all around you in a clear line of sight off into the aft horizon, these battle-tested fighting chairs prove to be all the inspiration you need to make the most of the day. Other features found back here are padded gunnels surrounding the cockpit and then fold-down steps port and starboard that make boarding easy.

These tie in well with the durable teak cover boards that encircle the cockpit. Between the chairs and along the transom is a wide hydraulic swim platform that extends down into the water creating steps providing easy access for swimming, diving, and pulling prized fish on board. When you’re not fishing in this area, you’re left with an outstanding footprint where you can serve a group of 20 to 30 for a memorable toast or the area can serve as a water line dance floor.

Fixed seating in the cockpit as seen forward are a pair of settees and cocktail tables that are ideal for staying connected with the fishing experience but also come in handy when you’re doing formal entertaining. Rounding out the cockpit here there’s one more thing that I want to show you before we take a look at the mezzanine and that is the entrance into the engine room.

It’s found here below this set of stairs, and behind this cabinet door is a switch that raises this up electrically. Normally on a boat with a big beam, we’re talking about the real estate that it buys you and the cabins. Now we’re going to talk about it in a little bit different context. Here in the engine room, this takes up the near 27-foot beam of the boat so you have these massive MTU engines in here. She’s got some monster engines, they’re the MTU 16v 4000, 3750 horsepower each. The engine room is also outfitted with two 45 kW Northern Lights generators along with some ZF gearboxes.

I want to take a minute here and point out that these engines were completely rebuilt in 2020 and have only added a low 800 hours since the rebuild that cost over three-quarters of a million dollars. At around the same time, the transmissions were also rebuilt and serviced. These important services were preceded by a rather in-depth refit that took place in 2016.

It was during this yard period that TEMPO REALE received a full new DuPont paint job at Lauderdale Marine Center with a fresh coat of bottom paint being added this year. Also redone are all of the exterior cushions and covers as well as the isinglass polycarbonate panels wrapping around the flybridge.

One of the hallmarks that we’ve talked about on a boat like this is the size of the engine room. But there’s an area forward of the engine room that really doubles down on the superyacht component of this boat. So Ryan inside this air-conditioned control room, we have all our gauges, controls, and monitors for all of the machinery. And also here we have manuals and literature on all the equipment on board. It’s really a nice space for any engineer that will appreciate the air conditioning underway.

Now that we’ve shown you the mechanical and the technical spaces we are going to jump back outside and continue today’s walkthrough on the raised portion of the cockpit on the mezzanine. This elevated seating area offers you the best vantage point for staying involved in what’s going on in the cockpit but ensures that you most likely won’t be getting splashed as fish are being hauled on board.

This deck space is accessed by a wide centerline staircase that a safety rail surrounding the deck where it matters most. When you’re standing up here in this area, you feel the cool shade that a molded brow provides as it extends aft.

Now that we’ve covered the primary exterior features of the lower decks, let’s change gears as we jump inside and take a look at the interior, starting with the salon. There are a hundred ways that you could lay out a space this big and one of the reasons why every corner of the salon is so appealing for entertaining is how well lit and open the room is.

In here we see the other side of exquisite Dutch quality. Warm woodwork that’s stout and built to stand the test of time. Starting in the aft end of the salon, this is where we have the most comfortable seating area on board. This is made up of a U-shaped settee that wraps around three sides of a glass coffee table.

This seating is placed adjacent to a cabinet where the salon’s TV hides away. There are two other important features in this area that include not only a day head located to starboard next to the salon entry doors but also we see a set of stairs that leads up to the bridge, an area that we’ll return to.

I like the modular style in here like all of the cabinets, they have their own sections and they work together as a larger piece. It also emphasizes the craftsmanship and it puts every little cabinet or drawer space, it’s almost like its own piece of artwork.

It’s here in the forward half of the salon with all this storage that we find two final features that help define the area. The first is a round tabletop and 4 chairs arranged on the starboard side that are just a few feet away from a full-service wet bar. This capable wet bar is found in the port forward corner of the salon and features a wrapping design as well as a ton of storage. Behind this bar, we find not only stone countertops with a sink inset but there’s also refrigeration below. I’d also like to point out a centerline staircase that we’ll return to in a few minutes.

This leads down to the lower level. For now, follow us into the first guest stateroom onboard accessed on the starboard side of the boat. We enter this accommodation between a pair of floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets and wardrobes. These bring us into a beamy cabin which features an aft-facing king-sized berth. Found at the foot of this bed is not only cabinetry but also a 42-inch TV that ties into the yacht’s entertainment system.

Looking to starboard, we see a bench seat beside a large window in the superstructure. Turning our attention to the port side now, we have a similarly sized area with additional storage and a desk that doubles as a vanity. Just a few feet away from this in the port aft corner is the entrance into a stone-finished ensuite.

Leaving here and walking back through the salon, let’s head down to the next guest accommodation located on the lower deck. The theme of dark woodwork and luxury finishes continues here throughout the lower accommodations. Located on the starboard side of the yacht, this stateroom boasts an aft-facing queen berth. At the foot of the bed is not only this cabin’s TV but also a seating area bathed in light that comes in through-hull side windows. Found just a few feet away from the windows seating area and TV, we have the entrance into the ensuite head and shower.

Yeah Ryan, so leaving this stateroom down here on the lower level gives us access to the galley through this hidden pocket door. Entering the galley gives you a look at how serious this yacht is about entertaining. Four hull side windows pour light down into an abundance of countertop space that’s been outfitted with clean-up and organization in mind. Part of these stainless countertops are a pair of sinks that are located outboard.

A few other crucial appliances found in the immediate area are two dishwashers and an industrial ice maker. Directly above these, we see the microwave. For the main appliances, we look forward in the galley where we see a 6- burner Miele cooktop above a pair of ovens. Another thing that sets this boat apart especially being a sportfish is her galley. She’s enormous. Another great feature that accommodates for large parties, great storage, freezers, and refrigerators easy access. Plenty of bigger boat features on what is already a big enough boat.

Wrapping up in the galley, we’re next going to continue forward and take a look at where the crew stays. Off of a central shared living space are three private double crew staterooms for up to 6 crew. The size and footprint of this area is what you’d expect to see on a much bigger superyacht. This common area features a U-shaped dinette on the port side where meals are shared.

Looking directly above this, we see a custom ladder that leads up through an egress hatch onto the main deck. The crew share 3 cabins each of which sleeps 2 guests. The main difference between these is that the aft cabin has a private ensuite head and shower while the mirrored cabins forward share a head and shower.

Leaving here, let’s pass back through the galley and into the salon as we make our way up to the bridge and the sky lounge. Another primary access point to the bridge is found through a pair of sliding glass doors on the aft deck. Upon entering, you first find yourself in the living end of the sky lounge which offers you one of the more private experiences on this yacht.

U-shaped seating wraps around the port side below a long series of windows that let in exterior light. An important aspect of this seating area is the fully adjustable dining table that allows the space to serve as your formal indoor dining location. You’ll note that cabinetry and storage are found adjacent near the staircase that help make the most of this space.

The forward portion of this deck is reserved for all of the instruments that make up this Hakvoort’s main helm. This is where we get back to the distinctly sportfish design that dictates this yacht’s capabilities. It’s from a centerline helm seat that the captain takes control over this boat.

The captain’s chairs flanked port and starboard by a pair of bench seats where the crew and guests can join the first in command. All of the controls themselves are arranged along a broad dash with everything found below 5 monitors. Located here is everything that you need to operate her MAN engines and jet propulsion system.

If you leave the main helm and head aft, you have direct access out onto the bridge deck aft. This space is one that you simply would not have on any smaller yacht with this design. The bridge deck aft provides you an upper deck lounging and dining area ideal for alfresco meals in the ocean air. Along the aft is a heavy-duty aluminum rail that encircles the deck. This serves a few purposes the first is obviously safety.

The second is the view that it provides. And the third purpose it serves is that it’s the mounting point for the boat’s two life rafts. The forward section of the bridge deck aft is protected partially by a molded brow that extends towards the dinette. The last thing that I want to point out about this deck is that there are full walkarounds that run along both sides of the wheelhouse converging at the yachts Portuguese bridge. When it’s dark out and you’re making long passes, this is the perfect spot from which to survey the surrounding water and the bow as this Hakvoort tears across the surface of the water.

Wrapping up on the bridge deck, our final stop on today’s walkthrough is the flying bridge which makes quite the statement. Complete with a hardtop and an expansive lounging area, this is really the place to be whenever you want to enjoy the ride and the view. The aft portion of this flybridge is wide open and makes for a great spot to set out a few lounge chairs while the built-in seating is found just forward throughout the rest of the space.

Before we dive into the seating, I first want to point out the outriggers that flank both sides of the yacht which were clear coated this year. A convertible dining area is seen over on the port side at this expandable tabletop. Directly across from this, we see a molded-in storage cabinet that also gives you a place to keep a refrigerator and some cold drinks. Looking forward and beneath the hardtop, is where we have the main observation seating area on board. This is made up of port and starboard bench seating that faces forward from this elevated position. A standout feature up here is the upper helm which was designed to electrically hide away the controls when they aren’t being used.

I don’t think I’m reaching to say that this is one of the more iconic boats to have graced the waterways of the southeastern seaboard. Clearly, she’s recognizable from a glance which was the case when Scott first saw her early on in his yachting career.

Many years ago as a deckhand on a boat, first boat ever worked on and I remember seeing this boat tied up in Fort Lauderdale. And I just remember going “Wow, what is that?” Usually, you see a sportfish and it’s like 60, 70, 80, or even 90-footer. But this thing just shadowed everything else I’d ever seen. I was really impressed. There I was a week later and this legendary captain, I was working for at the time pointed out the boat to me. Hey Scott, do you see that boat over there? And I said yeah, I noticed it the other day. And he told me then it’s that’s one of the finest sportfishers ever built. Her lines are just timeless. They’re beautiful and they’re strong and it’s quite an icon. I think anybody that’s been around a little while knows the boat, if the best makes you happy, this will not disappoint.

On behalf of Denison Yachting, Scott Lacroix , and myself, thanks for joining us on today’s walkthrough onboard this 112-foot Hakvoort Luxury Sportfish . If you’d like to see her in person whether at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show or in her slip after the show, feel free to reach out to Scott or his co-broker Bruce Schattenburg and they can set that up for you.

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Anatomy of a Modern Sport-Fisher

• By Peter Frederiksen
• Updated: October 30, 2017

A billfish lives its life as an opportunist, and will use every advantage to snag its next meal and survive the day without becoming dinner for something else. Fishermen share a similar attitude toward success, and much of their ingenuity is incorporated into the way we outfit the boats from which we fish, especially the cockpit and the helm. These two critical areas of a sport-fishing boat not only show form following function, but also why a properly rigged sport-fisherman leaves chance at the dock.

The Center of the Action

The cockpit is ground zero, where the anglers and crew share fame, fortune and those heart-­stopping adrenaline rushes when the fish of a lifetime decides to eat. However, the basic layout of the cockpit and its features are essential to success, starting from the sole up. Teak decking provides sure-footedness and reduced glare, but a grippy molded fiberglass or painted sole is fine too. Take a close look at the deck itself: Hatch pulls and hinges need to be flush, easy to grab, and pose no threat to snagging lines or leaders, or of stubbing toes. Locking hatch pulls and thick gasket material are indicators of a thoughtful design, protecting the interior contents against air and water intrusion. Gas struts enable the hatches to remain open on their own while protecting against jammed fingers and hands; hatch gutters should be wide and deep enough to remove water quickly, and all drains should be directed overboard, never into the bilge. Equally important, a cockpit sole needs a modest crown to sluice water to thirsty-size scupper drains and ship it directly overboard. This is critical: A well-designed cockpit should drain water quickly and easily.

Fish, live bait and stowage wells built into the cockpit sole utilize available space, but what is located beneath each compartment is important too. Pumps, hoses, hardware and electrical accessories need to be easily accessible for routine maintenance, and in the event of an emergency. The correct placement of handles on each box can greatly reduce the effort needed to lift them out of the way for service.

Split lids are another helpful feature for the crew moving about the cockpit, allowing easy access to the contents of in-deck boxes. The deck itself must be reinforced to accommodate a through-bolted straight or offset stanchion and the appropriate fighting chair or rocket launcher. While the size of the chair is based on the available on-deck real estate, there also must be space for the crew to move around it easily in the heat of the action, even with the footrest in place. Double-check to ensure that rods can clear the corners of the cockpit from the chair too.

A transom fish box/livewell is a common ­accessory, and it also handles other useful chores such as stowage for loose items in the cockpit. The underside of the lid can double as a convenient cutting board, but it should have a replaceable insert to prevent damage to the actual lid. Many captains opt for a glass front to observe the health of the bait swimming inside and to easily verify pump operation. A popular companion to the transom box/livewell is a below-deck manifold that supplies water to a series of tuna tubes. These tubes are easily installed and removable when not needed for holding live bait. The transom baitwell, as well as additional livewells, must be designed with a redundant pump system to ensure unobstructed water flow. When auxiliary portable live-bait tanks are used in addition to the main livewell, either multiple pumps or a single large pump with a manifold to direct the flow of water is employed.

But always in the case of a single pump, the system should be plumbed with a second standby pump to protect the bait in case of a failure.

Be sure to check the drainage in order to keep the deck clear of overflow. Whether the water flows directly into the scuppers or out through dedicated drains doesn’t matter as long the program minimizes water on the cockpit sole. Adjacent to the transom fish box on many boats is an outward-opening transom door to facilitate the landing of large tuna or marlin. Some boats are outfitted with a lift gate that folds up and over the coaming, but this is typically better used for safer dockside boarding: Pulling a large fish into the boat with an open gate is chancy for any crew near it.

The Next Level: Mezzanines

Mezzanines are a popular cockpit adaptation for modern sport-fishing boats as well as one of the most popular renovations done on older vessels in boatyards around the world. At first glance, what appears to be a seating area is actually some clever engineering design with form and function. The typical mezzanine features two tiers: The upper level with seating provides a comfortable lounge area with sun and spray protection provided by the flybridge overhang; the overhang is also a convenient location to mount an aft-facing video camera. The mezzanine’s secondary level is one step up from the cockpit sole. Built into each level is an abundance of useful amenities for both ­creature comfort and fishing.

Inside the base of the upper level, which is accessed by lifting the removable cushions, are deep compartments for gear stowage, fishing tackle and usually a freezer. The lower level is generally more utilitarian, with undermounted high-­capacity freezers and more compartments for tackle stowage, a drink box cooler and an insulated reservoir for the ice maker. Everything is close at hand, and savvy crews take advantage of the convenience to stow items on an as-needed basis.

Similarly, the mezzanine’s stowage layout helps keep the cockpit clutter-free and easier to maneuver around when fishing and underway. Even the mezzanine wing is useful: It’s a prime location to install a fish finder display to give the anglers and crew one more bit of useful information about what’s happening deep below the boat. Stereo speakers installed here can also be used by the captain to calmly pass along information from his vantage point using a headset and wireless transmitter to the anglers below, without the need for yelling or other distractions.

Beyond its comfort and storage capacities, the mezzanine is especially useful for crowd control. Observers can sit on the upper level and watch or film the action in the cockpit while remaining clear of the anglers and crew working lines, changing baits, or handling electric kite or dredge reels. The midlevel is a good perch for active anglers to have a great view of the baits while remaining vigilant holding a fishing rod and ready for a bite.It also gives them an opportunity to watch the anglers in the cockpit and be poised to drop back, pitch out a bait or prospect to get another shot at a missed fish, or to double up on the strikes when more than one fish is in the spread. Competitive anglers thrive in this environment, but even when fun fishing, being alert is the key to fishing success, and a mezzanine really helps in every step along the way.

The Captain's View

The flybridge is the nerve center of a modern sport-fisherman. While bridge size and shape are dictated by the length and beam of the vessel, its purpose blends an abundance of features, which have been relentlessly honed by naval architects, boatbuilders and the captains who’ve spent years behind the wheel. Each builder adds their signature features and options, but there is a commonality of flybridge design and style that is much appreciated by skippers and anglers alike who understand the necessity to use the space wisely for best results.

A flybridge is essentially two specific zones: The helm area is devoted to the needs of the captain, while the surrounding accommodations provide comfort and practicality for the owner and guests. A center console helm provides 360-degree ­visibility, ideal for running, fishing and tight-quarters boat handling. Visibility for the operator is often enhanced with a raised platform on the deck area behind the wheel, particularly when the foredeck is long, or the bridge overhang extends well back over the cockpit. The design also might include a cutout in the bridge front, often filled with a clear acrylic panel or windscreen for an unobstructed view to the bow pulpit. The ­captain must have good sight lines fore and aft.

An alternative design is the peninsula-style helm. Unlike the center console style with walking areas on both sides moving forward, the peninsula favors one side of the flybridge and singular access moving fore and aft, while still providing a centerline helm station. Navigation- and communication-­gear installations are based on the shape of the console and the ­operator’s needs. A raised pod can accommodate a bank of flat screens and other instrumentation and, if placed beneath a clear acrylic panel, provides the best protection against weather and water. This design also increases the available space beneath the helm console for stowing gear, as well as providing a dry environment for the backside of the electronics and access for service or repair.

Electronic panels that rise up out of the console are another option, but this approach does expose most of the equipment to the weather and other environmental conditions. Additional space for electronics is generally available in flanking compartments on either side of the helm pod, which is also home to numerous accessory switches, VHF radios, drink holders, cellphone stowage, bow thruster, spotlight and other ship system controls. More real estate for accessories is located in the underside of the fiberglass hardtop, with drop-down boxes that open to reveal engine instrumentation, VHF radios or other electronics, as well as access to the teaser reels. Recessed lighting in the underside of the hardtop should include red lights for nighttime use.

Pedestal chairs with adjustable footrests serve the operator, with accompanying companion seating usually located on either side, depending on the size and layout of the bridge.

Similar to fighting-chair considerations, be sure there is room abaft of the chairs to move safely about when tending fishing rods at the stern bridge rail, or to raise or lower the outriggers.

The aft edge of the bridge sole should have a toe kick to keep feet on a flat, secure surface and also to direct bridge spray toward the corners to avoid showering the mezzanine below. Lounges with rod and gaff stowage space beneath them serve a dual purpose, but a third function comes into play when the lounge backrest is reversible, which creates a useful jump seat for watching baits or lures in the spread.

Lounges provide more functionality if compartments are built in to double as a cooler for drinks or stowage bins for loose items and trash. Arguably, the center console helm offers more versatility with lounges on both sides for seating and stowage; with a peninsula helm, the usual drill is an L-shaped lounge forward, but if the length comes up short, it might serve only for seating and limited stowage. An alternative is to better utilize the room with molded bucket-style seats, which give generous support with available ­stowage and drink boxes in the base.

Storage, and More Storage

The challenge of the area in front of the helm console is managing the best use of available space. By the forward brow, there is generally sufficient square footage for a freezer. For traveling boats that fish a tournament circuit or for long-range cruising, bridge freezers are often used for food and other perishables, allowing the cockpit freezers to be dedicated solely to bait storage.

The space directly in front of the helm console is another possible location for a freezer, and this often provides substantial capacity due to the height of the console itself, which creates a deep locker that can be partitioned for various items. In either location, bridge freezers are designed for minimal opening and closing in order to keep the contents in good shape.

One other benefit of the freezer in front of the console is that it makes a handy location to stack those long lounge cushions when cleaning the bridge or accessing fishing rods or other equipment beneath the lounges. Another worthwhile bridge feature is a freshwater sink with an auxiliary-hose outlet to give the bridge and enclosure a thorough rinsing to remove salt on the way back to the dock. The bridge corners are another good spot for a chill box for snacks, beer, soda and water.

Outfitting the flybridge is always a work in ­progress as the captain fine-tunes it for their specific needs and wants. Overhead and other safety grab rails — and a hatch or railing around the cutout at the access point from the cockpit — are two examples. The same is true for the tuna tower helm, which at least should be ­outfitted with a buggy top, wraparound padded bolster, seat, ­electronics, engine controls, and blackened ­pipework to reduce glare.

The modern sport-fishermen of today are a far cry from the boats that were built even just 10 years ago. By continuing to refine the basic design elements that are common to all — helms, cockpits and more — the boats of tomorrow will continue their ­evolution as incredible sport-fishing machines.

About the Author: A writer, photographer and licensed operator, Peter Frederiksen can be found scouring the thousand-fathom curve for pelagics, combing the flats for bonefish, and fishing for anything in between from his home ports of Brielle, New Jersey, and Stuart, Florida.

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How to Rig Your Cockpit

• By Dave Lear
• Updated: November 9, 2012

Cockpit main

Indulge in a daydream for a few moments. Imagine winning the Powerball jackpot and pocketing a cool $160 million after taxes. You’ve taken the wife to Hawaii, and bought her a ­Mercedes-Benz, a diamond necklace and a kitchen Emeril Lagasse would envy. The kids are a lock for Harvard. Time to treat yourself, right? The fishing boat of your dreams awaits. But where exactly do you start?

Obviously, style is the first consideration, plus performance and handling. Yet if money is no object, shouldn’t the cockpit be the focal point? After all, that’s the heart and soul of any ­serious fishing boat. To help make your task easier, I asked four experts to describe their most ­important qualifications for the perfect cockpit.

“We customize each boat so we’re able to mix and match popular features,” says Gary Davis of Jarrett Bay Boatworks. “If you see something you like, we can build it to fit your needs. We don’t recommend getting too specialized, however. A more universal design allows greater flexibility for travel or different styles of fishing.”

Davis, who grew up in his grandfather’s North Carolina shop, has spearheaded Jarrett Bay’s new construction projects for the past 14 years. The mezzanine level is the most popular design feature in cockpits now, Davis says. This raised bench that nestles against the salon bulkhead offers several advantages, including observer seating and dedicated storage. In addition, an extended overhang from the flying bridge provides shade and better visibility.

“The mezzanine layout is really a big improvement in cockpit design,” says Capt. Ronnie Fields, skipper on Big Oh, a 63 Scarborough based in Jupiter, Florida. “Our guests can stay back there like they’re sitting on a couch but still easily get to the rods on the strike. You can build in storage compartments and drawers for bait, terminal tackle and tools so your guests don’t have to move. Easy access and clean — with nothing to stub your toes or knees — that’s what I really like.” After beginning his career as a mate at age 15, Fields spent a couple of seasons with the Madam and Wild Hooker globe-trotting mothership operation in Cape Verde, the Azores and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

“A cockpit has to drain quickly too,” Fields adds. “When you’re backing down on a hot fish, that’s important. In St. Thomas, for example, where it can get rough, if the cockpit is slow to drain, you end up with coolers floating around. Then they flip and dump all your rigged baits. That makes for a real mess.”

Ralph Torres, vice president of SeaVee Boats for the past 16 years, agrees. A self-bailing cockpit offers greater safety and easier cleanup, he says. And a single-level deck provides better footing. When he designs a new model, Torres pays special attention to cockpit dimensions. ­Miami-based SeaVee currently builds five production center console and convertible models ranging from 29 to 43 feet, with outboard- and inboard-power options.

“Freeboard heights are important in terms of handling fish and working the cockpit,” Torres explains. Ideally, the distance from the sole to the top of the gunwale should be 23 to 27 inches. From the waterline to the top of the gunwale in the aft cockpit, the distance should measure between 31 and 35 inches, Torres says. He is also a firm believer in toe kicks for stability. A gunwale that’s the proper height lets you lock your knees under the covering boards during long ­stand-up battles, and sliding your toes underneath the kicks provides stability and comfort.

Chair vs. Rocket Launcher

Where you fish and how have major bearing on cockpit layout. If your normal waters are the mid-Atlantic coast or Bermuda, where giant bluefin tuna or grander marlin are likely targets, a fighting chair is almost a necessity. If you prefer stand-up tackle, then a rocket-launcher setup allows more maneuvering room. A combination chair/rocket launcher is a popular compromise.

“Fighting chairs adjust to fit different-size anglers,” explains Sam Peters, owner of Release Marine. “For the average man, the chair footrest extends 36 to 38 inches, with 2 inches between notches. So to allow enough room, the chair center should be mounted 48 to 50 inches away from the inside edge of the transom covering boards. If the boat’s beam is less than 15 feet, a straight pedestal will work. But if it’s 15 feet, 2 inches or wider, an offset pedestal becomes necessary. That way, if someone’s using a 7-foot-6-inch rod, the tip extends beyond the covering boards so the line never touches. That also allows clearance in front for the wire man and room behind for the mate to pivot the chair without tripping over the mezzanine deck.”

Bait-and-Catch Systems

Even if you troll only lures or dead baits, installing at least one good-size livewell isn’t a bad decision. For live-bait fanatics, multiple wells of different sizes are a must. And a healthy flow of water through all the wells is absolutely essential. Keeping baits frisky was one of Capt. Steve Lassley’s primary objectives when planning Bad Company’s cockpit.

“Our strength is live-baiting, and I helped design all the bait systems and tanks for this model,” he explains. “Everything is balanced. The tanks hold 100 gallons each and will keep tunas alive for up to 50 hours. We have tubes of different sizes that are all interchangeable. Each well is plumbed with two separate 2-horsepower pumps with a manifold system. Hopefully we figure out what the fish are feeding on beforehand, but whatever they’re biting — skipjacks, yellowfin tuna, frigate mackerel — we can carry it and be ready.”

SeaVee likes to offer multiple livewell options for separating different kinds of bait and convenient access, Torres explains. Davis recommends transom or above-deck wells to avoid having to get on your knees when netting those last remaining baits. Well interiors should always be curved so the baits can swim without bumping into corners. A light-blue finish also keeps the baits calmer. Pressurized systems prevent the water from sloshing while under way, and plexiglass lids or windows in the tank allow quick monitoring.

The mezzanine option typically includes insulated or refrigerated compartments to hold rigged baits for quick access. Different-size compartments accommodate bulky rigs like dredges or teasers. Fields prefers insulated instead of refrigerated compartments to minimize maintenance but suggests the ice-maker outflow be located in the cockpit.

Multiple kill boxes of various capacities allow more flexibility. There’s no need to ice down a 100-gallon box when your catch is a dozen yellowtails. When you do stick that trophy wahoo, though, you’ll want to chill it immediately. The largest boxes should have a capacity of 150 gallons and be at least 51/2 feet long. Thick insulation is a must, and removable dividers are handy too. Ideally, all fish boxes should drain overboard or at least be macerated to minimize the mess and clogging. Placement is a matter of personal preference, Davis says. Transom boxes are more accessible, but it’s often easier to drop a hot dolphin into a deck box. Don’t forget cleanup chores when deciding on box location — or weight and balance issues either.

A fishing boat can never have enough storage, and the ideal cockpit shouldn’t skimp either. Davis strives for easy access to routine items like crimpers, scissors, terminal tackle and leaders. Side cabinets are handy receptacles for gaffs and tag sticks. The end of the mezzanine, where these items are out of the way yet accessible, is a ­user-friendly option.

A built-in tackle center with a dedicated ­bait-preparation area, including a sink, is especially useful. It should be strategically located, with close access to both saltwater and freshwater washdowns. Hose-coil trays keep things orderly. To maximize organization, the center should have multiple-size drawers and racks for tackle trays. Don’t forget to include slide stops to prevent spills.

Rod-storage and -holder placement also deserve thoughtful consideration. Torres recommends lockable cabinets where extra rods can be stowed during fishing or safely secured at night. When sailfishing, Fields runs the trolling rods from the rocket launcher, and keeps spares rigged for schooling fish. Portable tubes with suction cups hold pitch baits. He keeps the bent-butt dredge rod in a straight holder next to the pilothouse so that it remains reachable yet out of the way.

Odds and Ends

If your float plan routinely includes ­kite-fishing or deep-dropping, Torres ­recommends adding plenty of electrical outlets to the cockpit. A built-in drink cooler that’s handy yet unobtrusive is always appreciated. So is flush-mounted hardware to avoid snags and trip hazards. He believes in an aggressive nonskid deck finish to provide sure traction in wet conditions.

Davis and Fields are both big fans of teak for the cockpit deck and covering boards. Besides adding a classy finish, teak offers sure footing without too much added maintenance, Davis says. Teak is also softer than fiberglass and cuts down on glare, and those two traits give the crew an advantage in spotting fish quicker and staying fresh.

Finally, make sure your cockpit has a big enough transom door. Davis says bigger is always better if there’s room, but the width shouldn’t be less than 32 inches.

Like beauty, the perfect cockpit is in the eye of the beholder. Before you start laying out yours, make a checklist of features that best suit your fishing style. Keep simplicity and accessibility at the top of the list. You can’t take your money with you, so you might as well splurge while you can.

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Lack of snow, rain hampered annual steelhead run in Erie, here's why

Reflecting on the steelhead season, anglers believe a lack of rain and snow negatively impacted the way fish navigated Lake Erie tributaries.

Steelhead leave Lake Erie in the early fall and spend time in small creeks to spawn over the winter months.

This year, the fish didn’t always have the ability to make it far upstream.

“The quality of the run is weather dependent,” said Chris Larson, president of the Pennsylvania Steelhead Association .

Jim Sullivan, National Weather Service forecaster, said Erie received less rain and snow than most years. The county received 24.8 inches of snow at the Erie International Airport during the winter, which is 77 inches less than the normal snowfall of 102.5 inches.

“That’s the big thing, no snow to melt,” he said about low water levels in creeks and streams.

In October, 4.3 inches of rain was recorded which was .08 of an inch less than average. November had 2.08 inches of rain, or 1.67 inches below normal. December had 3.27 inches of rain, which is 0.9 of an inch below normal. January had 4.08 inches of rain which was .67 of an inch above normal.

“February was quite a dry month,” Sullivan said. February received only 1.3 inches, 1.22 inches below normal and March received 1.92 inches, 1.16 below normal.

“February and March being quite dry, after a mild winter without a lot of snow to melt, that’s probably what I would guess is causing the tributaries to run drier than they might expect,” he said.

Larson said the lack of rain played a role in the quality of fishing that was available.

“I don’t think it was a very good year. It started out very dry in September," he said. "And then when we did get rain we would get a lot of it all of the sudden. The creeks would be unfishable for a day or two and then they would come down and we would have dry spells in between the rains."

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He said the fish would try to swim upstream but the water levels dropped quickly and the fish would get stuck in the deeper holes.

“People were hitting those holes and a lot of those fish got caught over and over again,” he said. 

Larson said the action fizzled out a few weeks ago as the tributaries didn’t receive the fresh run of fish that he’s seen in other years.

“The best run we had in the last few years was two years ago,” he said. That year there was rain in September and they also received remnant storms from southern hurricanes that lasted several days at a time. “The soaking rains for a couple days really helps us out,” he said. There were steady rains that year and Larson remembers there was plenty of snow that eventually melted to sustain the water levels. “We haven’t had that the last two years,” he said.

Larson said the fish were nice sized this year with some spanning over 30 inches long.

“They were probably better than average size. A lot of big fish were caught,” he said. “There obviously is a good forage base for them right now. They are getting well fed.”

Steelhead angler survey

The Steelhead Association has organized an online angler survey for each of the past three years. Larson said they had 475 surveys last year and this year 293 anglers submitted information. 

“Last year in the month of January, there were 120 or 130 more surveys than there were in the January of 2024. My recollection is that last year there was a real good run late in the fall and early winter and I think that’s what helped to increase the survey numbers.”

He said when people fill out the surveys, the association can get a better feel of the catch rates people are experiencing on the creeks from year to year.

Ari Capotis, a member of the association helps organize the survey as part of her volunteer efforts to improve the fishery. She is also the Keystone Fly Girl fishing guide, northwest regional vice president of the PA Council of Trout Unlimited and member of Trout Unlimited’s Women’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee.

She enjoys reading the comments the anglers leave about their day on their water.

“It’s boots on the ground observatory information,” she said.

The comments range from the quality of fishing to spotting other anglers doing illegal activities like snagging fish. 

She is seeing more women going fishing for steelhead than before. Of this year’s survey results, 6.1% were submitted by females. “I think that number should be higher, but at least it’s not 1%,” she said.

The survey revealed about 10% of the anglers caught at least one brown trout and more than 70% of the fishers are practicing catch and release with their game fish. Almost everyone, 99.7%, said they plan to fish for steelhead in the future.

The survey results are shared with the Lake Erie Research Unit of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to help manage the fishery.

Capotis said most of the steelhead have left the creeks and were back in Lake Erie by the last week of March. 

In the fall, she agreed that a lot of the fish were stuck in some of the larger holes above Route 5. “The fish go where they find water,”  she said.

They were starting to find fish upstream in late October which is later than most years. 

“We just didn’t get consistent fall rain like we normally do and we didn’t really get any snow,” she said.

In November, she did some fishing in Lake Erie where the fish have some room to run.

“They can let their horses run. You certainly know what you’re battling on the other end of your line. Sometimes they make a beeline straight to Canada and you’re just hoping your drag is going to slow them down,” she said. 

Fishing in the creeks did improve with some rain events. “They were really great fish that were coming up the system. They had good color, they were pretty long,” she said.

What was interesting to her was that the southern shores of Lake Erie would get missed by the rainstorms.

“Buffalo was getting rain that we weren’t getting,” she said.

“We were much later than normal,” she said about the good steelhead fishing. “The bite stayed pretty consistent until the water level started to really drop,” she said. 

Capotis used wet flies with soft hackles in the clear water. “I found that very natural colored flies, trout style soft hackles were the ticket,” she said adding that she used size 16 hooks with little or no weight.

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With the low clear water she said people weren’t using bobbers or indicators as the fish would become spooked. “They would get lockjaw and not eating what you were offering,” she said. The benefit of hiring a guide is that the expert knows what to use with the changing water conditions. “You can cut down on the learning curve if you are up here for a limited amount of time. There’s absolutely the sweet reward of figuring out how to succeed on your own, but there’s nothing wrong with hiring somebody to pick their brain, shorten your learning curve and better enjoy your time out there.”

Bill Luffy, who is co-owner of Tudor Hook-n-Nook in Lake City, with his wife, Lisa Noble, and partner, Keith Eshbaugh, also said water levels played a factor in the success of anglers.

“Once we finally did get some rain, the fish got spread out, more fresh would come in,” he said.

“Through late November and through December were incredible fishing. There were fish from the top of the creeks to down at the mouths,” he said with fresh fish swimming in after each rain.

“I’m not going to call it a banner or stellar year, but it was an above average catch ratio for the people who were getting out to catch them,” Luffy said, adding the number of big fish, 10-pound plus fish was “way up this year.”

The fish were biting on smaller presentations. “When the water got low and clear, our small nymphs and bug patterns were working well and standard minnow pattern flies and white woolly buggers and black woolly buggers and egg patterns did really well,” he said.

Looking ahead to this fall’s steelhead run, Luffy said, “We can hope it’s as good this year as it was this past year. If we get the amount of fish we had last year, for the most part we had a fair, a solid run and that was in most of the tributaries. More rain early would have done wonders.”

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US Coast Guard says boardings of Chinese fishing vessels in South Pacific legal

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SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent boardings of Chinese fishing boats in the Pacific Islands alongside local police are illegal, saying the joint patrols are at the behest of Pacific nations to protect coastal fisheries.

Reuters reported last month that six Chinese fishing boats were found to be violating Vanuatu's fisheries law after being inspected by local police who were on board the first U.S. Coast Guard boat to patrol the waters of the Pacific Islands nation.

China's Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong, in a letter circulated by the Chinese embassy on Friday, said the use of shiprider agreements between the U.S. and Vanuatu, Kiribati and Papua New Guinea to "carry out law enforcement activities against China's fishing vessels" was a violation of international law.

In the letter, Wang claimed the agreements are not binding on China's fishing fleet.

"China is not obliged to accept the law enforcement of countries other than coastal states for fishing activities in their exclusive economic zones," the letter said.

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Michael Day on Wednesday said the Chinese ambassador's statement was inaccurate and the bilateral shiprider agreements complied with international law.

"We do these boardings at the behest of those host nations who invite us to board, to work with them collaboratively in protecting their Exclusive Economic Zones," he said at a press conference in Honolulu to mark the return of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane after its Pacific Islands patrol.

"A free and open Indo-Pacific is predicated upon the following of international rules and norms and laws, and I am happy to say the coast guard is complying with all international law and these are legal boardings."

Commander Nicole Tesoniero said shiprider agreements with Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea had resulted in 23 boardings of fishing boats operating in the "far reaches of the respective countries' exclusive economic zones", with 12 violations found by local police.

"The targeting of vessels within the exclusive economic zones as well as the enforcement actions were all dictated by our partners," she said.

In an interview in Sydney, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China's fishing fleet in the South Pacific should be viewed as a "maritime militia", based on its activities in the South China Sea and East China Sea.

"Those fishing vessels are the maritime militia," Aquilino said.

"If it were to get to a time or place where we have a crisis, and you look at Scarborough Shoal or the Senkakus, those fishing vessels are fishing and then they will take on a mission of pressurizing the host nation or the nation whose exclusive economic zone they are operating in," he said.

In the letter, Ambassador Wang said China exercised strict supervision over its distant water fishing fleets, had "a zero tolerance attitude towards illegal fishing", and respected the sovereign rights of coastal states.

The U.S. Coast Guard patrols come after Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, Pacific Island nations with close ties to China, blocked a U.S. Coast Guard vessel from coming to port to refuel in 2022 and 2023 as it undertook a patrol for illegal fishing on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum regional block.

Australia, New Zealand and Britain have also stepped up navy patrols for illegal fishing in partnership with Pacific Islands nations, many of whom do not have militaries or boats to monitor coastal waters and exclusive economic zones spanning millions of kilometres.

(Reporting by Kirsty Needham in Sydney and Lucy Craymer in Wellington; Editing by Lincoln Feast.)

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