New Model: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 51

Bluefix Boatsworks from down under New Zealand has just launched its largest build to date with the NorthCape 51 it launched at end of 2024.  The NorthCape Custom 51 has been designed to deliver exceptional fishing performance coupled with a luxury interior.  The 51 has a hull designed to enable anglers to chase down fish fast, while keeping the cockpit as dry as possible.  The Bluefix NorthCape 51 is build with epoxy foam core construction with full resin infusion of all components and flat panels. The hull and superstructure has been hand laid and vacuum consolidated.  The full gloss teak interior will be both functional and luxurious. The North Cape 51 features an aft drop-down window will create a very social space which unites with the aft cockpit.  The lower deck features a three cabin, two bathroom layout.  The Bluefix NorthCape 51 is standard powered by twin Scania 750hp for top speeds up to thirty knots and a cruise of 22, but the first featured 875hp units.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.1ft)

Beam - 5.2 m

Draft - 

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 5200 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Scania DI 13 750hp, or 875hp
Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty knots max, 22 cruise with 750hp

Construction - resin infused with epoxy resin and PVC foam core

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz

Project: Viking 50 Convertible

During the Miami boat show Viking announced and showcased the renderings for an upcoming new 50 Convertible.  The third generation 50 Convertible will be the first of a quadrumvirate of fifteen meter Viking's to come in the Open, the Sport Coupe/Sport Tower, and the Billfish sharing the same hull but different in the rest.  The 50 Convertible comes as a replacement to the third generation 48, which saw eighty boats delivered in the Convertible, Open, and SC/ST.  The 50 Convertible is set to debut for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale boat show, a model that shares design traits with the latest larger Vikings: flush foredeck for increased safety; modified upper chine and aggressive strakes for improved spray deflection and a dry ride, stylish feature lines on the hull, deckhouse, and bridge; and recessed salon windows highlighted with radiused perimeters. The flybridge features a streamlined walk-around center console with a recessed black acrylic dash holding two touchscreen Multifunction Displays. The captain has excellent sightlines to the cockpit, and a dropdown electronics box can be integrated into the fiberglass hardtop, just forward of another space dedicated for teaser reels.  A lounge with armrests and drink holders is integrated into the forward section of the console, with storage beneath. Additional padded bench seating is to port and starboard. Immediately to starboard of the helm is a refrigerated drink box. The 50's length-to-beam ratio has been optimized for maximum speed and a soft, dry ride.  To maximize strength and minimize weight, specific construction materials and methods are utilized to build the Viking 50. The hull along with all tankage and structural bulkheads are resin-infused to optimize the fiberglass-to-resin ratio, achieving exceptional strength.  Additional construction techniques, such as Light Resin Transfer Moulding, along with the incorporation of various core materials, with specific densities based on their location and the use of carbon fibre increase overall build quality and ensure industry-leading fit and finish. Significant weight savings have also been achieved with specially selected interior woods. Throughout the hull, a modified vinilester-epoxy resin is employed for blister protection and improved structural performance. The business end centres around the twelve square meters cockpit, which is equipped with large, insulated in-deck fish boxes that can be refrigerated. The transom holds a live well that doubles as a fish box or a place to store gear. Anglers have toe-kick space in every direction and rounded coamings for comfort. The boat is engineered for the installation of a Seakeeper 10 or 14, with the unit mounted in a dedicated space on centreline in the lazarette, protected by a watertight lid with compression latches.  There's a freezer under the mezzanine's lounge seat, along with a cooler beneath the step. On centreline, you have access to the engine-room. On the port side, there’s additional cooler storage and a tackle cabinet. The flybridge overhang provides shade. The cockpit also features a transom door with a lift gate, recessed stainless steel cleats with corner hawse pipes for easy line handling and power cord management. The coamings are fitted with four flush-mounted rod holders (with the option for more) and optional haunch rod holders. Accommodations Step into the salon, and you'll be delighted by its open-concept, contemporary design that accentuates the natural light flowing through the large windows. The interior's horizontal grain walnut can be ordered in high gloss or satin. In keeping with its clean, spacious styling, the salon features overhead strip LED lighting bordered by walnut. To port, you'll find an L-shaped lounge and a walnut cocktail table.  New to this size of Viking is a raised dinette, which provides excellent visibility outside and storage for rods in a slide-out drawer below.  Another convenience is the standard icemaker, located at the inboard end of the peninsula-style galley's countertop. There’s also a refrigerator and a freezer under the counter, each with two pull-out drawers. The galley is appointed with a stainless steel sink, a Miele four-burner cooktop and cabinet storage above, that includes a standard microwave oven. Viking interior designers are constantly striving to provide you with the utmost comfort while maximizing the interior volume. Depending on your choice of accommodation plan, you can comfortably sleep up to nine people on the 50. The master stateroom located at midships to port-side is appointed with a walkaround queen bed, and an ensuite head with a large shower.  A spacious forward stateroom can be appointed with either a queen bed or a crossover arrangement featuring a double lower bunk and a single upper bunk. The second guest stateroom, located aft on the starboard side, features upper and lower bunks and private access to the guest head, which is shared with the forward stateroom. Storage is plentiful throughout the staterooms, with cavernous compartments beneath the queen berths, hanging lockers and other cabinet spaces. The Viking 50 Convertible is to be powered by standard Man 1000hp or optional 1200hp engines.  Speed data is not yet specified by Viking says exceptional, so to the least this should be in the high thirties.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Launch: Jarrett Bay 68 Sportfisherman Hull #64

Jarrett Bay has launched hull 64, a new 68 Sportfisherman which comes from a repeat client, who commissioned the innovative 56 Open Convertible Hull#67 which launched in 2022.  Unlike its smaller sister, this new Jarrett Bay 68 Sportfisherman Hull#64 also titled m/y Renegade is a conventional custom sportfish yacht, which gets sophisticated when looking skin deep and into its technical details.   Jarrett Bay 68 Sportfisherman Hull#64 features a four double cabin three heads layout, with a master stateroom to starboard side midship, forward VIP suite, and two bunk cabins which share a head to port side.  The main cabin deck is all for living space, with a welcome L-shaped saloon and C-shaped dinette to port side, and L-shaped galley, with island breakfast area to starboard.  Defying convention?  You have to go into the engine room, as hull #64 is powered by twin Cats 2450hp engines, but also its massive twin 25kw generators and three Seakeeper gyro stabilizers are something you might find in sportfish yachts of at least four meters more in length.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.98 m (68.9ft)

Beam - 6.14 m

Draft - 1.72 m

Displacement - 36287 kg dry, 50802 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 8517 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32B 2400hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 44 knots max, forty knots cruise

Construction - cold moulding with jig method, okoume plywood, fiberglass and epoxy resins

www.jarrettbay.com

Project: Crosswait Badco 50 Gameboat

Crosswait is currently building its largest build to date, with the Badco 50 Gameboat.  A hardcore sportfish yacht commissioned by Bad Company Fishing Adventures, Badco 50 Gameboat will be a tender fishing yacht of sorts to be carried by a Damen BC 175 53 meters support super yacht.  Nothing has been left to chance on the Crosswait Badco 50 Gameboat, with design fully focused on sportfishing coming from Blunt and advisory coming from custom boat specialist Brooks Smith.  Constructed in light weight composite with extensive use of carbon fibre the Crosswait Badco 50 Gameboat is to weight in around fifteen tons, and powered by twin Man 850hp is estimated to have a top speed up to 44 knots.  Badco 50 Gameboat will have an interior designed for simplicity with a functional salon and split galley, and lower deck with single split bunks to each side, single head and shower all the way forward and dedicated massive storage room for rods and tackle. Fair to say the Crosswait Badco 50 Gameboat is a weapon dedicated to fishing performance without compromise.

www.crosswait.com

Project: Viking 74 Enclosed Bridge

Viking Yachts follow the just launched 74 Convertible with the project for the 74 Enclosed Bridge variant.  The 74 Enclosed Bridge is the more yacht comfortable version, offering an extra third covered up top area with a saloon and all time weather protected helm station.  The enclosed bridge is reached from an internal stair case to port side, and features an L-shaped saloon with a central helm station forward, with port and starboard companionway seats.  To aft in the exterior balcony looking aft is also a small mezzanine settee to starboard and a third docking station to port side.  For the remaining the Viking 74 Enclosed Bridge keeps the features of the Convertible version, like the two available layout for the main deck, and three or four guest cabins layout for the lower deck.  The Viking 74 Enclosed Bridge is powered by twin engines from Man 1550hp up to MTU 2635hp and five other options in between.  

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Viking 74 Convertible

During the 2024 Fort Lauderdale boat show Viking debuted its new 74 Convertible.  This new 22 meter sportfish yacht replaces the 72 model after 75 units sold and a production run of eight years.  The second generation 74 Convertible has some big shoes to fill, that is why she is in fact an evolution of the 72  rather then a revolution, with design tweaks improving comfort and space, from a larger cockpit, to a bit of a higher flybridge improving ergonomics, and more space inside.  This size extension gives the option in lieu of the standard three double cabins layout for four staterooms plus crew cabin for two at midships.  The fourth cabin replacing the tackle room to starboard.  There is also a few options in the 74 Convertible from a three berth cross-over berth forward, to an L-shaped saloon open galley or a C-shaped saloon.  The 74 Convertible is powered by seven engine choices from smaller Man 1550hp up to twin very fast 45 knots topping MTU 2635hp, which was the power plant as fitted to hull one.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.76 m (74.8ft)

Beam - 6.02 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 61,686 kg

Fuel Capacity - 7692 l, or optional 9956 l

Water Capacity - 1363 l

Accommodation - 6/7 berths in three cabins, or 8/9 berths in four cabins, 2 crew in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 A1925hp, C32B 2045hp, C32B 2450hp, Man V12 CRM 1550hp, V12 CRM 2000hp, MTU 12V2000 M956X 2002hp, 12V2000 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed -  45 knots max, 37 cruise with MTU 2635hp

Construction - vinylester epoxy resin infused with light transfer moulding, cored and with carbon fibre 

www.vikingyachts.com

Improve-it = Maritimo M600

Maritimo’s objective to constantly improve even its best-selling models, is shown with this updated M600 called the Black Edition version. Launched in 2022 the Maritimo M600 is the second, following the M55 earlier this year to get a meticulous review of onboard style, comfort, and functionality, resulting in new elements of elegance and sophistication. All of this is accomplished and integrated with the unparalleled engineering and performance Maritimo yachts are known for. Relentless in a quest for excellence, Maritimo adorns these improved models with the striking Black Edition mark. The Maritimo M600 is thus improved in three areas; Deck Spaces, Sky Lounge, and Aft Galley. The deck space is now enhanced in the cockpit with several practical and stylish improvements, such as a redesigned, larger transom island separating the main cockpit from the enclosed transom which now incorporates an upgraded lounge and expanded BBQ area. The Flybridge Sky Lounge upgrades the existing cabinet to a two and three-door wet bar, as well as an entirely new lounge seat with storage options, adding comfort, functionality and even more style to the upper lounge. The M600 Black Edition has also received a new upgrade increasing counter space while maintaining excellent storage capabilities. The fully equipped galley offers several enhancements, including more bench space on the starboard side without losing space for the hot plates, oven, and necessary storage. Combined with the upright existing fridge/freezer location is space for a new large overhead cupboard above the counter.  

www.maritiimo.com.au

Project: Bayliss 76

In January 2024 Bayliss started a full custom construction for a new 76 sportfish convertible.  This upcoming 76 comes from a repeat customer, who currently owns Bayliss 64 B5 titled m/y Mama Seata, a name which will also represent the new 76 set for a fall 2026 launch date.  This new Bayliss 76 will feature a four double cabins three head, plus tackle room accommodation layout.  Bayliss 76 also features an identical just couple of inches short to 21 foot beam to the nearly completed 75 B31 which should launch in early 2025. This new Bayliss 76 is to be powered by the twin MTU 2600hp for a forty knots plus of top speed.

www.baylissboatworks.com

Project: Viking 74 Convertible

Viking never stops and on the heels of the 82 Convertible’s introduction the past Spring and in celebration of its sixtieth anniversary, the New Jersey based sportfish yacht specialist is proud to announce another tournament champion destined for greatness, the second-generation Viking 74. The 74 Convertible follows the iconic Viking 72, a 45-knot speed demon that saw 75 hulls built and sold. The goal with this new model was to design and build a 74-footer capable of similar top-end and cruising speeds. The team, which has been working together for more than 25 years came through big time, introducing a series of refinements. For instance, the 74’s strakes and chines are aggressive for increased spray deflection and lift, and the boat’s length-to-beam ratio was dialled in for excellent ride quality. In comparison, the Gen I Viking 74, built from 2004 through 2008, had a top speed of 37 knots with twin 2000hp MTUs, which reached forty knots when the 2400HP engines became available. Today’s 74 has the advantage of more horsepower with the 2600hp MTUs and hull design improvements. In addition, it’s available with the Advanced Viking Propulsion System which utilizes struts and rudders with modified twisted shapes that minimize hydrodynamic resistance, improving performance. Building materials and methods are also chosen to maximize strength and weight savings, with the hull, tankage, and structural bulkheads all resin infused, optimizing the fiberglass-to-resin ratio to bring the build to its greatest strength. Other construction processes, such as Light Resin Transfer Moulding, and the use of a variety of core materials, with specific densities for their location and carbon fibre contribute to overall build quality and industry-leading fit and finish. Significant weight-saving gains have also been made with the use of specific interior woods. A modified vinylester-epoxy resin is used throughout the hull for blister protection and structural performance. As any sportfish its all about the cockpit and 74 Convertible will have a twenty square meters cockpit, what is 25 centimetres longer to that of the replacing 72’s. The business end includes two full-length insulated in-deck fish boxes with split lids to port and starboard. A single hatch on centreline provides excellent access to the available Seakeeper. The walkthrough transom door with lift gate is on the port side, and the raised transom fish-box/live well is offered in two capacities. There’s an abundance of storage in the mezzanine; to port side is a tackle cabinet, an ice chipper storage box and a refrigerated step box. Access to the engine-room is via the centreline mezzanine steps, and there are two freezer boxes to starboard. The mezzanine seating boasts premium outdoor upholstery and has dry storage underneath. Guests can relax in the shade provided by the flybridge overhang. Mezzanine air conditioning is also available. The 74’s flybridge is designed with a high platform helm, which provides excellent cockpit visibility for the captain. The walkaround center console’s recessed black acrylic dash holds flush-mounted multifunction displays. The helm is clean, streamlined and operator-friendly with dual radio boxes with split lids housing instrumentation and controls, a helm pod, single lever electronic controls and a stainless-steel steering wheel. Air conditioning can be added to the helm, as well, which accommodates three Release Marine helm chairs with teak ladder backs. The console’s forward section is home to an integrated full-length lounge with a standard freezer below. There are also standard dual freezers forward , a feature carried down from the 82 to allow separate storage of different baits and/or food. The forward flybridge is equipped with a convenient sink and refrigerated drink box. Seating modules to port and starboard each hold back-to-back lounges with storage underneath. Enter in the cabin and into the salon from the mezzanine through a port-side electric sliding door. The interior’s horizontal-grain natural walnut is available in satin or gloss finishes. The in-house woodwork features meticulous joinery that includes dovetail drawers. A large sofa to starboard includes rod storage below and is accompanied by a walnut hi-lo table. Directly across from the lounge is an entertainment center, with a TV that rises from within the cabinetry. Forward on the port side, the raised dinette includes a walnut table, wraparound seating and rod storage in a pull-out drawer below. The galley is offered in two configurations: The standard U-shaped layout allows for a larger wraparound lounge, while the optional open galley features an island counter and is open to the lounge on the starboard side. With either arrangement, the galley has two under-counter refrigerators and one freezer, all Sub-Zero with ample countertop space and a second dining area with a raised bar and three stools. Galley highlights include Amtico flooring, a Miele four-burner electric cooktop (with optional conventional oven), a stainless-steel sink, a microwave/convection oven, a trash compactor, upper and lower cabinetry and drawer storage. A pantry forward of the galley provides additional storage. The 74’s standard accommodation plan consists of four staterooms, each with an ensuite head with separate shower. The forepeak layout also features a standard rod and tackle room, located on the port side. The crew quarters can be accessed via a separate staircase at the foot of the companionway stairs or through a forward engine-room door. The spacious master stateroom features a king walkaround bed with storage underneath, two oak-lined hanging closets and space for up to a large TV on the forward bulkhead. A walkaround queen bed (with storage underneath) in the forward stateroom is standard, while a crossover arrangement (with a full-size bunk and upper bunk) is optional. The starboard and crew staterooms are appointed with upper and lower berths and hanging lockers. If maximum sleeping capacity is what you’re looking for, a fifth stateroom (with upper and lower bunks) is available in lieu of the rod and tackle room. The five-stateroom layout with the forward crossover arrangement provides berths for eleven people. The engine-room to be finished in Snow White Awlgrip for easier maintenance is a marvel of marine engineering. It’s equipped with chilled water air conditioning, ventilation and fire suppression systems, a pair of 29 kW generators with voltage and electronic frequency control and is engineered for the installation of omnidirectional sonar. Optional equipment such as water makers and water purifiers and ice machines are expertly installed in the engine-room as well. The standard SeaStrong seal-less pumps in our Centralized Seawater System reduce complexity and increase reliability and component longevity throughout the boat. The 74 is also offered with the Clearline System, which uses chlorinated water to prevent marine growth in seawater plumbing lines. Set to make her world premiere at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale boat show this fall, the Viking 74 Convertible is standard powered with twin Man 1550hp, with six other options which go up to twin 2635hp MTU's as fitted to hull One.. The Viking 74 will also be offered as an Enclosed Bridge model, with tuna tower or Sky Bridge option.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Henriques 50 Express Hard Top Bridge

Henriques are proud to introduce a brand new model to its line-up of quality sportfishing boats, with the 50 Express Hardtop Bridge EXHTB, with the first unit powered by twin Cat 1150HP diesel engines. Throughout the build the owner added numerous customization and personal touches to make it the first 50 Express Hard Top Bridge his own. The Interior Layout features a master stateroom at midships, with a queen berth and upper bunk forward, two full heads and a custom separate rod room. The fully enclosed helm creates a spacious area for the Captain to manoeuvre the vessel and also room to entertain guests with a fully equipped galley on starboard side and L-shape seating on port side. The spacious cockpit offers full mezzanine seating with bait freezer, drink-box, two large fish-boxes with an Eskimo ice maker. Upper bridge features a large console to accommodate large electronics displays with forward seating and two helm chairs.  The 50 Express Hard Top Bridge is the fourth version of this hull, and joins the Henriques flagship model along the Express, EXHT, and Sportfishman versions.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.24 m (50ft)

Beam - 5.02 m

Draft - 1.42 m

Displacement - 22679 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 605 l

Accommodation - five berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1050hp, C18 1150hp, Man V8 1000hp, V8 1200hp, Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 37 knots max with Cats 1050hp

Construction - hand laminated with Vinylester resin, solid fiberglass hull and PVC core sides

www.henriquesyachts.com

New Launch: Bayliss 60 B30

Bayliss is currently testing just before its final delivery the new 60 B30 titled m/y Sequentis.  B30 is the third boat Bayliss Boatworks has built for this owner, and the first walkaround for the company.  Bayliss B30 is powered by twin MTU 2000hp and 360-degree access to livewells, pitch bait tubes and rod holders.  Bayliss B30 is a life-support system for a South Florida live baiting team. Below deck she features a combined galley and salon, day head, and quarters for two.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.28 m (60ft)

Beam - 5.63 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 37421 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6245 l

Water Capacity - 851 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000M96X 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 

www.baylissboatworks.com

New Model: Buddy Davis 52 Euro Coupe

Buddy Davis present the 52 Euro Coupe a sixteen meter express sport fish yacht designed by the creative minds of the Davis Engineering Team.  The 52 Euro Coupe presents itself as a cross over model with a three part hard-top, build slightly wider and lighter, this express sportfish yacht comes injected with some European styling mixed the classic Carolina lines and unmatched sea-keeping abilities that have made Buddy Davis famous over the years. Layout below deck features two generous staterooms and two head accommodations.  The hard top covered cockpit offers a center line helm station with all-around visibility and a matching helm seat gives the copilot an equal sense of power, this followed by two luxurious side flanked L-shaped settees allowing guests to stay close to all the action, whether fishing or cruising. The aft cockpit of the 52 Euro Coupe is designed for serious fishing with its built-in bait well, fish box and freezer.  The Buddy Davis 52 Euro Coupe is powered by twin Man 1550hp with line shaft propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52.6ft)

Beam - 4.87 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 18234 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3104 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Project - Davis Engineering Team

www.buddydavis.com

Project: Winter Custom Yachts 66 Convertible W-38

Although Winter Custom Yachts have had more attention in the express sub fifty foot market in recent years, the company debuted by launching the 62 Convertible W-1 in 2006.  This new 66 Convertible hull W-38, which started construction in Summer 2023, follows the roots of the North Carolina sportfish cruiser and yacht builder.  W-38 actually started life as a 63 foot Convertible design, with it becoming three feet larger as per customer demands.  The original 63 project featured power by twin 1925hp Cat engines, but with the commissioning of W-38 Winter has been very quiet on details.

www.wintercustomyachts.com

Project: Hatteras Chub Cay 77

Since the buy out by White River Marine Group of Johnny Morris in May 2021, Hatteras has been rather flat, with the company not presenting any new models and major moves for over two years, with it's latest model being the 105 Raised Pilothouse which debuted in that year.  Finally though at the Miami 2024 boat show, Hatteras finally announced not one but three new projects from 48 to 77 feet set to debut in the coming two years.  This Chub Cay 77 is the largest of these upcoming projects from Hatteras with the other two being an outboard powered cabin walk-around and a twenty meter sportfish yacht.  The Chub Cay 77 is the one which was provided with the most details of the three projects, with Hatteras advising for a four double cabins layout with a full beam midships located owners stateroom.  The rendering of the Chub Cay 77 shows a sportfish yacht immersed more then ever in Carolina sportfishing roots from the dramatic curved reverse shear line to an importantly flared bow.  Engine and performance information has not been announced with launching of the first unit planned for 2026.

www.hatterasyachts.com

Project: Release Boatworks 55 Walkaround Flybridge

Release Boatworks from New Jersey have at the start of 2023 started the construction for the first 55’ Walkaround Flybridge, a versatile fishing platform, with elegance worthy of complimenting a superyacht as its game-boat. The Release Boatworks 55 Walkaround Flybridge comes from the minds of Jim Turner, Naval Architect Erwin Gerards, and production manager Scott Jastrzembski who had the design for the walkaround flybridge in mind years ago. As with any Release Boatworks, this boat is specifically designed to cater to the owner’s needs and wants. This 55’ Walkaround Flybridge will be the gameboat for an expedition yacht in the 160’ range for a multi-family operation planning to travel to Mag Bay, Costa Rica, Panama, Isla Mujeres, and The Bahamas. The superyacht will serve its purpose as a floating hotel, while on any given day there won’t be less than ten people on the 55’ for ten-hour adventures of marlin fishing, spearfishing, deep dropping, and diving. The boat owners, who have sons and daughters that love to fish and dive, originally used a centre console as their chase boat, but the range, lack of comfort, and maintenance intervals became a limiting factor to their family travels.

The 55’ Walkaround Flybridge will provide three staterooms, a tackle room, a custom dive locker, two Seakeeper 6 stabilizers for maximum comfort, an expanded fuel capacity for long range, redundancy of systems and pumps in case anything goes wrong in a remote destination, and a quick connect fuel manifold system for fuel bladders, among many other custom features. She will be powered with twin MTU 1622hp for cruising speeds in the mid thirty knots and a top end upwards of forty. The Release Boatworks 55 Walkaround Flybridge hull one home port will be Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The Release Boatworks has already sold two more 55's which is also available as a Flybridge Dayboat, Inboard Walkaround, and Express platforms.

www.releaseboatworks.com

New Launch: Jarrett Bay 64 Sportfisherman Hull #65

Jarrett Bay Boatworks has delivered the latest evolution of their popular 64’ hull to owners with deep ties to the company since its inception nearly 37 years ago. The fifth custom boat to be commissioned by a family spanning three generations, Hull 65 has taken to the water with sleek styling and peak performance worthy of her force-to-be-reckoned, titled as m/y Rebelette as a nod to the owners’ allegiance to Ole Miss. Jarrett Bay has built many sportfish convertibles in the sixty-foot range over its history, but a series of recent 64 commissions have established this size as a signature length for it's custom fleet. Similar to every hull built before her, Rebelette was designed and built to the owner’s exact specifications and requests. Although the Alexseal Cloud White hull and top sides, along with the centreline helm station built into a peninsula console on the flying bridge, may resemble other recent Jarrett Bay builds, other likenesses are few in this latest launch. Hull 65 is the first new Jarrett Bay to be splashed with Caterpillar Marine’s latest propulsion technology, which has undergone hundreds of hours of strenuous testing on the Beaufort's custom builder 70 Sportfisherman hull 48, serving as the research and demo platform for Cat. With twin turbos on each engine, hull 65’s Cat engines are rated at 2,025hp and are complimented by the Three60 Precision Control joystick system. Jarrett Bay 64 Sportfisherman Hull#65 sea trials did not disappoint with smooth rides found at both an efficient cruise of 37 knots, with wide open speeds pushing 44 knots. Additionally, these CAT powerplants were extremely responsive in manoeuvring her loaded weight of over 35 tons as nimbly as vessels a fraction of her weight.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.71 m (64.8ft)

Beam - 5.68 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 35,380 kg  dry, 44,452 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 6245 l

Water Capacity - 2081 l

Accommodation - four guests in two cabins, one  crew berth cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C32B 2025hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 44 knots max 37 knots cruise

Construction - cold moulded jig method, 3 layers plywood covered in fiberglass and epoxy

www.jarrettbay.com

Project: Viking 64 Enclosed Bridge

Viking has always believed in the design and development of the enclosed bridge, and presents the project for the 64 Enclosed Bridge.  A new entry level to the Enclosed Bridge range the 64 EB comes as replacement to the 62EB produced from 2014 to 21 and offers the comfortable out of the weather, climate-controlled raised command centre. The 64 Enclosed Bridge features the typical Viking wraparound windshield which gives excellent sightlines in all directions, a style mimicked inside by the raised helm console that holds the electronics components, engine controls and Optimus electric power steering. This console is also to be finished in black Ultraleather surfaces and visor to reduce glare.  As is usual the Viking 64 enclosed bridge also serves as the home for a second salon, a private retreat with an L-shaped lounge, refrigerator, cocktail table and entertainment centre. The walnut hardwoods and cabinetry combine with natural light flowing through the windows to create a space that’s warm, open and airy.

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Bayliss 75 B31

In October 2022 Bayliss started the construction for a 75 custom sportfish yacht.  This 22 meter custom sportfish yacht is a sister-vessel in hull dimensions to the Spring 2022 launched B27, and the third 75 unit from the Carolina builder. Bayliss debuted a seventy plus feet yacht in Summer 2011, when it launched the 73 foot B14, at the time its flagship, which was followed by larger 80, 84, and 90 models in a five years time frame.  This Bayliss Boatworks 75 custom sportfishing yacht is designed to accommodate a large crew and maximize fishing efficiency. Unique for this project is the salon layout, featuring a centre island and a two-person dinette to starboard side. She is to feature walnut finished interiors with custom cabinetry throughout, and four double cabins three heads accommodation layout.  Like B27 this new Bayliss 75 is to be powered by twin MTU 2600hp, with the older sister vessel reaching speeds up to 44 knots with those engines.

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New Model: Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition

The most awaited sportfish yacht of recent years, the Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition is finally here.  A long three years of waiting for the Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition which makes a hype, for being the first custom-production sportfish collaboration ever.  She is also Albemarle largest build to date who have been toying with the the idea of going beyond 41 feet since 2008, with the 53 Spencer Edition announced in 2020.  Designed by Paul Spencer, the Albemarle 53 Spencer Edition, looks and plays the part looking as being made by the most busy and productive of the sportfish custom builders, with the Wanchese North Carolina builder delivering over two hundred hulls since 1996.  The Albemarle 53 also enters in that size were Spencer does not make much anymore, with his latest seven builds all being over 60 feet.  The Albemarle 53 Spencer edition offers a three double cabins lower deck layout, with a master stateroom forward, and two guest cabins at midships; L-shape bunk to starboard, and twin bunks to port-side, and a second guest spacious shower head.  The main deck is traditional sportfish yacht with a countertop galley to starboard forward, dinette opposite, and relaxing sofa lounge on entrance.  The flybridge accessed via a staircase to starboard offers a dual seat central console layout with sun-lounger in-front of the console, and two port and starboard settees.  The Albermarle 53 Spencer Edition is standard powered by twin Cats 1000hp with options of 1150hp, and or MTU 1600hp as fitted to hull number one, for speeds up to 46 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.15 m (53ft)

Beam - 5.03 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 27215 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 6056 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C12.9 1000hp, C18 1150, MTU 10V2000 M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 46 knots max from MTUs 1600hp

Hull Shape - modified Vee with sharp deep entry close at 12.5 degrees aft

Construction - resin infused with PvC foam core and Vinilester resins

Project - Paul Spencer

Certification - CE B

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Project: Winter Custom Yachts 66 Express W-36

Winter Custom Yachts from Hubert, North Carolina is currently busy building the 66 feet hull number W-36.  To be titled Iron Man, Winters hull number 36 is a fully enclosed hard-top express sportfish yacht, with a Carolina flared bow and shear line.  At 66 feet long W-36 when launched will be the largest express sportfish as build by Winter, and for a short time also a flagship, that is until W-39 at 74 feet will launch. Winter Custom Yachts has so far not described the interior layout of this express sportfish yacht, but we know she will be powered by twin Cats 2433hp engines with ZF gearboxes and V-drive shafts.

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