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• Length: 65' 0"
• Beam: 16' 0"
• Weight: 60,000 lbs
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• Fuel Capacity: 1730 Gallons
• Freshwater Capacity: 120 Gallons
• Livewell Capacity: 2 @ 80 Gallons
• Draft Engines Up: 36"
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• Deadrise (Transom): 18"
• Bridge Clearance w/ Top: 12" 0"
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HCB Center Console Yachts 65 Estrella Review

• By Randy Vance
• Updated: March 20, 2019

Colossal center-consoles have trickled into the marine market over the past few years, but this 65-footer is the first of such commanding size, and the only one powered by more than 3,000 outboard horsepower. Its length and beam can intimidate, but its all-electronic/hydraulic helm controls have made it a sweet baby to handle in any conditions.

HCB Yachts calls the Estrella a production model, but the company will customize it any way you want. My test boat came seriously outfitted as a fish boat, but it was filled with cruising comfort too. Ready to fish well offshore, the 65 can race across the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas in an hour and provide luxurious accommodations once you get there.

Run, Baby, Run! On the docks in the Florida Keys this past December, I approached the Estrella from the stern quarter. The row of five Seven Marine 627 outboards seized my attention. While I ogled the motors, I realized it took several more paces to draw up even with the vessel’s ­sumptuous, crowd-pleasing foredeck.

The size of that deck is the only thing that can overshadow the massive horsepower. Don’t worry about grabbing a workout when you visit the Bahamas — 40 laps around the center console equals a mile, and you’ll enjoy a better view than in a stinky gym.

The outboards come with ZF ­transmissions and electronic throttle and shift. With that and the integral power steering, controlling these wooly mammoths seems simple. The double-lever ZF controls feature a short stroke but firm feedback, making it easy to make minute throttle adjustments. HCB positioned the trim controls overhead in a five-button panel so the helmsman can fine-tune trim for each engine at any throttle speed.

In my test, once the 65 came up on plane and I trimmed it for 40 mph, I found little need for adjustment unless I chose to drop the power and spin the helm into a hard turn. I did that too, carving crisp circles, and ­tightening them up by adding more throttle.

But here’s what was ­astonishing in my test: This beauty weighed 65,000 pounds with five engines. So when I pressed the throttle levers forward and the boat launched to plane in 8.9 seconds, I was impressed. I clocked the boat to 30 mph in just 13.4 seconds.

The Estrella settled down quickly, giving me a commanding view forward from my standing position at the helm.

I could’ve sat at the helm and still enjoyed a panoramic on-plane view over the bow, and sometimes I did. The five-across custom helm seats felt firm but forgiving, absorbing the landings as the hull cleaved and crushed our ­doubled-up wakes.

These seats will not easily ­bottom out in seas because the foam is ­injection-molded to a specific shape. The foam will resist water absorption too, keeping the seats in top condition for decades with reasonable care. The 65 also comes with a sleigh seat aft of the helm row for five additional ­forward‑facing riders.

That Ahhhhhh Moment When you design a 65-foot sport-­fishing center-console yacht, the platform can do far more than provide competitive fishability. And when you sink into one of the dual forward lounges or snuggle into the queen-size air-conditioned berth belowdecks, an inevitable, audible “ahhhhhh” says everything about the luxury wrapped around the fish-battling features.

Take the fine mahogany wood­working in the ladder-back trim on the helm seats, the custom polished-teak helm pod and the hand-carved teak fighting chair. The finish on these parts is so tough, deep and lustrous, you have to look hard to ­convince ­yourself they’re wood. They are, though. So is the teak sole — smoothly sanded, tightly laid and comfortable underfoot. A matching covering board surrounds the boat atop the gunwales. At the transom, the covering board thickens and widens to protect the dual 80-gallon livewells beneath.

I found more teak at the step to the mezzanine seating. Beneath the step, HCB installed hatches for tackle boxes and a pair of refrigerated drawers.

Besides the mezzanine seating and the enormous luxury lounge ahead of the console, large lounges rim the bow. The teak sole between these lounges features an electric jack that raises the flooring to either complete a sun pad or create a table.

If you’re into outdoor cuisine, the helm-station sole can electrically rise to form a table between the sleigh seating and reversed helm-station bucket seats. The factory can even convert the mezzanine to a full outdoor kitchen with an electric grill, sink and fridge.

The cabin below offers a large shower in the roomy head compartment. There’s an abbreviated galley, but plenty of room to make coffee or even breakfast. A mirrored one-way glass backing the counter reveals a TV, but only when the appliance is switched on.

Custom Layouts My tester could’ve come equipped with an aft lounge instead of the dual livewells, flanked by Frigid Rigid coolers with jump-seat cushions nested on either side. If an owner opts for the lounge, HCB would plumb the forward coolers as livewells.

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Shotgun, gunwale and hardtop rod holders seem so numerous that it takes less than a glance to holster a stick in a hurry. On my test boat, that hardtop also featured outriggers, controllable from below.

Cockpit side doors port and ­starboard allow anglers to boat a big fish, and in-floor boxes — 150 gallons each — boast freezer plates to chill fish without carrying weighty ice. The coup de grâce, for me, was the standard Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, ensuring a stable deck to keep any outing pleasurable.

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• Teak sole: $135,000
• Pullman bunk over stateroom lounge: $14,000
• Satellite TV: $5,000
• FLIR M625XP thermal camera: $16,700

Performance Power: Five Seven Marine 627 outboards Load: 460 gal. fuel, 100 gal. water, four crew Top Speed: 55.5 mph @ 6,100 rpm Time to 30 MPH: 13.4 sec. Best MPG: 0.3 mpg @ 40.4 mph (4,000 rpm)

Hull LOA: 65 ft. Beam: 16 ft. Deadrise: 18 deg. Dry Weight: 65,000 lb. w/ power Draft: 3 ft. Fuel: 1,500 gal. Max Power: 3,135 hp MSRP: $3.9 million (w/ five Seven Marine 627s)

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Hatteras Yachts are renowned for their durability and attention to detail, and the 65 Convertible Sportfish produced in 1988, was known for its superb seakeeping hull, performance in rough sea conditions, and soft dry ride. SWEET SERENITY features the standard 3 stateroom, 3 head layout with galley, dinette, and salon on main deck in a spacious open layout. Her massive 183 sq ft cockpit is equipped with a fighting chair and a foldable shade awning. The climate-controlled enclosed flybridge offers fantastic views and comfortable seating for socializing. Aft controls aid docking and maneuvering on a fish. Outfitted with tower and outriggers and powered by twin 1110hp Detroit Diesels. SWEET SERENITY is ready for new adventures--cruising or fishing!

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Entering from the cockpit you find yourself in a spacious saloon with a large "L" shaped sofa on the port and aft bulkhead sides. Across are two Sailfish styled occasional chairs that have been completely restored and are very attractive. The sofa has also been re-upholstered in a Gray/White fabric with a touch of black. This same fabric is on the two chairs as well as the valances in the Main Saloon in addition all of the Drapery has been upgraded and replaced. Moving forward on the Port side is a large 50" flat screen TV and on the Starboard side is the "C" shaped dinette with light greenish gray leather upholstery.

On the Port side across from the dinette is the Galley. Moving forward 5 steps down places you in the hallway to the staterooms on the Starboard is the guest stateroom with en-suite head and twin berths one parallel and the other awthortship with cabinets and drawers. The pump / utility room access is in the guest stateroom via a full-size doorway.

Across the Hallway you'll find the VIP stateroom featuring en-suite private head with shower and two twin berths with hanging closet and drawers.

Forward in the bow is the Master Stateroom with a full queen size centerline berth. (please note the current owners have enlarged the berth for their needs but have not changed the original pedestal) The Master features an en-suite head with tub/shower combo. Hanging locker, Closet, drawers and TV.

Upgrades include new flooring custom cut and installed throughout the yacht.

Features include off-white Formica countertops in excellent condition. New refrigerator/freezer. Newer Microwave and under counter built in Oven. Removable/storable two burner stove top. New sink faucet in brushed stainless steel and custom wood counter area for food prep. Several drawers and cabinets for utensils and dry goods.

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The enclosed flybridge is fantastic on the 65 Hatteras the view and ability to see everything is wonderful! The bridge features comfortable Captain and Mate Chairs with guest seating behind and a convertible settee to the Port side. Heat and Air Condition makes it extra comfortable but for those pretty days the side windows slide open for fresh air. The aft Bridge Deck on the Port side features steering wheel with full controls for docking or fishing. Across on the Starboard side is a comfortable large built-in settee facing aft to enjoy the view or action in the cockpit.

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Boat Review: Hatteras 65

• By Dean Travis Clarke
• Updated: October 12, 2001

I’m sure you’ve seen a commercial like this: The camera focuses on a well-dressed gentleman who exits a building and walks to a shiny luxury vehicle. In the background, workmen break up pavement with jackhammers. The ambient noise hits the pain threshold. The gentleman opens the car door, sits in the driver’s seat and closes the door. All noise ceases, replaced by overwhelming quiet. Pulling back, the camera sees the luxury vehicle drive away through large potholes. The camera pans to wheels bouncing dramatically with each bump and hole in the road. Cut to driver. Soft classical music playing and no noticeable transfer of road surface to vehicle interior.

That’s exactly the feeling I get climbing into the enclosed flybridge on the new Hatteras 65 while running out Palm Beach Inlet in a stiff southeast wind against the tide. You see the spray and feel the boat moving, but all apparently from a soundproof booth. For all those (like me) who claim to prefer an open bridge, one trip in really nasty weather will convince you of the efficacy of an enclosed bridge.

Performance In reasonable seas, normal cruising speed proved to be about 28 knots at 1,900 rpm using 112 gph. Top speed touched 35 knots at 2,360 rpm – faster than any Hatteras 65 I’ve ever run.

We ran the speed tests in a 5-foot beam sea first thing in the morning, but winds increased to 20 knots, and seas were running 8 to 10 feet by the time we headed home. Running south with the wind and seas from the southeast required us to drop back speed to 18 to 20 knots. This is when an enclosed bridge truly shines! We plowed through, taking it virtually on the nose for 30 miles back to Palm Beach with absolute impunity.

Fishability Working our way north, up Sailfish Alley, we stopped and fished whenever we found bait on the fish finder. But it wasn’t until we reached Stuart, Florida, that we found the hot sailfish bite. We first flew kites, with the kite rods on the flybridge. But the current ran so strong, we ended up joining the fleet in slow-trolling our live goggle-eyes and threadfin herring. Either way, the 65 proved steady as a rock, whether heading down, up or beam-to the seas. I can’t imagine a boat being more comfortable sitting in a trough while live baiting.

** Cockpit** As you’d expect from a 65-foot boat, the huge cockpit provides more than enough space for a whole team of anglers and mates to work simultaneously. The cockpit gunwale, situated 3 feet above the waterline, means reviving a fish is a bit of a stretch, but it’s doable.

A large baitwell in the transom can double as a fish box if you aren’t fishing live bait. In the deck, a split hatch hides a very large athwartship fish box. Augmenting the fighting chair or rocket launcher, you’ll find storage space for two rods in each gunwale and three more in each cabin coaming. My pet peeve on large sport-fishing boats has to be dead space. There’s no need for a portable cooler in the cockpit of any boat over 35 or 40 feet. For that reason, I’d like to see an integrated drink cooler in this 65’s cockpit. It would be easy enough to put one under the steps.

One thing common to fishing sailfish in prime conditions at Sailfish Alley is getting wet when backing down into the big seas. Sure, you try to avoid it, but sometimes you just can’t. Fortunately, the 65 has a terrific scupper system. Despite seas occasionally coming over the caprail, water never covered the cockpit sole. Side exhausts also help keep the cockpit quiet and cut down on exhaust fumes coming back into the cockpit. Flybridge You won’t likely run out of space for guests on this flybridge, thanks to long settees on each side in addition to the two comfortable Pompanette helm chairs. Whether you’re entertaining or not, an icemaker and a refrigerator assure refreshments are never out of reach. Every creature comfort has been thought of on this bridge, right down to the settee’s beautiful pullout wooden footrests.

Since you can’t see the cockpit from the enclosed flybridge, Hatteras puts a remote helm station outside on the aft end of the bridge for driving while fighting fish or docking. It’s one of the small sacrifices required by all enclosed flybridge fishing boats.

** Interior** As you’d expect on a boat such as this, the interior can be customized. Most owners will select a three-sided settee for the portside so several people can sleep there on the way to the fishing grounds. Having tried it out, I assure you that the salon boasts an extremely comfortable noise level, with the most prominent sound under way being the muted turbo whistle. I also appreciate the fact that Hatteras placed the entertainment center and TV on the aft end of the salon for better privacy when sitting at the dock.

Hatteras joiner work has never been better, showcasing a high-gloss finish on all wood. (Our test boat was optional cherry. Maple comes standard.) The 65 also provides indirect and aircraft lighting absolutely everywhere, offering superb illumination.

Galley counters capped in marble form almost a 360-degree enclosure, but being only waist-high, they never cut the chef off from the rest of the guests. The counters also work exceptionally well for presenting hors d’oeuvres and buffets. A four-burner electric cooktop, along with convection/microwave oven, makes gourmet cooking quick and fuss-free. Another interesting feature is that the sink is positioned along the portside. I’d never considered it before, but I discovered I really like being able to work at the sink washing dishes while looking out the huge side window.

Belowdecks, Hatteras offers one four-cabin and two three-cabin configurations. The four-stateroom model has two over/under berth cabins to starboard, a double in the bow and an oblique double to port. Both three-stateroom layouts provide only one over/under amidships (under the dinette). All provide access through the midcabin to a utility room with pumps and air-conditioning units. Future models should have a transverse bulkhead door through to the engine room as well.

Our test boat provided flybridge access only from the cockpit, but you can order access from the salon if you wish. It will take some of the unusually comfortable apostrophe-shaped dinette space to do it, though. About the only change I’d like to see in the salon is to affix a long, overhead handhold running from the cockpit door to the stateroom stairway for safety.

Engine Room Cresting at well over 6 feet tall, I can really appreciate a big engine room. Not only does this 65 have a well-laid-out space, but also I can stand upright with room to spare. Hatterascal had been fitted with big iron – a pair of 16-cylinder MTUs (1,800 hp each) representing close to a $300,000 upgrade over the standard CAT 12-cylinder diesels of 1,400 hp each.

Of course, all valves and maintenance points can be easily accessed on or near centerline, and generators sit on the aft end of the compartment to keep them away from living quarters.

It’s obvious that Hatteras wants you to be able to keep track of conditions in the engine compartment. The Hatterascal had engine control panels on the aft end so you can easily peek at them as soon as you stick your head in, and sports TV cameras that allow you to zoom in on a number of areas of the engine room for display on the flybridge.

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Winter Custom Yachts completed an “enormous” project, the largest express boat ever built in North Carolina. Winter puts an unprecedented amount of emphasis on design—this build has been no different. The 65′ vessel is designed in excruciating detail.

The boat has been built for a Florida family who enjoys traveling and fishing on the open water. The family has two sons, both of whom already have impressive fishing resumes. The owner wanted something bigger than their current 52-foot Cabo to accommodate their family on long trips. The more traditional 60+ foot boats are convertibles, however, the owner insisted that First Light be an express boat. He expressed his opposition to convertible boats in saying, “I feel like I’m on a charter. Everybody else is having fun down below, and I’m by myself up on the flybridge.” Winter Custom Yachts embraces owners with specific, personal preferences in boats.

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With no introduction necessary, the all-new, multi-award winning Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht joins our expanding range of next-generation yachts.

The SkyHelm™, complete with IPS docking joystick, can be used in an upright position for low-speed manoeuvring or lowered to fall perfectly into outstretched arms when sat low in the bespoke helm seats cossetted by carbon fibre backrests and an integrated centre console. The modular layout allows for various specifications and enhancements, with space that adapts seamlessly to all kinds of socialising and adrenaline-seeking. Three cabins, including a full-beam master stateroom, can accommodate up to six guests in luxurious comfort, with a fully appointed crew cabin located forward of the garage.

Take your Sport Yacht to new heights by carrying the tender on the bathing platform and reconfiguring the vacated space as a dedicated ‘Beach Club’ – with direct sea access, bar, fridge, BBQ and free-standing seating. The perfect area for those happiest close to the water. With speeds of up to 35 knots, the 65 Sport Yacht cuts an equally impressive figure on the open water. Altogether, the experience is one of pure adrenaline, akin to driving a high-performance convertible supercar.

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This production run is an updated version of the extremely successful 65 Convertible Sportfish of 1987-1999 that was well-known for its superb seakeeping hull, speedy performance (35+ knots), and soft, dry ride. The iconic Hatteras Hargrave-designed modified-V hull with sharp entry, high flared bow, flattens to aft for responsiveness and stable performance in a range of sea conditions. Electrical and mechanical systems, craftsmanship, and power options all combine for superb fishability and liveaboard comfort in this beautifully proportioned fishing yacht with its distinctive stepped-down sheerline.

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The 65 Convertible was restyled with a raised foredeck and swept back superstructure, rounded edges, and new frameless, tinted windows for a sleek contemporary look. The interior was updated with a standard 4-stateroom, 3-head accommodations layout; a 3-stateroom, 3-head layout was optional. The fourth starboard aft stateroom with private head and utility room access, could be for crew, especially with an optional bulkhead door to the engine room. The main deck salon, galley and dinette became a large open space for relaxing and entertaining with beautifully finished maple (or optional dark cherry) grain-matched woodwork, fluted valances, and 2” wood window blinds. Entertainment center on starboard side faces couch. Hatteras designers filled every accessible space with stowage, including beneath furniture. The L-shaped couch in the salon has storage underneath, as does the adjacent coffee table that opens with a set of gas-assisted struts. Forward to starboard, the U-shaped dinette seats 5 and has drawers underneath.

The full-service galley is forward portside directly across from the dinette for easy access. Amenities include drawer-style Sub-Zero undercounter refrigerator/freezer units, 4-burner electric stove, convection microwave oven with wood fascia, and plenty of drawers and high-gloss finished maple cabinets (dark cherry was optional). Solid surface countertops with undermounted sink provide sufficient area to prep dinner for five. A trash compactor was available as a Hatteras option.

The 4-stateroom accommodations layout features the master suite to port with 2 cedar-lined closets, built-in bulkhead cabinets, and tapered queen berth with cedar-lined storage beneath. Ensuite head features stall shower and solid surface countertops with integral sink, high-gloss maple (standard) or cherrywood cabinets. Forepeak VIP guest stateroom features a centerline tapered queen berth with cedar-lined storage beneath, cedar-lined hanging closet, drawers, and overhead bins. Private access to guest head. Starboard stateroom with upper and lower bunks has storage under lower bunk and a large closet. Guest head also features stall shower and solid surface countertops with sink. The fourth stateroom has an ensuite head and access to utility room and engine room as an option for crew. 6’6” headroom throughout.

The cockpit is a huge 183 sq ft area designed for battling trophy gamefish. Set-up includes a bait center with refrigerator/freezer and sink, tackle locker, in-sole fishbox (that could be refrigerated), transom livewell, rod holders, wide transom door, drink box, and other storage. Hatteras offered a chipped-ice maker, Murray Brothers fighting chair, and cockpit controls as options.

The standard open bridge features a forward raised helm deck for enhanced visibility and an extended aft deck overhang to shade the forward cockpit area. An aft fishing station on bridge provides view of cockpit action for backing down on fish and for backing into a slip. The power actuated console conceals all electronic equipment under a gasketed lid and is standard equipment. Extra rod storage is beneath side bench seating. An enclosed air-conditioned bridge with spiral stairwell to starboard side of salon was an option Hatteras offered for the 65 Convertible and also included aft controls for backing on fish and docking. Tower, outriggers, electronic teaser reels and other special equipment were owner options. A few refinements were made to the legendary Hatteras hull bottom to improve performance and durability. The propeller pocket angle was slightly modified to reduce draft and optimize prop thrust.

Aft chine rails that taper forward added more planing surface for lift and slow speed (trolling) stability. And the rudder post shelves were upgraded to fiberglass to prevent deterioration. The thick solid fiberglass bottom and keel, foam-cored fiberglass stringers and hull sides, vacuum-bagged bulkheads and decks are all fiberglassed to the hull in-mold for a perfect shape. Fiberglass encased steel engine mount supports help reduce vibration by preventing transfer to hull. Stanchions and cleats are backed with tapped aluminum plates. Huge 7-blade 48 x 88 Nibral props and 4” diameter shafts effectively drive the 50+ ton yacht—built like a tank to take on the rigors of blue water tournament fishing with the agility and speed to compete and bring in trophy-winning catches.

The Hatteras 65 Convertible length overall (LOA) is 65’5” with a beam of 18’ and 6’ draft. Fuel capacity is 1800 gallons; freshwater is 445 gallons and holding tank is 100 gallons. Standard engines were twin 1400hp CAT 3412E diesel engines. Optional engines were twin 1350hp Detroit Diesel 12V-2000 engines.

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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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The Bering 65 is a classic yet refined raised pilothouse vessel. Constructed with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, this explorer vessel combines luxurious comfort and unwavering reliability along with sensible pricing. Powered by Cummins QSL 9 335 HP marine diesel engines, the Bering 65 has a top speed of 10 knots and a cruising speed of 8 knots.

The Bering 65 luxury yacht delivers an impressive autonomous range of more than 4000 nautical miles at cruising speed. The Bering 65 has an efficient fuel consumption of 25 GPH (95 LPH) at 10 knots with 1700 RPM.With 4,490 gallons (16,800 liters) of fuel, adventurers can enjoy thousands of miles of uninterrupted cruising, at a combined rate of 8 gallons (30 liters) per hour

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Bering 65 is a rugged and classical-looking steel yacht capable of any ocean crossing. She is quiet, solid, and leaves a graceful wake underway. Her displacement is over 224,800 lbs (102 mT). With 4,490 gallons (16,800 l) of fuel, you can cruise continuously for thousands of miles burning a combined 8 gallons (30 l) an hour at 8 knots.

Her interior is lavishly crafted with beautiful woodwork and a variety of counter, flooring, and upholstery selections.

The saloon features built-in seating on both sides with a large dinette to starboard. An entertainment center forward of the settees has a large flat-screen TV surrounded by hand-finished woods of your choosing. Large double aft doors can be opened when maximum ventilation is desired or when entertaining large groups. A staircase forward leads to the lower staterooms.

The full-width galley is just aft of the pilothouse steering room but on the same level. Refrigeration units and in-wall oven(s) are located off to the port side, along with drawer storage and an optional wine chiller. To the starboard side, you have a cooking surface, trash compactor, sink, dishwasher, and dry storage. This galley is bright and airy, thanks in part to the open bulkhead and its location above the saloon’s elevation.

Forward of the galley, the pilothouse is the command where most of the ship’s controls and displays are collected. From here, you can monitor all critical systems such as tank levels, engine metrics, and battery banks. This lower helm station is perfect for steering in inclement weather conditions. Wing doors lead to both port and starboard side decks. Extensive window placement on three sides provides complete forward and adjacent viewing of your surroundings. An L-shaped settee located aft of the helm chair is perfect for hanging out with the captain while underway and offers an alternative place to lounge and read if you wish some separation from the saloon.

The master stateroom can be located forward as a v-berth of aft, or as an amidships stateroom. Bering 65 is set up as a three-stateroom layout in its standard configuration, with each stateroom having its own bathroom.

The engine room houses the twin diesel engines in addition to many of the ship’s machinery components. Bering Yachts places great emphasis on minimizing noise and vibration coming from this space. The entire engine room is surrounded by acoustic paneling and heavy bulkhead insulation. The engine room’s aft is utility/storage space, perfect for such things as fenders, water-maker, dive compressor, and tool storage.

Access to the swim platform is available through either of the outboard stairwells in the cockpit. The aft platform is located just above the waterline to allow for easy access to your tender or water toys. Throughout the deck spaces, you will find intelligent and thoughtful touches such as the numerous mooring cleats, freeing ports to quickly clear the decks of green water, and ergonomic handrails for maximum security.

The covered cockpit provides additional outdoor living space regardless of weather conditions, be it intense tropical sun or a rainy day at anchor. The cockpit settee and table are perfect for outdoor dining, visiting, or just comfortably lounging. Covered side decks and tall bulwarks provide a very secure walkway to the Portuguese bridge and foredeck. Large storage lockers inside the Portuguese bridge are perfect for storing docklines, hoses, and equipment. Molded-in seating on the foredeck puts you out in front with a view second to none!

Bering 65’s covered flybridge helm station and seating area provide exceptional views whether underway or at anchor. With generously sized settees and the option to have any combination of refrigeration, outdoor grilling, stainless sink, etc., you can entertain guests with ease. The aft boat deck can easily accommodate a 4.2 meter tender, effortlessly launched and recovered with a hydraulic crane. The boat deck stairwell connects the covered cockpit, which means you don’t have to move through the interior spaces when you wish to head up to the upper deck after swimming or diving.

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Kelea | 1994 Privilege 65

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Kelea | Privilege 65 65ft

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KELEA is a gorgeous 1994 Privilege 65 catamaran designed by the renowned naval architect Marc Lombard and built by Alliaura Marine in France. She was built to the very strict Bureau Veritas standards. She has always been operated and cared for by a professional captain and crew who have worked passionately for an owner who has paid careful attention to her care over the past few years.

At the beginning of her life, she was very successfully operated as a crewed charter vessel in the Caribbean. In 2012, her owner pulled her from the charter fleet and she underwent an extensive refit which brought her back to "Bristol Condition". She was then operated as a private yacht until 2017 when she resumed crewed charter operation. As luck would have it, she was located in Grenada during the devastating 2017 hurricane season and has never suffered any hurricane damage. She still shows in great condition and would be ideal for global voyaging or she can continue to operate in luxury crewed charter. Since she is operating in crewed charter she must always remain in perfect working order. A yachts reputation is everything in the charter business and Kelea has earned her exceptional standing.

Kelea is ideal for anyone who is looking for a superb boat to do world cruising with a large family or is exceptionally well suited as an expedition style adventure platform. Privilege Catamarans are built stout to a level of quality that cannot be matched by the large volume production builders. Examine her extensive inventory and refit history, and you will quickly see that she is at the top of the pack for any catamaran of this size under $1,000,000.

Kelea is available for showings by appointment in beautiful St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

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• Keel: Fin Keel

MEASUREMENTS

• Length Overall: 65 ft
• Beam Measure: 35' 0"
• Total Power: 220
• Engine Brand: YANMAR
• Engine Model: 4JH4-HTE
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engine Hours: 3500
• Engine Power: 110 hp

Accommodations

• Number of cabins: 7
• Number of heads: 6

Recent Updates

2021 – Present

• Both generators replaced in 2022 and 2023
• All Navigation Electronics replaced in 2023
• New Inverter 220v 5000w in 2024
• Rainman Watermaker added in 2024
• New Tender 2022 – Grand S470NHL 15’5″ Center Console w/ 75hp Suzuki
• New Exterior Hull Paint Job in 2024
• New Bottom Paint in 2024

2020 Off Season Maintenance

• New fresh water pumps x 2
• Shower sump pump replaced
• Garbage disposal under galley sink replaced
• Tank level sensor replaced
• Yanmar engine control panels replaced x 2
• Drive shaft seals replaced x 2
• Anodes replaced
• New stereo speakers installed
• A/C compressors serviced
• Fire extinguishers inspected and serviced
• Smoke alarms replaced
• Rigging inspection completed – no service necessary
• Gel coat touch ups
• Water filters replaced x 2
• Racor filters replaced

DIMENSIONS AND DETAILS

• Brand: Privilege
• Designer: Marc Lombard
• Year: Launched in 1994
• Hull Material: Isophthalic polyester resins, multiaxial fabrics and foam PVC adhered with a vacuum system
• Flagged: USVI
• LOA: 65’/19.85m
• LWL: 58.4’/17.80m
• Beam: 35’/10.50m
• Draft: 5’10″/1.78m
• Bridge clearance: 89.24’/27.20m
• Displacement: Dead weight, as measured by Clarkes Court Travel Lift, August 2016, 37.5 tons
• Bridge deck clearance: 31″ under salon and cockpit, 25″ along hull sides and forward of the mast, 20″ under the master cabin floor pod
• 2 x Yanmar4JH4-HTE 110hp 4 cylinder, direct injection, turbo, inter-cooled engines
• ZF 63A Hydraulic gears, reduction ratio 2.5:1
• 3 blade max props, 22″ diameter, variable pitch, pitch can be changed in the water by a diver with minimal tools
• ZF Mathers MicroCommander electronic engine controls
• Engine start battery bank: 4×100 amp start batteries, 1x for each engine can be combined via 2 way battery switches
• Cruising speed: 9 knots at 2400 rpm
• Maximum speed: 10 knots at 3200 rpm
• Fuel: 2x750L (200 gallon) stainless steel tanks
• Water: 2x 110L (290 gallon) aluminum tanks
• Holdings: 2x600L (158 gallon) composite integral tanks
• Watermaker: Rainman
• Hot water heater: 2x Isotemp Basic Stainless Steel. 11 gallons each, 220v 50/60hz

INTERIOR LAYOUT AND AMENITIES

• Cabins: 7x Accommodation cabins total. Master cabin forward of the mast. King sized bed ~ 4x guest cabins, 2 in port hull, 2 in the starboard hull. Queen sized beds
• Sleeps: 14 total, 10 guests and up to 4 crew
• Flooring: Wood effect vinyl
• Interior finish: Varnished French Beech
• Interior sofa fabric: Montecatine Ocean by Chella Textiles, Solution dyed Acrylic
• Salon table: Main and second salon tables are beech wood with a 2 part polyurethane finish, the main salon dining table can seat six people, the table lowers to the level of the seats and has a cushion to cover it, making a large sofa, the smaller salon table seats three (3) people
• Head and showers: All 7 cabins have a separate head and shower. Guest cabins have Head Hunter heads (push button, water jet operated), crew cabins have hand operated Raritan heads
• Cabinets: All accommodation cabins have multiple storage lockers and draws
• Hanging lockers: The master, guest and crew cabins all have hanging lockers
• The navigation station is in the salon on the starboard side
• Interior lighting: Master cabin – dimmable LED, Salon – dimmable LED, Guest cabins – LED, Crew Cabins – LED, Galley – Halogen counter lights, LED ceiling lights, cockpit – dimmable halogen
• Guest cabins have a portable 110 volt fan
• All cabins, salon and galley are air-conditioned by a chilled water system. 2x Aqua Air A2HGC chiller units, one in each engine room. 24000 btu/hour, 2 ton capacity each, 230v 50/60 hz installed October 2015.
• Climma fan coil units (air handlers) in each cabin. 230 volt 50/60 hz, all new in 2010, crew cabins – 1 each x 2000 btu/hr each, Master cabin – 2 x 4000 btu/hrm 4x guest cabins – 1 each x 4000 btu/hr each, Galley – 1 x 9000 btu/hr, Salon – 2 x 17000 btu/hr, all fan coils controlled by Dometic Passport digital control units.

ELECTRONICS

Nav Electronics were all replaced in 2023 including Chartplotter, Radar, Autopilot, etc. Below information is not yet updated with current equipment!

• Depth sounder: Raymarine I-70 graphic displays x3
• Wind speed and Direction Model: Raymarine I-60 displays x3
• Autopilot: Raymarine S3 course computer, 2x Raymarine control units at helm stations, Raymarine S100 remote control, Octopus hydraulic pump, constant running, solenoid activated
• VHF Radio: Icom IC-M5041 with helm station repeater mic.
• Handheld GPS: 2x Icom M88
• Satellite phone system: KVH V-SAT V-3
• AIS: Raymarine AIS 650 Class B transciever
• 3G cell modem: Globe Surfer 3+, SIM card operated, 3G data transciever. Transmit signal through boat via wifi LAN gateway
• WIFI antenna: Wave Wifi router combines V-3 Sat, 3G cell and WIFI. Controlled by a digital interface page – Transmit to a LAN WIFI via a gateway
• Router: Wave WIFI router combines V-3 Sat, 3G cell, and WIFI. Controlled by a digital interface page – transmit to a LAN WIFI via a gateway
• Single side bad radio: SEA 235 HF/SSB Radio Telephone
• Chart plotter: Maxsea chart program interfaced with Raymarine sail instruments, AIS and GPS. Displayed on NAV station desk top computer and cockpit port helm station repeater screen
• Intruder alarm system: Flagship Marine Security – Deck pressure sensors and salon motion detector activated
• Entertainment system: Bose Lifestyle 5:1 surround sound in Salon, Separate Bose Amplifiers and remote controls for the cockpit, deck and master cabin speakers. Sony Bravia 32″ flat screen – Salon, Mini Mac Computer with 14″ flat screen in salon for guest use and to store digital music library. Toshiba 19″ flat screens, DVD, smart TV’s in Master and Guest cabins

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

• New in 2024 Port Generator:Northern Lights 20kw, 50 hz, 230 volts
• New in 2021 Starboard Generator:Northern Lights 19kw 50 hz 230 volts
• Shore power cord: 2x shore power cords 50 amp/220v x 50 feet each
• Shore power requirements: 220-240 volt, 50 or 60 hz compatible
• 50 hz boat that has been optimized for use on a 60hz dock
• Using 60hz shore power the following cannot be used: Dive Compressor, Watermaker
• Everything else is either 50/60 hz compatible or runs off one of the inverters
• Charger system: 2x Mastervolt Mass Charger 100amp/24 volt. 50/60 hz, installed 2012 and 2014.
• Main house battery bank: Lifeline GPL-27T, 100 amp/hr AGM batteries x16, 24 volt x 1600 amp/hour
• Alternator: 2×24 volt/70 amp Balmar auxilary alternators,fitted to the main engines for house bank charging
• Electrical sockets: Master cabin, guest cabins, salon and galley have multiple 110v 60 hz outlets. Galley and salon also have 230v 50 hz outlets
• Inverter: New in 2024
• Battery Monitor System: Mastervolt remote control units x2 at Nav station, Mastervolt Masterlink BTM-1 battery monitor at nav station
• Straight Shaft: 40 mm stainless steel, PSS shaft seals
• Dive Compressor: Bauer Junior Dive Compressor. 230v 50hz, rebuilt in 2012, aluminum dive tanks x7 in two dedicated lockers
• Fresh water pressure system: 2x Paragon PSR Senior 24 volt pumps with 2x stainless steel accumulator tanks

SAILS AND RIGGING

• Mainsail: Doyle, Tri-radial cut, full batten, 3 reefs, HydraNet sailcloth. 1,104 square feet, fitted November 2012
• Jib: Genoa, Doyle, tri-radial cut, HydraNet sail cloth, 1043 sq. feet, fitted November 2012, Staysail Doyle Crosscut, Dacron, 476 square feet
• Genoa furler: Reckmann Hydraulic RF 90
• Staysail furler: Harken manual, Mk111, Unit 3.5
• Hydraulic power unit: Lewmar Commander 5
• Mast type and height: Marchel, Aluminum, Air draft = 27.20 m 89.2″ triple spreader, diamond stay. Alwgrip off-white finish
• Bowsprit: Aluminum 5″ diameter x 9″ long
• Standing rigging: All standing rigging replaced in July 2007; upper and lower shrouds, 19mm, 1×19 wire
• Port and starboard diamond stays, 12mm rod
• Forward diamond stay, 11mm rod, forestay, inner forestay
• Running Rigging: ~ Genoa Halyard 12 mm New England V-100, ~ Staysail Halyard 12mm New England V-100, ~ Main Halyard 16 mm Gleistein. 2007, ~ Topping Lift 16 mm, ~ Spinnaker Halyard 18 mm, ~ Mainsail Reef lines 14 mm, ~ Mainsail outhaul 16 mm New England Endura Braid, ~ Mainsail sheet 16 mm, ~ Mainsail traveller 14 mm New England Sta-Set, ~ Genoa sheet 16 mm Gleistein. 2007,~ Staysail Sheet 16 mm New England Sta-Set

All winches are Lewmar Ocean Self Tailing series:

• Genoa sheet winch x [2], 77ST Hydraulic / Manual, 2 Speed.
• Main sheet winch x [2], 58 ST Manual, 2 Speed.
• Main Traveller winch, 48 ST Manual, 2 Speed.
• Main Halyard Winch, 62 ST Hydraulic single speed, Manual 2 Speed.
• Main Reef and outhaul winch, 48 ST Manual, 2 Speed.

Cleats: Cooney, Stainless Steel Mooring cleats.

• 14 12 x total, port and starboard each has – 2 x stern cleats, 2 x spring cleats, 2 bow cleats.
• 12 2 x centerline bow cleats

Bow pulpit seats: Port and starboard Teak seats

Cockpit seating and table:

2] x Cockpit tables

Solid teak with polyurethane clear coat finish

• Port Table seats 4 with fixed seating, plus 2 more people using 2 cockpit teak chairs Has a fold down leaf to increase cockpit floor space between meals
• Starboard table Seats 4 on fixed seating This table lowers to seat level and has a fitted cushion to make a large flat sofa
• Cockpit cushions: Flow through foam with outdoor fabric
• Deck shower:Hot and Cold fresh water showers, retractable, on port and starboard transom steps
• Bimini:Fiberglass composite hardtop. Large cushioned lounging area on top. Side and aft curtains for sun and rain shelter.
• Traveler: Lewmar, recirculating ball bearings
• Nil standard sail cover
• North Sails Stack Pack with Lazy Jacks – May 2016
• Lewmar Ball Bearing Batten Car
• Rocna 70kg, 154 lb primary anchor installed in 2016
• Primary anchor chain and rode: ACCO High Test G4 x 300. Installed in 2017
• Secondary anchor: ~ Fortress FX-85
• Secondary anchor chain and rode: ~ ACCO HT G4 x 50,~ 200 x Nylon 3 strand line
• Windlass: Maxwell VWC-4000, 24 volt DC. Installed in August 2005. Complete rebuild in 2015,~ Maxwell AutoAnchor helm station windlass control and counter display.
• Trampoline: Sunrise Yacht Products – Square hole mesh, fitted August 2009
• Bumpers: Taylor Made #71034, 12 x 34 x [ 6 ],Taylor Made Fender Cushion #46095, 20 x 20
• Dock lines: [6] x 1 1/8 dia New England Mega Braid
• Davits: [2] x Stainless Steel dinghy davits. 2:1 tackle leading to genoa sheet hydraulic winches.
• Opening hatches: ~ Lewmar Ocean Deck Hatches x [25] total,~ Lewmar opening hull ports x [ 6 ] total
• UV window covers: Main Salon and Master cabin windows have Textaline covers fitted to the outside, and pleated honeycomb blinds on the inside.
• UV hatch covers: OceanAir hatch shades and insect screens fitted to all deck hatches.
• Helm cover: Fiberglass covers protect the sailing instruments at both port and starboard helm stations
• Swim platform: Swim platforms with swim ladders and hot and cold fresh water showers on port and starboard hull transoms
• Refrigerator: Liebherr CTP 230, Upright two door domestic fridge/freezer in galley. 235L total, Fridge 191L, Freezer 44L, 220v 50 hz. Installed July 2015, Westpoint, Large top loading commercial refrigerator with sliding glass doors in the starboard passageway. 26″ deep; 60″ long; 33″ high. 220v 50hz, Salon fridge, custom made cabinet fridge, 24 volt, fan assisted evaporator
• Freezer: Small top loading domestic chest freezer in the starboard passageway. 31″ wide, 24″ deep, 33″ high. 220v 50hz. Installed December 2013
• Icemakers: 2x U-line Model #SS 1095, Stainless Steel installed in bar area of salon
• Sink: Twin, Stainless Steel, 15″x15″ x 12″ deep each
• Nil Saltwater pump
• Stove: GE 30″ JGP 945, 4 burners, Propane, Stainless Steel. Installed October 2010
• Oven: Siemans HB65AB=22F, 65 Litre, 220-240v 50/60hz. Installed May 2014
• Corian countertops throughout
• Life raft: 2x Plastimo 8 person life rafts, valise, recreational, last serviced May 2017 for three years
• Flares: US coast guard legal flare kits for yacht and tender
• Fire Extinguishers: Port and starboard engine rooms fixed fire suppression system – Fireboy FE241, 23.7 lbs each, automatic and manual discharge, automatic machinery shut-downs. Handheld fire extinguisher: Engine rooms 5 lb Co2 – x1 each, Interior cabins – 3 x2 5 lbs Halon + 1 x 5lbs ABC
• Galley fire blanket
• Life vests: 12x adult life vests with strobes, 3x child life vests with strobes
• MOB gear: 2x horse shoe floats with floating line and strobe
• 2x ditch bags
• Nil sea anchor
• Comprehensive and up to date medical kit
• ACR Model #RLB-36 EPIRB
• Dinghy: Grand Boats S470NHL 15’5″ Center Console
• Suzuki 75hp 4-Stroke Outboard

The boat underwent a 10 month major interior refit in Lauderdale Marine Center, Ft Lauderdale in 2010/2011:

• The main salon windows were replaced with new, pre-formed, uv resistant, tinted acrylic windows. [ aircraft grade acrylic ]
• All 5 guest cabin heads and shower stalls were stripped back to the bare hull and rebuilt with gel coated fiberglass sheeting.
• The marine heads in the 5 guest cabins were replaced with Head Hunter toilets
• All sinks, hardware, plumbing, and lighting were replaced in the heads
• The vinyl head liners were replaced throughout the salon and the crew cabins.
• The air conditioning fan units were replaced in all 7 cabins.
• LED lighting was fitted to all cabins and areas.
• Large areas of wood paneling in the Master cabin and Salon were repaired or replaced.

Lauderdale Marine Center, April November 2012:

• Replaced both main engines, and both generators.
• The engine rooms were stripped back to the hull and remodeled.
• New paint and sound insulation.
• New fuel system and filters.
• Electrical wiring was remodeled and up graded.
• Dive Compressor was rebuilt by a factory agent.
• A new Mainsail and Genoa were fitted.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The two refit periods in Florida improved the boat hugely, but besides those, two other major upgrades were done that also improved the boat greatly are

Removed the original aluminum toe rails, stanchion bases and mooring cleats. These were all corroded, ugly, and under sized. They were replaced with aluminum toe rails with molded composite sections bonded to the hull. The goal was to make it look like the boat came from the factory like this. The mooring cleats and Stanchion bases were replaced with solid Stainless Steel units that are beautiful and hugely stronger than the originals.

Originally she had a fabric cockpit awning over a metal tube frame. The owner replaced this with a composite hard top, the unit was light enough for two people to pick up before it was installed, yet strong enough for 10 people to dance on (this was the design parameter set). They went to a lot of trouble to make the hardtop compliment the lines of the boat and make it look like it was factory fitted.

With the new hardtop, she gained a huge lounging area on top, and, with the side and aft curtains, a rain proof cockpit that can serve as a dining or lounging area in any weather.

SAILING HISTORY

The boat was brought to the Caribbean by the original owner to do charter. She was sold to the second owner in the early 2000’s and hecontinued doing approx 20 weeks of charter per year in the Caribbean. After about 5 years the owner took her out of charter in order to have time to do larger refit projects, and then he decided to keep her for private use and not return to charter.

In 2017, she was sold in an estate sale and purchased by the current owner. She went back to operating as a crewed charter catamaran based out of the Virgin Islands.

She has spent most of her life in the Eastern Caribbean, with a few years away for the Florida refits and two seasons in Belize and Panama.

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SO, we used a few slide divers for the first time off wire with a section of 65# braid.  I don't really see the stealth here.  How much stealth factor is braid?  We have small boat 20' starcraft and I just dont' see any advantage because your still only have a 7' or so section of flouro. Still gotta reel in to the 7' mark.  And before the diver you have the braid.   Clamping to mono of flouro ? That would add stealh but same deal right? or could I put a swivel say 4' from the spoon or presentation?  That might work eh?  Could someone explain a little bit better. I have looked at a few videos ( including Russ G. ) and don't see any big stealth advantage of adding say 16' braid lead. I mean it does not reflect light light the wire does, but how stealth is it.  I was thinking adding just a 2' section of braid, then 16' flouro all the way down to my spoon but a swivel only 3' before my spoon. But would they spook froms the swivel? OR swivel/snap maybe?   THanks all. Not new to dipsy/dreamweaver deeper divers but trying to get more stealth on small boat. Thanks all 

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The main thing with a slide diver is ability to separate the diver from the lure but slide down close for easier handling at the boat.   The main stealth is getting the diver farther away from the lure.  A dipsy will do this  with a 10, 12ft or longer lead but you need someone to hand line it in.  I fish solo a lot so slide divers are better for me.  I also have a small boat so even with a crew handlining a bunch of line is a hassle (for me).  On my braid and wire divers I have 40 ft of 40 lb fluorocarbon after my main line and before my leader.  this is what the diver slides on.  40 ft gives plenty of separation from the mainline if its a consideration.  I usually set 15-20 ft from the lure though.  The 40 ft helps (in my opinion) close fighting a fish near to the boat as the knot isn't going in and out of the guides a lot.  For leader I put either a 7' section of 20lb for spoons or a 2-3 ft section of 30# for paddles which I guess you could argue you don't need but I don't want the diver going right to the flasher    The stealth isn't the leader itself other than getting separation between the lure and the diver and overall dipsy / slide diver rigs getting separation from the boat etc.  

I typically run 2 wire divers per side on Ontario. Deep inside is a Mag on 1.5 or 2 and an outside High on 3.5 or 4. ‘IF’ fish seem negative, I will swap out 1 or both high divers for a braid slide diver on 4 with 40’ of 40lb mono for diver to slide on. For Erie walleye I usually run 3 divers per side. Deep inside mag on wire and then 2 regular dipsys. I hardly ever run slide divers for Wallye because of conflicts with the other divers /just too much more labor with typically fast fish action.

Another slide diver guy here.  I have been running 35 foot of 40# mono as well to a 6 foot section of flouro.  I ran 30# mono for a bit but felt I was replacing it too often. 

Ive been running black slide divers with the clear mag ring (no mag weight)  Works well for me.

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