Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales Featured Builder – Duffie Boatworks Duffie Boatworks is the ninth of 12 boat builders featured in the 2022-2023 build report. The company's owner, Jon Duffie, passionately loves Carolina-style builds and is especially proud of his latest projects, which combine classic integrity with modern efficiency. 79’ Reel Joy |
My father left me a few personal treasures, one of which was his black book of fishing numbers from the Bahamas. It was actually a blue binder and that cherished book likely won’t ever see salt again, but either way I will have that tattered collection of notes forever. Times have
Splash Date: 11/21/2021 AKA: Built as Sea Fix Refit Location: Bayliss Boatworks Service/Refit Manager: Judd Beatty Repower & Upfit Completed: November 2021 Repowered with MTU M96L 16V2000 Performance: 7 knot increase in top end performance and cruise speeds A first-time visitor to the Bayliss Boatyard, Sea Fix arrived in April of 2021 for repower. In addition to her new Man V12-1550CR engines with
Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales Featured Builder – Merritt’s Boat & Engine Works Merritt’s Boat & Engine Works is the eighth of 12 boat builders featured in the 2022-2023 build report. Located in Pompano Beach, Florida, the company is one of the most well-known boat builders in Florida. 88’ Reel Tight |
Before technology took over every aspect of our daily lives, the most prominent sportfishing tournaments around the world relied on trained observers to validate the release of billfish in accordance with angling and tackle rules. There’s somewhat an element of chance, but prize-winning tournament strategies were once honed from years
Explore the essentials of planning multi-day center console fishing trips, including safety gear, fuel management, and gear organization.
Sponsored by Riggs Yacht Sales Featured Builder – Titan Custom Yachts Titan Custom Yachts is the seventh of 12 boat builders featured in the 2022-2023 build report. Founded in 2001, Titan specializes in boats from 50 to 80 feet in length. Its latest build, a 63-footer, exemplifies the company's commitment to speed,
Black Book Charters was created by captains and sportfish owners for captains and sportfish owners. Our team is heavily rooted in the fishing industry, and our experience allows us to successfully navigate the unique characteristics that sportfishing boats present while catering to the most discerning clientele. Constant contact with our
She never stopped winding. Two feet underwater and surrounded by straight gaffs, chamois’ and floating bottles of bleach, Sally Kurz needed to catch a blue marlin … and she wasn’t going to let this one get away. At the hookup, Capt. Tim Richardson knew about the importance of this fish
Splash Date: 2006 as QED for MTU Test Platform AKA: Ravaganza, Reel Rodeo and Wayne’s World Refit Location: Beaufort, North Carolina Service/Refit Manager: Steven Blackwell Repower & Upfit Completed: 2022 as Iron Leader Repowered: CAT C32B 2400 x 2 Performance: 38 kts / Cruise RPM 1,900 / WOT Speed 46 kts Originally launched in 2006 as a
