Cat C32B Tournament Performance at the Start of 2026

As the 2026 tournament season begins, one thing is clear: it will be a matter of milliseconds and knots that decide victories. Those who reach the fish first will bring home the wins.

Bermuda Triple Crown Success with Cat® C32B Engines

From the prestigious Bermuda Triple Crown to Gulf Coast tuna tournaments, boats repowered with Cat® C32B engines often delivered the performance edge that helped create championship moments. Following a repower by Gregory Poole Equipment Company, Builder’s Choice won the Bermuda Triple Crown overall. With twin C32B engines, the 64-foot Jarrett Bay Boatworks sportfisher increased both cruising and top-end speed by 1.5 knots – a gain that proved decisive when the crew needed to reach fishing grounds 40 miles offshore in under an hour during the Bermuda Big Game Classic. However, the boat’s most remarkable record might just be never missing a fishing day due to engine issues throughout the demanding tournament circuit.

Speed Gains Deliver a Competitive Edge

Big Torch achieved her first tournament win after Elite Diesel Service, a Cat authorized marine dealer, repowered the 62-foot Viking with twin C32B main engines. While the Ferguson family crew placed six times in 24 tournaments over eight years with the vessel’s previous power configuration, the C32B gave the boat a competitive edge, enabling it to increase cruising speeds by three knots and reach 44.5 knots at wide-open throttle.

Proven Performance Across Custom Sportfish Platforms

Iron Leader, a 70-foot custom Jarrett Bay sportfisher, also secured her first tournament win following a twin 2400 HP C32B repower performed by Gregory Poole Equipment Company. The boat demonstrated notable performance improvements, including attaining a top speed of 46 knots – a 5.26% increase – along with substantially quieter operation. Keeping noise levels low can be an important factor when trolling for billfish.

Engineering That Supports Cat C32B Tournament Performance

The performance gains experienced by each vessel are underpinned by a modern 12-cylinder platform featuring advanced multi-shot fuel injection capabilities, delivering the responsive acceleration and discreet operation that sportfishing demands.

Looking Ahead to the Season

Congratulations to all 2025 tournament season winners. Caterpillar Marine looks forward to seeing crews back at the docks – and powering more success stories this year.

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