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The biggest sportfish superyachts in the world

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The next few years are shaping up well for the super-sportfish market with the Global Order Book reporting 26 projects currently on order or in build. Some special mentions include the Viking 90 flagship, a 24 metre sportfish chase boat underway at Vanquish and Royal Huisman 's mega 52 metre sportfish hull Project 406 which was announced in 2021. As we patiently await this new wave of uber-luxe fishing vessels, we take a look at the biggest already afloat...

1. Bad Company

The 43.9 metre sportfish yacht Bad Company (née Marlena ) was delivered in 1998 and was the largest sportfish in the world at the time. She changed ownership in 2013 and sent to Spain where she received a comprehensive refit and lengthened by six metres to her current length of 43.9 metres. ABS classed and MCA compliant, this all-aluminium superyacht accommodates up to 11 guests in a master suite, VIP, two doubles and one twin with a Pullman berth, all with LCD television screens and full en suite bathroom facilities.

2. Mea Culpa

Despite her size, Mea Culpa can reach a top speed of 23.5 knots thanks to a pair of 2735hp MTU 12V4000M90 diesel engines. The McMullen & Wing superyacht, designed by Jack Sarin , measures in at a hefty 42.28 metres. Mea Culpa can accommodate up to eight guests and six crew in her interiors, which have been designed by Marnell Corrao . She boasts a deck jacuzzi on board for post-fishing relaxation.  Mea Culpa was delivered in 2003.

3. Forty Love

Forty Love , formerly Don Elegante , began life in 1988 when she was commissioned by her first owner. According to BOAT Pro, the yacht ended up being reconstructed on an existing hull built by Westport in 1990 and was finally finished in 2002. Today, the 42 metre sportfish motor yacht sails under the name Forty Love and was the recipient of a two million-euro refit in 2020. Highlights include a main dining area with 360-degree views as well as a swimming platform with steps down into the water.

Lanakai , built by Yachting Developments , is the newest addition to the list of mega sportfish yachts. Delivered in 2017, the 39.5 metre superyacht is constructed entirely from carbon fibre to a design by Michael Peters  and can reach a top speed of 30 knots thanks to the power of two 3100.0hp MTU diesel engines. Spread over four decks, Lanaki can accommodate 10 guests and six crew. Her interiors, designed by Naylor Booth , sport an alliance of finely crafted American walnut joinery and muted fabrics. Lanakai boasts two saloons within her spacious interiors as well as a bar and stainless-steel aft deck barbecue for preparing the catch of the day.

5. Red Sapphire

Dutch shipyard Heesen , known today for its sporty steel and aluminium hulls, launched a series of sportfishing superyachts including Red Sapphire which splashed in 1999. The 39 metre is easy to spot with its distinct triangular form and a red stripe that runs the length of the yacht. Built for speed, she was capable of reaching speeds of 35 knots back in the day, powered by twin MTU 16V4000M90 engines.

6. Obsessions

The 38 metre Obsessions is the second Heesen built to make it into this round-up of supersized sportfish yachts. Launched in 1996, she arrived three years earlier than her sportfishing sister Red Sapphire . She was designed by Dutch studio Mulder Design and can sleep up to 10 guests.

The 37.19 metre sportfish Mary P was delivered in 2008 by Trinity Yachts . Built to satisfy the ultimate fisherman, this custom yacht incorporates a Simrad forward-looking sonar in the bow and a transom specifically designed to back down on fish at 10 knots. Twin 2,550hp Caterpillar diesel engines give her a top speed of 25 knots. Mary P was designed by Doug Sharp  together with Geoff Van Aller and is the only sportfish yacht to be built to ABS class. Her interiors have been designed by Judy Bell Davis and she can sleep up to eight guests and three crew below deck. On board amenities include a skylounge, bar and a formal dining area forward.

Boss was delivered by Dutch shipyard Feadship 1988 under the name Gallant Lady - the fifth in a series of yachts owned by the late Jim Moran. When she was launched she measured 35.35 metres in length but has since been extended to 36.27 metres. The yacht was refitted at Palmer Johnson in 1999 and can sleep up to 10 guests across four staterooms. 

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Boat of the Week: This 171-Foot Super-Luxe Sportfishing Yacht Is the Largest in the World

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This 171-foot yacht is the world's biggest sportfishing vessel to be built by Royal Huisman

To hook the world’s biggest fighting fish, in the words of Chief Brody in the classic 1975 movie Jaws , “You’re going to need a bigger boat.”

Privately owned fishing boats won’t come any bigger than this astonishing 171-foot super-luxury sportfisherman, set to claim the title of “World’s Largest Sportfish Superyacht.”

Designed by Dutch naval architects Vripack , and soon to start construction at the Royal Huisman yard in the Netherlands, Project 406 as it’s currently codenamed, will be a fast “battlewagon,” designed to chase marlin, swordfish and sailfish to the ends of the earth. “Project 406 is a sportfishing machine on steroids,” Vripack co-creative director Bart M. Bouwhuis told Robb Report . “It has the proportions of a typical American sportfishing yacht, with a long, flaring bow and open foredeck, and raked-back superstructure. It’s just bigger in every way.”

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This 171-foot yacht is the world's biggest sportfishing vessel to be built by Royal Huisman

Like every sportfishing boat, the focus is the cockpit, with a fighting chair in the center and multiple rocket launchers. The decks above are for ringside views of the action.  Courtesy Vripack

Bouwhuis is quick to point out “this is a sportfisher first, and superyacht second. While she will have the luxury of a true superyacht, she’ll set a new benchmark in the world of big-game fishing boats.”

Renderings from Vripack show a towering, six-deck fishing machine with the sleek proportions of smaller battlewagons from American builders like Viking, Hatteras and Jarrett Bay.

To shave weight, the hull and superstructure will be made of Alustar aluminum, a super-strong, high-tensile alloy. Bouwhuis won’t reveal the yacht’s power, though the word “huge” comes out in the conversation. “You can’t fool nature if you want a 171-foot boat to go this fast,” he says. “It will have significant horsepower.”

This 171-foot yacht is the world's biggest sportfishing vessel to be built by Royal Huisman

Designer Vripack kept the proportions similar to traditional American sportfishing designs, though those smaller battlewagons don’t have six decks.  Courtesy Vripack

The yacht has been commissioned by an experienced owner who is passionate about big-game fishing. “There are yachts out there that label themselves ‘sportfishermen,’ but they tend to be big motoryachts with a small fishing cockpit on back. Project 406 stays true to the traditional proportions.”

That means an oversized stern cockpit that’s low to the water, with a classic varnished-wood fighting chair takes center stage. Each of the decks above it will face the stern to give guests a front-row view of the sportfishing action below. For thrill-seekers, the very top deck, high above the flybridge hardtop, will provide stunning 360-degree views of the water. Perfect for spotting leaping marlin.

When the fish aren’t biting, Project 406 will offer guests plenty of places to kick back and relax. On the bow is an expansive, sunken sun-lounging area with oversize pads and sofas. The yacht’s fourth-level sky lounge will serve as an extraordinary “theater” for watching big-game fish leap out of the water. At night, it will have the relaxed ambience and stunning views of a boutique hotel penthouse.

This 171-foot yacht is the world's biggest sportfishing vessel to be built by Royal Huisman

When not in sportfishing mode, the outer decks can be used for socializing, especially the open area in the bow.  Courtesy Vripack

“It has been a steep learning curve for the whole Vripack team, discovering what makes a great sportfishing boat and understanding what kind of features are needed—from the rods, to the baitwells, the icemakers and fish boxes,” says Bouwhuis. “But it has definitely been an exciting challenge.”

It’s hard to understand the unbridled passion for fishing, especially when discussing the world’s largest sportfishing boat.  But actor Lee Marvin summed up the feeling nicely: “I only make movies to finance my fishing.”

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Biggest Sport-Fishing Boat in the World

  • By Kim Kavin
  • Updated: August 20, 2021

Royal Huisman Project 406

Vripack yacht design and Royal Huisman, both in the Netherlands, have unveiled a few tantalizing details about Project 406—which is being built as the world’s largest sport-fishing yacht.

Project 406’s overall size and luxury is the reason it made it on our best sportfishing yachts list . Project 406 has a length overall of 171 feet. That means the vessel will dwarf not only the most sizable 80- to 105-footers from well-known sport-fish builders—such as Viking Yachts, Bayliss Boatworks and Jim Smith Tournament Boats—but also the behemoth one-off sport-fishers such as the 144-foot Trinity Bad Company, 130-foot McMullen & Wing Mea Culpa and 129-foot Yachting Developments Lanakai. As the team at Royal Huisman expressed this reality about Project 406, “This groundbreaking creation will be, by some distance, the largest, most luxurious and individual true sport-fish yacht in the world.”

Aqua Marine is the owner’s representative on the project, with Vripack handling exterior as well as interior design. Technical management will be the purview of Bush & Noble along with Hampshire Marine.

Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman calls Project 406 “the world’s first true sport-fish superyacht,” while Vripack co-creative director Bart M. Bouwhuis says it’s “a sport-fisher on steroids.”

Royal Huisman Project 406

“It has the true proportions and long flaring bow of a typical American sport-fish boat paired with the harmonious feel of a luxurious superyacht,” Bouwhuis says. “It’s a supersize model with super-chic curves, realized on a grand scale.”

Among the design elements Vripack is touting is a redesigned sky lounge, which will be like a theater with front-row views of the sport-fishing action in the cockpit. The superyacht is projected to come in at 499 gross tons, allowing for a top-end speed in the 30-knot range.

“Project 406 is a true sport- fisher, designed for a private owner who is serious about big-game fishing,” Bouwhuis says. Wih so many accolade

Delivery of Project 406 is scheduled for 2023. Before then, Royal Huisman is expected to launch the 192-foot motoryacht Project Phi, which has a design the yard calls “radical.”

It’s anyone’s guess what that word might come to mean in yacht construction next.

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UNVEILING THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRUE SPORTFISH YACHT

…for the first time since contracts were signed at the end of last year. At 52m / 171ft this ground-breaking creation will be, by some distance, the largest, most luxurious and individual true sportfish yacht in the world.

Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior design and naval architecture of this highly prestigious project, in close collaboration with Royal Huisman – considered to be the only shipyard capable of the engineering and production of this unique superyacht. The project is managed by Aqua Marine representing the Owner’s team, working closely with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine as technical managers in a close collaboration to deliver an exceptional project.

The yacht’s purposeful lines sweep dramatically aft from her distinctive long and sleek bow, through six towering decks to the stylish downward arc of her stern profile. Here is a unique vessel that effortlessly blends the ultimate sports fishing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort and refinement. Where else in superyachting might you find a sky lounge that offers the extraordinary “theatre” of spectacular fish catches by day and the relaxed ambience and stunning outlook of a boutique hotel penthouse by night?

Designed for an experienced owner who is passionate about fishing, Project 406 will be immaculately and extensively fitted out – both for high end sportfishing and for luxurious living. Her Alustar® aluminium hull and superstructure offer strength and resilience as well as the lighter weight that facilitates smooth and efficient passages from berth to fishing grounds.

Sport fishing has attracted many new owners in recent decades, with larger boats growing to around 30m / 100ft in length and a handful exceeding 40m / 131ft. Against this backdrop, Project 406’s 52m / 171ft is a serious step up, involving significant design and engineering challenges for her designers and builders at Vripack and Royal Huisman. It is, of course, a challenge that both are keen to take on.

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Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman commented: “It is well known that the Royal Huisman team likes nothing better than the opportunity to solve fresh engineering challenges – especially if they come in the shape of a unique project concept. The world’s first true sportfish superyacht is a very exciting order and we are delighted to be unveiling it as we prepare to launch another highly distinctive motor yacht – the 58.5m / 192ft sub 500GT Phi. It is good to know that our reputation as the home of the world’s finest sailing yachts is now expanding to embrace the world’s most distinctive motor yachts.”

Sportfishing success requires passion, experience, and know-how as well as sophisticated onboard facilities and equipment. It is a global pursuit, focused on the larger predatory fish of the open seas, such as swordfish and marlin, that can be found in tropical waters all around the world. Project 406 will be brilliantly equipped to explore this fascinating seascape more than any sportfish yacht before her.

world's largest sportfishing yacht

“This is an exceptional brief,”  notes Vripack Co-Creative Director Bart M. Bouwhuis. “And the result is an exceptional boat. Project 406 is a sportfisher on steroids. It has the true proportions and long flaring bow of a typical American sportfish boat paired with the harmonious feel of a luxurious superyacht. It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale.

No further details of this exciting project are currently available, but the joint team is looking forward to providing you with updates as the project progresses.

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The English press release with editor’s notes can be found via the following link: click here (opens in new tab; or alternative link for Dutch press: click here ).

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THE THEATRE OF THE OCEAN

Most “yachties” will be familiar with the excitement of landing a large ocean-going fish when on passage. The ‘what have we got?’ moment when the rod tip bends and line is dragged off the reel, the intake of breath as the fish breaks the surface to reveal its type and size, the tense thrill as it is carefully manoeuvred aboard (or the anti-climax as it breaks away!) and, finally, the anticipation of the wonders the chef will create tonight with the sea’s finest fresh offering. For sportfishing enthusiasts, the emotions are similar – only much, much more passionate!

Learn more about sportfishing: boat design, a little history, popular locations and the ‘gear’ by folllowing the links on this website to NEWS  >  INHUIS STORIES & UPDATES [click here for a link]

Unique Motoryachts by Royal Huisman

Royal Huisman’s reputation has been largely built on a superlative portfolio of thirty-plus low-profile sailing superyachts. From classic to contemporary, from 30m to 90m+ / 100ft to 300ft+, every one is unique, tailor-made. Yet the legendary passion for perfection, expertise, quality, experience, flexibility and continuous innovation behind these projects is not limited to sailing yachts.

Just take a look at project 403, PHI, and our current motoryacht project 406, a unique 52m / 171ft sportfish yacht that will become the largest of its kind in the world (as presented in the main article). The individual aspirations and challenges of each of these projects were seen to be well outside the comfort zone by some yards. With the benefit of expert advice, each of these owners brought their highly distinctive individual projects to Royal Huisman, where fresh opportunities for creative problem-solving and innovation were enthusiastically welcomed. Here are two… Curious? Read more at this website: News > Inhuis stories & updates [click here for a link]

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The World’s Largest True Sportfish Yacht Launched

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After being spotted in transit from Royal Huisman’s Vollenhove facility last week, the ground-breaking Project 406 has now officially been launched in Amsterdam. Nicknamed the ‘big-fisher’, the 52m yacht is the largest true sportfish yacht in the world: the ultimate expression of personal freedom.

Featuring a powerful hull and towering profile, Project 406 is a stunningly unique vessel, gaining the notable title of the most luxurious and individual sportfish yacht in the world. She has a LOA of 52m, beautifully blending the ultimate sports fishing experience with the scale, comfort and refinement of a luxury vessel. 

Her iconic tower provides outstanding views with a downward angle on the water for both specialised fishing and spectating the sport, showcasing her bespoke and meticulous design. Vripack Yacht Design penned both her exteriors and interiors, creating an extremely distinctive profile with a long bow and high bulwarks. 

Since her design was revealed to the industry for the very first time in 2022, she has captivated attention all across the globe due to her size, individuality, and harmonious blend of luxury and sport-fishing capabilities. Her launch is a highly exciting moment for both the superyacht industry and Royal Huisman, viewed as the only shipyard capable of delivering such an innovative project.

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The world’s largest sportfishing yacht, Royal Huisman’s 171-foot Project 406, is gearing up for its launch and will soon be delivered to its owner. This lavish six-deck yacht will feature a massive swimming pool, a refined sky lounge, and plenty of game fishing action.

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The 10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts Ever Built

Check out the largest sportfish yachts on the water..

The largest sportfish yachts are designed for luxurious multi-day outings with family or friends, as well as heading far offshore in search of the biggest fish in the deepest waters. Sportfish yachts are powerboats built to arrive at fishing grounds fast, with a hull design capable of cruising through any sea conditions. Most are equipped with tournament fishing options such as tuna towers, kill boxes, large tackling stations, ice makers, and live bait wells. Here are 10 of the biggest sportfish yachts ever built. These fishing boats are very impressive.

1. 144′ Trinity 1998 | MARLENA

10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts

At the time of her delivery in 1998 by Trinity Yachts , MARLENA was the largest sportfish yacht in the world at 126 feet. In 2013, she was purchased by an owner who lengthened her to her current length of 144 feet. She was sold again and is undergoing a refit including a complete repower.

2. 138’ McMullen & Wing 2003 | MEA CULPA

10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts

When Jack Sarin was tasked with designing MEA CULPA, he was given the challenge of designing a boat that could fish in the most remote corners of the world but hold her own in the stylish ports of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean . With no expense spared in terms of quality and comfort and decked out with an impressive array of fishing equipment, she manages to achieve both and has fished and cruised all over the world.

3. 128′ Heesen 1999 | RED SAPPHIRE

10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts

Capable of 34 knots, RED SAPPHIRE is a Heesen 3900 sportfishing yacht built to ABS class. She features a semi-displacement aluminum hull and aluminum superstructure, with teak decks. Equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system, she’s powered by 2 MTU 16V4000 M90 3,644hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screws propellers. Heesen also built OBSESSIONAS, a 125-foot sportfish in 1996, and KARYATIS, a 105-foot sportfish in 2005.

4. 122’ Trinity | MARY P

10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts

MARY P was the first hull built and launched by the Trinity Yachts’ New Orleans shipyard after its post-Katrina reopening of that shipyard on July 5, 2006. With naval architecture by Doug Sharp of Sharp Designs, many other unique details enhance her role as a sportfishing yacht, such as a fully automated anchor deployment and retrieval system, specially designed underwater lighting to enhance her performance when night fishing, and a flybridge that maintains a good line of sight for the captain.

5. 119’ Denison 1991 | PHARAOH

10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts

With naval architecture by Joe Langlois, PHARAOH, now SEACALL, is considered the queen of tournament sports fishing and angling. The sportfish motor yacht features four double staterooms, 5 heads, a spacious salon and galley, extensive electronics, and twin 1960hp MTU diesel engines. She was refit in 2005.

6. 114′ Logos Marine 2008 | SEYA

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SEYA raises the question — at what point does a yacht stop being a sportfish and instead becomes a superyacht with a fishing cockpit? She was built in 2008 for a Middle Eastern client who specifically requested a cold-molded yacht due to his positive experience with this sturdy material. Logos’ 105-foot custom sportfish is also built with the same cold-molded, laminated epoxy wood with a fiberglass/epoxy skin.

7. 112’ Hakvoort 1988 | ACE OF DIAMONDS

10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts

ACE OF DIAMONDS (formerly SEA EAGLE) was custom built by Hakvoort Shipyard . This luxury sportfish vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. She was last refitted in 2005.

8. 108′ Burger 2001 | SARAH BETH

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Few sportfishing yachts have what it takes to make long passages to remote fishing locations with both speed and comfort. One that does is the 108’ Burger SARAH BETH. Powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel MTU 12V4000s, this sportfish exploration yacht has an 8,025-gallon fuel capacity can cruise at 24 knots, and tops out at 28 knots.

9. 105′ Jim Smith Boats | MARLENA

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Since its inception, Project 406 has captured the imagination of enthusiasts worldwide. While the finer details and interior splendor remain shrouded in secrecy, Royal Huisman confirms that the vessel is nearing its grand debut, poised for launch in Amsterdam! According to the shipyard, a dedicated team of over 350 skilled craftsmen has dedicated the past three years to bring this vision to life.

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With its commanding length of 171 feet, Project 406 eclipses its counterparts in the custom sport-fishing realm by a substantial margin. Surpassing the likes of the 144-foot Trinity Bad Company, the 130-foot McMullen & Wing Mea Culpa, and the 129-foot Yachting Developments Lanakai, this masterpiece redefines the boundaries of maritime excellence! From its inception in 2021, Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman hailed Project 406 as ‘the world’s first true sport-fish superyacht’, while Vripack co-creative director Bart M. Bouwhuis described it as ‘a sport-fisher on steroids’, cementing its status as an icon of innovation and prowess!

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Royal Huisman is marking a milestone in sport fishing with Project 406: The 171-foot (52m) newbuild will be next in line to claim the title of largest sportfishing yacht in the world. According to the shipyard, the yacht’s interior and exterior features were meticulously designed by Vripack naval architects to accentuate her mission: high-end sport fishing in a luxurious setting. Six towering decks with along, sweeping bow and high bulwarks culminate aft in a low, uncluttered fishing cockpit that lies close to the water for easy access to gear and a clear sight of the catch. A platform immediately above offers sky lounge “theater seating” for a bird’s eye view of the spectacular action unfolding below. The special Alustar aluminum hull offers strength and resilience while achieving the lighter weight necessary for a smooth and efficient passage to the fishing grounds.

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The World's Largest Sportfishing Yacht Is About to Launch in Amsterdam

Billfish, beware.

The world's largest sportfishing machine is being moved from Royal Huisman's inland facility in the Netherlands to its launch site in Amsterdam. The 171-foot-long profile of Project 406 resembles a sportfishing convertible, but its six climbing decks are definitely those of a superyacht. The Dutch yard is calling the vessel the "largest and most luxurious true sportfishing yacht in the world."

Project 406 certainly dwarves other large sportfishing yachts. The as-yet-unnamed vessel has been under construction for several years and was penned by Vripack Yacht Design, which did the exterior, interior, and naval architecture. The aft cockpit was left open, as on any sportfishing design, while a tower at the top allows captain and crew to sight billfish from a long distance. Netherlands-based Vripack also created a bespoke interior for the owner.

"Project 406 is a sportfishing machine on steroids," Vripack co-creative director Bart M. Bouwhuis told Robb Report in 2021 as the project became publicly known. "It has the proportions of a typical American sportfishing yacht, with a long, flaring bow and open foredeck, and raked-back superstructure. It's just bigger in every way. She'll set a new benchmark in the world of big-game fishing boats." The boat will include a varnished-wood fighting chair in the cockpit.

The bow will have a large sun-lounge area, while its fourth-deck sky lounge will be a "theater" for watching the sportfishing action. To keep the vessel as lightweight as possible, the hull and superstructure will be made of Alustar aluminum, a strong, high-tensile alloy. Bouwhuis would not reveal the yacht's power, though he used the word "huge" in the conversation. "You can't fool nature if you want a 171-foot boat to go this fast," he says. "It will have significant horsepower."

Bouwhuis said the project was a "steep learning curve" for Vripack, which is more accustomed to designing superyachts than gargantuan sportfishing machines. "We had to discover what makes a great sportfishing boat and understand what kind of features are needed-from the rods, to the baitwells, the icemakers and fish boxes," he said.

Royal Huisman, best known for some of the world's largest bespoke sailing superyachts , has yet to release a launch date or the eventual name for Project 406.

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Sportfish Yachts: A Journey Through The World’s Biggest Fishing Boats

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The Biggest Luxury Sportfishing Yachts

Whether you are interested in big sportfishing yachts or small express boats, this article will feature some of the best sportfishing boats in the world.

The Best Sportfishing Boats in the World  will be built for rough seas well offshore (In blue water) while also being able to travel long distances in the best of today’s modern and luxurious creature comforts, but that’s not really what separates them from motor yachts. 

What makes a  Sportfishing Boat  great is the ability to raise and catch some of the world’s most sought-after trophy gamefish, such as the famous  Blue Marlin .  Below are some of the best and biggest sportfishing boats you will see as of 2023!

90 Foot Jarrett Bay “Jaruco”

Jaruco Jarrett Bay Custom Sportfishing Boat

In December 2017,  Jarrett Bay  unveiled its finest sportfish yacht yet.   “ Jaruco”  is a magnificent vessel that spans 90 feet and can carry a whopping 4,400 gallons of fuel!  

Here’s why the 90′ Jaruco is an evolutionary  sportfish yacht  that will forever change the face of sportfish tournaments. And it starts with titanium.

Jaruco’s design stands out with its use of titanium. They make its propeller shaft from an ultra-strong but lightweight titanium that has innovated modern yacht design.

These 30-foot propellor shafts save more than a thousand pounds of weight compared to the usual stainless-steel shafts. Titanium’s low density and high strength are a plus for Jaruco, but there is an extra benefit from the steel. It’s resistant to saltwater corrosion, making its lifespan longer than competitors.

Jaruco Engine room and Tech

Regarding tech,  Jaruco  is making sure to keep up its modern reputation. The console has five screens with every switchgear and control to monitor almost every system on the boat.

A high-tech hardtop helps the crew stay in touch with any onshore while taking on the seas. But the tech is just the start in ensuring this yacht performs at its best. 

Engines: Twin 2,600 hp MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls  ensure long-range and impressive speeds making long-distance fishing trips no hassle. There are many other mechanical specs to highlight, such as:

  • A custom-built fiber torque cage that works in line with an elaborate port,
  • A mod interceptor stabilization and trim control system by Humphree.
  • And an impressive pair of Northern Lights 40 kW generators powering the luxuries of this yacht.

Jaruco Interior

Speaking of luxuries, let’s look closer at  Jaruco’s interior . To start, it has a 450 square foot covered bridge with a climate-controlled entertaining area with a 360 view to give every one of your guests an unforgettable sight.

The entire interior has a layout of high-gloss finishes that leads you to the 465-square-foot salon with a full-functioning galley and bars. Stunning woods juxtaposed the bright walls of the cabins, and the 8-drawers dressers and side tables matched the impressive beds.

There is a beautiful U-shaped dinette that faces an L-shaped settee. All in all, Jaruco is a beautiful sportfish yacht.

Specs For “Jaruco”

90 foot sportfishing Yacht

  • Beam 22′ 6.”
  • Draft 5′ 8.”
  • Water Line 81′
  • Cockpit Area (sq. ft.)310
  • Dry Weight (lbs.)150,700
  • Gross Weight (lbs.)185,000
  • Fuel Capacity (gal.)4,400
  • Water Capacity (gal.)400
  • Holding Tanks (gal.)250
  • Engine(s)MTUs
  • Model16V2000 M96L
  • Horsepower 2,600hp x 2
  • PropulsionConventional Shaft, w/ V-Drive
  • StabilizationSeakeeper 9 & 36
  • Cruise Speed (kts.)38
  • WOT Speed (kts.)44

Blackwell Boatworks 68ft Sportfish

Blackwell Boatworks Custom 68′

The “68ft  Blackwell Custom Sportfish  is one of those head turners in the world of Custom Sportfishing Boats, and that’s because you won’t find many around.  At the time of this article, I believe there are only two 68  Blackwell Boatworks  models ever made.  One being the “Wild Hooker” and the other being the “C-Ya.”  If you are aware of more, or if this is the same boat, please comment below!  

As for the specs we do know about, the 68′ Blackwell, The  “Wild Hooker”  website does offer a few specs:

  • Built in 2008
  • Powered by Twin  Caterpillar C-32S ,s with 1800 horsepower each
  • Top Speed: 38 knots
  • Cruise Speed: 32 knots
  • Based off of the C-Ya we are assuming the following:
  • Fuel Capacity: Approx 2300 Gallons
  • Water: Approx 250 gallons
  • Interior: 4 staterooms, 3 heads

92 Foot Viking Sportfish

The next boat on our list fits well into the  Big Sportfishing Boat  category:   The 92 Foot Viking.   The 92′ is still considered the Flagship for  Viking , although production ceased due to environmental regulations (She will be replaced by the  90′ Viking ).  

Despite her production years coming to an end, the 92 will continue to have an impact on the industry for years as she is a proven workhorse for the most avid and financially well-off anglers worldwide.

The average price for a 92′ Viking was Ten Million Dollars , although you could always add features and make her cost a little more (Wink, Wink).  

Her standard  power package was Caterpillar C-32A boasting 1925hp each , but if that wasn’t enough fuel burn for you, you could always toss in twin 2,635-hp MTU 16V2000 M96L Diesels.  

Speeds with the MTU package exceeded 40mph  while still offering a range of 507 miles, albeit while burning and an incredible 260 gallons per hour!

The 92 Viking came in the variations:

  • Convertible
  • Enclosed Bridge

Lanakai Sportfish Yacht- (129ft)

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Yachting Developments  doesn’t make many  Sportfishing Boats , but they make them big when they do!  This is the  biggest Sportfish  they have made to date: The “Lanakai” Sportfisherman Yacht. 

Naval Architect  Michael Peters  didn’t hold much back on this boat, building a 129ft (39.5m) vessel that can accommodate 10 guests and 5 crew comfortably.  

What really makes the “Lanakai Special is her  Carbon Fibre  hull and superstructure, which, combined with twin MTU engines, can give her a top speed of 29.5 knots and a cruising speed of 20.0 knots.  

There also won’t be any desperate need to stop for fuel as the Lanakai can hold 10,566 gallons of fuel!

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Performance & capabilities, mary p sportfishing yacht.

Delivered in 2008 by Trinity Yachts as the  Worlds biggest Sportfishing Boat , the 37.19 meter (122ft) sportfish “ Mary P ” is was built to impress the avid fisherman.  A couple highlight specs and features for the Mary P. Include:

  • 10 Knot backdown speed
  • Twin 2,550hp Caterpillar Diesel Engines
  • Top spd of 25 knots
  •  Aluminum hull
  • Aluminum superstructure

The Mary P was designed by Doug Sharp with Geoff Van Aller and is the only sportfish yacht to be constructed according to ABS class. Interiors are crafted by Judy Bell Davis, offering accommodations for up to eight guests and three crew; amenities include a skylounge, bar and formal dining area forward.

Bayliss Boatworks 90ft Sportfish

After more than 3 years of building, starting in 2013,  Bayliss Boatworks  finished their first 90ft Hull named “ Singularis .”  John Bayliss described the hull as very similar to his previously completed 80 and 84 models, noting that the 90 was simply cut a bit longer and wider to support the additional weight.

Despite being 180,000 pounds, the twin MTU94 Diesel engines push the Singularis at an astonishing max speed of 38 knots while her comfortable cruise sits right around 30 knots.  The backdown speed of the “Singularis”, which is important for any sportfish, is also very impressive.  

Some of the basic specs include the following:

  • LOA: 90’1.5″
  • Beam: 22’11”
  • Draft: 5’10”
  • Disp.: 180,000 lb.
  • Fuel: 4,000 gal.
  • Water: 500 gal.
  • Power: Twin 2,600 hp MTU M94 Series 2000 diesels

Bad Company (144ft)

Bad Company Large Sportfishing Yacht

She might not look like much of a sportfishing yacht from the front, but the Stern of the  144ft Trinity Yachts “Bad Company”  has been set up to be all about fishing!

Delivered in 1998, this 43.9 Meter fishing yacht was at one point the largest sportfisher in the world.   The 12 guests she can sleep can spend their days fishing in a comfortable 26ft beam and get to their fishing spots at a top speed of 26 knots.

As far as the rest of the specs,  “Bad Company”  can cruise at 23 knots and carry a whopping 9,810 gallons of fuel.  Don’t worry about running out of water either because this massive sportfisher brings along 1,674 gallons of fresh water.

  • Range:  2000 nautical miles 
  • Engines:  Twin Paxman 12VP 185 3500hp (each)
  • Guest Cabins:  1 Master, 3 Double, 1 twin
  • Hull:   Aluminum
  • Superstructure:  Aluminum
  • Refitted:  2022

The 80′ Bertram Sportfishing Yacht

80 foot Bertram Sportfishing Boat

  • Standing at 80 feet, the Bertram 80 is the largest vessel in the Bertram Yachts fleet.
  • It is available in three different configurations: enclosed fly bridge, open flybridge convertible, and optional sky bridge above the enclosed bridge version.

Key Features:

  • Anti-Rolling Gyro (ARG) system: This innovative technology helps suppress rolling motion and reduce rolling angle by up to 50 percent, making for a smoother and more comfortable experience while trolling or fishing in rough waters. It takes about 45 minutes to spool up, and once in operation, it significantly improves safety and stability on board.
  • Two longitudinal fish boxes
  • Centrally placed fighting chair
  • Central access hatch to the lazaretto
  • Wide transom door
  • Low freeboard
  • Customizable pressurized bait well with a plexiglass window and lighting.
  • Top speed: 35 knots
  • Comfortable cruising speed: 30 knots

Luxurious Interiors:

  • Four separate staterooms, each with a full head.
  • Master stateroom with multiple cabinetry configurations, including drawers, a desk, and a vanity.

Red Sapphire- 128ft (39m)

red sapphire sportfishing yacht

The Red Sapphire is a 128ft (39M) Sportfishing Yacht launched by Hessen in 1999. The “Red Sapphire” was built more for speed using a lightweight aluminum construction, although she is still extremely comfortable as well as fishable. Check out some of the Specs Below:

  • Length: 128.3 feet (39.1 Meters)
  • Builder: Hessen Yachts
  • Interior Designer: James Mcfarlane
  • Gross Tons: 228
  • Hull Structure: Aluminum
  • Max Guests: 10
  • Engines: MTU 16V 4000 TE90
  • Total Power: 7200 HP
  • Cruise Speed: 30 Nautical MPH
  • Max Speed: 37 Nautical MPH
  • Fuel: 8,981 Gallons
  • Beam: 26.2ft

Project 406- 171ft (52 meters)

Project 406 171ft Sportfishing Yacht

Project 406 by Royal Huisman represents what will be the Biggest Sportfishing Boat in the World at an enormous 171ft long. Her hull and superstructure are being built using aluminum to keep the weight down without sacrificing durability and strength. The outriggers on project 406 will be the longest outriggers on earth once they hit the water and will allow the captain to stretch his lines 304 times the boat’s beam , which in the case of Project 406 is going to be quite impressive to see.

Project 406 is set to launch sometime in 2023, and to say we cannot wait to see her splash would be an UNDERSTATEMENT!

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