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Used Sport Fishing Boats For Sale

108' Burger 2001

$ 4,950,000

Price Reduction

103' Westship Sportfish 2003

$ 5,095,000

Lighthouse point, United States

94' Rybovich 94 Sportfish 2021

$ 17,995,000

Palm Beach, United States

United Yacht Central

92' Sea Force IX Sportfish 2010

$ 2,695,000

North Palm Beach, United States

90' Hatteras 90 1997

$ 1,450,000

Cartersville, United States

82' Sea Force IX Enclosed Flybridge 2005

$ 1,950,000

Miami Beach, United States

82' Sea Force IX Enclosed Bridge 2004

$ 1,699,000

Coral Gables, United States

82' Viking 82 Convertible 2010

$ 4,295,000

Brigantine, United States

80' Viking 80 Convertible 2023

$ 8,995,000

Anna Maria, United States

80' Palmer Johnson 80 Sportfish M/Y 1997

$ 3,950,000

Key Largo, United States

80' Viking Sky Bridge 2017

$ 7,000,000

Stuart, United States

80' Viking 80 Sportfish Convertible 2023

$ 9,695,000

Orange Beach, United States

Description

The evolution of the sportfishing yacht has changed significantly over the past few decades, not just from the materials used in the hull, or the advancement in construction techniques, but from its true capabilities. Anglers move up from center-consoles to larger sportfishing yachts for several reasons, but the main one is that you can simply fish farther out and for longer periods of time. All sportfishing yachts were once entirely made of wood, and while some custom sport fishing boat manufacturers still build wooden boats, the vast majority of sportfishing yachts sold today use a high-quality composite that is resin-infused for maximum durability and performance. Hulls are larger, lighter, and stronger which means today's sport fishing boat can go faster and fit more on it. Many of the Viking Yachts or Hatteras Yachts today feature 3 to 4 staterooms, each with their own head along with oversized salons, enclosed bridges, flybridges, and more creature comforts to make your time on the water more enjoyable. The most popular style of sport fishing boat today has to be the Convertible Sportfish due to its versatility of having the open bridge, along with the amenities of a motor yacht .

There are thousands of yachts available on the United website through our MLS services, many of which are sportfishing boats. There are many different brands, styles, features, and capabilities of both custom and production sportfish sold today, and the team at United has years of experience both selling sportfish and working with the manufacturers on new builds. Our brokers will share with you what they think is the best sport fishing boat available on the market. Let the United team help you in your search to find the perfect sportfishing boat, call our main office today at (772) 463-3131. United is also a dealer for new Hatteras Yachts and Cabo Yachts .

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The improvements in construction and added space have paved the way for larger, more powerful engines to be used in sportfishing yachts. Whether tournament-fishing or just a weekend warrior, getting to the fishing grounds quickly is imperative. Today's sportfish boats can cruise anywhere from 20 to 30 knots and exceed speeds of 50 knots with big twin diesel engines. How fast a sportfishing boat can go depends on several factors include engine horsepower, hull shape, the construction of the vessel, and the weight of the entire boat.

It's the amenities on board though that generally appeal to the owner who likes to fish with his family. Comfortable, air-conditioned salons, full galley's with lots of storage for extended trips, hot showers in en suite bathrooms can make any extended fishing trip more enjoyable with kids on board especially.

Below are several prominent custom and production sportfishing boat brands :

• Bayliss Boatworks
• Bertram Yachts
• Buddy Davis Boats
• Egg Harbor Boats
• F&S Yachts
• Gamefisherman Boats
• Garlington Yachts
• G&S Yachts
• Henriques Yachts
• Jarrett Bay Yachts
• Jim Smith Boats
• Luhrs Yachts
• Merritt Yachts
• Ocean Yachts
• Paul Mann Boats
• Ritchie Howell Boats
• Riviera Yachts
• Rybovich Yachts
• Spencer Yachts
• Sunny Briggs Yachts
• Viking Yachts
• Weaver Yachts
• Whiticar Yachts
• Willis Yachts

Sportfishing yachts are typically boats 50ft and over that are purpose-designed and built for offshore fishing in tournaments such as the Atlantic Ocean White Marlin Open of Ocean City, MD—the world’s largest billfish tournament with a multi-million-dollar payout, or for the adventure of chasing pelagic gamefish in remote spots around the world. Kona-Hawaii (Pacific Blue Marlin), Isla Mujeres-Mexico (Sailfish), New Zealand (Striped Marlin), Great Barrier Reef-Australia (Giant Black Marlin), along with Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, are among the finest gamefish destinations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sportfishing Boats:

What type of yacht is best for fishing?

Although one can cast or drop a line from just about any boat, for the serious sport and tournament fisherman, a vessel designed from the ground up for the rigors of offshore fishing in many conditions and often customized to the owner’s wishes, are the best choice. There are many variations of the two basic types of sportfish boats—the Express Sportfish and the Flybridge/Convertible Sportfish. The Flybridge Sportfish boats (45ft and under) are not technically Convertibles, but distinctions are blurred as they are often marketed as such. Express Sportfish models have two decks, the main deck with helm and cockpit, accommodations below deck and tend to be smaller.

Most likely it will have a tower, but no flybridge. Examples are the Gamefisherman 50 Express, Huckins 45 Sportfisherman, Cabo Express SF. All feature large cockpits that are uncluttered and set up for fishing action and may include in-deck fish boxes, livewells, rod holders, ice machine, fighting chair, aft steering, transom “tuna” doors, tackle storage and more. Many have towers with their own steering stations, outriggers, rocket launcher rod holders, and other features. Convertible Sportfisherman are larger and most often completely custom world-class yachts for tournament and long-range fishing adventures. Examples are Michael Rybovich & Sons sportfishing yachts, Hatteras GT series, Viking Convertibles, Jim Smith, Merritt, F&S, Bertram, Custom Carolina, and many more.

Read: What Is The Best Size Sport Fishing Boat?

Below is a video of a 85' Jim Smith Custom Sportfish:

What is a Convertible Sportfishing boat?

Convertible Sportfish Yachts are typically 50ft or more with enclosed living area on the main deck and a flybridge with hard top or fully enclosed, in addition to accommodations below deck, and a large cockpit with a mezzanine deck with seating for guests to watch and enjoy the action. These yachts are often a custom build that combines the luxurious amenities of a motor yacht with the proven performance hull of a sportfisher, capable of converting to a cruising yacht, if desired. They will usually have a tower for spotting gamefish and utilize the latest technological advantages and fish-finding electronics, such as Furuno’s real-time 360-degree sonar systems, Seakeeper stabilizers, pod drives, powerful diesel engines and gensets, and much more. Convertible Sportfishers are evaluated on their seakeeping ability, stability and efficiency in speed and economy. Handling and performance underway or in fishing mode are vital, as they must be able to handle all types of conditions; many have redundant systems. The cockpit needs to be well arranged for anglers and crew to do battle with big trophy gamefish!

Example of a convertible sportfish:

How much does a Sportfishing Yacht cost?

How much are you willing to spend? There are too many variables with the vast array of manufacturers and builders of Sportfishing Yachts to put a single price out there. Currently the average cost to purchase a Sportfishing Yacht over 40ft in the Southeast Region of the United States is about $815,500. Sportfishing yachts tend to cost more than a cruising motor yacht of the same length because of the additional specialized equipment, electronics, and build features, especially for a custom sportfish. Convertible sportfishing yachts have both the luxury accommodations of a motor yacht and the specialized features of a high-end “fishing machine.” When considering the cost of ownership, as with any vessel, be sure to factor in dockage/storage, insurance, maintenance, fuel and other running costs, captain and crew salaries (if needed), taxes & fees, and more.

Learn more about pricing here:

• How Much Is A Sportfishing Yacht?
• How Much Does A Fishing Yacht Cost?
• Why Are Sportfishing Boats So Expensive?
• Guide To Buying A Sportfishing Yacht

What is the best Sportfish boat?

There are so many excellent makes and models of Sportfishing boats and yachts available today that the question becomes a personal matter: Which sportfishing boat is best for you? Do you intend to enter tournaments, fish recreationally with family and friends, or pursue trophy billfish and other gamefish around the world, or for extended stays in the Bahamas? Your budget will also narrow the field or allow you to have a boat built to your specifics and uniquely reflect your style and taste. Some well-known Sportfish builders are as follows: Albemarle, American Custom Yachts (acquired by Willis Marine Inc in July 2021), BB Boats (especially built for charter use), Bertram Yacht, Bayliss Boatworks, Briggs Boatworks (Sunny Briggs), Cabo Yachts, Davis Yachts, F&S Boatworks, Gamefisherman, Garlington Landeweer, Hatteras Yachts, Henriques Yachts, Jarrett Bay, Jim Smith Boats, Paul Mann Custom Boats (retired 2021), Maverick Yachts (designed by Erwin Gerard, EG Designs and built in Costa Rica), Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works, Ritchie Howell Custom Boats, Roscioli Donzi Intl., Michael Rybovich and Sons, Scarborough Boatworks, Spencer Yachts, Viking Yachts, Weaver Boat Works, Willis Marine (just acquired ACY in Stuart, FL), Winter Custom Yachts, and new custom builder in St Augustine, FL, Vilano Boatworks--introducing a 65ft sportfish designed by noted naval architect, Erwin Gerard.

How much does a 50ft fishing boat cost?

Currently a used 2005 Ocean Yachts 50ft Super Sport is listed at $395,000 in the Florida east coast market, which is about average in the current brokerage market. Current (Aug. 2021) range in the yachting industry’s MLS is $600,000 for a 2000 Viking 50 Convertible Sport Fisher in California to a 1991 Ocean Yachts 50ft Super Sport located in Italy at $199,420. Of course, a new production or custom-built fishing boat will be much more.

What is the largest fishing yacht?

According to The Robb Report and Yachts International, the new 171ft Royal Huisman Sportfish Superyacht will be the world’s largest true sportfish yacht when it is launched. Currently under construction, the yacht will be equipped for the global pursuit of trophy gamefish such as swordfish and marlin that roam the world’s oceans, and a range of sportfishing options. Sportfishing has attracted new owners for the larger boats in recent decades and yachts with tall towers and outriggers dominate the world’s fishing grounds in South and Central America, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Rim and New Zealand.

Some of the other sportfishing yachts that fall into the superyacht strata are Trinity Yachts 131.7 ft BAD COMPANY built in 1998 and MARY P built in the New Orleans shipyard in 2008; McMullen & Wing 119ft MEA CULPA built in 2003; Yachting Developments (New Zealand) 118.5ft 2018 LANAKAI and 99ft AL DUHAIL, world’s largest all-carbon sportfisher launched in 2020; 116ft CIELO MARE built by Townsend Bay Marine. Other noted builders are American Custom Yachts 90ft C’EST LA VIE, Bayliss Boatworks 2014 90ft Singularis, Bertram’s 80ft Sportfisher with enclosed flybridge, Hatteras 90ft built in 1995 one of a series built between 1992-1993; Jarrett Bay 84ft delivered in 2016; Jim Smith Boats 105ft delivered in 2013, one of the largest cold-molded sportfishers built; Merritt’s 86ft DESTINY built in 2011 with enclosed bridge; Roscioli’s 92ft Evolution, capable of scaling up to a 105ft model; Michael Rybovich & Sons custom 88ft currently under construction; Spencer Yachts custom 87ft built in 2012; Viking 92ft Convertible launched in 2014; and Weaver Boatworks 87ft completed in 2013 for fishing the Seychelles Islands.

Seen below: The Viking 92 Convertible.

Is Hatteras Yachts still building sportfishing models?

Recently (2021) acquired by White River Marine Group (Bass Pro Shops family of brands), the Next generation of the legendary Hatteras sportfish yachts will be the focus of White River Marine as they make Hatteras the “finest sportfishing boats ever made,” building on the traditions and innovations that began over 60 years ago in 1959 in North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras coast. The current production and semi-custom Hatteras Sportfish GT Series ranges from the GT45X Express Cruiser, GT45X Flybridge, GT45X Tower, GT45X Open to the GT54, GT59, GT65 Carolina, and GT70—all designed and built in New Bern, NC with the offshore angler in mind. These elegant, updated classic sportfish models are beautifully crafted with the features, rigging and signature Hatteras ride. Built strong (over engineered) to perform well in the fierce currents and swells off Cape Hatteras and anywhere else you like to fish.

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• Custom underwater lighting
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• Custom helm chairs
• Recessed electronics box
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• Rupp outrigger w/ center rigger
• Rocket launcher
• Transom mounted bait well
• Bait freezer & refrigerator
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• Fresh water washdown system
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Pskov customs: in the regional center stopped the illegal implementation of more than 1000 liters of alcoholic beverages

The joint actions of employees of the Pskov customs, the office of Rospotrebnadzor in Pskov oblast, Ministry of internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Pskov, Management FNS of Russia on the Pskov region prevented illegal sales of more than 1,500 bottles of alcohol and 481 packs of cigarettes.

Excisable products sold in one of the commercial establishments of the city of Pskov. Cigarettes without excise stamps and various alcoholic beverages without the required relevant documents withdrawn from circulation.

– Investigating joint activities with our colleagues is by far the most effective measure to curb the illegal sale on the domestic market of alcoholic and tobacco products, – said the chief of the customs control after release of goods Nikolai novolodskiy. – For entrepreneurs who implement such products, we remind you that the temptation to quickly make can have significant financial loss and liability provided by law.

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Pskov: Fortress city in the Russian Northwest

All photos by William Brumfield

One of Russia's most ancient settlements, Pskov is also among the most picturesque of Russian cities, with the walls of its medieval fortress, or  krom , rising above the river called Velikaya ("great" in Russian). Situated at a naturally defensible point where the small Pskov River enters the Velikaya, the town is mentioned by some historical sources as early as 903. The memory of Princess Olga of Kiev (d. 969) is particularly revered. One of the first adherents of Christianity among the eastern Slavs, Saint Olga was born in a village near Pskov. A statue of her with her grandson Prince Vladimir was recently erected in the city center. By the 11th century, Pskov flourished as a trading point between Novgorod and Kiev, linked by a water network that formed part of a strategic trade route between the Baltic and Black Seas.

Pskov's social and cultural institutions developed parallel to those of its nominal overlord, Novgorod, located some 120 miles to the northeast. Both towns had a rudimentary democracy based on a citizens' assembly, called an or  veche . Pskov never rivaled Novgorod as a commercial center, yet the self-reliant spirit of its citizens, who declared independence from Novgorod in 1348, was much in evidence during its turbulent history. 

Medieval Pskov also demonstrated considerable vitality in the art and architecture of its churches. One of the earliest – and most significant – examples is the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Savior at the Mirozhsky Monastery, across the Velikaya River not far from the citadel. Constructed in the 12th century on the initiative of the Greek bishop Nifont, the structure and its wall paintings were completed by the time of Nifont's death in 1156. The remarkably powerful frescoes are the work of Greek masters and have been scrupulously restored as a monument of European medieval art.

Although Pskov was fortunately located in a northern area untouched by the Mongol invasions of 1237-40, the city was subjected to numerous attacks during the 13th century by the Lithuanians and the Teutonic Knights, who occupied it briefly in 1241. The town also feuded incessantly with Novgorod. A key to Pskov's survival was an exceptionally able military leader, Dovmont – a Lithuanian exile who arrived in Pskov in 1266, who expelled the local prince and successfully defended the city's interests until his death in 1299. Dovmont built a massive stone wall around an area that became known as Dovmont Town, adjacent to the Pskov citadel. Today the walls of Pskov, much decayed by the 19th century, have been partially restored and make up one of the most impressive fortresses in Russia.

During the 14th century, construction occurred both within the walled city and in outlying regions. Major resources were allotted to the construction of churches and monasteries. Pskov also developed a distinctive style of masonry architecture for the houses of prominent merchants. Most of Pskov's churches were of modest dimensions, designed with a lower level or basement used for storage by merchants and guild associations. The basic material was a local flagstone, supplemented by thin brick. To protect the relatively soft surface, the walls were covered with a thin layer of stucco that revealed the underlying texture.

Some 40 churches were built in Pskov during the 15th century, and the few that have survived in something like their original form show a distinctive style, with a the proliferation of chapels and galleries around the main square structure. One of the most striking features of these churches is the multi-leveled roof design, introduced as wood planks became the preferred roofing material. These churches typically had a belfry over the west façade. In some cases the belfries, with open gables and massive pillars, stood apart from the church.

From the late 14th through the middle of the 16th century, artists and architects from Pskov played a large role in the development of Russian artistic forms. The ability of Pskov's builders to integrate attached structures into a unified ensemble was one of their major contributions to 16 th century Moscow, exemplified by St. Basil's on Red Square.

Pskov's acceptance of Muscovite rule in 1510 opened a new period in its history – one firmly linked to its position as a defensive outpost on Muscovy's northwestern border. Its greatest trial occurred in 1581-82 when it withstood a siege of several months by a large army under the command of the Polish King Stefan Batory. During the siege, the stone walls of the citadel, which had been extended in 1516 by an Italian engineer and renovated in the middle of the century, were subjected to concentrated artillery fire. Although the massive Intercession Tower in the south was eventually taken by the Poles, a secondary wooden wall enabled the defenders to repulse the attack and repair the breach.

As Russia's boundaries moved westward during the 17th century, the strategic significance of Pskov waned. With Peter the Great's conquest of Baltic territory in the early 18th century, Pskov settled into a provincial torpor. Railroad development in the late 19th century gave the town a certain regional significance, and during World War I, it served as a major command center by virtue of its rail location. Indeed, it was from his railway car on a siding in Pskov that Nicholas II signed his abdication from the throne on March 2 (15), 1917 in the face of a collapse of order in Russia's major cities (the February Revolution).

During the early Soviet period, Pskov showed modest development as a regional center. Its peace was abruptly broken with the onset of war on June 22, 1941. The initial speed of the German invasion was so great that the city was abandoned on July 9, 1941 and was not retaken until three years later, on July 23, 1944. Most of the city lay in ruins.

With the resumption of growth after the war, Pskov became a site of modern industrial development, as well as an educational and military center. In 1990, it became the seat of the Bishopric of Pskov and Velikie Luki. Of particular importance today is the city's role as a magnet for cultural tourism, centered on its renowned State Museum of Art and Architecture. With some 200,000 inhabitants, contemporary Pskov has found productive use for its magnificent cultural heritage.

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