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Jarrett Bay Boatworks

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> has shared new construction updates on the second and third hulls in its 27.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> 90 sportfisher series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay 90/6827.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2026">Hull 68</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ultra27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2028">Hull 69</a>, as both yachts near completion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385571/image/large-98d337d81780e16bcbfec80988690f79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385571"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay 90/6827.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2026">Hull 68</a>Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay 90/6827.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2026">Hull 68</a> is continuing to progress through the finish phase, with interior teams currently completing large cabinetry installations for the dinette and upper galley.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394556/image/large-f04f5cf429d485da7993b0108888ae1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394556">Furthermore on the yacht's interiors, detailed work is also advancing including doors, drawers and trim components throughout the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394557/image/large-b0a20514243cc3b42f4fa7500204c217.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394557">Within the main saloon, the walnut and maple flooring has now been installed and sanded, while teak works in the cockpit and mezzanine continue to advance. Elsewhere, bridge fairing and paint works remain in full production.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394558/image/large-50a745dd5e6c568db45676a0ec604ad0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394558">Below deck, mechanical and electrical installations are steadily progressing, with engine room wiring nearing completion and major onboard systems coming together throughout the yacht.Hull 69Work is also moving forward on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ultra27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2028">Hull 69</a>, also known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ultra27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2028">Project Ultra</a>. As the third yacht in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> 90 series, she was sold earlier this year to an owner and crew who plan to take her on international big game fishing campaigns.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394561/image/large-7bcaea8838d1b26bb74c33d50dfe205f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394561" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Carbon fibre cabin top infusion processes continue to be a central focus, with laminates being layered, finalised and infused during the latest stage of construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394559/image/large-064f5cd33d3b1ba2a2841e4df84fa099.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394559" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Further structural components for the project are taking shape, including fir lumber laminations and CNC-cut plywood sections being prepared for assembly. Preparations are also ramping up at the yard to stand the hull jig in the coming weeks, which will be a major milestone in the build process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394560/image/large-299e3fd0c41c4ca5302100a950f14e0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394560">The first yacht in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> 90 series was launched in 2017 and christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nikki Bella27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2017">Nikki Bella</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay 90/6827.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2026">Hull 68</a> is expected to be completed in 2026, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ultra27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2028">Hull 69</a> remains scheduled for an estimated 2028 delivery.

Jarrett Bay Boatworks second and third 27m sportfisher yachts build progres

Jarrett Bay Boatworks has shared new construction updates on Hull 68 and Hull 69 in its 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sportfisher series.

Second and third 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sportfisher yachts take shape

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> have shared updates on the construction of the second and third hulls in the 27.43-metre Jarrett Bay 90 series, known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay 90/6827.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2026">Hull 68</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Splashing27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2028">Hull 69</a> respectively <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392238/image/large-418495fe8cf89b7498d8e4ed35042630.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392238">Commissioned by a repeat client at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a>, construction on the second Jarrett Bay 90 yacht, known as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay 90/6827.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2026">Hull 68</a>, began in 2023. Her owner was looking to upgrade his current vessel for a more high-tech unit, opting for this model due to her full tower and open bridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392236/image/large-956ee0502e084d665d511e236cc80f4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392236">Her fairing is now underway along the sheer, with her cockpit, mezzanine and deck borders painted, and teak patterns templated to ensure a precise fit before fabrication begins. Moving inside, her walnut and maple flooring is being installed in the main saloon, with cabinetry also installed in her laundry area.From a technical point, her wiring and component installation is progressing across her engine and pump rooms, while the finish ship is in the early stages of work on her saloon’s island bar. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392239/image/large-ab9002bcb1163e5da53bc7f0188b3543.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392239">Meanwhile, construction on the third Jarrett Bay 90 yacht, known <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Splashing27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2028">Project Ultra</a>, began earlier this year, with the framing and infusion of her cabin house now underway. As well as this, ongoing engineering efforts are helping refine the direction of the build, which has an estimated delivery date of 2028.The first hull in the Jarrett Bay 90 series was launched in 2017 and christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nikki Bella27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2017">Nikki Bella</a>, while hull two has an expected completion date of 2026. In terms of performance, the second Jarrett Bay 90 yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V-2000 M96L engines, with an estimated top speed of around 30 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392237/image/large-58bc0c3fdddf7945bb70e0faef2c18a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392237">

Jarrett Bay 90: Second and third yachts in-build

Jarrett Bay Boatworks have shared updates on the construction of the second and third hulls in the 27.43-metre Jarrett Bay 90 series

Construction progresses on second and third 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sportfisher yachts

The third 27.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> 90 sportfisherman yacht, Hull 69, has been sold to an owner and crew with plans to explore premier big game fishing destinations around the world.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385571/image/large-98d337d81780e16bcbfec80988690f79.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385571">Blending Carolina heritage with advanced engineering and well-appointed staterooms, the yacht is set to make its mark in leading sportfishing destinations. “Commissioning Hull 69 is a significant moment for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a>,” commented Founding Owner Randy Ramsey.The custom yacht is currently under construction at the company's facility in Beaufort, North Carolina, where the company’s comprehensive in-house design, fabrication, and finishing capabilities are being fully utilised.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56836" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction begins on 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sport fisherman yacht (2023-01-27 13:00:00 +0100)">Construction begins on 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sport fisherman yacht</a>“As we look toward our 40th year, projects like Hull 69 reflect both how far we’ve come and where we’re headed,” concluded Randy. “Honoring tradition, while continuing to push boundaries, has always been central to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> philosophy.”The company has also announced that construction of the second hull, Hull 68, is well underway.

Third Jarrett Bay 90 yacht sold

The third 27.43-metre Jarrett Bay Boatworks 90 sportfisherman yacht, Hull 69, has been sold.

Third new-build 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sport fisherman yacht sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> has announced that construction has commenced on the 27.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> 90 yacht. The sport fisherman yacht is starting to come together as experts have begun to raise the stations on Hull 68.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245636/image/large-b4dba224f340c4270ea2ffd3e23107c6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245636">The stations of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> 90 yacht refers to the transverse structures that define the shape of the boat, with each of the parts cut on a machine and spaced 32-inches apart and the first eight 16-inches apart.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255869/image/large-b21015e26e9f6a183955d5c0972e7c23.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255869"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255870/image/large-2e1bac91ae31dbcca8c864279d7fd9cf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255870">The new custom project has been commissioned by a repeat client at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a>, who is looking to upgrade his current vessel for this more high-tech unit that comes complete with a full tower and open bridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255888/image/large-2d635159fb606a7387da62a92654be14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255888"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255872/image/large-c5e58c83da842d53fee5c48d8ffa2ebc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255872">The hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> 90 yacht is cold-moulded and traditionally crafted, while her cockpit and bridge will be spacious enough to promote relaxation and fishing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255890/image/large-0c3302a91f0bb7fb5e35157d6a9998f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255890">

Construction begins on 27m Jarrett Bay 90 yacht

Jarrett Bay Boatworks has announced that construction has commenced on the 27m Jarrett Bay 90 yacht. 

Construction begins on 27m Jarrett Bay 90 sport fisherman yacht

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246776/image/large-7e7d80dcb40149c549c11ce07517cf9d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246776">Currently anchored in the Magdalena Bay in Mexico is the 58-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amaral57.9m (189'12&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Amaral</a>. Previously named Lady Sheridan, she was launched in 2007 by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a>. With an interior volume of 1,099 GT, she features both exterior and interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a>, while her naval architecture was penned by her builder. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amaral57.9m (189'12&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2007">Amaral</a> completed an extensive renovation in 2016 and performance-wise, she sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3516 diesel engines, which enable a transatlantic range of 4,000 nautical miles when cruising at 14 knots, and top speeds of 16.5 knots. Anchored alongside her is the 27-metre sport fisherman yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jaruco27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2017">Jaruco</a>. Built in 2017 by the American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay</a> under the project name Ireland, she features substantial use of titanium and carbon fibre composites, including a carbon fibre bridge, cabin, decks and stringer system.

Superyachts Amaral and Jaruco in Mexico

The 58m superyacht Amaral and the 27m yacht Jaruco are seen here anchored in the Magdalena Bay, Mexico.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a>, the US-based custom and semi-production sportfishing yacht builder, has sold a new 27.43-metre custom project, with construction scheduled to begin early 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245636/image/large-32765f24c17f2ec04349adb5ea7323c8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245636">The new custom project (Hull 68) has been commissioned by a repeat client at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a>, who is looking to upgrade his current vessel for this more high-tech unit that comes complete with a full tower and open bridge.For this latest project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> is said to be using “cutting-edge infusion and advanced lamination techniques, both to the superstructure and the decks, to save weight.” Her hull will be cold-moulded and traditionally crafted, while her cockpit and bridge will be spacious enough to promote relaxation and fishing.&nbsp;The final details of this project are still under review, including power options and the interior arrangement. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> does, however, expect her to have an extended range for longer excursions, thanks to her ability to carry more than 4,000 gallons of fuel.&nbsp;The work will be carried out at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> facilities, located on the central coast of North Carolina.

Jarrett Bay Boatworks custom 27m sportfishing yacht 

 Jarrett Bay Boatworks has sold a new 27m custom project, with construction scheduled to begin early 2023.

Jarrett Bay Boatworks to build full-custom 27m sportfishing yacht 

American sportfish builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jarrett Bay Boatworks (Company)">Jarrett Bay Boatworks</a> delivered its second-largest project to date this month as the 25.6-metre (84-foot) motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reel Development26.6m (87'3&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2020">Reel Development</a> was handed over to her owner in North Carolina this month. The open bridge convertible now joins the 27.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jaruco27.43m (89'12&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2017">Jaruco</a> from 2017 in the yard’s fleet of yachts over 24 metres.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175753/image/large-f8160540378fda91d42b27f0bc0449ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175753"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175755/image/large-2f4b9702f3a6e8a7e9adada205be09ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175755">Built with a cold-moulded hull and composite deck components, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reel Development26.6m (87'3&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2020">Reel Development</a> means business out on the water as this custom-built sportfisher comes with innovative cold and gear storage spaces and a functional layout inside and out.<iframe width="758" height="427" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kaNFcTQj73c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>The saloon on main deck is spacious and takes up nearly the full width of the beam. Here, a dinette, family-style galley and L-shaped lounge form one connected social area for the whole family to hang out in. The interior is finished in satin-finished veneers of cherry wood and oak flooring.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175763/image/large-8f265ca336dab75e1575832fa89a6e3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175763">Below deck, the yacht offers accommodation for up to nine guests in the four staterooms on board, each with its own en suite bathroom. Further comfort is provided by the twin Seakeeper SK16 gyro stabilisers that keep the yacht steady when the swell rolls In.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175756/image/large-425f0a3774159e8714c642b5c50134bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175756"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175757/image/large-bacc7fc4441a161facb190de5ad69ec8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175757">At bridge level, the convertible space can be enclosed when underway or fully opened when at anchor while guests relax in the moulded forward-facing loungers or comfortable deck seating that line the sides.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175759/image/large-8389c03c2666618decd82cb0c8f219eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175759"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175754/image/large-9dea506d1582c87aa53348c7224c4e56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175754">With speed being a vital ingredient in the billfishing world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5945" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reel Development26.6m (87'3&quot;)Jarrett Bay Boatworks2020">Reel Development</a> doesn’t disappoint with her 40-knot top speed and 35.5-knot cruising speed thanks to the two 2,600 hp MTU engines. Adequate freshwater and fuel storage means she can stay out at sea for several days if needed.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175758/image/large-8ead0efa0acb3c9038f5469bb357de01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175758">

Jarrett Bay sportfisher yacht Reel Development

The latest sportfisher yacht, Reel Development, by Jarrett Bay Boatworks was delivered in North Carolina this month. 

Reel Development: On board Jarrett Bay’s new super sportfisher 

Many American anglers &nbsp;- and there are many American anglers! - find it utterly normal to set the alarm for 4:30 a.m., hit the docks by 5:00 and be running the seas before the sun hits the horizon. Not only normal, it’s the time of their lives. And more often than not, they’re chasing down sailfish or tuna in something like a Viking Yachts 72 Convertible, a Hatteras Yachts GT59 or perhaps a custom Carolina build. They are casting from a sportfisher yacht, that is, and there’s a reason these boats’ namesake is the activity they’re built for. While sportfisher presence in Europe may be low, there’s plenty of justifications for their popularity on the other side of the pond.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29845/image/large-305852af9debada160bd8ee461fb61ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29845">To begin to understand the prevalence of sportfishers in the U.S., one should first understand the prevalence of fishing as a serious sport. First reason? Something as simple as the actual amount of fish in US waters. “Fishing is so popular because of the variety, the accessibility and the number of tournaments that pop up all the time,” says Pete Frederiksen, former marketing director at New Jersey-based Viking Yachts. Indeed, the waters off the east coast of the United States, Florida’s gulf coast and the Florida Keys are brimming with sailfish, tuna, grouper, kingfish and multitudes more. Plus, from Florida, it’s just a short hop to the Bahamas and the Caribbean, which also boasts an impressive and exciting marine population ranging from blue marlin to bonefish. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29848/image/large-2663cf489044e0e8f616ca8d18d604df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29848">The drive behind the hobby seems to run deeper than just well-populated fishing grounds, however. “Catching fish, going to fish, the hunt — the whole process is alluring to anglers,” says Viking’s Chris Landry. This sport is a test of will and skill, from researching weather conditions to preparing the bait and equipment to running your boat 80 miles off shore at 40 knots. Then, of course the time spent in the fighting chair, making the catch. And in the States where hunting is a time-honoured hobby and large part of many people’s lives - particularly those in the South East - fishing tournaments abound that can test these skills and give you something competitive to drive you even further are, understandably, relished.&nbsp;Once someone gets into sport fishing, they tend to be gung-ho, Frederiksen says. So, it makes sense that enthusiastic anglers would be just as gung-ho about the boats they do it from as well. Beyond any other vessel you can hang a line off, sportfishers are marketed as having all the bells and whistles an angler needs to be the best — and in a stylish, speedy, luxurious package. According to Landry, what makes a sportfisher a sportfisher is a large, comfortable cockpit and plenty of stowage on board. “The more rod storage, the better,” he adds. Furthermore, fish boxes and dry compartments are a must, as well as ample live well space for bait. All stowage areas should be accessible, and cleats and chocks are recessed to avoid any snagging. Sportfishers must also have a long range, capable of routinely travelling to fishing grounds that may be 100-plus nautical miles offshore, plus abundant fuel capacity, high-speed capabilities (they can top out in the 40s knot range), a smooth ride and seaworthiness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29847/image/large-4557bf72052219f699e8855caffe0849.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29847">That smooth ride and seaworthiness result from a hull design that’s been fine-tuned for year, says Randy Ramsey, founder and president of Jarrett Bay Boatworks, a North Carolina custom sportfisher builder. “Basically, the boats have sharp deadrise forward that reduces as it goes aft to considerably less at the transom. This allows the boat to cut through the seaway but provides a stable platform at slow speeds.” Not to mention, it creates that sleek, staple sportfisher look.Finally, the ability to be set up for tournament fishing is significant because “if you can fish alongside the best people that do this and win, you know, there is certainly prestige associated with it,” says Ramsey. “That’s why people fish tournaments: they want the money, but they also want the trophy.” Naturally, that pursuit of prestige influences an angler’s choice of boat. “People build a boat with me [because] they want the finest boat available,” he says. “They want it efficient with a great ride and most likely they will pass everyone in the ocean because they will be one of the fastest boats there.” And beyond just bragging rights, Frederiksen notes, tournament fishers’ need for speed gets them to deep waters faster, providing the most opportunities to snag the winning fish.“America is the leader for developing those kinds of boats because they know what people need,” Frederiksen says. “The people who build the boats, they like to go fishing also.” Therefore, they hear the needs of their target clientele at tournaments, he adds, which informs design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29846/image/large-6a4a1d6b984b712a0f3ea0b7703140dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29846">Viking, for example, is one builder conducting this type of hands-on consumer research, and many consider it to be a powerhouse in the sportfisher market. “Our executives, from Pat Healey down — those guys are very involved in fishing,” says Landry. “The guys on top, in the boardroom, are on the boats, fishing them. That’s how they build a better boat every day.” This means there is always a new ‘best’, and there’s always anglers who want the best. “It’s self-propelling, more or less,” Frederiksen says.Not every sportfisher owner is a devoted sport fisherman, though. Why? Because sportfishers provide significant utilitarian value and performance without sacrificing luxury and a homey interior, making them a versatile vessel. “It’s a great fishing boat, but it’s also a great cruising boat,” Landry says of Vikings, adding that they have all the accommodations and luxury of a motoryacht. “It’s all top notch. You step on board one of these boats and you are like ‘oh man, I want to live here.’” Beyond onboard comfort, non-angling boaters might choose a sportfisher because, with its performance hull that can handle the chop and approximately 40-knot speeds, it’s a tough, do-more type of boat — a good fit for cruising enthusiasts that like to frequent rougher waters. Of course, a sportfishers’ luxury accommodations are another reason anglers love them. “After they fish hard all day, if it’s an overnight trip, they can just crash in AC comfort,” Landry says.Sportfisher popularity in Europe may be significantly less than in America for a few reasons. The Mediterranean, in contrast with American fishing grounds, doesn’t have the same variety of fish, or the population. And — possibly a more significant reason — the licensing requirements there are much stricter. However, according to Roger Sowerbutts, the British director of Horizon Yachts USA who also has European sport fishing experience, those aren’t the end-all-be-all reasons. “People aren’t down there raving about the sport fishing,” he says. “Over here, people are up at 4:30, baiting. The fishing tournament we started over there, people would show up around 8:30 with a coffee, sit down, then head out at 9:30.” Simply put, the boating style is just different in Europe. It follows the rich heritage of motoryacht design on that continent, much the same as the sportfisher presence in the States is propelled by its origination there.Generally speaking, Americans love sportfishers because they offer exhilaration and victory in a popular sport — and they offer it in style. With their sleek lines, luxury interiors and powerful performance, even if their design is not your cup of tea, you can’t deny that for the enthusiastic fisherman, they’re the coolest boats in the sea. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""></a> This article was featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue. &nbsp;

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Jarrett Bay Boatworks has flipped the hull of their largest custom sportfish yacht to date. Hull 62, also known as project Ireland, measures 27.43 metres and is expected to be ready for delivery in spring 2017.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155026/image/large-bb464f5f8cbf06e4ae75280264bee6e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155026">The Jarrett Bay 90 features substantial use of titanium and carbon fibre composites, including a carbon fibre bridge, cabin, decks and stringer system.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155027/image/large-d3d050b90d5e274a5c019c4554735083.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155027">She will accommodate guests and crew over six staterooms, with both the master and the crew quarters being full beam.