Boats

Roscioli Donzi 58 Sport Cruise Photo Gallery

A close-up look at a unique new sport-fisher

By Sam White

Updated: October 21, 2017

The 58 Sport Cruise cuts a unique profile as she runs just off the beaches of South Florida. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

Bob Roscioli builds some of the finest custom boats on the water, so when Bud Koch approached him with his needs for a unique sport-fisher, the result was nothing short of phenomenal. Classic Coke is a 58-foot Sport Cruise with a host of unique options like a fully functional hidden aft helm (with nearly seven feet of standing room beneath the overhang) plus hidden rod storage in the salon, a retractable rear salon window and more.

Stepping aboard, one of the first notable features is the huge transom livewell, with dual lids and viewing window. No need to get on your knees to access bait from an in-deck livewell here. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

The mezzanine storage is truly cavernous, with loads of tackle within easy reach from the cockpit. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

Another unique touch: the aft helm with electronics. Because the 58 Sport Cruise does not have a tower or bridge deck, this becomes the command center when fishing. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

From left: Bob Roscioli, Capt. Karl Anderson and owner Bud Koch discuss the boat’s layout. Note the padded stool for the aft helm. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

Roscioli explains the design principle behind his boats. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

This section of the mezzanine can be used as either refrigeration or freezer space. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

Access to the engine room, with fire extinguisher close at hand and switches for lighting to port. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

The boat’s massive diesels will push her to a top speed of 40 knots. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

The galley is fully functional for weekend (or longer) liveaboard trips. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

Hidden storage keeps the rods handy but out of the way when not needed. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

On the starboard-side of the salon, beautiful cabinetry with a wine cooler and more. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

The lounge seating to port. The salon window also retracts, opening up the salon and cockpit mezzanine areas and bringing the guests right into the fishing action outside. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

The salon seating easily lifts to reveal access to components and more storage. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

The Seakeeper gyrostabilizer is located just behind the boat’s Release Marine Battle Saddle in the cockpit. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

At the dock, Classic Coke displays her beautiful exterior paint. Courtesy Rosicoli Donzi Sportfishing Yachts

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