Despite the growing size of offshore fishing boats on the water today, increases in diesel engine technology have enabled engines to generate as much as 2,600 hp, allowing bigger boats to access speeds in excess of 45 knots to reach the fishing grounds faster than ever. Naturally we started asking ourselves what's the fastest sport fishing boat you can buy?
Marlin contacted some of the top boat manufacturers to find out the fastest sport fishing boat they've ever built, and you'll be amazed at both the size of these sport-fishers and the sheer speed at which they travel to chase marlin around the world. (Boats are listed alphabetically by manufacturer).
Albemarle 360 Specifications
Boat Name: Albemarle 360 XF
Boat Model: 360 Express Fisherman
LOA: 38'8"
Displacement: 25,000 pounds (dry)
Max Speed: 37.5 knots
Horsepower: 1,430 hp
Engines: Twin Cummins QSM11
American Custom Yachts 90 Specifications
Boat Name: C'est La Vie
Boat Model: American Custom Yachts 90
LOA: 90'
Displacement: 220,000 pounds
Max Speed: 44 knots
Horsepower: 9,200 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 16V4000M93L
Location: Stuart, Florida
Bayliss Boatworks 65 Specifications
Boat Name: Lights Out
Boat Model: Bayliss Hull 12
LOA: 65'
Displacement: 74,000 pounds (dry)
Max Speed: 45.5 knots
Horsepower: 3,850 hp
Engines: Twin C32 ACERT
Location: Ocean Reef, Florida
F&S Boatworks 64 Specifications
Boat Name: Full Throttle
Boat Model: F&S 64 Hard Top Express
LOA: 64'4"
Displacement: 82,000 pounds (loaded)
Max Speed: 51.7 knots
Horsepower: 5,200 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 16V 2000
Location: Miami, Florida
G&S 65 Specifications
Boat Name: Mollie
Boat Model: G&S 65
LOA: 65'
Max Speed: 43 knots
Horsepower: 3,600 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 12V2000 M94
Location: Destin, Florida
Gamefisherman 46 Specifications
Boat Name: Bwana
Boat Model: 46 Sport Fisherman Day Boat
LOA: 46'
Displacement: 32,000 pounds (fully loaded)
Max Speed: 39.7 knots
Horsepower: 1,430 hp
Engines: Twin Cummins QSM11
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Garlington 61 Specifications
Boat Name: Miss Behavin
Boat Model: 61' Sport Fish
LOA: 61'
Displacement: 65,000 pounds
Max Speed: 43 knots
Horsepower: 2,300 hp
Engines: Caterpillar C18
Location: Los Sueños , Costa Rica
Hatteras GT70 Specifications
Boat Name: Hatterascal
Boat Model: Hatteras GT70 Convertible
LOA: 70' 6"
Displacement: 132,000 pounds
Max Speed: 42 knots
Horsepower: 5,200 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 16V2000
Location: New Bern, North Carolina / Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Henriques 50 Specifications
Boat Name: Dr. Bones
Boat Model: Henriques 50
LOA: 50'
Displacement: 50,000 pounds
Max Speed: 36 knots
Horsepower: 2,030 hp
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C18
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Jarrett Bay 70 Specifications
Boat Name: Ravaganza
Boat Model: Jarrett Bay Hull 40
LOA: 70' 2"
Displacement: 93,000 pounds (dry)
Max Speed: 48 knots
Horsepower: 4,800 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 16V2000
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Merritt 86 Specifications
Boat Name: Kristina
Boat Model: Merritt 86
LOA: 86'
Displacement: 145,000 pounds
Max Speed: 39 knots
Horsepower: 5,200 hp
Engines: Twin MTU M94 16V2000
Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Michael Rybovich & Sons 78 Specifications
Boat Name: Persistence
Boat Model: Michael Rybovich & Sons 78
LOA: 78'
Displacement: 120,000 pounds (fully loaded)
Max Speed: 46 knots
Horsepower: 4,800 hp
Engines: Twin MTU M93 16V200
Location: North Palm Beach, Florida (Winter) and Massachusetts (Summer)
Paul Mann 66 Specifications
Boat Name: Royal Flush
Boat Model: Paul Mann 66
LOA: 66'
Displacement: 72,000 pounds
Max Speed: 43 knots
Horsepower: 3,600 hp
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C32 Acert
Location: Rockport, Texas
Roscioli Donzi 80 Specifications
Boat Name: Marlene Sea IV
Boat Model: R-80
LOA: 80' 3.75"
Displacement: 125,000 pounds
Max Speed: 43 knots
Horsepower: 4,800 hp
Engines: Twin MTU V162000 DDEC
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
Scarborough 74 Specifications
Boat Name: Eye Roller
Boat Model: Scarborough Boatworks 74 Sportfish
LOA: 74'
Displacement: 110,000 pounds (fully loaded)
Max Speed: 45 knots
Horsepower: 4,800 hp
Engines: Twin MTU M94 16V2000
Location: Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Sea Force IX 91.5 Specifications
Boat Name: Flamingo Daze
Boat Model: Sea Force IX 91.5
LOA: 91'8"
Displacement: 160,000 pounds
Max Speed: 46 knots
Horsepower: 4,800 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 16V2000
Location: Caribbean
Shearline Boatworks 61 Specifications
Boat Name: Piracy
Boat Model: Shearline Boatworks 61 Sportfish
LOA: 61'7"
Displacement: 60,000 pounds
Max Speed: 46 knots
Horsepower: 3,330 hp
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C32
Location: Morehead City, North Carolina
Spencer 60 Specifications
Boat Name: Stream Weaver
Boat Model: Spencer 60
LOA: 60'
Displacement: 60,000 pounds
Max Speed: 47 knots
Horsepower: 3,300 hp
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C32
Location: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Titan 62
Titan 62 Specifications
Boat Name: Trust Me Too
Boat Model: Titan 62
LOA: 62"
Displacement: 78,000 pounds
Max Speed: 43 knots
Horsepower: 3,350 hp
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C32
Location: Cape May, New Jersey
Weaver Boatworks 80 Specifications
Boat Name: Escapade
Boat Model: Weaver 80
LOA: 80'5"
Displacement: 105,000 pounds
Max Speed: 46.8 knots
Horsepower: 5,200 hp
Engines: Twin MTU M94 16V2000
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Winter 62 Specifications
Boat Name: Double B
Boat Model: Winter 62
LOA: 62'
Displacement: 79,000 pounds
Max Speed: 43 knots
Horsepower: 3,100 hp
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C32
Location: Manteo, North Carolina
Viking 70 Convertible Specifications
Boat Name: Viking 70
Boat Model: Viking 70 Convertible (70732)
LOA: 70' 11"
Displacement: 123,000 pounds
Max Speed: 47 knots
Horsepower: 5,200 hp
Engines: Twin MTU 16V2000
Location: Cape May, New Jersey / Riviera Beach, Florida
