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
