The 78-foot Sportfisher from the North Carolina shipyard is the newest addition to the builder's outstanding custom range and exemplifies America's bravura in the domain of sport fishing yachts. This 55-ton vessel carries nearly 2,500 gallons of fuel and reaches a top speed in excess of 30 knots, so you can get to where the fish are biting in a hurry. But you'll also get there in comfort - luxurious accommodations throughout classify this vessel as a yachtfisher, a term recently used to dub the hybrid boats that combine the luxury of modern yachts with performance and purpose.

No yachtfisher would be complete without a magnificent fighting chair to adorn the cockpit, but they too come at a price, some comparable to the cost of an economy car.

Powered by twin 1,760 hp MTU 16V2000 engines, this custom version of the 70' series had already been launched with 1, 450hp Detroit Diesel 6V92TA capable of speeds of 27 knots. The interior has been graciously decorated with a blend of silks and Connolly leather. Nothing is amiss technically to satisfy the many comforts required by ones guests. The salon has a plasma screen TV, DVD and stereo equipment, as do all four staterooms.

Designed for safety and comfort in even the roughest conditions, the 78' Buddy Davis benefits from a strengthened tulip-shaped hull. Built for the true sport fisherman in all its details, from the storage areas to the propulsion system, the 78' is as responsive and manageable as a 40'. Truly an exceptional yacht, the 78' Buddy Davis is offered at around $3 million dollars.

Technical Specifications:
LOA:………………….78'
Beam:…………………19'8"
Draft:………………….3'3"
Weight:………………..121,000 lbs
Engines:……………….2x1,760 hp
……………………...Mtu 16V2000
Fuel Capacity:…………2,375 gallons

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