In this specialized yacht category, judges are looking for robust, blue-water construction coupled with exemplary performance, extended range, and nimble maneuvering, while not compromising on the comforts associated with luxury yacht living.
Accolades are bestowed upon designers achieving the perfect balance of spacious cockpits for fish fighting, live wells for preserving bait, integrated fish boxes to keep the catch cold and stowed; and an array of rod holders for drift fishing, and kite fishing.
With a requirement for robust diesel horsepower and swift fish-chasing speeds often exceeding 40 knots, the boats that triumph in this award category capture the very essence of what is essential for this demanding sport.