105 yachtfish

DLBA recently completed the design of a concept project vessel that combines characteristics of long-range cruising yachts and modern sportfishing boats. The 105 Yachtfish project has been developed on the basis of allowing 8 guests, a captain, and two crew to cruise on extended trips on a vessel that is properly outfitted and configured for real sport-fishing without sacrificing the comfort and amenities that should be found on a modern proper yacht.

The efficiency of the 105 Yachtfish relies on a very long and slender hullform designed to provide increased efficiency and extended range over the higher-speed planing hulls found on most modern sportfishing boats. While slower than most modern sportfishing boats, the shape of the hull allows for an efficient cruise speed that is higher than for typical displacement yachts of similar length. A high sprint speed is possible in the event the owner intends to tournament fish or has other reason to travel faster than at cruise speed. Twin diesel engines coupled with recently-developed pod-drives will allow the yacht to reach a top speed of over 25 knots; cruising at 13.5 knots will extend the vessel's range up to 2800 nautical miles.

You can find more information about the 105 Yachtfish in the design brief, downloadable in pdf format.                                back to DLBA News