New Boat: Rybovich 68
A Shady Lady
An owner’s first custom commission led to firsts for the builder, too.

LOA: 68’
Beam: 19’
Draft: 4’ 10” (full)
Displ.: 105,000 lbs.
Power: 2 x MTU 12V2000 @ 1,800 hp
Fuel/Water: 2,000/400 U.S. gals.
Top/Cruising Speed: 42/34 knots
Range: 650nm @ 34 knots

When you belong to a family of avid sportfishermen, not just any boat will suffice. Case in point was the owner of Almar’s last boat, a cockpit motoryacht built on the Pacific coast. While its accommodations were comfortable, it was a wet boat, not particularly comfortable chasing Atlantic billfish, and a trifle slow. On the upside, it allowed the owner to clearly define what he wanted in his next boat; and, for the next boat, the family suggested Rybovich. ...

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