There’s a reason Yellowfin is closing in on two decades of leading the sport-fishing pack: president Wylie Nagler’s pledge that he’s personally responsible for the standout quality of every boat his company ships.
It is that commitment that now leads Yellowfin into the yacht-tender marketplace with a new 9-meter rigid inflatable boat (RIB) tender, introduced at the Fort Lauderdale show.
Built in Florida, Yellowfin boats nonetheless clearly show the influence of Outer Banks design: high bows and wide flare. They hop onto plane atop a refined stepped-hull design.
Yellowfin was the top-rated outboard boat overall, and it’s tops in performance besides. It also posted less than a one-half point difference, on a 50-point scale, among all four main survey categories, which include fishability, design/construction and value. That’s consistent excellence!
Yellowfin owners and anglers like how the boat puts them on far-off fish — and fast! Owners and those with Yellowfin experience laud that noted fishability, placing Yellowfin in the top handful of brands. They especially praise what isn’t there: stuff in the way of the fishing! Cockpit space gets the highest mark, with bait-wells, fish boxes and rod storage all drawing praise, too.
They’re built solid, custom-rig options are extensive, and the Yellowfin name is a bragging point at every marina and fishing grounds.
36 OFFSHORE
Yellowfin has laurels but doesn’t rest on them. For proof, just look at the 2016 model year 36 Offshore CC.
This boat already claims 10-year domination of the Southern Kingfish Association and other light-tackle tournament tours, with a reputation for swiftness, dry riding, and rugged construction. It’s ready for twin or triple outboards — and in either configuration, the company pledges class-leading speeds. You have plenty of options in console, leaning post and top to create the fishing boat perfect for you.
But, stand pat? Not Yellowfin. This year, the 36’s console has been redesigned and moved forward, for better center of gravity and for more fishing room aft. Explains Wylie Nagler simply, “The trend at Yellowfin is to continually refine our products.” ’Nuff said.