The Special One, a custom sportfishing yacht designed by Vripack Yacht Design and built by Royal Husiman, is currently undergoing sea trials in the North Sea. Measuring 171 feet in length, this yacht promises to redefine the concept of a big offshore fishing boat.
According to Bart M. Bouwhuis, Co-Creative Director at Vripack, the Special One is a sportfisher on steroids. This yacht combines the proportions of an American sportfish boat with the luxurious feel of a yacht on a grand scale. With its long flaring bow and sleek curves, this yacht offers an impressive and unique fishing experience.
The photographs of the Special One show its aluminum hull and superstructure gliding smoothly through the water as it heads towards its fishing grounds. The well-designed fishing area at the stern suggests that this yacht is equipped to handle a variety of fishing experiences, from marlin to tuna.
While many sportfishing yachts are part of a larger fleet connected to a superyacht “mothership,” the Special One may pave the way for a new trend of owners seeking a serious offshore sportfishing boat that also serves as a luxurious superyacht. Only time will tell if this yacht sets a new standard for sportfishing yachts in the industry.