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Written by Mervyn Monger
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
Ocean Yachts 37 Billfish. While other builders are coming
out with larger and larger craft, Ocean identified the
market demand for a 37 footer designed solely to catch fish.
The styling and single purpose will remind boaters
of similar boats of the 1960s. While the sleek 37 Billfish
sports a bridge, it incorporates standard features that
distinguish it from other Ocean models. The most noticable
is the absence of an after saloon bulkhead. Just as
noticable is the prescence of a full windshield. The 37
Billfish is designed to have the same dynamic
of an express boat for fishing, but still maintains the
visibility and comfort of a flybridge boat while running.
There are two fully-equipped helm stations,
Power is provided by twin 480 hp Yanmar diesels and push the
37 Billfish to a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed
of around 31 knots. Thanks to propeller pockets, draft is
reduced to a measly 2 feet, 6 inches,
The initial base price of the 37 with the
480 hp Yanmars is $449,000 for 2008 model year
through January 31, 2008. For more information on this and other new or used Ocean Yachts call Merv Monger # 954 701 4073
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 July 2008 )
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