1996 Jim Smith 60 Sportfish

This 1996 Jim Smith 60 Sportfish combines the builder's legendary design with a comprehensive modernization spanning mechanical, electronic, and cosmetic systems. Twin MAN 1200 HP diesel engines deliver a 34-knot cruise at 2000 RPM with fuel capacity of 1,200 gallons, supporting extended offshore range. The efficient hull design is engineered for the soft ride and performance expected in tournament sportfishing.

The engine room has undergone substantial recent work: new Bosch injectors, completed 1,000-hour service, fresh motor mounts and cutlass bearings, props reconditioned, and twin new 17kW Phasor gensets installed. New bottom paint and zincs, along with a bow thruster and Glendinning controls, round out the mechanical upgrades. The ElectroSea system, battery chargers, and new batteries support reliable long-term operation.

Electronics reflect current tournament standards: three Garmin GPSMAP 9219 displays with tower and cockpit MFDs, new Garmin autopilot and VHF, Furuno Omni 8 sonar, Sionyx night vision, and Starlink satellite internet. A new light bar and LED tower lighting complete the electronics suite.

The cockpit is purpose-built for fishing: 100-gallon port livewell, chiller plates and step-box freezer in the fish box, refrigeration in the bait tray, twin Miya Epoch teaser reels, Murray Brothers helm and fighting chairs, and a Mariteak rocket launcher. Below deck, the interior features new wallpaper, new master head, Dometic macerator system, new salon icemaker, and updated refrigeration throughout. An 8-man Viking life raft and EPIRB are included for safety.