1949 Rybovich Sportfisherman

Rybovich is the world's finest builder of sportfishing yachts and is synonymous with absolutely the finest workmanship, quality and originality.
"Legend" is the second hull of the RYBOVICH 37 Sportfishers and is the oldest known example of this particular model. "Legend" underwent a ground-up restoration in 1991 during which time the exterior of the hull (except transom) and the interior of the hull were sheathed in fiberglass and resin. At the same time all new frames and floors were installed. The result being this vessel is in exceptional condition.
The vessel does have an intrinsic antique value being the oldest vessel of her design.

Displacement: 18,000

Total Power: 300

Fuel: 300 gal (3) Alum.

Semi-displacement planning hull with raked bow and transom stern. Mahogany plank on frame with fiberglass sheathing inside and out.
1 1/4" X3" on 12" centers with 1"X1 1/2" oak ribs between, oak floors on 12" centers. Bulkheads are Marine-grade mahogany plywood. Fasteners are silicon bronze screws and bolts. The frames and stringers are oak. The decking is Teak.

1991 Twin 6 cylinder Cummins engines,fresh water cooled through heat exchangers. Fuel Injection, twin disc "MG-506A" with 1.5:1 reduction gearing. Two 12-volt blowers.
Fuel system grounded as per ABYC and NFPA standards.

• Trolling Valve Twin Disc
• Hynautic Hydraulic Controls Triple Station
• Trim Tabs Bennett "V-351 Hydraulic
• Rudders: Twin Bronze Blades with Stainless Posts
• Propellers: 21x24 right and left-handed 3-blade Bronze
• Propeller Shafts: Stainless 1 1/2"
• Shaft Log Flax packed adjustable Bronze

There is a chain locker forward with a v-berth immediately aft. Pullman galley lies along the starboard side of the cabin while the head and shower lie to port.

• Stainless Counter Tops/Sink
• Instant Hot Water Faucet
• Refrigerator/Freezer Cold-plate
• Microwave
• Air Conditioner Marine Air Systems 14,000 & 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle

"Legend" is the second hull of the RYBOVICH 37 Sportfishers and is the oldest known example of this particular model. "Legend" underwent a ground-up restoration in 1991 during which time the exterior of the hull (except transom) and the interior of the hull were sheathed in fiberglass and resin. At the same time all new frames and floors were installed. The result being this vessel is in exceptional condition.
A quote from the surveyor in a July '06 survey is "This marine surveyor does not use the term "Bristol", however this vessel comes as close to that mythical term as any the surveyor has seen. The vessel does have an intrinsic antique value being the oldest vessel of her design".

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.