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The Jarrett Bay 64: A Complete Guide
The Jarrett Bay 64 is not a production yacht. It is a fully custom, cold-molded sportfishing convertible built one hull at a time at Jarrett Bay Boatworks’ 175-acre waterfront campus in Beaufort, North Carolina — a yard that has become synonymous with the Carolina custom sportfishing tradition. Every Jarrett Bay 64 is unique: the hull lines, cockpit dimensions, bridge layout, interior joinery, engine package, tankage, and fishing features are specified by the owner and executed by a team of craftsmen who have been building cold-molded sportfishers on this stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway since 1986. There is no options sheet. There is no base model. There is a conversation between owner and builder that results, 24 to 30 months later, in a one-of-one fishing machine that exists nowhere else in the world.
Jarrett Bay Boatworks was founded by Randy Ramsey, a lifelong Carteret County waterman and commercial fisherman who recognised that the demanding conditions off Cape Lookout and the North Carolina Outer Banks required a different kind of sportfishing yacht. Ramsey began building boats in a small shop, applying cold-molded wood-epoxy construction techniques that produced hulls lighter and stiffer than fibreglass, with a ride quality that serious offshore anglers immediately appreciated. The cold-molded process — laminating thin veneers of Douglas fir and juniper over male moulds, vacuum-bagging each layer with marine-grade epoxy, and sheathing the hull in biaxial fibreglass and carbon fibre — creates a monocoque structure with an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. The resulting hull is not only lighter than a comparable resin-infused composite, but it also absorbs impact energy differently, producing a ride that experienced anglers describe as distinctly quieter and softer than production fibreglass hulls.
Today, Jarrett Bay’s 175-acre campus includes a 60,000-square-foot new-construction building hall, a full-service boatyard with a 300-ton Travelift, a marina with fuel dock, a ship’s store, and the Jarrett Bay Marine Industrial Park — home to more than 50 marine trade businesses including engine dealers, electronics installers, tower builders, upholsterers, and paint shops. The campus functions as a complete ecosystem for building, launching, rigging, and maintaining custom sportfishing yachts. Jarrett Bay has launched hulls from 28 to 90+ feet, though the yard’s sweet spot — and the platform that has defined its reputation — is the 55- to 77-foot custom convertible. The 64-footer sits at the centre of this range, large enough for extended offshore tournaments and Gulf Stream canyon runs, yet manageable enough for a captain-and-mate crew to operate efficiently.
The Carolina custom sportfisher tradition is a distinct lineage in American boat building, rooted in the small coastal towns of eastern North Carolina — Beaufort, Wanchese, Harkers Island, Manteo — where builders like Jarrett Bay, Spencer, Bayliss, Garlington, Paul Mann, and Buddy Davis have been shaping cold-molded hulls for generations. These yards share a common philosophy: every hull is custom, every owner is known by name, the build process is transparent, and the finished product is a reflection of both the builder’s skill and the owner’s vision. This is the antithesis of production boat building. Where Viking and Hatteras build dozens or hundreds of identical hulls per year using resin-infused composite moulds, a Carolina custom builder produces two to four hulls per year, each shaped by hand to the owner’s exact requirements.
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Jarrett Bay 64 Specifications
Because every Jarrett Bay 64 is custom-built, the specifications below represent typical ranges rather than fixed values. The hull dimensions, tankage, engine selection, and interior layout vary from boat to boat based on the owner’s requirements and the yard’s recommendations for the intended fishing programme.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| LOA (hull) | 64 ft 0 in (19.51 m) |
| LOA (with pulpit & platform) | ~70 ft (21.34 m) |
| Beam | 18 ft 6 in – 19 ft 0 in (5.64–5.79 m) |
| Draft (full load) | 4 ft 6 in – 5 ft 0 in (1.37–1.52 m) |
| Displacement (half load) | ~72,000–80,000 lbs (32,659–36,287 kg) |
| Deadrise (transom) | ~10–12 degrees |
| Deadrise (amidships) | ~18–20 degrees |
| Hull construction | Cold-molded: Douglas fir/juniper strip planking, vacuum-bagged epoxy, biaxial fiberglass & carbon fibre sheathing |
| Core materials | End-grain balsa & Divinycell foam in select areas |
| Stringers & framing | Laminated Douglas fir, epoxy-encapsulated |
| Engines (typical) | 2× CAT C32 ACERT, 1,622–1,925 HP each |
| Alternate engines | 2× MTU 16V2000 M96, 2,600 HP each (high-performance builds) |
| Transmission | ZF marine gears, ratio per engine selection |
| Propellers | Custom 5-blade NiBrAl, sized to application |
| Top speed (CAT C32, 1,925 HP) | ~38–42 knots |
| Top speed (MTU 2,600 HP) | ~44–48+ knots |
| Cruising speed | ~30–34 knots |
| Fuel capacity | 1,500–2,200 US gal (5,678–8,328 litres), per owner specification |
| Water capacity | 150–250 US gal (568–946 litres) |
| Holding tank | 50–80 US gal |
| Range at cruise | ~350–500 NM (depending on tankage & power) |
| Fuel burn at cruise | ~120–160 GPH combined (CAT C32 builds) |
| Fuel burn at WOT | ~200–240 GPH combined |
| Cockpit area | ~175–200 sq ft (fully custom) |
| Cockpit depth | ~28–32 in |
| Generator | 2× Onan/Kohler 17–27 kW (owner specified) |
| Air conditioning | 72,000–96,000 BTU marine chilled water |
| Staterooms | 3–4 (custom layout) |
| Heads | 3–4 (each with separate stall shower) |
| Crew quarters | Separate crew cabin with head, accessed from cockpit |
| Bridge type | Open flybridge with tuna tower (standard); enclosed bridge available |
| Tower | Custom aluminium or carbon fibre tuna tower, built in-house or by Palm Beach Towers |
| Fish boxes | Custom in-deck insulated, ~500–700+ quarts combined capacity |
| Live well | Transom-mounted, refrigerated, ~50–80 US gal |
| Outriggers | Rupp or custom hydraulic, carbon fibre |
| Stabilisation | Seakeeper gyro (optional) |
| Build time | ~24–30 months from contract to delivery |
| Builder | Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Beaufort, North Carolina |
| Founded | 1986 by Randy Ramsey |
| Facility | 175-acre waterfront campus on the Intracoastal Waterway |
| Production volume | ~2–4 custom hulls per year (all models) |
The defining technical characteristic of the Jarrett Bay 64 is the cold-molded hull construction. The process begins with a male mould, over which thin veneers of select Douglas fir and juniper are laminated in alternating diagonal layers, each saturated with marine-grade epoxy resin and vacuum-bagged to eliminate voids. The resulting wood-epoxy laminate is then sheathed in multiple layers of biaxial fibreglass cloth and, on performance-oriented builds, carbon fibre reinforcement in high-stress areas — the keel, shaft log, engine beds, and running strake transitions. The completed hull is a monocoque structure: the skin itself carries structural loads, rather than relying on internal frames and stringers as primary structure. This produces a hull that is both lighter and stiffer per unit of thickness than conventional resin-infused composite construction, with superior impact absorption and vibration damping.
The stringers and internal framing are laminated Douglas fir fully encapsulated in epoxy — a construction method that eliminates the rot risk inherent in traditional plank-on-frame wooden boats. A properly maintained cold-molded hull will not rot because every piece of wood in the structure is sealed within an impermeable epoxy barrier. The construction is not “wooden boat building” in the traditional sense — it is advanced composite construction that uses wood as a structural core material, much as production builders use balsa or foam core in their fibreglass laminates. The result is a hull that combines the ride quality and acoustic properties of wood with the structural performance and longevity of modern composites.
Performance & Handling
Power and speed: The typical Jarrett Bay 64 is powered by twin CAT C32 ACERT diesels producing 1,622 to 1,925 horsepower per side. With the 1,925 HP option, expect a top speed of 38 to 42 knots and a cruising speed of approximately 30 to 34 knots. For owners who demand maximum performance, the yard has built 64-footers with twin MTU 16V2000 M96 engines producing 2,600 horsepower each — a package that pushes the hull beyond 44 knots and, in some configurations, approaches 48 knots. These MTU-powered builds are purpose-built for owners who run hard to distant fishing grounds and want to arrive first. The hull’s cold-molded construction is lighter than a comparable resin-infused composite at the same scantlings, which translates directly into speed: less weight means less power required to achieve the same velocity, or more speed from the same power.
Ride quality: This is where the Jarrett Bay reputation is built. The cold-molded hull absorbs wave impact differently from fibreglass — the wood-epoxy laminate flexes microscopically, dissipating energy before it reaches the crew. Experienced anglers who have run both cold-molded and production fibreglass hulls in the same sea conditions consistently describe the cold-molded ride as quieter, softer, and less fatiguing over long offshore runs. The typical Jarrett Bay 64 carries 18 to 20 degrees of deadrise amidships — a sharp, sea-cutting entry that sacrifices some stability at rest for markedly better behaviour in head seas. The pronounced Carolina bow flare, a signature of the Carolina custom tradition, throws spray down and outboard, keeping the bridge and cockpit dry at speed. In 4- to 6-foot Gulf Stream seas — the daily reality during East Coast tournament season — a well-built Jarrett Bay 64 runs comfortably at 28 to 32 knots where many production boats begin to demand throttle reduction.
Fuel management: Fuel capacity on a Jarrett Bay 64 is customised to the owner’s requirements, typically ranging from 1,500 to 2,200 US gallons. With a CAT C32 build consuming approximately 120 to 160 GPH at cruise, the larger tankage options provide a range of 400 to 500+ nautical miles — sufficient for extended canyon runs, Bahamas trips from the Carolinas, or multi-day tournament circuits without refuelling. At trolling speed (6 to 8 knots), fuel consumption drops to approximately 16 to 22 GPH combined, providing all-day fishing endurance. The yard works with each owner to balance fuel capacity against displacement — more fuel means more weight, which affects speed and ride quality. This optimisation is one of the advantages of custom construction: the tankage is calibrated to the owner’s actual fishing programme rather than sized for a generic buyer profile.
Handling and manoeuvrability: Jarrett Bay hulls are designed for the specific conditions of the western Atlantic — the Gulf Stream’s confused cross-seas, the steep chop off Cape Hatteras, and the long following swells on the run home from the canyons. The hull’s running surface is shaped for each build, with the builder adjusting the running strakes, spray rails, and transom geometry based on the intended engine package and the owner’s speed and sea-state priorities. At trolling speed, the hull tracks straight with minimal helm correction, and the optional Seakeeper gyro stabiliser eliminates roll at rest and during slow drifts — a significant comfort upgrade for long tournament days spent on station. Close-quarters docking is confident with twin-screw differential thrust, and the hull’s relatively shallow draft (4 ft 6 in to 5 ft 0 in loaded) provides access to the thin-water ports, channels, and anchorages that characterise the North Carolina coast.
Interior Layout & Fishing Features
Cockpit: The Jarrett Bay 64’s cockpit is the business end of the yacht, and it is built entirely to the owner’s specification. Typical cockpit dimensions range from 175 to 200 square feet — among the largest in the 64-foot class — with every element positioned for tournament-level fishing efficiency. The flush, non-skid cockpit sole provides maximum working area with no obstructions between the transom and mezzanine. Custom in-deck fish boxes, insulated and plumbed for refrigeration, provide 500 to 700+ quarts of combined iced storage. A transom door with hydraulic lift-gate facilitates fish landing, tag-and-release, and diver access. Flush-mounted gunwale rod holders, refrigerated transom live wells (50 to 80 gallons), tackle centres with custom cutting boards, rigging stations, fresh and raw-water washdowns, and dedicated storage for gaffs, leaders, and release gear are all specified during the build and fabricated to the owner’s exact requirements. The cockpit depth — typically 28 to 32 inches — is set based on the owner’s physical preferences and the type of fishing anticipated.
Bridge: Most Jarrett Bay 64s are built with an open flybridge topped by a custom tuna tower — the traditional Carolina sportfisher configuration that provides the captain with maximum visibility for spotting birds, weed lines, colour changes, and fish on the surface. The helm station is equipped to accommodate four to six large multifunction displays, a custom dash panel fabricated in-house, and full engine instrumentation. The bridge typically includes L-shaped or U-shaped seating with a dinette table, a refrigerator, sink, and storage. Some owners opt for a partial enclosure with removable canvas and isinglass, while a growing number are specifying fully enclosed, air-conditioned bridges — a configuration that Jarrett Bay can execute to any design brief. The tuna tower, often built by Palm Beach Towers or fabricated in-house from welded aluminium or carbon fibre, includes a second steering station with controls, outrigger bases, and spreader lights.
Mezzanine: The mezzanine seating area between the cockpit and salon is a standard feature on Jarrett Bay 64s, providing an elevated observation platform with cushioned seating, refrigerated cooler storage, cup holders, and direct sightlines into the cockpit. During tournament fishing, the mezzanine serves as the observation post for the owner or tournament director. When cruising, it functions as the primary social seating for watching sunsets over the transom. Beneath the mezzanine, Jarrett Bay typically installs the engine room access hatch, allowing service access without disrupting the cockpit layout. The mezzanine design, depth, and storage configuration are fully customisable.
Tournament features: Jarrett Bay 64s regularly compete at the highest levels of East Coast sportfishing — the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City, the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, the Mid-Atlantic in Cape May, and the Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament on the Outer Banks. The yard builds specifically for this mission: custom outrigger bases positioned for optimal spread, dredge stanchions and teaser reel mounts integrated into the cockpit layout, underwater lights for night-time swordfish drops, fighting chair foundations engineered for 130-lb-class tackle, and engine room layouts optimised for rapid service access during multi-day tournament circuits. The cockpit drainage, scupper sizing, and wash-down systems are designed for the reality of landing blue marlin, bluefin tuna, and other large pelagics — meaning heavy loads of blood, salt water, and fish being handled quickly and efficiently.
Salon and galley: The interior of a Jarrett Bay 64 is hand-finished by the yard’s in-house joinery team using materials selected by the owner. Teak, walnut, cherry, and white oak are common choices, with each piece hand-fitted, dovetailed, and finished to yacht-grade standards. The salon typically features an L-shaped settee to port with a custom dining table, entertainment displays, and Amtico or custom sole flooring. The galley — positioned to starboard or aft depending on the layout — includes premium appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking, Miele), solid-surface or natural stone countertops, and storage designed for extended offshore provisioning. Air conditioning (72,000 to 96,000 BTU chilled-water systems) maintains comfortable temperatures throughout, and the frameless salon windows flood the interior with natural light.
Staterooms and crew: The below-decks layout is entirely custom. A typical three-stateroom arrangement includes a full-beam master amidships with a queen or king island berth, cedar-lined hanging lockers, a vanity, and a private en-suite head with separate stall shower. The forward VIP stateroom features a queen berth with en-suite head. A third guest cabin with twin berths or over/under bunks shares the third head. Four-stateroom layouts are available for owners who require additional crew or guest berths. A dedicated crew cabin with its own head, accessed via a separate companionway from the cockpit, maintains full separation between crew and guest spaces. The crew cabin sleeps two and is designed for professional crew on tournament circuits and extended offshore trips.
Ownership & Running Costs
Owning a Jarrett Bay 64 is a substantial financial commitment that extends well beyond the initial acquisition. These are bespoke, high-performance sportfishing yachts, and the ownership costs reflect the custom nature of the platform, the premium engine packages, and the demands of serious offshore fishing. The following estimates are based on a CAT C32-powered 64-footer running approximately 200 to 300 engine hours per year from a southeastern US home port:
- New-build pricing: A new Jarrett Bay 64 starts at approximately $4.5–$5.5 million for the hull, superstructure, and base systems. By the time the boat is fully commissioned with engines (CAT C32 ACERT at 1,925 HP), tower, full tournament electronics package, fighting chair, custom paint, interior joinery, and outriggers, the delivered price typically reaches $5.5–$7.5 million. MTU-powered builds with premium specifications can exceed $8 million. The build requires a deposit and progress payments over the 24- to 30-month construction period.
- Insurance: Hull and machinery insurance on a $5–$7 million custom sportfisher runs 1.0–1.5% of agreed value, or $50,000–$105,000 per year. Custom cold-molded construction may require a specialist marine insurer with experience valuing non-production hulls. Named-storm coverage during hurricane season typically requires an additional rider or increased deductible.
- Crew: Nearly all Jarrett Bay 64 owners employ a full-time captain and mate. A qualified sportfish captain in the US commands $90,000–$140,000 per year plus benefits; a mate earns $50,000–$80,000. During tournament season, many teams add a third crew member. Full-time professional crew adds approximately $140,000–$220,000 annually. The boat’s dedicated crew quarters are designed specifically for this purpose.
- Engine service: CAT C32 ACERT engines require service at 250, 500, 1,000, and 2,000-hour intervals. Annual engine maintenance at 250 hours/year typically costs $15,000–$40,000 for the pair. The 1,000-hour major service runs $12,000–$22,000 per engine. MTU engines carry higher per-service costs and a thinner US dealer network, adding mobilisation charges for routine maintenance in many ports.
- Dockage: A 64-foot sportfisher with tower requires a 70- to 80-foot slip. Annual slip fees range from $30,000 to $60,000 depending on location. Premium sportfishing ports along the Outer Banks, southeast Florida, and the Mid-Atlantic command $40,000–$65,000 or more.
- Fuel: At 120–160 GPH at cruise and diesel prices averaging $4.50–$5.50 per gallon, a 250-hour season consumes approximately 20,000–28,000 gallons, costing $90,000–$154,000. Fuel is the single largest variable operating cost.
- Haul-out and bottom: Annual haul-out for bottom paint, running gear inspection, zinc replacement, and through-hull service costs $15,000–$28,000. Propeller reconditioning adds $2,500–$4,000.
Total annual budget: A realistic all-in annual ownership cost for a Jarrett Bay 64 running 250 hours per year is approximately $400,000–$650,000, excluding major capital items such as engine overhauls, electronics refits, or cosmetic work. Owner-operated boats with conservative hours and no paid crew can reduce the total to $220,000–$350,000, though owner-operation of a $5+ million custom sportfisher is relatively uncommon.
Depreciation and value retention: Jarrett Bay sportfishers hold their value exceptionally well — among the best of any sportfishing brand in the brokerage market. The combination of limited annual production (2 to 4 hulls across all models), strong demand from serious anglers, the bespoke nature of each build, and the yard’s stellar reputation creates a resale dynamic more comparable to custom real estate than to production boat depreciation. A well-maintained Jarrett Bay 64 with documented service history and reasonable engine hours will typically retain 75–90% of its build cost over the first five years — significantly better than production builders like Hatteras (which may lose 25–35% in the same period) and competitive with or better than Viking’s strong resale track record. This value retention is a meaningful financial consideration: the total cost of ownership over a five-year cycle can be lower on a Jarrett Bay than on a production yacht that costs less to acquire but depreciates more steeply.
How to Buy a Jarrett Bay 64
The custom build process: Purchasing a new Jarrett Bay begins with a design consultation at the Beaufort yard. The owner works directly with the Jarrett Bay design and build teams to define every aspect of the boat: hull dimensions and deadrise profile, engine selection, fuel and water tankage, cockpit layout and fishing features, bridge and tower configuration, interior layout and joinery materials, electronics suite, paint scheme, and all systems. The process typically involves multiple visits to the yard over the 24- to 30-month build period, with owners encouraged to observe construction progress, review mock-ups, and refine details as the build progresses. Jarrett Bay does not work from a standard “model” with a price list of options — the 64-foot designation refers to the approximate hull length, not to a standardised design.
Used Jarrett Bay 64s: Pre-owned Jarrett Bay sportfishers are relatively rare on the brokerage market because owners tend to keep them. When a used Jarrett Bay 64 does come to market, it commands attention: these boats sell quickly, often within the Jarrett Bay owner community or through the yard’s own network before reaching broad brokerage listing. Pricing for a used Jarrett Bay 64 varies enormously depending on build year, engine package, hours, equipment, and the extent of custom work. A 5- to 10-year-old example with CAT C32 engines and 500 to 1,000 hours in good condition typically trades in the $3.5–$5.5 million range. Low-hours examples from the last three to five years may approach or exceed original build cost.
Inspection Priorities for a Used Jarrett Bay
- Cold-molded hull integrity: Engage a surveyor experienced with cold-molded construction. Moisture meter readings across the hull are essential, particularly around through-hull fittings, shaft logs, and any areas where post-factory modifications were made. A properly maintained cold-molded hull should show no moisture ingress — the epoxy barrier protects the wood core completely. Any evidence of delamination, soft spots, or moisture in the laminate warrants expert investigation.
- Engine hours and service records: Verify complete engine service documentation from factory-authorised technicians. Oil analysis at every service interval should be available. CAT C32 engines are well proven, but service history is critical for establishing the remaining service life and budgeting future maintenance.
- Jarrett Bay build records: The yard maintains records for every hull it has built. Contact Jarrett Bay directly to verify the hull number, build date, original specification, and any warranty or service work performed at the yard. This provenance is a valuable asset.
- Running gear and bottom: Inspect propeller shafts, struts, cutlass bearings, rudders, and propellers. Cold-molded hulls require the same running-gear maintenance as fibreglass boats, with particular attention to the shaft log area where the shaft penetrates the cold-molded laminate.
- Tower and outriggers: Custom towers take significant loads. Inspect the tower base, mounting hardware, and all welded joints for cracking, corrosion, and proper fastening to the superstructure.
The Jarrett Bay advantage: Buyers purchasing a used Jarrett Bay benefit from the yard’s continuing relationship with its boats. Jarrett Bay’s full-service boatyard in Beaufort can perform any maintenance, refit, repower, or cosmetic work on any hull the yard has built, with full access to original build documentation and the craftsmen who built the boat. This level of builder support is a significant advantage over purchasing a used production yacht where the original builder may have changed ownership, moved facilities, or reduced its service capability.
Jarrett Bay 64 vs Competitors & Alternatives
The Jarrett Bay 64 competes in two overlapping markets: the premium 60–65 foot convertible sportfisher segment (where it faces production builders) and the Carolina custom sportfisher niche (where it faces other bespoke yards). The buyer’s first decision is philosophical: production or custom? That choice determines the competitive set.
Jarrett Bay 64 vs Viking 64 Convertible
This is the comparison that defines the custom-versus-production debate in American sportfishing. The Viking 64C is the dominant production sportfisher in the class: twin MAN V12-1900 engines, resin-infused composite construction, an open flybridge with Palm Beach Towers tuna tower as standard, and a new-build price of approximately $4.5–$5 million fully rigged. The Viking offers unmatched production consistency, a deep parts and service network, exceptional resale value, and a proven hull that has been refined across hundreds of builds. The Jarrett Bay counters with the cold-molded ride quality advantage, fully custom hull dimensions and cockpit layout, bespoke interior joinery, the prestige of a one-of-one Carolina custom, and value retention that matches or exceeds Viking’s. The Viking is faster to delivery (8–14 months versus 24–30 months). The Viking has a deeper used market with more comparable sales data. But the Jarrett Bay offers something the Viking cannot: a boat built entirely to your specification, with no compromises dictated by production tooling. For owners who view their sportfisher as a personal expression of their fishing programme, the Jarrett Bay is the definitive choice. For owners who want a proven, fast, readily available tournament platform with strong resale, the Viking leads.
Jarrett Bay 64 vs Hatteras GT63
The Hatteras GT63 offers an enclosed, air-conditioned command bridge — a significant differentiator for owners who fish year-round or in northern latitudes. The GT63 uses resin-infused composite construction, standard CAT C32A engines (the same family as many Jarrett Bay builds), and carries a new price of approximately $3.5–$4.2 million fully rigged — substantially less than a Jarrett Bay 64. However, the GT63 depreciates more steeply (25–35% over 3–4 years), its hull design is fixed by the production mould, the cockpit and interior cannot be customised to the same degree, and the ride quality of the cold-molded Jarrett Bay hull is widely regarded as superior in offshore conditions. The GT63 is the right choice for buyers who prioritise the enclosed bridge, value the Hatteras name, and want a lower acquisition price. The Jarrett Bay appeals to owners who will accept a higher upfront cost for custom construction, superior ride quality, and stronger long-term value retention.
Jarrett Bay 64 vs Spencer 64
Spencer Yachts, based in Wanchese on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is the Jarrett Bay’s closest peer in the Carolina custom sportfisher tradition. Both builders use cold-molded construction, both produce fully bespoke hulls, both have deep roots in the eastern North Carolina fishing community, and both command similar pricing ($5.5–$7.5 million for a 64-footer). The differences are subtle but meaningful to the buyer community: Spencer produces slightly fewer hulls per year (1–2 versus Jarrett Bay’s 2–4 across all models), Spencer’s build queue is often longer, and each yard has a distinctive hull personality — Spencer hulls are renowned for their speed, while Jarrett Bay hulls are often praised for their ride quality and sea-keeping. Both yards produce world-class sportfishers, and the choice between them often comes down to personal relationships, geography, and the specific design input each owner values.
Jarrett Bay 64 vs Bertram
Bertram occupies a storied but different position in the sportfishing world. Founded in 1960, Bertram pioneered the deep-V hull form and built its reputation on aggressive offshore performance in compact platforms. While Bertram’s current lineup focuses on models from 28 to 61 feet and does not include a direct 64-foot competitor, the brand represents a production alternative for buyers who value deep-V hull performance and Bertram’s legendary rough-water capability. The Jarrett Bay 64 offers a fundamentally different proposition: custom construction, a larger fishing cockpit, bespoke interior joinery, and the Carolina custom pedigree. Cross-shopping between these two brands typically indicates a buyer who is still deciding between a production platform at a lower price point and a custom build with all the benefits — and costs — that custom construction entails.
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