Article overview: When it comes to custom sportfish yachts, access is everything—and the reality is, the best opportunities are rarely found online. At HMY Yacht Sales, we specialize in connectin...
When it comes to custom sportfish yachts, access is everything—and the reality is, the best opportunities are rarely found online.
At HMY Yacht Sales, we specialize in connecting serious buyers with the most sought-after custom sportfish vessels on the market—many of which never officially hit the market at all.
The Off-Market Advantage
Unlike production boats, the custom sportfish world operates quietly. Owners of premier builds from names like Merritt, Bayliss, Rybovich, Spencer, Garlington, Jarrett Bay, and Weaver often prefer discretion when buying or selling. These are tight-knit relationships built over years—sometimes decades—and transactions frequently happen behind the scenes.
That means if you’re only browsing listings online, you’re missing a significant portion of the real market.
Our team maintains constant communication with owners, captains, and shipyards, giving our clients access to off-market opportunities you simply won’t find anywhere else. We don’t just know what’s for sale—we know what could be for sale.
Deep Industry Relationships
Custom sportfish brokerage isn’t just about listings—it’s about trust and credibility within a very specific community. HMY has spent years cultivating relationships with the top builders, crews, and owners in the sportfishing world.
Whether it’s a tournament-winning Spencer, a meticulously maintained Merritt, or a newly completed Bayliss, we understand the nuances that separate one build from another—because we’ve been there, on the docks and on the water, every step of the way.
A Team of True Sportfish Specialists
At HMY, our custom sportfish division is led by industry veterans who live and breathe this space:
Their combined experience, market knowledge, and firsthand involvement in countless transactions give our clients a distinct advantage. From evaluating build quality and pedigree to understanding resale trends and performance history, our team brings insight that goes far beyond a standard brokerage approach.
More Than a Transaction
Buying or selling a custom sportfish is not just a deal—it’s a strategic move. These vessels are highly individualized, and every detail matters: hull design, engine packages, layout, tournament history, and even captain and crew reputation can all influence value.
We guide our clients through every aspect of the process, ensuring they are not only making a smart investment but also finding the right boat for their specific goals—whether that’s tournament competition, family cruising, or a combination of both
If you’d like to stay in the loop, we invite you to fill out the form on this page. You’ll receive updates on select opportunities, market insights, and what’s happening behind the scenes in the custom sportfish world.
Custom Sportfish listed by HMY
2004 Sea Force IX 82 Enclosed Bridge listed by Brian Nopper
2021 Weaver 75 Convertible listed by Glenn Clyatt
2004 Merritt 72 Convertible listed by Rory Kline
2004 Rybovich 62 Convertible listed by Dave Berard
2002 Weaver 60 Convertible listed by Tim Gredick
2001 Rybovich 60 Convertible listed by Dave Berard
2017 54 ENX built by French Custom Yachts listed by Glenn Clyatt