OnBoard Magazine - Issue XI - Summer 2019

specifications to withstand 8-foot seas at 50 knots. This requires great strength and seakeeping abilities highlighted by her point of entry, a frontal crush zone, and the use of novel materials such as Kevlar and fire-proof Nomex composites in certain parts of the hull layup. Even sitting still, the Jaruco is a jaw- dropping sight. Features such as redundant Furuno radar arrays (the largest of which swings a whopping 12-foot boom) and carbon fiber tower elements set her apart from what is already an elite fleet. The number of people that can comfortably fish and spectate from her cockpit is honestly just ridiculous. Next-level appointments continue throughout, including adjustable window tinting, aerospace-grade floors and counters, carbon fiber toilets, and computer engineered veneers. The owner’s lofty wishes for the Jaruco’s performance, extraordinary equipment list and the utmost safety, truly resulted in a ground-breaking achievement. Upon her maiden voyage to Los Sueños, Costa Rica, other topflight sportfish owners and captains took immediate notice. Once she pushed past the breakwater and dropped the hammers down for the first time, the docks were abuzz asking what exactly went into Jaruco’s special sauce. Of course the details of that are for Jarrett Bay engineers to know, and the rest of the industry to wonder. The term ‘game changer’ has become somewhat of a cliché in the boating industry of-late, but the construction techniques and performance of Jaruco are already changing the way custom and production sportfish yachts are being built moving forward. CHANGE OF PACE Regarded as a “sport yacht” the 67’ Privateer’s owners have a more laid-back plan for the use of their brand-new boat. Although she’s configured for angling with a large cockpit, mezzanine and outriggers, features such as the integrated swim platform and cabin-top paddleboard mounts make Privateer a more versatile cruising vessel than any Jarrett Bay to come before her. Measuring in at well over six-foot tall, the commissioning owner wanted plenty of headroom throughout his yacht. Jarrett Bay Project Manager Nile Mitchell points out this became a driving factor in the boat’s retro-like trunk cabin design. The results of this enclosed helm and galley- down floorplan are impressive, with all the interior levels—including the engine room—boasting over six and a half feet of headroom, and the lower level finished out at over seven feet! “The raised forward cabin really highlights the old school style of this boat while still incorporating modern materials Luke Pearson Privateer's single interior helm is unlike any boat they've built before 14 BLUEWATER