Jarrett Bay · Hull No. 8 · 1992 · 5 names since 1992

Johnie Floyd

FormerlyValindaSight-Sea-ErFishing PartnerElectric Bill

Photograph · Jarrett Bay Boatworks

Hull #8 was initially the Valinda and owned by Valinda and Jerry Coats. This was the first yacht finish boat for Jarrett Bay Boatworks.

Build sheetJarrett Bay · Hull No. 8 · 1992

Built for
Valinda and Jerry Coats
Original power
Twin Detroit Diesel 6V92TI
Construction
Plank-on-frame

Her story, name by name

  1. From 1992

    Valinda

    Reported · jarrettbay.com

  2. 1992

    Delivery

    Splashed 1992 as Valinda, sportfisherman. 16' 6" beam, 3' 6" draft, 38,000 lb dry, 500 gallons of fuel.

    Reported · jarrettbay.com

  3. Undated

    Sight-Sea-Er

    Reported · jarrettbay.com

  4. Undated

    Fishing Partner

    Reported · jarrettbay.com

  5. Undated

    Electric Bill

    Reported · jarrettbay.com

  6. Undated

    Johnie FloydCurrent

    Reported · jarrettbay.com

MediaPhotography, film, print

On file, shown only with permission: Jarrett Bay Boatworks, 11 photographs

SistersOther Jarrett Bay 53 Sportfishermans, then 1992 builds

  1. Developin' Habitslaunched as Big Newt · 4 names since 1991No. 7 · 53 Sportfisherman199153 ft
  2. Carolina Girllaunched as Reel Quick · 3 names since 1993No. 13 · 53 Sportfisherman199353 ft
  3. Reel Flarelaunched as Suspense · 2 names since 1990No. 6 · 53 Sportfisherman199053 ft
  4. Mainlinelaunched as Lady Sarah · 3 names since 2005No. 49 · 53 Sportfisherman200553.2 ft
  5. Life's Goodlaunched as First Draw · 5 names since 2005No. 50 · 53 Sportfisherman200553.2 ft
  6. TLClaunched as Contango · 3 names since 2008No. 52 · 53 Sportfisherman200853.2 ft

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