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1949 Rybovich Sport Fish “Legend”

37 ft · Palm Beach, FL

$319,900

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by OCEAN5 YACHT SALES INC.

1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat cruising on open water under a clear sky.

Description

The seller purchase Legend from his father in 1/2021 who owned the boat since 2009. She has been maintained by Michael Rybovich & Sons Boatworks since 2009. A major restoration was completed in 1989/1990 by Emil and Michael Rybovich. Cummins 315hp engines were installed in 2016. The legend, hull #2 , is the oldest existing Rybovich. Exterior of hull has been sheathed in fiberglass & resin in 1989/1990. Legend is mainly used in the winter and put in inside storage for the storm season. The condition of Legend is something to see. She is stored inside and easy to view. Great opportunity to see her out of the water. Owner just reduced the boat and this is the time to take a look at this Rybovich and make an offer.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$319,900
Year
1949
Make
Rybovich
Model
Sport Fish
Condition
Used
Type
Sports Fishing Boats, Cuddy Cabin
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Palm Beach, FLApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
37 ft (11.3 m)
Beam
11.17 ft (3.4 m)

Performance

Cruising Speed
24 kn
Max Speed
29 kn

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
630 hp
Total Hours
1,560 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engines
2× Cummins 5.9 6BTA-330 · 315 hp each · 780 hrs · Inboard

Tankage

Fuel
300 gal (1,136 L) · 1 tank
Fresh Water
65 gal (246 L) · 1 tank
Holding
20 gal (76 L) · 1 tank

Full Details

Accommodations

Walking from the cockpit into the deck house, which is finished in Honduran Mahogany, there is a rod locker and bench seating to port. The dinette is to starboard and converts to a berth. Walking forward and down the steps of the companion way the galley is to starboard. The head, shower stall and hanging locker are to port and V-berth forward.

Galley

  • S/S sink
  • S/S counter top
  • Microwave
  • Custom top load freezer by Rybovich
  • Freezer & refrigerator replace the condenser with a custom unit 404A by Murray Marine 2/2024
  • Instance hot water
  • Grohe faucets
  • Storage above and below counter top

Electronics

  • Icom M120 VHF
  • Furuno F30 depth gauge
  • Garmin 4210 XSV GPS Plotter with sounder New 2019
  • Raymarine ST 70 Autopilot

Mechanical/Electrical

  • 5KW Westerbeke generator w/1908 hrs
  • Cummins ReCons 5.9 6BTA 330 certified 3/24/2016
  • Twin Disc transmissions MG506A inspected/resealed 2016
  • Racor filters generator and engines
  • Racor closed crankcase ventilation system CCV4500
  • Dayton temperture controls for engine room
  • CAPAC system for electrolysis-model 90w12D
  • (2) Odessey batteries replaced 2/2025
  • 120V DC/ 12V AC
  • Custom Rybovich electrical panel
  • 30 AMP shore power
  • Charles 30 AMP ISO Boost transformer shore inlet ELCID breaker installed 3/2020
  • True battery charger
  • On/off battery switch
  • Parallel switch
  • Glendinning synchronizer
  • Hynautic steering
  • Moorse controls MD 24 installed 1990
  • Marine Air 16,000 BTU with two air handlers, compressor service 2022
  • Smart start system installed on AC compressor 12-2020
  • Master Flush Head Model 8940 installed 1-2021
  • ISO Temp Slim 4.2 gallon hot water heater installed 1-2021
  • Dripless shaft logs
  • Four bladed props on vessel (reconditioned 1-2021) and spare three bladed props
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Stewart Warner Gauges

Deck

This vessel underwent a keel up restoration in 1989/1990 by Emil and Michael Rybovich during which time the exterior of the hull was sheathed in fiberglass and resin.

  • Open bulkhead w/ drop curtains
  • Inside deck house alum screens for privacy and sun protection
  • Teak covering boards and teak foredeck
  • Teak cockpit, deck house sole, and down below sole
  • Honduran Mahogany on sides and front of trunk cabin
  • Honduran Mahogany transom replaced in 2009
  • Six fixed port lights in trunk cabin
  • Rebed portholes on starboard and port side of trunk cabin also rechromed frames and installed new windows 1-2021
  • Honduran Mahogany hatch over V-Berth
  • Hull and superstructure painted 2009 with Imron 555U
  • Jack Hopewell Bimini top installed 2011 w/three isinglass front panels
  • Full cover for entire boat
  • Custom bridge ladder
  • Lower cockpit staion with controls, gauges and steering
  • Clear varnish sprayed on lower station 1-2021
  • Coaming had a clear varnish sprayed 1-2021
  • Trunk cabin sides and toe rail had clear varnish sprayed 1-2021
  • Sitka spruce gin pole with block and tackle
  • Three fuel tanks in cockpit 60/180/60
  • Anchor locker in cockpit of V-Berth
  • Salt and fresh water wash down
  • Trunk cabin

Fishing Equipment

  • Custom fish box
  • (4) Rupp rod holders
  • Rybovich rocket launcher
  • Rybovich tuna fighting chair
  • (4) Tackle drawers
  • Rybovich double spreader outriggers
  • Two Rockaway chairs

Additional Information

Pictures are worth a thousand words but in this case you have to step aboard Legend to understand the quality, layout and most of all the CARE that has gone into this special boat.

Photos (95)

  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat cruising near a lush shoreline.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat cruising on a scenic waterway near a waterfront house.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat cruising on a scenic waterway.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat cruising on water near lush shoreline.
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  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat navigating a scenic, tree-lined waterway.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat cruising near palm trees and docks.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat docked in a scenic marina setting.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat docked, featuring a blue canopy and wooden deck.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat helm with vintage steering wheel and gauges.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat helm with wooden finish and classic steering wheel.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat seating with white cushions and wooden accents.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat interior with polished wood and white seating.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat docked on a sunny day.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat with wooden deck and cabin windows.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat with wooden deck, docked in marina.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat deck with ropes and cleats.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat interior with polished wood and nautical-themed cushions.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with wooden finish and cushioned seating.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with wooden table and cushioned seating.
  • Interior of a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat with polished wood and cushioned seating.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat helm with polished wood and classic steering wheel.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish engine compartment with visible machinery and components.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with cushioned seating and decorative pillows.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with polished wood and decorative cushion.
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  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with polished wooden cabinetry and white seating.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat control panel with wooden cabinet and modern instruments.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with open wooden cabinet and shelves.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat kitchen with stainless steel sink and wooden cabinetry.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat kitchen with stainless steel sink and storage cabinets.
  • Stainless steel storage compartment on a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior detail with open cabinet and wooden flooring.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish yacht interior with wooden flooring and compact kitchen area.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with sink and storage area.
  • Under-sink hot water dispenser in 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat interior with wooden flooring and storage compartments.
  • Panasonic microwave oven with digital controls, installed in a kitchen cabinet.
  • Interior of a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat, showing a white compartment.
  • Storage shelves inside a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat, holding various equipment and cases.
  • Empty white storage space with Gatorade bottles inside.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish cabin interior with wooden trim and cushioned seating.
  • Interior of a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat, featuring sleek design and modern lighting.
  • Interior view of a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat, showcasing white painted surfaces.
  • Interior view of a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat, showcasing white painted surfaces.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat bathroom with sink, toilet, and oval window.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat bathroom with toilet, sink, and storage cabinet.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with white curtain and wooden trim.
  • Shower area inside a 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat, featuring a curtain and hose.
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  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat interior with polished wood and cushioned seating.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat interior with wooden flooring and stainless steel sink.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with wooden flooring and storage compartment.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish interior with wooden flooring and beige seating.
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  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat with sleek deck and classic design.
  • 1949 Rybovich Sport Fish boat with classic design in a storage facility.

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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.