sea fox 368 Commander

But ambition should be made of the sternest stuff, and the build-quality of this vessel lives up to the aspiration. A menacingly sharp 23-degree transom deadrise retains pitch-perfect balance in rugged seas, a resin-infused deep-V hull guarantees robust seaworthiness and a Carolina-style flared bow deflects spray as you vault the swells. Four chine vents promote efficiency, while an isophthalic gelcoat optimized for salt-water ensures that this boat will retain its factory-fresh luster long into the future. A foam-sprayed stringer grid holding together the deck and superstructure, meanwhile, has been structurally bonded to the hull at numerous points to eliminate creaks or strains and to deliver a rock-solid piece of nautical engineering that moves as one. Up close you will notice the authentic stainless-steel fixtures throughout the deck, with rub-rails, grab-rails, cleats and fasteners featuring that sturdy and tactile feel, while gas shocks on compartment lids and hinges, a sand-grip across deck surfaces and a self-draining cockpit sole deliver security and sure-footedness right when you need them.

Captains looking to establish their own personal records for speed or distance will discover a helm and an engine set-up that can more than meet their demands. Nestled under a floating Ultima hard-top and behind full-height, wrap-around windscreen glazing on three sides there are a trio of deluxe bucket chairs with armrests and footrests that can be adjusted to match your piloting posture. Test yourself at a helm pod with Yamaha or Mercury Verado electronic power steering, two Garmin 8622XSV multi-function touch-screen monitors, a radar display, a top-mounted high-speed compass, a trim-tab switch, hand-held VHF radio and your choice of additional extras such as a fish-finder, an engine feedback display, a Helm Master joystick or a Seakeeper 3 gyrostabilizer switch.

Pull on the throttles and feel that sudden rush of swift acceleration up to an incredible 45 knots, with time to planing speeds a mere 6.8 seconds. Settle into a silky-smooth cruising pace of 32.5 knots and enjoy an efficient 1 mile per gallon ride that, thanks to a 382-gallon tank, makes all-night expeditions a cinch. You will outpace mature Marlin, overtake top-water tuna and tire out a swift sailfish thanks to engine options including twin Yamaha XF XTO outboards, triple Yamaha F300s or a trio of Black Mercury Verado 400XXL outboards. Cover your motors with a set of custom metallic decals to match the painted gelcoat of your choice to ensure that these outboards don’t just work great but look great, too.

The 368 Commander boasts the most advanced fishing facilities ever seen on a Sea Fox boat, exhaustive enough for busy tournament fishers but user-friendly enough for casual family anglers. A walk-around layout helps line-fishers laterally track their prey across the deck, while up to forty stainless steel flush rod holders have been built into the gunwale, the transom and to the aft of the hard-top. Pair these with a set of Taco Grand Slam telescopic outriggers, a casting deck at the bow, in-deck rod storage and a port-side dive-door perfect for hauling aboard your catch and it is easy to see why so many dedicated fishers gravitate to this yacht. Sea Fox have radically expanded the amount of fish storage available on this model, making room for four insulated, in-sole fish boxes, hidden under-seat fish boxes, two pressurized 50 gallon transom livewells with glazed aquarium sides and arctic blue LED lighting, a pair of transom fridges and, aft of the helm pod, a 65-quart Yeti cooler that can also be used to keep your beers ice-cold. Above the cooler there is a rigging and bait-prep station with tackle drawers, a sink, a freshwater shower faucet, a cutting board and a trash receptacle, flanked by a pair of mezzanine seats.

Just as the mood at sea can change on a dime, with placid waters whipping up into a briny cauldron in the space of an hour, so too can the mood of this yacht transform within minutes. Turn on the Fusion stereo system linked to custom JL Audio speakers to amplify those family-friendly or nightclub-style vibes. Take a seat at the transom sofa, lounge on one of the two forward armchairs with extending footrests out on the foredeck or gather with loved ones at a bow-lounge with cushioned U-shaped seating that can be transformed into a sunpad almost instantly. Seating and padded coamings out here come in platinum or titanium upholstery accents with tones of sophisticated light oyster grey or white pearl, while well over a dozen cup-holders are to be found across the length of the deck. An actuated table in the bow-lounge, meanwhile, is ready to play host to freshly shucked oysters, cracked lobster and crisp chilled beers, not to mention a card game or two and plenty of wholesome conversation. A conveniently located head compartment by the helm features an electric toilet with a 20-gallon holding tank, a ceramic sink and even a double bed perfect for recharging after a busy morning pulling in those lines and gutting the catch. The kids, finally, will have a blast setting off on warm-water swimming adventures via the dive-door, where a fold-out telescopic boarding ladder allows guests of all ages to easily and safely re-embark.