1959 Rybovich Express, 2008 repower

About this boat

This 1959 Rybovich Express, 2008 repower is listed at 36 ft in overall length and 12 ft in beam. A true Classic sportfish, hull number 39 was built in 1959 by John Rybovich & Sons Boat Works in West Palm Beach, FL. Her original name was SAPO (it was this owners 3rd Rybovich build). Five loving owners later, the current owner has kept her in excellent condition over the past 13 years and enjoyed his annual Bahamas excursions. In 2008 this boat went through an extensive refit and repower when she got a pair of brand-new Cummins QSB diesels and in 2010 a full tuna tower built by Jack Hopewell. The 2008-refit included all plumbing, full rewiring and electrical panel, tanks, decks, through-hulls, shafts/running gear, exhaust, trim tabs, steering, bilges primed and Awlgrip finished, brightwork replaced or refinished - completed by Michael Rybovich & Sons boatyard for a well-known boat collector. Since that time the boat has enjoyed high level care and shows pride of ownership. More recently in 2019 new Garmin electronics were installed. In 2023 there was a new Northern Lights 6kW generator installed on a sliding stainless-steel mount and complete 1000hr engine service of the Cummins diesels with removal and cleaning of all cooling circuit components and replacement of any needed hoses/ clamps etc. In 2024 a new keel was glassed in place and there was a full paint job, bottom job, and running gear tune/prop-speed. In 2025 the cockpit teak decking was lightly sanded, recaulked, and sealed. The interior teak and holly sole was refinished and clear coated. This vessel has been thoughtfully cared for and yet is still practical and in regular use. It can be shown by appointment in South Miami. Most of the photos (except profiles) on this spec were taken March 20, 2024. The listed specifications include 1 cabin, 1 head, and 760 hp of total engine power.

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