PAUL MANN CUSTOM BOATS OF MANNS HARBOR, NC, has been named one of the five top custom sportfishing yacht builders in the world by Destination Fish magazine. The other builders named include Garlington Yachts, Stuart FL; Merritt Yachts, Pompano Beach, FL; Rybovich Yachts, Palm Beach FL; and Spencer Yachts, Wanchese, NC. These five builders will be recognized in the Spring 2009 issue of this internationally known publication that covers big game sportfishing worldwide.

Captain Mike Genoun, editor-in-chief of Destination Fish, elaborated on the honor. "The criteria we use to select the very best builders in the world include the level of fishing function, the range of customizing options, interior layout options, attention to detail, state of the art building materials, the level of craftsmanship and building processes, appearance, and of course, owner and crew satisfaction."

Robin Mann of Paul Mann Custom Boats said, "We are very happy to be recognized as 'Best of the Best' by a leading fishing magazine, and even more excited to be placed alongside such elite builders. We are proud about the product we build, the consistent quality from our team of craftsmen, and the designs of Paul Mann. We always strive to fulfill the needs and faithfully express the individuality of each owner of a Paul Mann."

Mann continues, "Through careful consultation with the owner family, we select the materials and methods that best match the customer. Paul Mann aims to deliver each and every yacht on time, within budget, and with the superb quality and workmanship that undoubtedly have built our reputation."

Paul Mann Custom Boats combines the heritage of true, traditional Carolina design with modern building techniques and materials technologies. The style of Mann's boats has evolved from the basic design tenets Paul Mann learned as he crewed, fished and built boats alongside the forefathers and originators of what is now known as the Carolina style sportfisher. Primarily a frame and plank builder, the company now will also offer jig-built designs for customers who so desire.

Paul Mann has been building sportfishing yachts all his adult life and founded his own company in 1988. The company and its team of craftsmen have built over 33 boats to date, ranging from 53 to 81 feet in length overall.