October 1, 2016
Before the Strike
Click here to read the entire Before the Strike, Marlin article: BeforeTheStrike_Marlin_Oct2016
Press and Publication Articles
July 1, 2016
Soundings: A Carolina Fishing Machine
Click here to download full article on the Paul Mann 60' custom CAUGHT UP: 20130701_Soundings_July2016
June 7, 2016
Power & Motoryacht Ride of A Lifetime featuring (CAUGHT UP)!
Paul Mann Custom Boats is so proud to be blessed with the cover of Power & Motoryacht's July issue! We were honored to have Editor, Jason Wood write such an outstanding article about the relationship we establish between Paul, our client, and our team of highly skilled craftsmen to complete such a gorgeous, high performance sport fish. The newly splashed Paul Mann 60-foot CAUGHT UP proves the difference a custom build can make. Click here to enjoy reading this article, but then come see us here in Manns Harbor!
August 6, 2014
Living the Life! Photo gallery of the Reaves family and fishing aboard their Paul Mann 65-foot SOUL CANDY!
Want to see a real sportfishing family’s dream? Take a look at these wonderful photos by Todd Reaves, selected from those taken during the family’s 83-day fishing vacation aboard their Paul Mann 65', Soul Candy. The crew included mom, Storey, the kids, William (15), Smith (9) and Isobel (7), as well as Todd’s father, Bill, plus they rendezvoused with good friends along the way. The Reaves fished 20 of the 83 days and caught 19 billfish including eight whites, 10 blues and a sailfish, and saw many, many more. How great was the fishing on the Reaves’ Paul Mann? Storey
October 29, 2013
Great media coverage for Paul Mann Custom Boats!
Marlin magazine, Power and Motoryacht magazine and the P&MY e-newsletter Rhumbline have all done some great articles recently featuring Paul, our company and the type of boats we build. We’ve also received fine coverage by Dean Travis Clarke of the recently-launched 67-foot Paul Mann custom Lisa K, a remarkable and technically advanced boat. We hope you’ll take the time to read these interesting articles. Click here to download a PDF version of the Marlin magazine article about Paul Mann Custom Boats. Click here to download a PDF version of the Power and Motoryacht magazine article. Click here to download a PDF version of
October 29, 2013
Paul Mann boat named one of Top 50 sportfishing boats of all time!
Citing the incredible performance of Paul Mann boats and especially the great interior design and world-class woodwork, Salt Water Sportsman recently named the Paul Mann 65' as one of the top sportfishing boats of all time.
September 19, 2013
QUALIFIER finds white-hot marlin bite this fall!
Twenty-nine white marlins were released September 19 from the Paul Mann 56-foot QUALIFIER by Owner/Captain Fin Gaddy and mate Chris Kubik. That was the total of releases aboard QUALIFIER for just one day out of many excellent days fishing the fall season out of the Oregon Inlet, NC area. Captain Fin and crew will join the Paul Mann fleet down in Mexico for sailfish this winter. Make your plans to join us!
August 14, 2013
The LISA K is on her way! Another custom built Paul Mann 67′ has launched and is headed north to the Mid-Atlantic 500 in Ocean City to make her tournament fishing debut.
SPECIFICATIONS Length Overall: 67' Beam: 18' 10" Draft: 5' 8" Weight (dry): 75,000 Layout: 3 staterooms, 3 heads w/ custom showers Fuel capacity: 3 tanks, 1,900 gal. Water capacity: 300 gal. Engine(s): Twin Cat C-32 ACERT 1900HP Tier III Gears and Controls: Twin Disc Model MGX6599A/Cat 360 precision controls Equipped w/joystick maneuvering Electronics: IMS American electronics package Generators: (2) Cummins Onan 21.5 kW Racor on gen set Steering: Sea Star power steering cylinder HC5803-2; Power steering helm HH5281 Cruise Speed/RPM: 37 kt/1900 RPM Top End/RPM: 43.1 kt/2,356 RPM Riggers: Rupp 43' "Triple Spreader" Tournament outriggers (Bigg Riggs) Helm/Fighting Chair: Release Marine chairs-fighting (1), helm (2), Ladder back jump seat (1) Full tower/hardtop: Bausch American Towers Paul Mann Custom Boats