2018 Tag
October 23, 2018
Paul Mann Custom Boats: 77-foot Hull 139 FULL TIME en Route to Launch
Launch day was an exciting day for the proud owner and all of the Paul Mann Custom Boats team as the phenomenal 77-foot Paul Mann custom built FULL TIME made her way to the launch site! She had an incredibly smooth launch. FULL TIME is a four-stateroom beauty featuring three full heads with a day head also, plus custom matched teak woodwork throughout. What’s more, FULL TIME does not spare the latest in diesel technology. She’s equipped with state-of-the-art 16-cylinder Tier 3 MTU Series 2000 M96 engines. These brawny built-for-long-distance power plants not only generate up to 2600 HP per engine but
October 5, 2018
Phenomenal! How about 47 knots (52 MPH) WOT in a 77-foot Paul Mann beast!!
Initial run numbers are in on the maiden sea trial of the newly splashed 77-foot FULL TIME, the brand-new Paul Mann masterpiece and a real evolution in the custom boat builder’s art. The state-of-the-art 16-cylinder Tier 3 MTU Series 2000 M96 engines in the FULL TIME are new technology engines that are not only powerful (each engine generating up to 2600 HP), but also the power-to-weight ratios enhances fuel efficiency, making them a brilliant power choice for this yacht. The numbers prove it! [embed]https://youtu.be/ajCfn2ZhjJU[/embed]
August 30, 2018
Team POOR GIRL Aboard 65-foot Paul Mann, Takes Third With 10 Billfish in 15th Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament August 22-25, 2018.
[caption id="attachment_16767" align="alignright" width="600"] The POOR GIRL team consisted of: Dave Eason, Tim O'Donnell, Bob O'Donnell, Sean O'Donnell, Owner/Captain Jack O'Donnell, Phil Quam, Bill Webb, Jack Webb III Mate, Kevin Laxton, and Mate, Christian Del Campo Trejo.[/caption] Owner/captain Jack O’Donnell, fishing with his team aboard POOR GIRL, a 65-foot Paul Mann, won third place honors for releasing 10 white marlin (six on the 24th and four on the 25th worth 700 points altogether) in the recent and highly competitive Virginia Beach Tournament. The POOR GIRL team pocketed $64,000 for placing in the Billfish and High Rollers Jackpot categories. Sean O’Donnell was
August 9, 2018
Team LISA K Aboard the 67-foot Paul Mann Custom Again Victorious Sweeping all Billfish Categories in Tri-State Canyon Shootout Jul 30-Aug 3, 2018
[caption id="attachment_16751" align="alignright" width="288"] LISA K owner Ernest Audet with a beautiful blue marlin during the Tri State Shoot Out based in Block Island, RI.[/caption] For the fourth year in a row, the team aboard the Paul Mann 67-foot LISA K was the big winner in the billfish release category for five white marlin and a big blue marlin. The beautiful catch was worth 525 points and took categories going away during one of the Northeast’s most competitive and popular tournaments, the Tri-State Canyon Shoot Out July 29-August 2, 2018. LISA K owner Ernest Audet was the angler on two of the
July 31, 2018
Team QUALIFIER Aboard 56-foot Paul Mann Takes Second In 15th Annual Dare County Boatbuilders Tournament
[caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="214"] Rob Warren, aboard QUALIFIER was Top Angler with six white marlin.[/caption] Team QUALIFIER with 1100 points and 11 white marlin placed second on the basis of time in the 2018 Dare County Boatbuilders Tournament and charity event. Rob Warren took Top Angler with six white marlin aboard QUALIFIER. QUALIFIER owner and Captain Fin Gaddy and team again gained some bragging rights in the competitive, hotly-contested, loads-of-fun-and-camaraderie event. The Dare County Boat Builders Foundation develops, encourages, and promotes public awareness of the historical and cultural heritage of boat building in Dare County and supports educational opportunities for students. Most
July 7, 2018
Team FIN PRINT Aboard 62-foot Paul Mann Custom Places Third in 14th Annual 2018 Hatteras Grand Slam July 6 and 7, 2018
[caption id="attachment_16615" align="alignleft" width="400"] Hudson Vaughn, owner Owen Andrews and MJ Miller[/caption] Team FIN PRINT aboard the beautiful 62 -foot Paul Mann custom boat owned by Owen Andrews and captained by Ralph Griffin captured third place team and other top honors at the prestigious 14th annual Hatteras Grand Slam Bilfish Tournament. FIN PRINT finished the tournament with 1700 points against some of the best billfishing teams anywhere. The Hatteras Grand Slam is an NC Governor’s Cup Tournament. A huge shout out to team FIN PRINT and the best of luck and tight lines in future events!
July 2, 2018
Team QUALIFIER Aboard 56-foot Paul Mann Custom Wins The 2018 Hatteras Marlin Club Billfish Release Tournament June 24-29, 2018
[caption id="attachment_16480" align="alignleft" width="300"] The winners! L-R, Brown Gaddy, Nancy Gaddy, Fin Gaddy, Charles Gaddy and Collin Oxnard[/caption] Team QUALIFIER aboard the 56-foot Paul Mann custom boat captained by Fin Gaddy captured top team and plenty of other top honors at the prestigious 58th annual Hatteras Marlin Club Billfish Release Tournament. Young Charles Gaddy aboard QUALIFIER was named top angler as well as top junior angler. Charles’ brother Brown Gaddy was named second place junior angler. QUALIFIER finished the tournament with four blue marlin and a sailfish. A huge shout out to a great boat, great captain, and a great mate! [caption
June 8, 2018
Team LO QUE SEA Aboard Paul Mann 58’ Wins Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Tournament out of the Bahamas, May 30-June 2, 2018
A huge congratulations to team LO QUE SEA, aboard the 58-foot Paul Mann, for winning the Abaco Beach Blue Marlin Tournament May 30th - June 2nd! Captain Kevin Paul, Owner Tony Huerta (named Top Angler!) and angler Garrett Yarborough reeled in three blue marlin, one white marlin and two sailfish totaling 1550 points, to take first, naming LO QUE SEA Top Boat, Owner Tony Huerta Top Angler and team LO QUE SEA Top Captain and Crew! Photo credit: Elite Sportfishing (Instagram)
May 30, 2018
Beauty in the Beast: Paul Mann’s latest proves that determinations, custom design and attention to detail blends a tournament fishing yacht with luxurious style and does so magnificently.
Southern Boating, June 2018 Issue Beauty in the Beast Click to view article at southernboating.com Click to download PDF