Paul Mann Custom Boats Named Top Cabinetry Category Winner in Prestigious 2016 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge™ Woodworking Competition

September 26, 2016

Paul Mann Custom Boats Named Top Cabinetry Category Winner in Prestigious 2016 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge™ Woodworking Competition

ATLANTA, GA: Paul Mann Custom Boats of Manns Harbor, NC, was named worldwide winner of the Cabinetry category in the Twelfth Annual Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge™ woodworking competition, the woodworking industry’s most prestigious and coveted awards for natural veneer craftsmanship. The competition was sponsored by Veneer Tech and co-sponsored by FDMC magazine. The award was given for the design and technical woodworking skill exhibited in the figured teak veneer cabinetry throughout recently launched Paul Mann 60-foot custom sportfishing yacht CAUGHT UP. Winners in the six categories of competition (cabinetry, furniture, architectural woodworking, marquetry, specialty items and student design) were announced at the Georgia World Congress Center

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!

May 31, 2016

CAUGHT UP en Route to Launch Site

So many folks ask us “How do you launch the boat?” Well, take a look at this video for all of your answers. It was an exciting day for all of us at Mann Custom Boats and our new proud owners of the 60′ CAUGHT UP! We had a smooth launch and a successful start-up of MAN motors on Hull 138, Paul Mann Custom. Enjoy this video and keep an eye out for a few running photos soon!

March 24, 2016

Phenomenal running numbers for Paul Mann 60′ CAUGHT UP!

Paul Mann is excited to present his most recent 60-foot custom cold molded edition. The CAUGHT UP housed with (2) MAN 1550's is shown here with impressive running numbers! Paul Mann: "The way she runs upwind far exceeded my expectations and even our preliminary estimated goals. Our propeller estimates were spot on! The estimated weight according to the travel lift scales was 73,000 pounds." "The boat is so smooth, not one vibration at all! It is like you are on air!" enthused Robin Mann. CAUGHT UP is a two stateroom, two head configuration with a walk-in pantry, laundry and storage and a walk-in tackle locker. "She'll soon be ready to go

March 15, 2014

Los Sueños 2014 Signature Billfish Series

March 12 - 15 was Leg III, the final of 3 tournaments of the Los Sueños 2014 Signature Billfish Series. The SEAFIX began this leg in 21st place but caught 41 Sails on day one, which gave them a daily win. In addition, it put them in first place! The second day was slower for them and they slid into 5th place. But, on the last day of the tournament they finished with 30 Sails and were able to regain second place for Leg III of the tournament. In addition, SEAFIX tied for second place for the over all Signature

March 16, 2013

Los Sueños Signature Series!

March 13-16, 2013: 2nd Leg John Thomas and crew of Sea Fix WIN final leg with a total of 46 big, beautiful Costa Rican sailfish to take 1st in the 10th annual Los Sueños Sinature Billfish Series! 1st Sea Fix 4600 points 46 sails 2nd Team Release 4500 points, 40 sails/1 marlin 3rd Sea Angel 4300 points, 43 sails, last BF 3:28 pm January 16-19, 2013: 1st Leg Capt. and crew of the Sea Fix takes 4th in the first leg of the Los Sueños Signature Billfish Tournament Series.

March 24, 2012

Los Sueños Signature Series

Sea Fix was 4th in the 2nd leg and 6th overall in the Los Sueños Signature Series with 25 sails and a blue in the second leg ended March 24. Francis Johnson Jr. aboard Sea Fix was top angler. An incredible 648 billfish were caught in the release only tournament. Incredible fishing!

August 24, 2007

15th Annual Mid Atlantic 500,000 – Cape May & Ocean City – Aug 20 – 24 (2007)

163 boats "It Ain't Over 'Til the Phat Mann Sings!" per the quote by Jeff Merrill Phat Mann - 92 lbs. Heaviest White Marlin Weigh-in - New Mid-Atlantic Tournament record. Total of one blue marlin and 5 white marlin - Capt. Dave Warren - Mark Granville-Smith - Owner, mates: Kyle Fisher and Charlie Locke 2nd place Tuna - Volatility - Capt. Peter Brancaleone

August 1, 2001

Cape May Marlin-Tuna Club Tournament (2001)

1st place - Dream Catcher - Capt. Mike Bennett Jamie Diller took Top Angler 2nd place - Prime Time - Capt. Butch Cox Congratulations from Paul Mann and Staff for a great season and long drop-backs!

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