Believe it or not, every single one of our vessels here at Casa Vieja Lodge has lived a long and exciting life before they ultimately became a part of our fleet.
Welcome to a new newsletter segment, we’re calling the Histories of our Fleet!
To start a new series on where all of our boats came from, we’re premiering with a longstanding favorite, a truly exceptional example of the Rybovich day boat: the Makaira!
Built in 1962, from the original Rybovich boatyard in West Palm Beach, the 37′ vessel went by the very first name of Tralee Kate II, and was the 53rd hull made by the Rybovich family!
After that, the 37′ Rybovich went through a series of hand and name changes, including Big Pete, Venture, Tobey, Adam’s Folly, Rookie IV, Lil Liz, & Pelagian.
The Pelagian operated at Fins ‘n Feathers, and Casa Vieja Lodge acquired her in 2007 and renamed her the Makaira. Capt Salazar fully restored this 37′ Rybovich in October 2015 complete with brand new Cummins QSB6.7 engines.
With such a rich history, we’re very proud to own this 37′ Rybovich. Whatever her name, our Makaira has always been one of the best fish raisers and most requested boats, she has previously held the record for most billfish caught in a single season (two years in a row), and won’t stop her hustle anytime soon!
Want to fish on the famous Makaira?? Call us today and we’ll ensure you have an unforgettable time on this historic boat!
