386.873.4610
2460 Old New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32720
Sailfish has been building saltwater fishing boats in Cairo, Georgia, since 1986. Every one rides on Sailfish’s exclusive Variable Degree Stepped (VDS) hull. Here’s how it works, what goes into the boat, and the questions to ask before you buy any center console or dual console.
Call us at 386-873-4610 or stop by the lot in DeLand to see the Sailfish lineup in person.
These are the questions we’d ask about any offshore fishing boat, answered for a Sailfish.
A center console is built around fishing, with 360-degree access to fight a fish from anywhere on the boat. A dual console adds a walk-through windshield, a passenger console and more seating up front, so it works just as well for family cruising as it does for fishing. Sailfish builds both on the same VDS hull.
This is where Sailfish stands apart. Most boats use a single, straight deadrise angle. A Sailfish hull has three running surfaces at 24, 23 and 22 degrees, each doing a different job: cutting through waves, adding lift and holding steady at rest. See “The VDS hull” below.
It depends on how far you run and how many people you bring. Tell us where you fish (inshore, nearshore or offshore), how big your crew is and what you tow with, and we’ll match the boat and the power to the way you use it. We rig Sailfish boats with Suzuki, Mercury and Yamaha outboards.
No wood. Sailfish uses no wood in the hull, stringers or transom. Every boat is 100% composite, reinforced with Kevlar and carbon fiber, with stainless steel hardware. See “Built to last” below.
Sailfish backs its boats with a 10-year hull warranty and a lifetime no-rot guarantee.* In the rare case you ever need it, our factory-certified technicians take care of Sailfish warranty work right here in our shop.
Have a question we didn’t answer? Call us at 386-873-4610.
Most fishing boats are built on a hull with one deadrise angle from the keel to the chine. That forces a trade-off: a sharp angle rides soft but rocks at rest, and a flat angle is stable but pounds in a chop.
Sailfish’s exclusive Variable Degree Stepped (VDS) hull gets around that trade-off. It has three distinct running surfaces that run the length of the boat from bow to stern, each at its own angle and each with its own job:
24 degrees: cuts through the water. The deepest, sharpest surface is the entry. It slices into oncoming waves instead of slamming on top of them, for a softer ride when the bay or the ocean kicks up.
23 degrees: lift and efficiency. The middle surface lets air flow under the hull, reducing friction and helping the boat lift onto plane. Less drag means better fuel economy and more range from every tank.
22 degrees: stability at rest. The outer, flatter surface steadies the boat when you’re stopped, drifting or trolling. Less rocking in a swell means a more comfortable day, and fewer sea legs after a long fight with a fish.
What you feel on the water:
The VDS hull also gives Sailfish boats their deep cockpits and tall gunwales, which keep water out and help keep the crew secure, plus extra headroom in the console head compartments.
Questions about the VDS hull? Call us at 386-873-4610.
A great hull design only matters if the boat underneath it is built to take years of saltwater. Here’s what goes into every Sailfish.
No wood. Anywhere. Sailfish uses absolutely no wood in the hull, stringers or transom. Every boat is 100% composite, so there’s nothing to rot or warp over time.
Reinforced with Kevlar and carbon fiber. The hulls and decks are reinforced with Kevlar and carbon fiber, the same high-strength materials used where weight and stiffness matter most.
An engineered stringer system. The stringer grid is the backbone of the boat. Sailfish designs it with computer-aided design, and the bulkheads, main beams and cross members interlock in exactly one orientation, so every boat is built the same way every time.
Molded foam, wrapped in fiberglass. Instead of drilling holes and injecting foam, Sailfish casts each stringer’s foam core in a mold, so it comes out perfectly formed, then wraps it in fiberglass.
Quadraxial fiberglass, laid by hand. Each stringer gets four layers of stitched, woven fiberglass, each layer turned 90 degrees from the last for strength in every direction. The grid is hand-laid and pressed into the hull so it bonds as one solid structure.
Saltwater-ready finish and hardware. Sailfish uses premium resins and gelcoats and stainless steel hardware throughout.
Built to industry standards. Sailfish builds to American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and is NMMA certified.
Every Sailfish we sell is rigged, inspected and delivered by our own factory-certified service team.
Questions about how a Sailfish is built? Call us at 386-873-4610.
10-year limited hull warranty. Covers the hull, stringers and transom for the original owner for 10 years.*
Lifetime no-rot guarantee. With no wood anywhere in the hull, stringers or transom, Sailfish guarantees its boats against rot for life.*
1-year limited component warranty. Covers factory-installed, non-structural parts.*
In the rare case your Sailfish ever needs warranty work, you won’t be shipping it back to Georgia. Our factory-certified technicians take care of it right here in our shop in DeLand.
*Limited warranty for recreational, non-commercial use. See the full Sailfish warranty for terms and conditions; ask us for a copy.
Questions about the warranty? Call us at 386-873-4610.
Every Sailfish center console rides on the same VDS hull and the same all-composite, Kevlar- and carbon-reinforced build. The models we stock, smallest to largest:
232 CC: 23′ with an 8′ 6″ beam. 108-gallon fuel tank and up to 300 hp. Comes with 22 rod holders standard and a bow lounge with insulated fish boxes underneath.
252 CC: 25′ with an 8′ 10″ beam. 157-gallon fuel tank. Twin 10-gallon livewells, walk-through transom access on both sides and a swim platform cooler.
272 CC: 27′ with a 9′ 1″ beam. 177-gallon fuel tank. Two livewells (32 gallons in the leaning post and 30 in the transom) and room for a full crew.
312 CC: 30′ 6″ with a 9′ 9″ beam. 265-gallon fuel tank and up to 800 hp for serious offshore range. Deep bow and cockpit, plus a standard dive door with swim ladder.
Looking for a dual console or the 360 CC? We can order any Sailfish model. Call us and we’ll help you spec one.
Every model Sailfish builds, from the full lineup on Sailfish’s website.
232 CC: Starting at $93,744
252 CC: Starting at $138,763
272 CC: Starting at $198,074
312 CC: Starting at $280,412
360 CC: Starting at $523,439
236 DC: Starting at $93,985
245 DC: Starting at $137,770
256 DC: Starting at $148,835
276 DC: Starting at $224,798
316 DC: Starting at $314,893
Starting at prices are according to Sailfish’s website and are subject to change. Prices exclude freight, prep, dealer fee, registration and tax. Availability subject to change.
Want to know which Sailfish boats are on the lot today? Call us at 386-873-4610.
The same boat can be a very different experience depending on who sells it to you and who takes care of it after.
Factory certified in every brand we sell. Our own technicians rig and deliver every Sailfish we sell, and after the sale our service department handles maintenance, repairs and warranty work on everything we sell.
Full-service shop for the extras. Want electronics, a trolling motor, a power pole, upgraded audio or other accessories? Our service department can install the gear of your choice before delivery or anytime after, so your boat is set up exactly the way you fish.
Rigged right with Suzuki, Mercury or Yamaha. We match the outboards and the setup to how far and how often you run.
Volume pricing, passed on to you. As a volume stocking dealer, we buy more boats at a better cost, and we pass those savings on to our customers.
Boat show pricing, year-round. Whether you buy at a show or on our lot, you get boat show pricing every day of the year.
More than 500 five-star Google reviews. Don’t take our word for it. Read what our customers say about buying and boating with us.
A family business for more than 20 years. We’ve been helping Florida families get on the water for over two decades. With the next generation now working here too, we still treat every customer like they’re part of our family.
Florida owners, Florida water. We fish and boat here year-round, just like you, and we’ll set your Sailfish up for the way Floridians use it.
Talk to our team: 386-873-4610.
Daytona Boat Show: January 15–17, 2027
Ocala Boat Show: February 19–21, 2027
Orlando Boat Show: March 12–14, 2027
We bring one of every Sailfish model we stock to each show: the 232 CC, 252 CC, 272 CC and 312 CC. Walk them side by side and find the one that fits how you fish.
Can’t make a show? You don’t have to. The lineup is on our lot, with no crowds and no ticket.
Yes. Every buyer gets an orientation test ride before they sign. We’ll show you how your Sailfish handles and how everything works, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
We do our best to accommodate any time frame. Contact our team for full details.
Yes. We consider and take trade-ins. Bring your boat by or send us pictures, and we’ll give you a trade-in value.
Yes. We offer financing with extremely competitive terms. Ask our sales team for details.
We take you and your family out on the water and start from step one. We’ll teach you how to back up the trailer, take off the tie-down straps, power on the electronics and engine, operate the boat and all of its features, and load the boat back on the trailer. Then we complete all of the paperwork together, so you head home confident and ready to go.
Yes. We’re factory certified in every brand we sell, and our technicians handle maintenance, repairs and warranty work in our shop.
Still have questions? Call us at 386-873-4610.
The best way to choose a fishing boat is to stand on one. Stop by the lot and walk the lineup.
Florida’s Family Marine
2460 Old New York Ave., DeLand, FL 32720
386-873-4610
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
