Rybovich Boat yard in West Palm Beach Florida is now in it’s 4th generation. Tommy Rybovich designed the first modern sportfisher in the 1950’s and refined in the 60’s using cold molded technology and a freeboard design that enabled their sportfisher vessels to run out to the prime fishing grounds off the Florida coast. Tommy Rybovich patterned the unique broken sheer from the wing shape of Tommy’s bomber he flew in WW2. The hull built from three layers of Philippine mahogany covered in three layers of fiberglass is exceptionally strong and quiet. Sadly, Tommy died 1972 from exposure to early pioneering of fiberglass and resin technology after launching “Little Pete” in 1967, hull number 65. Little Pete fished for decades but was neglected and storm battered in the early 2000’s. Bought in 2020 and shipped by Yacht Transport to Victoria, BC and motored to Port Angeles during Covid Pat and Sara Shannon, owners of SEA Marine in Port Townsend, WA., began a 4 1/2 year full restoration. The restoration has included rebuilding the stern and forepeak sections badly dry rotted and termite damaged together with extensive stringer and bulkhead repairs. Sequel was re-powered Volvo D-8 engines with their Glass Cockpit electronics and configured with Palm Beach controls to reuse the original helm stations. The restoration included 100% full electrical, systems, salon buildout and full interior refurbishment. Major projects included full interior and exterior paint, Lithium Ion house bank system, Northern Lights genset, Flybridge rebuild and replacement or refurbishment of every part and piece on the vessel. Sequel will reside In Port Townsend at Sea Marine.