Rybovich Boats
West Palm Beach FL
Most recent update: October 22, 2021.
John Rybovich & Sons Boat Works was started in the 1930s, as a repair and refit center. After WWII, John Rybovich's three sons took over and began building sportfishing boats. They sold the yard in 1975 and it has changed the ownership structure several times since then, resulting in a wide variety of corporate entities. Visit the yard at rybovich.com and see it from the air on Google here. In addition, visit the latest incarnation of the company at MichaelRybovichandSons.com, which includes the definitive directory of Rybovich boats. The table below has been extensively revised but is still very confusing and has some gaps:
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O/N | Name | Customer | Type | GT | LOA | Built | Notes | |
Built by John Rybovich & Sons Boat Works in West Palm Beach | ||||||||
1 | 268099 | Miss Chevy II | Charles F. Johnson | yacht | 10 | 34 | 1947 | Binky II, Sail Ahoy, destroyed 1986 |
2 | 268296 | Clari-Jo | Tony Accardo | yacht | 11 | 35 | 1949 | Timid Tuna, Quandry II, Cassandra III, Eastender, Skip IV, Falcon, Renegade, Charmer, Liquidator, Legend |
3 | Half Pint | P. A. B. Widener | yacht | 28 | 1949 | Sea Urchin III, Marsharca, Gulf Bug, Mulletite, destroyed 1970 | ||
4 | Alex | yacht | 28 | 1949 | Tranquil, Tern, Confusion, Spendriff, Rhubarb, Tranquil, Kittiwake | |||
5 | Merry Marlin | yacht | 28 | 1949 | Diana, abandoned 1985 | |||
6 | 289060 | Bahama Mama | yacht | 12 | 37 | 1950 | Seaboots, Little Nancy, Lucky Lu, Lucky Pat, Bahama Mama, Lucky Lew | |
7 | Suzy III | yacht | 36 | 1950 | Invictious, burned 1984 | |||
8 | 270482 | Miss Chevy IV | Charles F. Johnson | yacht | 12 | 34 | 1952 | Mojo, Mako, seized by Cuba |
9 | 282763 | Vael | passenger | 13 | 35 | 1953 | Hustler, Nan-Sea, Andale, Lady Iris, Renegade, Bahari, sank off Bimini 2000 | |
10 | 273230 | Escape | George Gill | yacht | 12 | 36 | 1953 | Sea Mimi, Blue Yonder, Kembe, Libby, Willing, Lady Iris, Day by Day, Maya |
11 | 278477 | Helene R | yacht | 12 | 36 | 1951 | Loot Lam, Scat, Chaser, Predator | |
12 | 267460 | Butterball | Frank J. Laiser | yacht | 12 | 34 | 1954 | Half Pint II, Witch Fin, Tern, Second Glance, Valhalla, Tern |
13 | 279789 | Bimini Babe | Robert E. Maytag | yacht | 12 | 36 | 1954 | Little Babe, Nimrod, Firthwete, Bimini Babe |
14 | Hina | yacht | 28 | 1954 | Sea Urchin IV, Frantic, Miss Skeet-O, Frivolus, Gretchen Ann, Miss Alice, Coconut Southern | |||
15 | 268765 | Lazy Bones III | W. H. Peters Inc. | yacht | 15 | 40 | 1954 | Release, Sea Bird, Moon River, Moon Pie, Lady Iris, burned off NJ 1985 |
16 | 503870 | Four Bells | yacht | 13 | 36 | 1955 | Lazy Boy, Bon-Jo, Big Blue, Prowess, Tuna Tango, Desperato, Numero Uno, Westerly, Rapture, Christine VII, Four Bells | |
17 | 269114 | Cosa | D. H. Braman | yacht | 18 | 40 | 1955 | Cosa, Also, Viento, Bounty Hunter, The Main Event, Bang II |
18 | 269438 | Timid Tuna | E. E. D. Shaffer | yacht | 12 | 36 | 1955 | Seven Days, Caravel II, Fast Pay, Pilot Boy, Foxy Lady, Impossible Dream, Billfisher, Turtle Back, Bump & Run |
19 | 270090 | Georgia May | Dale Critz | passenger | 22 | 42 | 1955 | Windswept, Blue Yonder, Sunny Sue, Mainbrace, Five Grand, Six Grand, Best Revenge, Lone Angular, Boomerang |
20 | 270649 | Three Rings | P. Ballantine & Sons | yacht | 17 | 39 | 1955 | The Animal Three, Pescador, Hooker, Vintage, Twenty |
21 | 270804 | Chevy Clipper | Charles F. Johnson | yacht | 31 | 48 | 1956 | Whistling Swan, Londu, Houka, Navesand, destroyed 2008 |
22 | 271265 | Ban Gee | Gene W. Goble | yacht | 17 | 40 | 1956 | Amigo IV, Wasp IV, Dead Ahead, Mykonos |
23 | 1230207 | Jo Jack | yacht | 19 | 36 | 1956 | Blue Fin II, Mai Toi, Lucky Louie, Bluebell, Dambuie | |
24 | 280099 | Tranquil | Bev Smith | yacht | 9 | 30 | 1956 | C-C, Nomel, Sea Palms, Cracker |
25 | Ses-Sah-Moie II | Philips Petroleum | yacht | 43 | 1957 | Katie Lady, One More Time, Proud Lady | ||
26 | 273013 | Michalina II | yacht | 13 | 35 | 1957 | Bilpat II, Georgia May, Lovango III, Syki II, Gerry, Libby, Dazzler, Fish Hawk, Brutal, Havana | |
27 | Frances H | Kenneth B. Haynes | yacht | 36 | 1957 | sugar, C B, Circe | ||
28 | 277015 | Tireless | Roger S. Firestone | passenger | 20 | 41 | 1958 | Chipless, Caravel, Swamp Fox, burned 1965 |
29 | 281745 | Miss Chevy | Charles F. Johnson | yacht | 14 | 36 | 1957 | Waltius, Georgie May, Peco Bay |
30 | 283663 | Siki | John S. Lucas | yacht | 23 | 43 | 1957 | Susan, Frantic, Chevy Won, How Too, Early Bird, JP's Tracker |
31 | 277015 | Epco | Epco Inc. | yacht | 20 | 42 | 1958 | Cara Mia, Carillon, Lion, A As Lion, Sea Lion, Pacifier, Bushwacker, Sleuth, Show Piece, Timeless |
32 | 275447 | Mojo | David Lake | yacht | 27 | 43 | 1957 | Ole, Sunny Bunch, Hibiscus, Maroc, Mrs Robinson, Tuna Tango, Baby Grand, Sneek-E-Peet, Brenna, Hairy Dog, Zeke, Mama C |
33 | 276473 | Gem | James S. Harrison | yacht | 12 | 36 | 1958 | Sassy Lady, Really Tica, Humdinger |
34 | 277596 | Rhino | Thompson Bros. Inc. | yacht | 36 | 54 | 1958 | Princess, Rhino |
35 | 277804 | Blue Fin IV | F. W. Roebling III | yacht | 22 | 41 | 1958 | |
36 | 278092 | Cosa | D. H. Braman | yacht | 24 | 46 | 1959 | Gracious Lady, Phoenix |
37 | 278811 | Tranquil | Bev Smith | yacht | 13 | 35 | 1959 | Jet Stream, Peanut, Reel E, Tintinajo, Trincaya, Buck Tail, Nemo, Savannah |
38 | 279213 | Bimini Babe | Robert E. Maytag | yacht | 27 | 45 | 1959 | Cassandra IV, Ole, Annabet, Swamp Fox II, Lovango IV, Vampire, Anejo, Glory Days, Popeye |
39 | 1244556 | Sapo | D. H. Braman | yacht | 10 | 36 | 1959 | Dundiggin, Flashback, Ceilidh, Chieftain, Chino |
40 | 280374 | Lazy Bones IV | W. H. Peters Inc. | yacht | 19 | 42 | 1960 | Hello Central, Compass Rose, Fondana, Rupp Rigger, Barbara Elaine, Bet-Sea, Beck, Trincaya |
41 | 280740 | Nitso | Gruber Underwear | yacht | 21 | 44 | 1960 | On Call, Hawk, Jaquelyn L, Grandeur, Miss Nansea, Blondie |
42 | 281027 | Bil Pat | Grifco | yacht | 10 | 31 | 1960 | Shawara, Captiva, Rybo One, Four Bells, M T Pockets, Point Maker, Snake Oil, Anasazi, Twilight Affair, Sea Hammock II |
43 | 690864 | Frisky | yacht | 9 | 30 | 1960 | Release, Gale Song II, Snee Kee Peet, Maroc, Sparrow, Haere Maru, Frisky, Release, Della Rose | |
44 | 283149 | Sea Mimi II | American Liberty Oil | yacht | 20 | 40 | 1960 | Eau Babe, Eau Baba |
45 | 284068 | Wallaby | Philip C. Barney | yacht | 29 | 47 | 1960 | George W, Georgie May, Mai Toi, Que Pasa, Scorpio, Nitsa, Happy Times, Adah K |
46 | 284232 | Bound 'n' Blue | Richard D. Irwin | yacht | 29 | 48 | 1961 | Bound's Blue |
47 | 285081 | Jet Stream | P. A. B. Widener | yacht | 13 | 36 | 1961 | Katana, Sambo, Manalee, Bonanza, Kelly Kim |
48 | Sue | yacht | 40 | 1961 | ||||
49 | 285082 | Blue Fox | James Kimberly | yacht | 34 | 50 | 1961 | Prosit, Miss Budweiser |
50 | 693235 | Steamless | yacht | 8 | 30 | 1962 | Rode Runner, Lil Bet, Rybo I, Cad VI, Geni, Carmen, Pepper, Vamonos, Chela | |
51 | 287269 | Miss Bavarian | Anheuser-Busch | yacht | 21 | 42 | 1961 | Busch Bavarian, Falcon, B Bop, Pacifier, Marlynn, Griffin, Nimbus, Perfect Season |
52 | Lucayan | yacht | 30 | 1962 | Jem, Tweel, Taurus, Emprise, Joanne | |||
53 | 507391 | Tralee Kate II | yacht | 13 | 36 | 1962 | Big Pete, Venture, Tobey, Adam's Folly, Rookie IV, Lil Liz, Pelagian | |
54 | 287853 | Rogue | Edward H. Jewett | yacht | 26 | 45 | 1962 | Medusa, Never a Doubt, Shamrock, Boot, Wire We Here, Tall Tails, Mary Agnes, Mega-Bite, Eye Candy |
55 | 290802 | White Swan | Marvin S. James | yacht | 31 | 50 | 1963 | Jet Stream, One Bull, Prime Time, Capriole |
56 | 290815 | Scorpio | Neptune Research | yacht | 36 | 49 | 1963 | Don Papa D, Bon Papa D, Rupy, Rudy, Esperanto, Q A, Kyway, Corsair |
57 | 293383 | Whistling Swan | Frances M. Schwann | yacht | 39 | 51 | 1963 | later Jim Jim |
58 | 294227 | Frisky Lady | John F. Willits | yacht | 13 | 36 | 1964 | Lucky Lady, Wooden Nickel, Windsong, Ship's Cafe, Solarol, Slip Stream, Sam V |
59 | 295214 | Volador | Lois F. Henry | yacht | 31 | 50 | 1964 | Corinne, Calcutta, Crestliner, Miss Judy, Shelby Jean |
60 | 297093 | Florin | yacht | 16 | 37 | 1964 | Invader, It's Me VIII, Hustler, Mischief, Sapo | |
61 | 297552 | Amigo V | Herbert K. Clofine | yacht | 25 | 42 | 1965 | Way-We-Go, Liberator, Maradel, Catherine Ann |
62 | 299015 | Kavirondo | Whitmar Corp. | yacht | 13 | 37 | 1965 | Blue Fox, Ship's Cafe, Humdinger, Faz, Pretty P, Briar Patch, Papa, Thistle |
63 | 502041 | Una Mas | George W. Hepworth | yacht | 31 | 50 | 1966 | It's Me, Carowin, Coquina, El Viejo |
64 | 504326 | Wallaby | Phillip C. Barney | yacht | 26 | 42 | 1966 | Rowdy, Ilona, Frances J, Dadson, Amigo VI, Lady, Buddy Boy, Billfold, Amigo, Bump n Run |
65 | 506681 | Little Pete | Paul Leviten | yacht | 38 | 52 | 1966 | DoDo, Galatea, Pel Star, Show Piece II, Lone Eagle |
66 | 1183582 | Little Mike | Fred Brunner | yacht | 44 | 55 | 1967 | Catch One, Mango Tango, Tall Cotton |
67 | 511584 | Ole | David Lake | yacht | 27 | 45 | 1967 | Big Blue, Galadriel, Cookie Monster, No Name, Final Draw, Islanaorta, Top Priority, Fountainhead |
68 | 512672 | Castabar | M. K. Wells | yacht | 44 | 53 | 1967 | Dreamcatcher |
69 | 515687 | Annabet | Floyd Gottwald | yacht | 43 | 56 | 1968 | Miss Judy, Fondana, Hairy Dog, C-Shell |
70 | 518112 | Hadit | Eligio del Guercio | yacht | 28 | 46 | 1969 | Argah, All Wright, Sylvia II, Black Ribbon, Anejo, Savannah |
71 | 522150 | Apava | Charles B. Bolton | yacht | 47 | 56 | 1969 | later owned by Bernie Madoff |
72 | 524622 | Seven Days | Frances O. Day | yacht | 40 | 54 | 1970 | Born Free, Marguerite, Gypsy Lady, Ambush, Sea Hut, Taboo |
73 | 538468 | Margaret | Saltra Ltd | yacht | 88 | 76 | 1972 | Frappe, Wildcat, Shark |
74 | 530288 | White Swan | Marvin James | yacht | 46 | 55 | 1970 | Miss Boots, Sonny |
75 | 533620 | Frisky Lady | John F. Willits | yacht | 32 | 46 | 1971 | Sea Eagle, Brier Patch, Bandida |
76 | 538391 | Loot Lam | Gulf & Western Industries | yacht | 32 | 46 | 1971 | Bonte, Jobsite, Other Love |
77 | 552615 | Little Pete | Paul Levitan | yacht | 59 | 58 | 1973 | Celia P, Gallant Lady, Toy Won |
Built by John Rybovich & Sons Boat Works in West Palm Beach (under new ownership) | ||||||||
78 | 579402 | White Cap | D. Mead Johnson | yacht | 36 | 49 | 1975 | Francis M, Nina, Christina, Time Out, Silky, Wire We Here, Blue Fox, Islena |
79 | 570671 | Swamp Fox | Buck Fulp | yacht | 56 | 55 | 1976 | Private I, Nany |
80 | 678216 | Flying Fisher | Bob Fisher | yacht | 68 | 65 | 1980 | Seven Days, Limit Bid, Blue Boy, Caught, Conquest, El Queso Grande (Australia) |
81 | 590706 | Cookie | yacht | 27 | 43 | 1978 | Cookie Too, Twilight, Mirage, Maverick, Sea Biscuit | |
82 | 586971 | Private I | yacht | 37 | 48 | 1977 | first fiberglass hull, Vampire, Taboo, Da Svidaniya | |
83 | 635095 | Shiron | yacht | 35 | 50 | 1981 | Alacra'n, Ansley, Papa, Salem Wolf, Dilligraf, Can't Complain, NLD | |
84 | 659934 | Marlynn | Harvey Wilson | yacht | 29 | 55 | 1983 | Time Out, Christina, Cheri, Lucky |
85 | 909725 | Bonte' | Tripletale Marine | yacht | 64 | 60 | 1986 | Reel Maniac, China Girl, Sunrise, Papa, Sea Cup, Tripletale |
Built by Rybovich Marine Services in West Palm Beach | ||||||||
86 | 945825 | Boss Lady | yacht | 32 | 48 | 1988 | Terry Lea, Jolly Roger, Snake Oil, Nereus, Nerus, Cookie Monster, Miss B Haven, Ram Rod | |
87 | 953739 | Charmer | Larry Wilson | yacht | 30 | 44 | 1989 | Miramar, Charmer, Blue Oasis |
88 | 962678 | Boss Lady | Conch Shipping | yacht | 30 | 44 | 1990 | Black Jack, Barbie Doll, Mar Sal |
Built by Rybovich/Spencer in West Palm Beach | ||||||||
89 | 990604 | Class Act | Joseph A. Natoli | yacht | 35 | 44 | 1990 | Breathless, Janice, Boots |
90 | 990253 | Terry Lea | yacht | 56 | 58 | 1991 | Jolly Roger, Cooking Good, Mac's Tracks, in Roam, Rookie, Motivation, Razzmatazz | |
92 | Charmer | yacht | 54 | 1992 | R & R, R and R, Days Ease, Prowess | |||
93 | 979411 | Sea Genie II | Sea Genie Inc | yacht | 22 | 39 | 1991 | |
Built by Rybovich Yachts in West Palm Beach | ||||||||
94 | 1021082 | Karyatis | yacht | 35 | 45 | 1994 | Amnesia, Bad Company | |
95 | 1025304 | Breathless | yacht | 50 | 55 | 1994 | Tantrum, Mohawk, Easy Rider | |
96 | 1050249 | Gallant Lady | James M. Moran | yacht | 93 | 73 | 1997 | Showcase, Tough Catch, Sledgehammer, Reef Skimmer |
97 | 1039399 | E. T. | A. Preston Hood | yacht | 36 | 45 | 1995 | Reel Fun, Tash, Cuda, Bluefin |
98 | 1060739 | Dixie | Alan Jackson | yacht | 65 | 60 | 1997 | Mad Max, Hideout |
99 | 1271162 | Cutting Edge | Centaur Inc. | yacht | 55 | 72 | 1999 | |
100 | 1084495 | Shibumi | Shibumi LLC | yacht | 50 | 55 | 1999 | NLD |
101 | 1100990 | On Guard | yacht | 107 | 63 | 2000 | No Agenda | |
103 | 1123909 | E. T. | Sherman A. Scott | yacht | 87 | 65 | 2002 | Cacique, Roro |
104 | 1136506 | Pescador | Pescador Inc | yacht | 69 | 60 | 2002 | |
105 | 1151646 | Breathless | Shibumi II LLC | yacht | 71 | 62 | 2004 | Marea, Shibumi |
106 | 1164829 | Tash | Tash Marine LLC | yacht | 26 | 55 | 2004 | |
Built by Ryco Marine in West Palm Beach | ||||||||
108 | 686099 | Ruthie | yacht | 10 | 30 | 1985 | Charmer | |
109 | Li'l Deuce | yacht | 33 | 1986 | ||||
110 | 999232 | Spray | yacht | 15 | 33 | 1987 | Hunter's Niche, Buddy Boy, Twilight Affair | |
111 | 930856 | San Two | yacht | 14 | 34 | 1988 | Eagle, Fish'n Edition, Sweet Thing, Tango | |
112 | 1096388 | Kingfisher | yacht | 27 | 39 | 1989 | Lori G, Tashtego | |
113 | 974209 | Wildcat | Kelly Tractor Co | yacht | 20 | 38 | 1991 | |
114 | 993287 | Addie Anne | L G Inc. of Palm Beach | yacht | 26 | 43 | 1993 | Rascal, Macdaddy, Out of Bounds |
115 | 1033836 | Bandarlog | Chuck Schooley | yacht | 32 | 45 | 1995 | Heaven Lee, Rae Jean, Dark Star, Cumbanchero, Deja Blue, Griffin |
116 | 1074626 | Heaven Lee | yacht | 61 | 60 | 1998 | Reel Fun, Rosemary, Fondana, Rose | |
117 | 1082186 | Boxer | Rodger A. Renzulli | yacht | 9 | 28 | 1999 | |
118 | 1175010 | Rook | Stonebrook Marine | yacht | 32 | 44 | 2000 | |
120 | 1117766 | China Girl | Dan E. Swanson | yacht | 71 | 65 | 2002 | |
121 | 1145165 | Castabar | Castabar LLC | yacht | 75 | 65 | 2003 | Triple 7, Scalawag |
Built by Rybovich & Sons in Riviera Beach | ||||||||
122 | 1190139 | Coral C | Coral C LLC | yacht | 77 | 65 | 2006 | Two Cats |
123 | 1200285 | Lizzy Bee | Blue Water Explorer | yacht | 52 | 54 | 2007 | Barbie Doll, Scout |
124 | 1218348 | Speculation | D H Edwards Jr LLC | yacht | 100 | 68 | 2009 | Badonkadonk, Line Set |
125 | 1222315 | Persistence | Adventures Hold'gs | yacht | 120 | 78 | 2009 | Seamaster |
126 | 1227623 | Game On | The Game's Over | yacht | 120 | 78 | 2010 | Migration |
Built by John Rybovich & Sons Boat Works in Riviera Beach | ||||||||
30-15 | Desire | yacht | 30 | 1982 | ||||
30-25 | 678529 | Kelli Lynn | yacht | 11 | 30 | 1984 | Blue Runner, Green Machine, Nauti Nights | |
30-44 | 676477 | Clipper | Nancy T. Suslavich | yacht | 11 | 30 | 1984 | |
30-47 | 1191718 | F N B | yacht | 10 | 30 | 1985 | ||
30-54 | 682050 | Toby II | Gordon Linkenhoker | yacht | 10 | 30 | 1985 | |
30-55 | 917424 | Wing Commander | Sunshine V, Inc | yacht | 10 | 30 | 1985 | Ice Man |
30-60 | 915209 | Serious Business | yacht | 10 | 30 | 1986 | Jora | |
30-83 | 931184 | Every Monday II | yacht | 11 | 30 | 1988 | ||
Built by Rybo Pro LLC in West Palm Beach | ||||||||
101 | 1149980 | Last Mango II | Margaritavich LLC | yacht | 12 | 42 | 2003 | later Blue Eyes II |
102 | 1156236 | Marlin | Marlin Chartering | yacht | 12 | 42 | 2004 | later Bingo |
Built by Michael Rybovich & Sons Boat Works in Palm Beach Gardens | ||||||||
1 | 1255595 | Lizzy Bee | Marine Documentation | yacht | 76 | 65 | 2014 | later Marilee |
2 | 1263256 | Cynthia | Birdie Marine | yacht | 90 | 78 | 2015 | later Moma |
3 | 1276395 | Lady Rebecca | Lady Rebecca LLC | yacht | 91 | 68 | 2017 | |
4 | 1288077 | No Agenda | yacht | 103 | 74 | 2018 | later Thorfinn | |
5 | 1296763 | Persistence | yacht | 134 | 78 | 2019 | ||
6 | III Amigos | yacht | 94 | |||||
7 | 1276395 | yacht |