STRIKER - Convertible Sport Fisher - For Sale

Convertible Sport FisherbySTRIKERis a versatilemotor yachtengineered as a capablesport fishermanwith analuminum hull. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, it blends robust construction, efficient performance, and thoughtful design for demanding cruising and fishing programs.

Selecting a Convertible Sport Fisher

Choosing Convertible Sport Fishermeans opting for an all‑around platform that pairs the durability of analuminum hullwith the utility expected from a dedicatedsport fisherman. A broad 21 ft (6.4 m) beam, planing hull form, and twin inboardSTRIKER-specified Caterpillar diesels deliver balanced speed and efficiency. With 2,135 gallons of fuel, 315 gallons of water, and 4 heads, it supports longer itineraries typical of a capablemotor yacht.

Features of the Model

• Construction: Aluminum hull and aluminum deck for strength and serviceability
• Performance: Planing hull with 20 kn cruise (23.02 mph) and 25 kn max (28.77 mph)
• Propulsion: 2 inboard Caterpillar diesel engines for reliable power delivery
• Dimensions: 62 ft LOA and 21 ft beam; draft from 14.49 ft to 15.857 ft
• Capacities: 2,135 gal fuel and 315 gal water support extended outings
• Layout: 4 heads for comfort underway and at anchor
• Design pedigree: Hull by Thomas De Groot; interior by STRIKER
• Tonnage: 91 gross tons

Technical Specifications

• Model: Convertible Sport Fisher
• Builder: STRIKER
• Category: motor yacht,sport fisherman
• Hull: aluminum hull; configuration: Planing; deck: Aluminum
• LOA: 62 ft (18.9 m)
• Beam: 21 ft (6.4 m)
• Draft: min 14.49 ft (4.4166 m), max 15.857 ft (4.8333 m)
• Speeds: Cruise 20 kn (23.02 mph), Max 25 kn (28.77 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 91 GT
• Engines: 2 x Caterpillar; type: Inboard; fuel: Diesel
• Heads: 4
• Fuel capacity: 2,135 gal
• Water capacity: 315 gal
• Hull designer: Thomas De Groot
• Interior designer: STRIKER

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to arrange inspections or make an offer on Convertible Sport Fisher, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through market comps, survey coordination, negotiations, and logistics for thismotor yacht-class,sport fishermanwith analuminum hull.

Questions and Answers

• Q: What performance can I expect from Convertible Sport Fisher? A: The yacht offers acruise speedof 20 kn (23.02 mph) and atop speedof 25 kn (28.77 mph), thanks to itsplaninghull and efficient drivetrain.
• Q: What engines power the boat? A: Propulsion comes from 2 inboard Caterpillardieselengines(Inboard), delivering reliable torque and service support.
• Q: What are the key dimensions and capacities? A: LOA is 62 ft (18.9 m),beamis 21 ft (6.4 m), anddraftranges 14.49–15.857 ft (4.4166–4.8333 m).Fuel capacityis 2,135 gal andwater capacityis 315 gal; gross tonnage is 91.
• Q: Who designed the hull and interior? A: The hull designeris Thomas De Groot, and the interior was done bySTRIKER. The yacht features aplaning hullfor efficient running.
• Q: Is this model suited for sportfishing and cruising? A: Yes—built as a sport fishermanand a versatilemotor yachtwith analuminum hull, it’s ideal for serioussportfishingand comfortable passages.

Owner Experience Review

Owners of the Convertible Sport FisherfromSTRIKERdescribe a platform used hard offshore and adapted to many roles. Reports span tournament-style fishing on 44'–70' convertibles, long-range owner-operator cruising on the larger examples, and even family cruising or live-aboard use thanks to two-stateroom and galley-up layouts; some 44' boats have also seen day-charter duty.

On the water, the ride is consistently characterized as heavy and reassuring—one owner called it the "best ride of any big Sportfish I have been on"—and notably stable on the troll, albeit a wet boat. Counterpoints do appear: certain model years are reported to bow-steer badly, and there are anecdotes of dropping off plane in roughly 3' seas with cruise slipping from about 20–21 knots to 16–17.

Comfort and serviceability get mixed but practical marks. Owners cite spacious salons with L-settees (some with pull-out berths), multiple two-stateroom layouts, and a very serviceable engine room with manhole access to tanks; at the same time, aluminum hulls can be noisier inside, and heavy interior refits—one owner joked about "7 truck loads of plywood"—add weight. Long-term care is demanding: vigilance for oxidation and paint blisters at thruhulls and welds, frequent zinc changes, older diesels needing majors around every 500 hours, and many boats requiring electrical rewiring; as always with STRIKERconvertibles across different decades, condition and setup vary by year and refit.

Pros and Cons

• Heavy "battleship" feel delivers a confident ride offshore.
• Stable on the troll with a spacious, practical interior and serviceable engine room.
• Versatile layouts support tournament fishing, long-range cruising, and family or charter use.
• Can be wet, and some model years are prone to pronounced bow-steer.
• Anecdotal reports of losing plane in ~3' seas with cruise-speed drops.
• Demands diligent upkeep: oxidation/paint issues at thruhulls and welds, frequent anodes, and often electrical refits.

Comparison with Other Models