Trinity - 144 Sport Fisherman - For Sale

The 144 Sport FishermanbyTrinityis a bluewater statement that blends superyacht scale with purpose-built angling intent. As amotor yachtconfigured as asport fishermanwith a robustaluminum hull, it features a semi-displacement design by Doug Sharp Design, twin MTU diesel power, and accommodations for up to 11. For guidance on opportunities surrounding this model, speak with Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 144 Sport Fisherman

Choosing the 144 Sport Fisherman means stepping into a rarefied segment: a true motor yachtwith the stance of asport fisherman, engineered on aaluminum platformfor strength and efficiency. With a 144 ft (43.89 m) LOA, 27 ft (8.23 m) beam, and semi-displacement form by Doug Sharp Design, it balances speed, volume, and offshore capability.

Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, can align your requirements with the right build pedigree, specification detail, and market opportunities connected to Trinityand the144 Sport Fisherman.

Features of the Model

• Semi-displacement naval architecture by Doug Sharp Design for confident offshore performance
• Twin MTU diesel machinery; 23-knot cruise and 26-knot maximum speed
• Substantial volume at 168 GT with accommodations for up to 11
• All-aluminum construction: aluminum hullwith aluminum deck
• Purpose-built identity as a sport fishermanwithin themotor yacht class
• Large-boat proportions: 144 ft LOA and 27 ft beam for deck and interior flexibility

Technical Specifications

• Builder: Trinity
• Model: 144 Sport Fisherman
• Type: motor yacht/sport fisherman
• Hull: aluminum; configuration: Semi-Displacement; deck: Aluminum
• Hull designer: Doug Sharp Design; interior designer: Doug Sharp Design
• LOA: 144 ft (43.89 m)
• Beam: 27 ft (8.23 m)
• Draft: 16.732 ft (5.1 m) min; 24.278 ft (7.4 m) max
• Gross tonnage: 168 GT
• Engines: 2 x MTU; fuel type: Diesel
• Speed (cruise/max): 23 kn / 26 kn (26.47 mph / 29.92 mph)
• Fuel capacity: 9,250 gal
• Fresh water capacity: 2,400 gal
• Accommodation capacity: up to 11

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing, configuration details, and current market availability for the Trinity144 Sport Fishermanare provided on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales for a confidential discussion, guidance on specifications, and to coordinate inspections or offers.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 144 Sport Fisherman? A: It is amotor yachtpurpose-configured as asport fishermanwith a durablealuminum hulland a semi-displacement design. This combination emphasizesoffshore capability,robust construction, andversatile performance.

Q: What are the key dimensions and tonnage? A: The yacht has an LOAof 144 ft (43.89 m), abeamof 27 ft (8.23 m), andgross tonnageof 168 GT. Draft ranges from16.732 ft (5.1 m) minimumto24.278 ft (7.4 m) maximum.

Q: What powers the yacht and how fast will it go? A: Propulsion comes from twin enginesbyMTUrunning onDiesel, delivering a23-knot cruiseand26-knot top speed(26.47 mph / 29.92 mph).

Q: How many people can stay aboard and what are the capacities? A: Accommodations are for up to 11. Tankage includesfuel capacity of 9,250 galandfresh water capacity of 2,400 gal.

Q: Who should I contact to evaluate or acquire one? A: Reach out to Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesfor availability, pricing, and next steps concerning theTrinity-built144 Sport Fisherman.

Owner Experience Review

Owners running the 144 Sport FishermanfromTrinityoften treat it as a true bluewater mothership—famously within the Bad Company fleet—to support smaller boats on long runs and tournament logistics. In real-world service it has steamed to remote grounds like Magdalena Bay carrying heavy loads of bait, crew, and gear, with the large planing hull described by experts as stable and capable, and as a fishing platform running "very comfortably." Typical reports point to ~23-knot cruising and about ~26 knots at the top per common specs, while some refitted examples with different engine packages have seen higher numbers depending on the fit.

On board, owners lean on a multi-stateroom arrangement (around five cabins) with formal salon/dining and high-volume, luxury finishes to host roughly 11 guests plus crew, complemented by amenities such as a flybridge, upper-deck lounging, and, on some layouts, a Jacuzzi—well suited to charter or event support. The flip side is scale: one reviewer quipped, "If you want this puppy, you’d better win the lottery - twice," and long-term owners echo that the platform demands serious budgets. Engine histories show earlier Paxman VP185 fits and later repowers to MTU 12V4000, with multiple major refits (e.g., 2005, 2012 and more recent work) typical for a 144-foot sportfish carrying live wells, tuna tubes, multiple gensets, and stabilizers; while no widely-circulated forum threads flag recurring systemic failures, upkeep is generally handled through professional crew and scheduled yard periods.

Pros and Cons

• Proven mothership platform for large-scale bluewater sportfishing and long-range expeditions.
• Stable planing hull that runs and fishes "very comfortably" in heavy-sea conditions.
• High-volume interior with multi-stateroom layout supporting around 11 guests plus full crew.
• Ownership and operations are expensive, with systems and scale closer to a superyacht than a typical sportfish.
• Speed depends on engine fit, with many seeing ~23-knot cruise and ~26-knot max unless repowered or upgraded.
• Requires periodic yard periods and professional crew to manage refits and complex auxiliary systems.

Comparison with Other Models