The mini but mighty 26.6-metre Feadship motor yacht Catch is listed for sale with Michael Mahan of Worth Avenue Yachts.
Designed by Frits De Voogt, who also completed her naval architecture, the Yachtfish model packs an impressive array of standout features into her compact layout and nifty interior courtesy of Lisa Pirofsky. Following an extensive winter refit at the Dutch yard's Amsterdam facilities, she was relaunched in May 2023 and is now back on the brokerage market. BOAT digs into her unique selling points...
1. She is one of only five Feadship sportfishers ever built
Originally delivered as Gallant Lady in 1984, she later took on the name Patriot before being renamed Catch. Commissioned by automotive magnate Jim Moran, she boasts the title of being one of the only five sportfishing yachts ever delivered by Feadship, representing a unique chapter in the shipyard's history.
The owner noted that he was "after a bit more style and panache in the execution of certain items, from the teak to the paint, to the interior sophistication that you can only get at Feadship."
2. She is a rare aluminium sportfisher with 360-degree views
Stepping on board from the mezzanine seating, guests are immediately struck by the 360-degree views through the saloon's wraparound windows, which fill the space with natural light.
As the owner explained to BOAT International in the December 2023 yacht report, "The sportfish is a uniquely American style and there is none as pretty as Catch. The rigidity of her aluminium hull and frames allows for 360-degree glass on the main deck – something few, if any, other sportfishers can achieve. It's quite a vista and a lovely treat to take in all the sea has to offer."
To add to this, those seeking more privacy can use the custom electric blinds, allowing the space to be easily transformed into a more intimate setting.
Read More/On board the refitted 27m Feadship sportfisher Catch3. Catch is fresh from a Feadship refit
Interior designer Adam Voorhees focused on quick turnarounds for this refit to get her back on the water as soon as possible. Voorhees replaced all 175 handles on lockers and doors and noted, "There are some little pieces of jewellery, such as the handles for cabinetry. Originally, there were little teak poles, but we changed them out to polished stainless steel.”
These subtle modifications removed some of the more dated original elements while preserving the boat's distinctive personality, transforming it into a “refined gentleman’s smoking lounge."
The transformation also included a generous new teak foredeck replacing the white painted finish, fulfilling the owner's specific requests for gyroscopic stabilisation. New carbon awning poles, speakers, and lighting converted the foredeck into an ideal entertaining space while the owner's cabin received updated lighting, carpet and wall coverings for a refreshed aesthetic.
4. The yacht features a cleverly reconfigured four-cabin layout
A fourth cabin was initially planned, but even Feadship's experienced designers recognised that compromises would be necessary. Ultimately, they created space for the additional cabin by removing the foredeck tender crane and slightly reducing the owner's cabin.
Peter Wilson of MCM told BOAT that the crane had "a not-insignificant foundation beneath it," and removing it "opened up a lot of space in what had once just been the wardrobe for the master cabin." Throughout the process, the designers were careful to respect the yacht's original proportions, as well as her rich, woody stern and transom.
The main cabin benefits from a spacious wardrobe, an en suite and extra soundproofing installed in the cabin, meaning a night of peace from the rest of the yacht is always readily available.
5. Extra entertaining space
The refit brought a complete pilothouse transformation, introducing an elegant "glass bridge" housed within custom teak dropdown boxes. This reimagined space now accommodates eight guests in prime viewing positions, with an under-counter drinks fridge enhancing the entertainment experience against the backdrop of sweeping views.
Removing the tender storage unlocked a sprawling sundeck, transforming what was once a practical area into the yacht's social centrepiece. For cruising sun-drenched destinations, al fresco dining takes centre stage, and Catch delivers with a teak-decked dining table flanked by two love seats, creating yet another vantage point for soaking in the seascape.
Thoughtful touches like two concealed swing stations for effortless docking or fishing underscore the attention to detail that makes the yacht as practical as it is comfortable for the owner.
Powered by her twin MTU engines, her top speed is 24 knots and she boasts a maximum range of 800 nautical miles when navigating at cruising speed.
Catch is asking $5,950,000.