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It's a classic American success story: three self-made brothers rise from humble beginnings to create the finest sportfishing yachts the world has ever seen. With simple hand-tools and a dream, the three Rybovich brothers, Johnny, Tommy (my dad) and Emil splashed the 1947 Rybovich Hull #1. Little did they know, but the launch of Hull #1 would soon spark today's modern sportfishing industry. Since the company's founding in 1919, Rybovich has enjoyed the status of being one of America's oldest and most celebrated boat works in America.
I'm thrilled to announce—after what seems like an agonizing delay—that Rybovich is now building boats again! Having carried on the family tradition of handcrafting the world's finest sportfishing boat for the past quarter century, my cousin Michael announces the launch of Michael Rybovich & Sons Boat Works.
In partnership with friend and longtime Rybovich customer, Larry Wilson, the two purchased the old Palm Beach Gardens E&H Boat Works to continue the 92-year boatbuilding legacy. Michael will soon be working shoulder-to-shoulder with his son Dusty, a new graduate with degrees in naval architecture and marine engineering from the prestigious Webb Institute—the first Rybovich to be formally trained in naval architecture.
To celebrate both the launch of Michael Rybovich & Sons and the iconic boatyard's 92-year heritage, a half-dozen vintage Rybo's will be on display at RyboRendezvous #3. This exciting display of my dad's finest creations headline the Antique and Classic Boat Show at Mystic Seaport Connecticut the weekend of July 22
The entire Rybovich family is delighted with the launch of Michael Rybovich & Sons. No doubt the three Rybovich brothers 'upstairs' are smiling today as Michael and Dusty carry on the great family tradition. Hope you can join us in celebrating nearly a century of Rybovich boatbuilding passion!
All the best,
Pat Rybovich
