InTheBite Magazine

03/10/2025

Keep Bonito Alive & Frisky! Up your Marlin, Wahoo & Big King game — spend less time catching bait and more time catching big fish!

29/09/2025

Why Your Marine MMSI Number Matters: 10 Critical AIS Safety Features Every Boater Must Know

"The marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) has been making waves in recent marine news with the new Bahamas regulation requiring all visiting vessels over 50 feet to be equipped with this technology. This rule is part of a broader effort to regulate foreign-flagged boats in Bahamian waters. While it has sparked plenty of discussion, it’s worth remembering that the US also mandates AIS for certain classes of vessels. Recreational boats may be generally exempt, but AIS and proper communication protocols remain critical for safety, and that starts with one simple number: your Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number."

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https://inthebite.com/2025/09/why-your-marine-mmsi-number-matters/

24/09/2025

Pushing Design Viking 64 Sport Coupe

"Pushing design Viking 64 sport coupe represents a revolutionary milestone for the renowned New Gretna boatbuilder. The 64 SC is the largest Sport Coupe Viking has ever built, born from a loyal owner’s request and showcasing what happens when Viking pushes design, engineering and production to new limits."

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https://inthebite.com/2025/09/viking-64-sport-coupe/

22/09/2025

Big T Lures Leopard Marlin Lure: Three Generations of South African Craftsmanship

"The hook for what would become today’s Big T Lures was firmly set by the family patriarch, Ted Horn, back in the 1950s. In Ted’s book, “Gone Fishing,” which he co-authored with John Dyer, he opens the first chapter by talking about his maiden angling trip aboard the drift boat, ‘Isle of Capri’, off the coast of Durban, South Africa. Though several novice anglers started chumming overboard as the vessel hit the swells of the Indian Ocean, Ted’s iron stomach proved both resilient and rewarding."

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https://inthebite.com/2025/09/big-t-lures-leopard-marlin-lure/

19/09/2025

Release Boatworks 46 Express Fishing Boat: Built for Serious Offshore Action

"And like every Release, it also comes with state-of-the-art materials and construction, starting with a hull built with a vacuum-infused modified epoxy system. Even the stringer grid gets infused. This creates a serious offshore boat that’s light, strong, and built to haul you to the edge and back again. The hull features a high performance isophthalic gelcoat npg surface providing superior gloss, flexibility and outstanding weathering characteristics, and the engine room, lazarette, forward bilge and anchor locker come painted in high-gloss Awlgrip for enhanced visibility and easier maintenance."

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https://inthebite.com/2025/08/release-boatworks-46-express-fishing-boat/

18/09/2025

Saunders Yachtworks, located in Gulf Shores, Ala., is the premier full-service boatyard on the Northern Gulf Coast specializing in all aspects of vessel refit, repair, and repower. Founded in Mobile, Ala., in 1959, Saunders has more than 60 years of experience in diesel engine, vessel systems, marine crafts, and boatyard operations. Our 150-ton Travelift hauls boats up to 130 feet and attracts customers from Florida to Chicago to the Texas coast. We are an authorized dealer for CAT, MAN, MTU, Volvo, Northern Lights, Seakeeper, Dometic, Furuno, and more. This is a great opportunity for you to join an exceptional team!

Available positions:
✅ Senior Diesel Mechanic
✅ Vessel Systems Technician (HVAC, stabilizers, electrical systems, water makers, etc.)

These are full-time hourly positions, and salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Saunders is an EEO employer and does not discriminate in any of its hiring practices.

Please apply online at https://saundersyacht.com/application/ or send your resume to [email protected]

15/09/2025

Byte Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced, mechanically inclined Boat Captain/Engineer to operate, maintain, and manage private vessels (up to 110 ft) for fishing and travel in the Atlantic and Pacific.

The ideal candidate:
✅ Valid U.S. Captain’s License
✅ Skilled in marine mechanics & systems
✅ Broad fishing knowledge (beyond sailfishing)
✅ Comfortable at sea for months at a time
✅ Hands-on, problem-solving leader

Full-Time + Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.
Salary: Commensurate with experience

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https://inthebite.com/job/byte-services-jensen-beach-1391-boat-captain/

11/09/2025

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09/09/2025

Caption contest! Whoever has the best caption will receive a FREE 1-year subscription! Top replies will also be printed in our next issue. Good luck!

08/09/2025

Cat Hulls: Are Two Hulls Better Than One? Catamaran Design Guide”

"Walking the docks at a show and seeing the wide variety of vessels our industry offers is exciting. I’m sure automotive designers feel the same way at car shows. But one could argue that there’s even more variability with boats. Most cars/trucks I have owned have four wheels with tires. But boat hulls? There are many different forms, even for a specific market segment."

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https://inthebite.com/2025/08/cat-hulls-are-two-hulls-better-than-one/

05/09/2025

Rolls-Royce has launched the new 12-cylinder 𝙢𝙩𝙪 Series 2000 M96Z engine, delivering 2,222 mhp. Built upon a legacy of sportfishing propulsion excellence, the M96Z features cutting-edge turbocharging technology, enhanced power density and a new robust design to ensure durability.

03/09/2025

Smarter Docking with NEUBOAT Dock & Dock II

With its initial offering in the system, NEUBOAT Dock and NEUBOAT Dock II, Avikus takes the stress out of docking by offering increased situational awareness.

Laying the groundwork for future automation, NEUBOAT Dock II gives boaters:
✅ A bird’s eye view for easy docking
✅ Single or multiple camera views
✅ Object detection technology
✅ Docking assist path guidance

Enhance safety and confidence on the water with Avikus NEUBOAT Navi with Control — smart navigation, docking, and autopilot technology for boaters.