North Carolina’s Jarrett Bay Boatworks latest build is the 64-foot Rebelette. Launched last fall, Hull No. 65 was commissioned by a family who have owned multiple Jarrett Bays. Brand loyalty and customer retention are hallmarks of this custom boatbuilder. This sport-fisherman is notable for some top new tech in the form of twin 2,025 hp Caterpillar C23B diesels.
The salon’s walnut cabinetry offers a warm, relaxed feeling, illustrating the builder’s penchant for creating stunning interiors. For consistency and visual appeal, the veneer was harvested from a single tree. Walnut-and-maple soles provide contrast while teak barstools and a coffee table create additional depth. The custom seating is both comfortable and functional, with stowage hidden beneath.
Four Sub-Zero drawer units offer enough cold goods stowage for a tournament, while a low-profile dinette to starboard offers breakfast with a view through the salon windows. A tackle center is forward and down the companionway to starboard. With this vessel’s focus on fishing, the owners opted to forego a third stateroom to increase the stowage and functionality of a dedicated tackle space, which has customized drawers and cabinets. The master and VIP staterooms were opened up considerably, with larger doorways and full-size queen mattresses, making them each feel much larger than typical on a vessel in this size range.
As with any serious fishing machine, Rebelette’s cockpit is not only expansive and teak-topped, but is laid out with plenty of stowage. The necessities are all within easy reach—gaffs, mops, fresh- and salt-water washdowns, outlets for electric reels and more—but everything is cleverly concealed until needed. The mezzanine reveals a similar level of functionality, with a mix of refrigerated and freezer stowage as well as the ice maker feed and hidden access to the engine room. It’s arguably the most comfortable spot on the boat and a perfect location to keep an eye on the trolling spread.
The flybridge has a peninsula-style helm console to port with two Release helm chairs, surrounded by comfortable bench seating on both sides with a lounge forward of the console. Hidden beneath is a large freezer for storing food or bait, while the lounge, bench seats and brow all contain additional stowage.
There are a trio of 22-inch Garmin multifunction displays, as well as a tethered remote control for the omnidirectional sonar. Controls for the autopilot, VHF radios, engine joystick and more are concealed beneath covered boxes flanking the console.
Rebelette reportedly cruises comfortably at 31 knots at 1,750 rpm. With 1,650 gallons of fuel, it has range to spare at this speed. At 1,950 rpm, the boat has a reported fast cruising speed of 37 knots. Wide-open throttle is 43 knots, fully loaded and ready to fish.
With each build, Jarrett Bay Boatworks seems to push the boundaries of what a sport-fisherman can be in terms of performance and fishability, while also maintaining classically beautiful Carolina lines. Rebelette is another proud emissary of those traditions.
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