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The HCB 39 Speciale is a 38-foot luxury center-console yacht that was launched by world-leading American yacht-building firm HCB in 2018. A deluxe take on the sportfishing concept, this stunning watercraft matches tournament-ready fishing prowess with comfort, style and elegance. A flared bow entry, handsome lines, a sloping profile to stern and a refined finish give this vessel a striking look, while high-level performance is guaranteed by market-leading outboard propulsion options and a hull built for speed.
A walk-around lay-out allows fishers to track their quarry as they move across a deck lined in a teak-effect sole, while dozens of rod-holders built into the gunwale are on hand to keep your rod secure. Out on the foredeck there are a pair of sofas that can be turned into chaise-longues with plenty of fish storage hidden underneath the cushions. Alternatively, you can exchange for two sofas for a free-flowing layout up here and instead install a day-bed with a bow cooler under the cushions. Back in the cockpit you will discover a pair of 40-gallon transom livewells with plexiglass screens, in-sole fish-boxes, an engine access door, an LED-lit tackle cabinet, a timber-topped bait-prep station, a plethora of Gemlux rod-holders, rod-racks up against the bulwark, a side door and lifting gate, as well as optional extras such as rocket-launchers, Taco Grand Slam outriggers, a transom sofa, a mezzanine sofa or a wet-bar with a sink.
Positioned under a floating hard-top with windshield glazing on three sides there is a sporty helm station boasting a trio of leather-lined and diamond-stitched helm seats with pop-up bolsters. These face a stylish dashboard where next-generation helm devices sit behind a patented cross-curved non-glare glass screen. You will find a trio of oversized Garmin MFD screens, power-assisted steering, cup-holders and digital throttles up here, along with options like a Seakeeper stabilizer switch, a fish-finder, depth-sounder and a stereo system.
This vessel comes with one or two surprises hidden down on the lower-deck, where a fully-equipped head compartment with a dedicated shower stall proves ideal for freshening up. Down on this level there is also a storage area for extra tackle and rods and a double bed under the foredeck that allows tired fisherfolk to catch up on their sleep.
Premium engine options include a pair or 600HP Mercury outboards or triple 400HP Mercury outboards, with slower Yamahas also on offer. Expect top speeds with the premium package to smash past the 52-knot mark, while you will cruise smoothly at a 43-knot pace. A fuel tank holding up to 525 gallons keeps plenty in reserve for long-haul trips, while a MilSpecs GRP hull with a Kevlar-laid keel and a 23-degree transom deadrise delivers offshore agility and an efficient ride. This is also the perfect option for negotiating the shallows to corner your prize catch, with a draft of just 24-inches with the outboards up.
