:: Mikelson 75 Almost There ::

We are almost there in completing the latest Mikelson 75. The fully enclosed flybridge is spacious and well appointed with the latest in marine electronics and a pair of Stidd helm chairs. In the flybridge there is a U Line refrigerator and sink as well as a seating area and table.

You can see the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail in the beautiful spiral staircase that goes from the salon up to the enclosed flybridge.

View looking from flybridge down to salon.

Stay tuned for more posts on the Mikelson 75 in which we will showcase more of the interior, exterior, engine room, and cockpit.

Also, save the date for Saturday, November 20, from Noon to 4pm at the Kona Kai Marina for the Mikelson Yachts Open House Boat Show.

As always, feel free to give us a call at 619-222-5007, for details on the upcoming show or any questions you may have.

:: Mikelson Yachts and a Big Blue Marlin ::

Just wanted to share These pics of a 771 pound Blue Marlin that was recently caught on board a Mikelson based on the east coast.

Mikelson Bisbee Victory Celebration at the Kona Kai Marina THIS SATURDAY 12-12-09

Come join us this Saturday, 12-12-09, from noon to four, to see the lastest new boats and current brokerage listings that Mikelson has to offer. Take advantage of special promotions and price offerings for this exclusive boat show. Click on image above to enlarge. Feel free to call with any questions at 619-222-5007 and we hope to see you there...

Congratulations to Mikelson 50 "Mi Novia" on Winning the 2009 Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament!!!

A huge Congratulations goes out to Mikelson 50 "Mi Novia" on Winning the 2009 Bisbee's Black and Blue Marlin Tournament!!!

The San Diego, California team fishing aboard Mi Novia, a 50 Mikelson yacht, took home $436,603 after landing the largest fish of the event, a 375-pound blue marlin. Angler Bryan Miller and his buddies won first place in the tournament, jackpot and captain awards, along with four jackpots from Day 1.

Mikelson Yachts continues to build outstanding sportfishing yachts that have done some serious damage at sportfishing tournaments over the past year with "Cap'n Jake" a Mikelson 50 winning the 2009 Bisbee East Cape Tournament and "La Dulce Vida" a Mikelson 43 winning the 2008 Catalina Classic.

For the full story on the 2009 Bisbee's Black and Blue Tournament go to http://www.bisbees.com/ and for more info on Mikelson Yachts go to http://www.mikelsonyachts.com/ or give us a call at 619-222-5007.

:: Mikelson 50 WINS Bisbee's East Cape Offshore Tournament! ::

Mikelson Yachts congratulates "Cap'n Jake," a Mikelson 50, on winning the Bisbee's East Cape Offshore Tournament!

Buenavista, BCS, Mexico (August 4, 2009) – The 10th Annual Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament, presented by Cabo Riviera, took place July 28 through August 1 in Buenavista, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Fifty-three boats and 254 anglers competed for $274,350.00 in prize money.

In what is becoming a Bisbee's "Grand Finale" tradition, it was the last fish on the last day that won the 2009 event. Cap’n Jake, a 50’ Mikelson with Capt. Barrie Harnett, pulled up to the scales at the last minute with a 341-pound blue marlin caught by Kent Andersson to squeeze out the only other qualifying marlin of the tournament by 31 lbs. The team aboard Cap’n Jake took $77,871.40 for 1st Place and the Day 3 Marlin Jackpots.

The runner-up, however, took the big money. Keith Jones, fishing aboard Mi Corazon, a 30’ Luhrs captained by Antonio Lucero Castillo, caught a 310-pound blue marlin on the second day and, in addition to 2nd Place, won the Day 1 and Day 2 Marlin Jackpots for a total of $124,784.60. Mi Corazon is no stranger to center stage—they took first place in 2006 with a 418-pound blue marlin and share the record with Copa Gobernador for the largest blue marlin caught in the ten year history of Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament.

The fishing was steady throughout the three days of competition despite rough seas, and the field posted 101 billfish with a 95% release ratio: 36 blue marlin, 1 black marlin, 37 striped marlin and 27 sailfish.

Tuna were scarce, but the two that made it to the scales were both over 100 pounds. First place went to Fisherman with Capt. Perico Sanchez Alarcon and angler Daniel Fisher. The 174.4-pound yellowfin won $17,997.00 for Top Tuna and the Day 3 Tuna Jackpot. Fisher’s son, Danny Fisher, Jr., caught the third largest dorado of the tournament, 51.4 lbs., and won honorable mention as the top junior angler.

Pepe Yuen Ritchie, fishing aboard Slippery Lizzard with Capt. Chino Rocha Valenzula, brought in the only other tuna weighed, and won the Day 1 and Day 2 Tuna Jackpots for $17,850.00.

There was a strong showing of dorado this year with the winning fish, 57.2 lbs., caught by Alfredo Lucero fishing aboard Sails Call with Capt. Ed LaJoy. Sails Call took $17,997 for Top Dorado and the Day 1 Dorado Jackpot. They also won the Early Bird Drawing for getting their entry in early and will be fishing the 2010 East Cape Tournament for free! Dottie B II won the Day 2 Dorado Jackpot (48.5 lbs.) and Lucky Hooker took Day 3 (52.4 lbs.). Each team won $8,925.00.

For additional information please visit http://www.bisbees.com/. And once again a huge congratulations goes out to "Cap'n Jake" from Mikelson Yachts!