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UNVEILING THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRUE SPORTFISH YACHT

…for the first time since contracts were signed at the end of last year. At 52m / 171ft this ground-breaking creation will be, by some distance, the largest, most luxurious and individual true sportfish yacht in the world.

Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior and interior design and naval architecture of this highly prestigious project, in close collaboration with Royal Huisman – considered to be the only shipyard capable of the engineering and production of this unique superyacht. The project is managed by Aqua Marine representing the Owner’s team, working closely with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine as technical managers in a close collaboration to deliver an exceptional project.

The yacht’s purposeful lines sweep dramatically aft from her distinctive long and sleek bow, through six towering decks to the stylish downward arc of her stern profile. Here is a unique vessel that effortlessly blends the ultimate sports fishing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort and refinement. Where else in superyachting might you find a sky lounge that offers the extraordinary “theatre” of spectacular fish catches by day and the relaxed ambience and stunning outlook of a boutique hotel penthouse by night?

Designed for an experienced owner who is passionate about fishing, Project 406 will be immaculately and extensively fitted out – both for high end sportfishing and for luxurious living. Her Alustar® aluminium hull and superstructure offer strength and resilience as well as the lighter weight that facilitates smooth and efficient passages from berth to fishing grounds.

Sport fishing has attracted many new owners in recent decades, with larger boats growing to around 30m / 100ft in length and a handful exceeding 40m / 131ft. Against this backdrop, Project 406’s 52m / 171ft is a serious step up, involving significant design and engineering challenges for her designers and builders at Vripack and Royal Huisman. It is, of course, a challenge that both are keen to take on.

Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman commented: “It is well known that the Royal Huisman team likes nothing better than the opportunity to solve fresh engineering challenges – especially if they come in the shape of a unique project concept. The world’s first true sportfish superyacht is a very exciting order and we are delighted to be unveiling it as we prepare to launch another highly distinctive motor yacht – the 58.5m / 192ft sub 500GT Phi. It is good to know that our reputation as the home of the world’s finest sailing yachts is now expanding to embrace the world’s most distinctive motor yachts.”

Sportfishing success requires passion, experience, and know-how as well as sophisticated onboard facilities and equipment. It is a global pursuit, focused on the larger predatory fish of the open seas, such as swordfish and marlin, that can be found in tropical waters all around the world. Project 406 will be brilliantly equipped to explore this fascinating seascape more than any sportfish yacht before her.

“This is an exceptional brief,”  notes Vripack Co-Creative Director Bart M. Bouwhuis. “And the result is an exceptional boat. Project 406 is a sportfisher on steroids. It has the true proportions and long flaring bow of a typical American sportfish boat paired with the harmonious feel of a luxurious superyacht. It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale.

No further details of this exciting project are currently available, but the joint team is looking forward to providing you with updates as the project progresses.

The English press release with editor’s notes can be found via the following link: click here (opens in new tab; or alternative link for Dutch press: click here ).

THE THEATRE OF THE OCEAN

Most “yachties” will be familiar with the excitement of landing a large ocean-going fish when on passage. The ‘what have we got?’ moment when the rod tip bends and line is dragged off the reel, the intake of breath as the fish breaks the surface to reveal its type and size, the tense thrill as it is carefully manoeuvred aboard (or the anti-climax as it breaks away!) and, finally, the anticipation of the wonders the chef will create tonight with the sea’s finest fresh offering. For sportfishing enthusiasts, the emotions are similar – only much, much more passionate!

Learn more about sportfishing: boat design, a little history, popular locations and the ‘gear’ by folllowing the links on this website to NEWS  >  INHUIS STORIES & UPDATES [click here for a link]

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Just take a look at project 403, PHI, and our current motoryacht project 406, a unique 52m / 171ft sportfish yacht that will become the largest of its kind in the world (as presented in the main article). The individual aspirations and challenges of each of these projects were seen to be well outside the comfort zone by some yards. With the benefit of expert advice, each of these owners brought their highly distinctive individual projects to Royal Huisman, where fresh opportunities for creative problem-solving and innovation were enthusiastically welcomed. Here are two… Curious? Read more at this website: News > Inhuis stories & updates [click here for a link]

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“Project 406 is a sportfishing machine on steroids,” Vripack co-creative director Bart M. Bouwhuis told Robb Report in 2021 as the project became publicly known. “It has the proportions of a typical American sportfishing yacht, with a long, flaring bow and open foredeck, and raked-back superstructure. It’s just bigger in every way. She’ll set a new benchmark in the world of big-game fishing boats.” The boat will include a varnished-wood fighting chair in the cockpit.

The bow will have a large sun-lounge area, while its fourth-deck sky lounge will be a “theater” for watching the sportfishing action. To keep the vessel as lightweight as possible, the hull and superstructure will be made of Alustar aluminum, a strong, high-tensile alloy. Bouwhuis would not reveal the yacht’s power, though he used the word “huge” in the conversation. “You can’t fool nature if you want a 171-foot boat to go this fast,” he says. “It will have significant horsepower.”

Royal Huisman, best known for some of the world’s largest bespoke sailing superyachts , has yet to release a launch date or the eventual name for Project 406.

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World's largest sportfish Special One delivered

The 52-metre Royal Huisman sportfisher Special One has now been delivered. 

The largest sportfisher yacht in the world, Special One was last sighted on her sea trials in late April 2024. The superyacht has been described as a "sportfisher on steroids" and was commissioned by an experienced yachtsman and passionate fisherman.

"The individual aspirations and challenges of [this project] were well outside the comfort zone of other yards," said Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman. " Special One showcases our ability to create custom solutions that perfectly align with our client's vision. We are excited to see her embark on her journey and provide unforgettable experiences to her owner: the ultimate expression of personal freedom."

Special One is designed by Dutch studio Vripack and is characterised by a long bow, high bulwarks and a low and uncluttered fishing cockpit aft. She has an all-alumininum Alustar® superstructure with a towering profile that accommodates six decks, fitted out "for both high-end sportsfishing and luxurious living".

Vripack is also responsible for the yacht's interior, which is yet to be revealed. The aluminium yacht is fitted with equipment geared towards hunting larger predatory fish, such as swordfish and marlin. The tower offers a viewing platform to the dedicated fishing area aft and, at night, the yacht will be illuminated by laser-powered exterior lighting.

Speaking more broadly about the project, Timmerman said: "It is well known that the Royal Huisman team likes nothing better than the opportunity to solve fresh engineering challenges – especially if they come in the shape of a unique project concept."

To bring such a unique design to life, Royal Huisman teamed up with the owner's representative and other team members. This includes Bush & Noble for expertise on sportfishing and classic yacht forms and Hampshire Marine for the day-to-day technical aspects at the shipyard.

"This is an exceptional brief," added Vripack co-creative director Bart M Bouwhuis. "And the result is an exceptional boat. It has the true proportions and long flaring bow of a typical American sportfish boat paired with the harmonious feel of a luxurious superyacht. It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale."

This follows the news that Royal Huisman is to build an 81-metre sailing yacht, codenamed Noir. She will rank among the 10 largest sailing yachts in the world once delivered.

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World’s Largest Sport-Fish Superyacht

• By Kim Kavin
• June 4, 2024

Talk about an understatement. As construction progressed on the 171-foot Project 406 at Royal Huisman in the Netherlands, the Dutch firm Vripack—which handled interior and exterior styling, as well as naval architecture—noted that “with her six towering decks, Project 406 will cut a unique profile on the water.”

Now that the yacht is launched, it’s safe to say this vessel has left even the most jaded of jaws dropping all around the world. Project 406 is billed as not only the largest, but also the most luxurious true sport-fish yacht ever constructed. Royal Huisman says the vessel belongs to “an experienced owner who is passionate about fishing. She is a unique vessel in so many respects.”

To be sure, Project 406 is not the largest yacht that Royal Huisman has turned out in recent years. In 2023, the yard delivered the 196-foot sailing yacht Sarissa , while in 2021, it delivered the 192-foot Phi . Currently under construction are the 212-foot ketch Aquarius II for repeat clients, along with Project 410, which will be a 280-foot Mani Frers design and, reportedly, the world’s largest sloop.

And of course, there are even larger motoryachts out there on the world’s waters, up to and including the 533-foot Blohm+Voss Eclipse and the 590-foot Lürssen Azzam .

Even still, the sight of such a big sport-fish yacht is staggering. Trying to imagine being up so high, looking down at the fish-fighting action, is an exercise in pure thrills. As Royal Huisman puts it: “The high tower offers outstanding views with a downward angle on the water for specialized fishing. Apart from its practical function, the tower also offers a superb viewing platform for guests, who can follow all the action below. Project 406 effortlessly blends the ultimate sport-fishing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort and refinement.”

The shipyard also says that more than 350 individuals contributed to the yacht’s creation. They included the owner’s representative, Pascarelli Consulting, working with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine.

So far, the yard is remaining mum on other details. We can report that the hull and superstructure are Alustar aluminum, and we look forward to getting a first peek at what’s going on behind all that glazing. If the interior is even half as impressive as the exterior, we’ll be picking our jaws up from the floor again.

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By SuperyachtNews 06 Feb 2024

World’s largest sport fisher set to debut

One of royal huisman’s most iconic and ambitious projects to date is on its way to amsterdam ahead of its final launch….

Royal Huisman’s Project 406, the eagerly awaited big sport fisher, is currently en route from the shipyard’s inland new-build facilities in Vollenhove, preparing for its much-anticipated final launch in Amsterdam.

With a hull measuring 52 metres and towering over six decks, this vessel stands out as one of the largest and most distinctive true sportfish yachts in the world.

Designed for an experienced owner passionate about fishing, the exterior and interior designs, as well as naval architecture, were crafted by Vripack Yacht Design. Blending the ultimate sports fishing experience with superyacht comfort and refinement was the main focus of the project’s design.

Featuring a long bow and high bulwarks, the yacht’s design offers a clear sheer to a spacious cockpit aft. The high tower provides exceptional views for specialised fishing and serves as a superb viewing platform for guests.

Engineered and built by a team of over 350 experts and co-makers, Project 406 is not only the largest but is set to become an iconic sportfish yacht worldwide and is poised to make a statement wherever it sails.

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Royal Huisman Unveils World's Largest Sportfish Yacht

By Jenna Mehdi

In collaboration with Vripack, Royal Huisman has for the first time unveiled renderings of Project 406 after contracts were signed at the end of last year. At 52m / 171 ft, the all-Dutch project will become the world’s largest sportfish yacht by some degree.

The project’s naval architecture and design will be penned inside and out by the talented team at Vripack. Aqua Marine represents the owner’s team for the project, working closely with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine on the technical management side. 

The groundbreaking new yacht is characterised by sweeping, purposeful lines creating a dramatic link from aft to bow. Six towering decks are stacked in a cascading style to form a surprisingly streamlined appearance. Blending her owner’s competing passions for sportfishing and unrivalled luxury, this 52m is certainly one of the more unusual briefs to come across the desks of the joint team. 

“This is an exceptional brief, ” comments Vripack Co-Creative Director Bart M. Bouwhuis. “And the result is an exceptional boat. Project 406 is a sportfisher on steroids. It has the true proportions and long flaring bow of a typical American sportfish boat paired with the harmonious feel of a luxurious superyacht. It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale.”

Like the larger yachting industry, sportfish yachts have been steadily increasing in size over the years with a handful of 40m+ builds. At 52m, Project 406 will be the largest of her kind by some way. Her skylounge has been designed as a ‘theatre’ to watch remarkable fish catches by day, to be transformed into a penthouse-style space for relaxation by night. 

Project 406 is to be built with an Alustar® aluminium hull and superstructure, offering robust seafaring coupled with lighter weight for smooth and efficient passages from berth to fishing grounds. 

Of course, with new grounds comes new challenges for the build team. Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman explained why the Dutch yard is so well-equipped to take on the challenge. 

“ The world’s first true sportfish superyacht is a very exciting order and we are delighted to be unveiling it as we prepare to launch another highly distinctive motor yacht – the 58.5m / 192ft sub 500GT Phi,” Jan says. “ It is good to know that our reputation as the home of the world’s finest sailing yachts is now expanding to embrace the world’s most distinctive motor yachts.”

More and more owners are enjoying the global pursuit of sportfishing, which focuses on the larger predatory fish of the open seas - such as swordfish and marlin - typically found in tropical waters. 

The activity stems from the late nineteenth century, when the invention of the first motor boat allowed for open water sportfishing.

"It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale." Vripack Co-Creative Director Bart M. Bouwhuis

"It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale."

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World’s Largest Sportfish Yacht Nears Completion

Royal huisman’s project 406 is nearing completion where it would become the world’s largest sportfish yacht..

Project 406 projects to be the world’s largest sportfish yacht, with its hull measuring in at 171 feet overall. The aluminum yacht built by Royal Huisman is now preparing for its upper deck, sun awning hardtop, and radarmast to be installed.

Although the vessel is designed to be a true sportfishing yacht, it still has the luxury and refinement of a high-end superyacht. Vripack Yacht Design Studio designed the yacht’s interior, exterior, and naval architecture.

The yacht accommodates six decks and a high tower with a downward angle on the water for specialized fishing. It also doubles as a viewing platform for guests watching the action take place.

Testing of the yacht’s board systems and other innovative technical installations are also underway before its final transport, launch, and trials.

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The 10 Biggest Sportfish Yachts Ever Built

Check out the largest sportfish yachts on the water..

The largest sportfish yachts are designed for luxurious multi-day outings with family or friends, as well as heading far offshore in search of the biggest fish in the deepest waters. Sportfish yachts are powerboats built to arrive at fishing grounds fast, with a hull design capable of cruising through any sea conditions. Most are equipped with tournament fishing options such as tuna towers, kill boxes, large tackling stations, ice makers, and live bait wells. Here are 10 of the biggest sportfish yachts ever built. These fishing boats are very impressive.

1. 144′ Trinity 1998 | MARLENA

At the time of her delivery in 1998 by Trinity Yachts , MARLENA was the largest sportfish yacht in the world at 126 feet. In 2013, she was purchased by an owner who lengthened her to her current length of 144 feet. She was sold again and is undergoing a refit including a complete repower.

2. 138’ McMullen & Wing 2003 | MEA CULPA

When Jack Sarin was tasked with designing MEA CULPA, he was given the challenge of designing a boat that could fish in the most remote corners of the world but hold her own in the stylish ports of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean . With no expense spared in terms of quality and comfort and decked out with an impressive array of fishing equipment, she manages to achieve both and has fished and cruised all over the world.

3. 128′ Heesen 1999 | RED SAPPHIRE

Capable of 34 knots, RED SAPPHIRE is a Heesen 3900 sportfishing yacht built to ABS class. She features a semi-displacement aluminum hull and aluminum superstructure, with teak decks. Equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system, she’s powered by 2 MTU 16V4000 M90 3,644hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screws propellers. Heesen also built OBSESSIONAS, a 125-foot sportfish in 1996, and KARYATIS, a 105-foot sportfish in 2005.

4. 122’ Trinity | MARY P

MARY P was the first hull built and launched by the Trinity Yachts’ New Orleans shipyard after its post-Katrina reopening of that shipyard on July 5, 2006. With naval architecture by Doug Sharp of Sharp Designs, many other unique details enhance her role as a sportfishing yacht, such as a fully automated anchor deployment and retrieval system, specially designed underwater lighting to enhance her performance when night fishing, and a flybridge that maintains a good line of sight for the captain.

5. 119’ Denison 1991 | PHARAOH

With naval architecture by Joe Langlois, PHARAOH, now SEACALL, is considered the queen of tournament sports fishing and angling. The sportfish motor yacht features four double staterooms, 5 heads, a spacious salon and galley, extensive electronics, and twin 1960hp MTU diesel engines. She was refit in 2005.

6. 114′ Logos Marine 2008 | SEYA

SEYA raises the question — at what point does a yacht stop being a sportfish and instead becomes a superyacht with a fishing cockpit? She was built in 2008 for a Middle Eastern client who specifically requested a cold-molded yacht due to his positive experience with this sturdy material. Logos’ 105-foot custom sportfish is also built with the same cold-molded, laminated epoxy wood with a fiberglass/epoxy skin.

7. 112’ Hakvoort 1988 | ACE OF DIAMONDS

ACE OF DIAMONDS (formerly SEA EAGLE) was custom built by Hakvoort Shipyard . This luxury sportfish vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. She was last refitted in 2005.

8. 108′ Burger 2001 | SARAH BETH

Few sportfishing yachts have what it takes to make long passages to remote fishing locations with both speed and comfort. One that does is the 108’ Burger SARAH BETH. Powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel MTU 12V4000s, this sportfish exploration yacht has an 8,025-gallon fuel capacity can cruise at 24 knots, and tops out at 28 knots.

9. 105′ Jim Smith Boats | MARLENA

The latest masterwork by Jim Smith Tournament Boats of Stuart, Florida, MARLENA was designed and built for Sam Gershowitz, owner of Star Island Yacht Club in Montauk, New York. She is the largest boat built by Jim Smith Boats.

10. 105′ Broward 2002 | ODYSSEY

Delivered in spring 2002, this Broward was powered with the new MTU 16V2000 series easily one of the most amazing sportfish yachts ever built. ODYSSEY was built for Glenn Straub, the former owner of Broward Marine. She was designed by Luiz de Basto and the interior is by the Broward in-house design team.

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As of 2023,  Project 406  is the  world’s biggest sport-fishing boat , designed by Vripack and Royal Huisman in the Netherlands for a private owner. At 171 feet (52.0 meters) in length overall and boasting a weight of 499 gross tons, this massive Sportfish features six decks and a superstructure made of Alustar aluminum.

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The Project 406  Sportfishing Yacht  easily overtakes the previous boats to hold the title of “ Biggest In The World ”:

• “Bad Company” 144-ft by Trinity
• “Mea Culpa” 130-ft by McMullen & Wing
• “Lanakai” 129-ft by Yachting Development

Despite the size of this boat, she will have a top-end speed in the 30-knot range while offering a redesigned sky lounge with front-row views of the sport-fishing action in the cockpit. This vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2023.

The boat will have all the features expected from a modern luxury yacht, including state-of-the-art navigation systems, comfortable cabins, and plenty of deck space for entertaining guests. 

Let’s not forget to mention the laser lighting around the decks!

It will also be equipped with the latest fishing technology, such as advanced sonar systems and high-tech tackle storage solutions. With its impressive size and luxurious amenities, Project 406 is sure to become one of the most sought-after vessels in the  sport-fishing world .

We have not been able to identify the owner of the Project 406 Sportfishing Boat yet, but we do know that he is an American.

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White Marlin Open 2024: Everything you need to know about Ocean City's big tournament

The White Marlin Open is just two weeks away, as the world's largest billfish tournament is set to go for it's 51st year. As one of the staples of Ocean City summers, there will be plenty to look forward to this year.

The White Marlin Open is known for attracting hundreds of boats, plenty of fans and even a few celebrities who look to compete for a piece of the millions in prize money that is on the line each year. And the 2024 tournament will likely provide the same thrills when the catches come to the scales.

Here is everything you need to know for the 2024 edition of the White Marlin Open:

When is the 2024 White Marlin Open?

The 2024 White Marlin Open will be held from Aug. 5-9 in Ocean City, Maryland.

Where are the scales in Ocean City?

Weigh-ins at White Marlin Open will be held each afternoon at the Harbour Island Marina from 4-9:15 p.m., where anglers will bring their catches to the scales and in front of fans.

General Rules and Regulations of the tournament

Each boat and/or angler is allowed to fish for a maximum of three out of the tournament's five days. Boats must declare their non-fishing day before 8 a.m. each day the boat is not fishing, except for Friday. No non-fishing day reporting is required for Friday.

Fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

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The six categories of fish have minimum weights and/or length requirements that need to be met in order to qualify. The requirements are as followed:

White Marlin - 70 pounds and 70 inches

Blue Marlin - 114 inches, no minimum weight. In order to be eligible for weighing, a blue marlin must meet the minimum length, and the winner will be determined by weight.

Swordfish - 60 inches, no minimum weight. In order to be eligible for weighing, a blue marlin must meet the minimum length, and the winner will be determined by weight.

Tuna - 50 pounds

Dolphin - 20 pounds

Wahoo - 40 pounds

Boats and Prize Money

Last year's White Marlin Open was the tournament's 50th anniversary, and it saw 400 boats compete for $10.3 million dollars, which was a world record amount of prize money.

Where to watch and follow along

Delmarva Now will provide live coverage throughout the week, with live blogs, leaderboards, photo galleries and social media updates.

The scales at Harbour Island Marina are open to onlookers who want to see the boats and that come in to weigh their catches. And there will also be the Marlin Fest in Ocean City where there will be a live stream of what's happening at the scales.

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A whale has surfaced under a fishing boat in New Hampshire, capsizing the vessel and sending two men into the water.

The fishing vessel occupants are unharmed after being rescued by two teenagers in another boat.

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Sara Morris of the University of New Hampshire Shoals Marine Laboratory has encouraged boaters to keep their distance from whales.

Two occupants of a fishing vessel are unharmed after a whale surfaced under their boat, capsizing it off the New Hampshire shore.

The US Coast Guard said on social media platform X it received a mayday call on Tuesday stating a seven-metre centre-console boat turned over near Odiorne Point State Park because of a whale breach.

"The occupants were ejected from the vessel as the boat capsized," the Coast Guard posted.

"A good Samaritan recovered both individuals from the water. No injuries were reported."

A video taken by 16-year-old Colin Yager shows the whale breaching, propelling fish out of the water.

As the animal's mouth closes, it flops over onto the rear of the nearby fishing boat with two men aboard.

One of the men jumps and the other is thrown overboard as their boat rolls.

A 'miracle' no one was injured

Gregg Paquette and Ryland Kenney told Boston news station WCVB they were on the boat when the whale turned it over.

"We didn't see him for a couple of minutes, and then the next thing we knew, he popped up and landed right on the transom of the boat," Mr Paquette said.

"When I turned, the whale's head was already landing on the engine … So when I saw that, then all of a sudden, I look down, the boat is pitching up, the transom is going down into the water."

"I just looked up and just kind of saw the boat tipping, and I said, 'The only way to avoid this is to just kind of jump horizontally away,'" Mr Kenney added.

"Everything seemed like in slow motion. It was really weird."

"Everyone was like, 'Oh, it was eight seconds. How'd you move so fast?' But it was almost slow motion, like a movie."

They said the boy who took the video and his brother pulled them out of the water afterwards.

"Truly grateful to them," Mr Paquette said.

"They were making the video, dropped everything, zoomed right over and plucked us out."

"It's kind of a miracle that I'm alive," Mr Kenney said.

"I don't know what was going through my head. Just, kind of, survival."

Wyatt Yager and his brother Colin told the news station they were fishing about 1.6 kilometres off the New Hampshire coast when they saw the whale approaching and took out a camera.

"I saw it go up so I was just lucky enough to be facing the right direction," Colin Yager said.

"I saw it come up and I was just like, 'Oh, it's going to hit the boat,' and then it kind of started to flip," his brother Wyatt added.

Boaters encouraged to keep their distance

The boat crew from Station Portsmouth said the whale appeared not to be injured. 

Sara Morris of the University of New Hampshire Shoals Marine Laboratory told WCVB the whale was likely lunge feeding when it rolled the boat over.

"I think one of the key things is that when whales are sighted to encourage boaters to keep their distance," she said.

"The whales are moving around underwater and coming up, potentially in an area different from where they went down, and we want to give them as much leeway as we possibly can to avoid a situation like what you see here."

The incident was reported to the Center of Coastal Studies Marine Animal Hotline and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The vessel has also been salvaged.

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