- Cruising Speed: 34 kn
- Beam: 17' 5''
- Hull Material: Wood
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 1200|gallon
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1996 Jim Smith 60’ Sportfish
“Lay Line”
Location : Charleston, South Carolina
Builder: Jim Smith Tournament Boats
Builder Location: Stuart, Florida
Overview
“Lay Line” is a pedigree Jim Smith 60’ Sportfish — tournament-proven, extensively updated, and turnkey for the 2026 season.
Built by the legendary Jim Smith in Stuart, Florida, she delivers the ride, speed, and fishability that serious anglers demand. This 60’ platform is known for her efficient hull design, soft ride, and impressive cruise numbers.
Powered by Twin MAN 1200 HP diesels, she cruises at an impressive 34 knots at 2000 RPM burning approximately 85 GPH, giving her serious tournament range with a 1,200-gallon fuel capacity.
Over the past two years, “Lay Line” has received substantial mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic upgrades including new Garmin electronics, Omni sonar, gensets, Glendinning controls, bottom job, injectors, and more.
This is a rare opportunity to own a highly updated Jim Smith without waiting years for a build slot.
Performance
Mechanical & Engine Room
Main Engines
Generators
Additional Mechanical Upgrades
Electronics & Navigation
Cockpit & Fishing Equipment
Built to compete.
Interior & Comfort
Safety Equipment
Highlights Summary
Twin 17kW Phasor gensets (2025)
Furuno Omni 8 Sonar (2025)
$80k+ Garmin electronics package (2024)
New injectors & major engine services (2025)
34-knot cruise
New bottom paint (2025)
Tournament-ready cockpit
Bow thruster (2024)
Starlink (2025)
Broker Remarks
“Lay Line” is a serious offshore weapon with the pedigree of a Jim Smith and the updates of a much newer vessel. She represents a rare opportunity to step into a proven custom sportfish with extensive recent investment and no deferred maintenance.
Turnkey and ready for tournament or private program use.
Show by advanced appointment only.
Located in Charleston, South Carolina
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Silver King Yachts.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
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