Rybo Runner Yachts Review

Rybovich (Rybo) Runner Yachts claim the status "builders of the world's finest fishing craft- since 1919." The company was founded by John Rybovich, Sr, an immigrant from Austro-Hungary (later Yugoslavia). Mr. Rybovich was a carpenter who moved to New York in the United States in 1900 at the age of 16 years old. Rybovich soon began to dream of moving to Palm Beach, Florida to help with the construction of a party town for the very wealthy. It was in Palm Beach that Rybovich turned his carpentry skills to boat building and his successful business emerged from humble beginnings. Rybo specializes in sports fishing craft.

Pricing

Rybo Runner Yachts are priced based around 850,000 new and can go up depending on the features the owner wishes to add on. Used yachts from 2007 can be priced around $650,000. Older models are priced lower depending on which model and size of the yacht, but only a few are priced less than $349,000.

Pros

• Rybo Runner Yachts have a reputation of being well built and durable.
• Rybo Runner Yachts use a proprietary process for building their hulls and implementing design changes.
• Rybo Runner Yachts staffs their own design team, technical experts and builders.
• Rybo Runner Yachts is located in Florida and convenient for several of their potential customers.
• Owners say the Rybo Runner Yacht company has provided good service in the past and many plan to be repeat customers.

Cons

• Rybo Runner Yachts has changed ownership over the years.
• Rybo Runner Yachts do not have extra design style elements found in other yachts of their price range.

Featured Models

Rybo Yachts build several types of yachts. Their specialty is in sport fisherman yachts. Some convertible models have cold molded hulls and other have wooden hulls. Most have either Quad Diesel 550 Detroit Diesel motors or the dual Cummings 500. Rybo also builds cruiser express, a runner cc, and center console models.

Conclusion

Rybo Runner Yachts has built their reputation on building quality products since the early 20th century. Their founder came into yacht building by chance as a way for his family to continue to survive continuous changes in the market and economies. The company has been sold over the years but has since come back under partial ownership of the Rybovich family. Many find the Rybo Runner Yachts appealing for the workmanship and amenities of the yachts. Sports fishermen tend to like the yachts for the capacity to tour and go relatively long distances with the Rybo. The styling is a drawback for some potential purchasers of sportsfishing yachts. Those looking for more aesthetics may not be as interested in the Rybo Runner Yachts as others.