2020 Rybovich 78 Sportfish

Persistence features 4 staterooms with 4 ensuite heads.  There is a day head located aft to starboard.

Stepping aboard the 2020 78' Rybovich, Persistence on to her mezzanine aft deck seating area you can't help but be overwhelmed by Persistence’s craftsmanship, joiner and finish work which carries throughout the vessel. As you are entering the main salon there is a day head to starboard, with dual access either from the cockpit or main salon. Once inside the salon to port is an L-shaped sofa trimmed in leather, flanked by end tables and teak coffee table with hi/lo option to convert to dining if desired. To starboard is a built-in credenza that contains wine cooler, ice machine and drop-down television, neatly concealed above this area making visibility excellent from all vantage points. Moving forward to the galley/dinette area, there is a tiered galley island with 3 leather trimmed bar stools on aft side and undercounter refrigeration inside with a 4-person dinette to port. There is plenty of drawer and shelf storage throughout the galley and all appliances are neatly concealed behind teak joiner work. Just forward of the galley is the ship's electrical room with access to a large storage area behind the front of the house. Moving forward down the companionway which is offset to starboard to maximize lower-level volume and living space the master is located amidship, centerline to port, being nearly full beam there is plenty of living space to relax as well as ensuite head. To starboard off the companionway there are double hanging lockers, laundry center and two linen closets, all cedar lined. Continuing forward there are two mirror image guest staterooms, each with twin side by side berths and ensuite heads. The VIP stateroom is forward in the vessel and like the master features plenty of living space, essentially making two master staterooms as well as ensuite head, all making for an incredibly smart, comfortable, usable layout.

Entering from the starboard side, you walk into a very open and comfortable salon with oversized L-shaped sofa to port flanked by teak end tables accented with granite tops.  The day head is aft to starboard and features private access from the salon as well as mezzanine deck.  All appliance are concealed in starboard teak credenza and the flat screen TV is neatly concealed in the headliner on a retractable lift assembly.

• L-shaped leather sofa fitted with storage below seating
• Teak end tables with drawer storage and granite tops
• Oversize teak coffee table with linear lift for dining
• Fluted overhead air conditioning discharge vents
• Electrically operated silhouette window shades
• Teak credenza to starboard contains
  • U-line wine cooler
  • Hoshizaki ice machine
• Salon day head access
• Upholstered window lambrequins with hand painted matching outlet covers
• Double soundown padding
• Bound edge carpeting
• Surround sound speakers in overhead

The day head is to starboard aft and is unique with private access either from the cockpit mezzanine deck or salon, all trimmed in teak including sole.  Mirrored vanity above, granite top and polished undermount sink below.

• Access from the salon and cockpit mezzanine deck
• Electric silhouette window shades
• Freshwater Dometic head
• Mirrored vanity
• Granite countertop with polished undermount sink
• Teak credenza below with shelf storage
• Teak sole

The galley contains all of the modern convenience expected in today's world.  Centrally located just forward of the main salon with walk around tiered island, flanked by 3 bar stools on aft side, refrigeration and freezers forward.  To port of the island is a booth style dinette that comfortably seats 4. Abundant drawer and shelf storage throughout galley, all appliances concealed, she is any chef's dream to work in.

• Tiered galley island with granite tops and teak sea rail
• SubZero drawer style refrigeration and freezers
• Wolf induction 4 burner cooktop
• Thermador stainless steel microwave/convection oven
• Galley exhaust vent
• Granite galley countertop with teak sea rail, forward
• Stainless steel undermount sink with disposal
• Fisher and Paykel drawer dishwasher
• Abundance of drawer and shelf storage throughout, all concealed and neatly organized
• 3 bar stools with leather seats and polished stanchions, aft side galley island
• Hand painted outlet covers throughout

• Comfortably seats 4
• Leather seating with storage below
• Granite table top with teak sea rail and polished base
• Teak and Holly sole
• Storage locker forward of dinette

The electrical room is located just forward of the galley and contains main ship electrical distribution panels, ship's audio/visual equipment, generator remote operation panels and electrical input selectors.  There is access to oversized storage area behind windshield and additional access to main engine room through concealed floor access hatch.

• Ship's main AC/DC electrical distribution panel
• Cummins Onan remote operation panels
• Hubbell isolation transformers/booster operation panels
• Integra surround sound tuner
• Gost alarm panel
• KVH TracVision controller
• KVH V-3 mini V-sat
• 2-APC C1500 smart UPS back-ups
• Capac monitor
• Headhunter tank with Sentry tank level indicators for freshwater and black water
• Teak and Holly sole

The companionway is offset to starboard to maximize lower deck interior volume and provides access to all owner's and guest cabins, laundry center, linen closets and double oversized hanging lockers with shelf storage above.

• Teak entryway steps, hinged for storage access
• Double oversized cedar lined hanging lockers with louvered doors
• Decorative, concealed, shelf storage above hanging locker with shoji doors
• Teak wainscoting below, wallpapered above
• Concealed laundry center with Asko commercial appliances and teak louvered doors
• Twin cedar lined linen closets with shelf storage
• Teak handrails
• Bound inlayed carpet with Soundown insulation below

The master stateroom is located amidship to port and features incredible volume being nearly full beam.  Luxurious in every detail and what you would expect to find in the master, with abundant storage and private en-suite head.

• Centerline king sized berth, hinged to access vast storage area below
• Upholstered headboard flanked by teak end tables with granite tops and drawer storage below.
• Drawer storage below berth
• Teak credenza forward of the berth with built-in entertainment center, drawer storage, granite tops and teak sea rail
• Computer/make-up vanity with storage above and stool below
• Compass rose over berth trimmed in teak with fluted air conditioning vents
• Cedar lined walk-in closet
• RCI multi-function entertainment system remote
• Private access to en-suite master head

• Mirrored vanity above with shelf storage
• Granite countertop with undermount sink
• Teak credenza below vanity with drawer and shelf storage
• Teak wainscoting
• Oversized shower with Bamboo inlayed glass shower door
• Dometic fresh water head
• Teak and Holly sole

The VIP Stateroom is located forward with athwartship oversized queen berth, private head, abundant storage and just as luxurious in every detail as the master, essentially making two master staterooms.

• Athwartship oversized queen berth, hinged to access storage below
• Upholstered headboard flanked by teak end tables with granite tops and drawer storage
• Concealed storage area along headboard with shoji sliding doors
• Decorative sconce lighting
• Build-in teak credenza with smart TV above, drawer storage below with granite tops and teak sea rail
• Overhead hatch with shade
• Cedar lined hanging locker with louvered doors
• RCI multi-function entertainment center remote
• Private access to en-suite head

The VIP Head is located en-suite just forward of the stateroom, centerline.

• Mirrored vanity above with shelf storage
• Granite countertop with undermount sink
• Teak credenza below with drawer and shelf storage
• Cedar lined linen locker
• Oversized shower with seat and bamboo inlayed glass shower door
• Teak and Holly sole with bilge access
• Dometic fresh water head

There are two guest cabins located just forward of the master stateroom, both mirror image, one port, one to starboard, each with twin side-by-side berths and en-suite heads.

Port Guest Stateroom

• Twin side-by-side berths with drawer storage below
• Berths are separated by teak nightstand with granite inlay and drawer storage
• Upholstered headboards
• Oversized storage area outboard with shoji sliding doors
• Decorative sconce reading lights
• Cedar lined hanging locker
• Overhead hatch with shade
• Entertainment center with LG flat screen
• RCI multi-function entertainment center remote
• Private access to en-suite head

Starboard Guest Stateroom

• Twin side-by-side berths with drawer storage below
• Berths are separated by teak nightstand with granite inlay and drawer storage
• Upholstered headboards
• Oversized storage area outboard with shoji sliding doors
• Decorative sconce reading lights
• Cedar lined hanging locker
• Overhead hatch with shade
• Entertainment center with LG flat screen
• RCI multi-function entertainment center remote
• private access to en-suite head

• Double mirrored vanity with shelf storage
• Granite countertop with undermount sink
• Teak credenza with shelf storage
• Dometic freshwater head
• Teak and Holly sole
• Stall shower with Bamboo inlayed glass door

• Mirrored vanity with shelf storage
• Granite countertop with undermount sink
• Teak credenza with shelf storage
• Dometic freshwater head
• Teak and Holly sole
• Stall shower with Bamboo inlayed glass door
• Linen closet

The cockpit/mezzanine area is nothing short of extraordinary and will please the most discerning anglers and deckhands alike.  Her oversized seating with ice cold air conditioning and large flybridge overhand protect anglers from the elements.  The varnished bulkhead showcases the superior joiner work Michael Rybovich and Sons is known for.

• Varnished teak bulkhead
• Teak cockpit sole
• Teak covering boards
• Mezzanine seating with air conditioning
• Stainless steel lined freezers
• 3 concealed tackle centers, with pull out drawers and stainless slides
• Stainless steel lined drink box
• Port/starboard under gunnel storage
• Pass through hinged tuna door
• Flush mounted in-deck livewell feeds and drains
• In-deck oversized fishbox with removable dividers and macerator pumps
• 2 Atlantic Ice ice machines discharges
• Port/starboard 12/24 volt DC under gunnel outlets
• Welded, polished stainless steel flybridge ladder, with teak treads
• Hinged access hatch above ladder
• Boltless under mounted gunnel rod holders
• 3 Clearing rod holders on tower legs
• Hinged lazarette hatch
• Port/starboard shore power dockside hook-ups
• Engine room access
• Access to day head
• Blue Water teak rocket launcher, 11 rod holders with drawer
• Overhead and indirect LED lighting
• Harpoon handle storage locker
• Ship's service compressed air quick disconnect
• Headhunter Stingray raw water pump for on deck well feeds
• Lumishore underwater light controller
• Fusion MS-NRX stereo remote
• Deadhead for block and tackle in line with tuna door

The tower was built by Bausch Towers of Stuart, FL.

• Full Tuna Tower with 10.5 gap, polished pipe, contoured helm console with steering, MTU controls and electronic boxes
• Molded hardtops and standing platforms
• Molded-in 4 sided LED spreader lights
• Molded-in navigation lights
• Aft of helm, 7 rod rocket launcher
• 3 Clearing rod holders on each tower leg
• Aft tower legs mounted on house side
• Welded flag staffs
• 3 molded-in drop down boxes
  • Forward electronics
  • Mid - Miya Epoch US#9R teaser reels
  • Aft - aft facing Garmin GPSMap 8612 and rudder angle indicator
• Tower steering station electronics/controls
  • Garmin GPSMap 8612
  • Icom VHF radio
  • Compass
  • Bow thruster joystick
  • MTU displays with controls
  • Power steering

The flybridge/helm area is equally at home tournament fishing or cruising with family and guests, offering fantastic views for the captain and abundant seating for anglers and guests alike.  All electronics and controls are located within easy reach of the captain.

• Centerline peninsula helm with teak helm pod
• Single lever controls with bow thruster buttons
• Air actuated tiered helm console
• 3 teak Blue Water helm chairs with footrests
• Teak sole below helm chairs
• Port and starboard radio boxes flanking helm pod
• 3 overhead drop down boxes
• Bench seating forward of helm with storage below
• Booth style dinette with storage below
• Table with chart inlay and 4" polished pedestal
• Bench seat to starboard with storage inside
• Dual stainless lined refrigerated drink boxes, with separate thermostats for each
• Miya Epoch US #9R teaser reels located center drop down box
• Air conditioning throughout
• 3 sided Ez2CY enclosure with U-zip vents, track to track installation
• MTU main engine displays
• ZF joystick maneuvering system with hold heading function
• Side power bow thruster control system
• Fireboy control panel
• ZF smart command controls
• VHF speakers in teaser reel box
• Upholstered bridge cushions with moveable drink holder inserts
• Hydraulic outrigger operation
• AC/DC flybridge electrical panel with digital voltmeter
• Centerline mechanical compass
• Headhunber tank level tank sentry

Electronics installed and serviced by Offshore Marine Electronics, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

• Garmin GPSMap 8622 multi-function display
• 2 Garmin GPSMap 8617 multi-function displays
• 2 Garmin GPSMap 8612 multi-function displays
• Furuno CSH8LMK2 Omni full circle scanning sonar
• Furuno CSH-8040-A hoist
• Furuno FAR2127 X-band black box 25kw radar
• Furuno XN20AF antenna
• Garmin GMR2524 HZ radar
• Garmin GSD26 Chirp sounder
• Furuno Navpilot 711C autopilot
• Flir M400 stabilized thermal camera
• KVH TracVision HD7 satellite TV
• KVH V3-HTS TracPhone
• Furuno SC33 satellite compass
• Furuno GP39 satellite navigator
• Airmar 220WX weather station
• Garmin GMI20 digital display
• Furuno RD33 digital display
• Furuno SC30 satellite compass
• Garmin AIS 800
• Icom M400BB VHF radio
• 2 Icom M506 VHF radios
• Maretron SSC300 compass
• Garmin GXM satellite weather receiver
• Garmin GRID controller
• ACR RCL-300A remote operated HID spotlight
• 2 Garmin GMS10 receivers
• Shakespeare super halo cellular booster
• Airmar PM275C-LHW broadband Chirp transducer
• Airmar PM411 LWM 2kw Chirp transducer
• 8-KJM-C55 mini dome cameras
• Simrad RF25N rudder feedback unit
• AIGEAN networks AN-700ac dual band WiFi
• Apple airport extreme router
• Gost monitoring system
• Lumishore multi-color underwater light
• Fusion MS-RA770 stereo
• Fusion MS-SRX 400 amp

• All intakes and hardware are flush mounted and faired in for a super clean running surface
• Matterhorn white hull and topsides paint
• Red, White and Blue accent stripes
• Teak transom, toe rail, eyebrow and cap rails
• Hinged tuna door, pass through
• Hydraulic Muir windlass with foot control, foredeck
• Removable stainless anchor fairlead with stainless plow anchor, stainless chain and rode
• Anchor/storage locker just aft of windlass with freshwater spigot and abundant storage for fenders and additional gear
• Stainless corner hawse pipes
• Plumbed oil reservoir tank, 50 gallons, with site level
• Fuel level site tubes on all fuel tanks
• Fuel tanks built with removable access ports for future maintenance
• Window mask with easy access steps, port and starboard
• Recessed and flush mounted trim plates
• Independent ZF SteerCommand power steering system
• Side power bow thruster with joystick and buttons in control handles
• Valved, engine driven, emergency bilge pumps, port and starboard
• Lumishore underwater lights
• 4" engine shafts with flush mounted struts

• Twin Onan 29kw MDKS generators with sound shields, each with 880 hours
• Twin plumbed, zoned, Headhunter freshwater pumps
• Racor primary fuel filtration
• Plumbed generator fuel prime pumps
• Fireboy fire protection system
• Freshwater spigot
• 2 strategically mounted cameras, viewable on network
• Overhead removable hatch for ease of future generator replacement
• LED lighting

Located just aft of the generator room, below mezzanine deck.  Abundant rod, reel, parts and tool storage throughout.

• Welded stainless ladder with teak steps
• Twin Dometic marine air chilled water A/C compressors with soft starts
• FCI 1200 gpd Max Q watermaker
• 2 Atlantic Ice commercial ice flaking machines
• Snap-On, built-in tool chest
• Individual thermostat controls for refrigeration
• Compressed air quick disconnect
• Lumishore underwater lights control center
• Fusion MS-NRX300 stereo remote
• Finished cork flooring throughout
• LED lighting
• Twin plumbed and independent raw water pumps for MarinAire chillers

The engine room and machinery areas consist of 3 separate areas with generator room and equipment/storage area located just aft of main engine room.  The entire area is faired and painted in gleaming white top coat, all laid out for ease of maintenance and simplified operation.

• Twin MTU 16V2000 M96L engines with 1456 hours port and starboard
  • Port Serial Number: 545100926
  • Stbd Serial Number: 545100931
• MTU extended propulsion coverage (EPC) in place until June 27, 2027 or 3100 hours of operation.  This warranty can be extended on both hours and time frame
• Twin ZF3070A marine transmissions
  • Port Serial Number: 50041251
  • Stbd Serial Number: 50041252
• New Twin Seakeeper 10.5 stabilization units, supplied and installed Oct. 2024
• Fore and aft water tight bulkhead doors with inspection port glass
• AC/DC sub-electrical panels with digital voltage and AMP displays
• Side Power hydraulic thruster system with S-link, plumbed with tubing
• Headhunter Tidal Wave sewage treatment plant
• Fireboy fire protection system
• Port and Starboard Acme Hubbell insolation transformers
• Furuno sonar tube
• Ship's dual piston plumbed air compressor
• Additional engine room access via ship's electrical room
• Raw water circuit servicing valves
• Plumbed oil change system, mains, gens and gears
• Plumbed fuel priming pumps, mains and gens
• Delta T mist eliminator air intake ventilation system
• DC power disconnects for machinery
• 2 Dolphin Pro automatic battery chargers, 24/100, 24/60
• Odyssey Extreme batteries throughout
• Racor fuel primary filtration systems
• Thermostatically controlled blower system
• Marine Exhaust hard coated, polished exhaust system
• Emergency engine driven valve plumbing for de-watering
• Dripless shaft seals with crossover piping
• 4" main shafts
• LED lighting
• 4 strategically mounted cameras, viewable on network

RPM          Load %       GPH       SPEED KTS       RANGE

1000             52               40            13.5                   845

1400             59               90             24                     670

1550             65             105             29                     690

1850             76             164             35                     550

2000             78             190             39                     513

2450             97              262            47                     450