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Front Runner Boats is a relatively young Florida builder that grew from a St. Augustine boat dealership established by two experienced fishing partners in 2016. After years spent repairing, rebuilding and studying premium offshore boats, the founders began producing vessels intended to combine serious fishability, speed, maintainability and family comfort. Built in Northeast Florida, the brand first became known for stepped-hull monohull center consoles such as the 33, 36, 39 and 47. Its current published lineup emphasizes performance fishing catamarans: the 35 Cat, 37 Cat and 43 Cat, along with the more accommodation-oriented 43 HTX and the forthcoming 55 Cat. The 43 HTX adds a berth, stand-up head and shower, while the 55 is conceived as a walkaround sportfishing yacht with flybridge or sportbridge options and overnight accommodations.
Within the premium offshore market, Front Runner occupies a boutique position between a highly customized center-console builder and a high-performance fishing-catamaran specialist. Buyers may compare its catamarans with models from Freeman, Invincible and Tideline, while its traditional center consoles compete more directly with boats from SeaVee, Yellowfin, Contender and Valhalla Boatworks. Front Runner differentiates itself through low-volume construction, highly configurable fishing systems, attention to service access and layouts that can transition from tournament duty to family recreation. The 36 and 39 Center Consoles remain two of the most recognizable brokerage-market models, while the successful 37 Catamaran led directly to development of the larger 43 Cat. Marketplace data also identifies the 33 Center Console, 37 Cat and 43 Cat among the brand’s best-known boats. This competitive positioning is an assessment based on the brand’s construction philosophy, model range and current brokerage presence.
One recent accolade reported by Lakeland Boating was Best in Show at the Cleveland Boat Show, recognition that accompanied favorable testing of the Front Runner 43 Cat and its combination of speed, stability, construction and Great Lakes suitability. The 43 Cat has also received recent editorial attention from Marlin and Anglers Journal, including testing with quad Mercury outboards at speeds around 70 mph. Front Runner owners use their boats for billfish and tuna tournaments, kite fishing, deep dropping, swordfishing, diving and long runs to offshore grounds or destinations such as the Florida Keys and Bahamas. The same broad decks, bow lounges, seating and customizable equipment also support swimming, sandbar outings and family day cruising, while the 43 HTX and 55 Cat provide greater protection and accommodations for weekend or extended adventures.
Working with a Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales yacht broker is especially valuable when purchasing a pre-owned or brokerage-listed Front Runner because individual boats can differ dramatically in hull type, engine package, electronics, towers, livewell systems, seating and fishing equipment. A JBYS broker can compare a monohull 36 or 39 with a 37 or 43 Cat, obtain Mercury diagnostic and maintenance records, investigate tournament or charter use and coordinate an appropriate hull survey, outboard inspections and realistic sea trial. The team can also assist with negotiations, financing, insurance, documentation, transportation and delivery. JBYS currently displays brokerage opportunities including a 2026 Front Runner 37 Catamaran and a 2020 Front Runner 39 CC, and its more than 50 years of experience and nine offices across Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Florida provide useful knowledge for both Great Lakes and coastal buyers.
Front Runner Boats is an American builder of high-performance offshore center consoles, fishing catamarans and walkaround boats. The company designs its boats for serious offshore anglers while incorporating seating, storage and comfort features for family recreation. Front Runner’s current direction emphasizes large outboard-powered catamarans capable of carrying substantial fuel, fishing equipment and passengers on long offs
Front Runner Boats was co-founded by fishing partners Phillip Mahn and Mark Lacovara. The company’s history says their boatbuilding venture grew from a small St. Augustine dealership established in 2016 after years of buying, refurbishing and studying offshore boats. Front Runner is based in North Florida; recent editorial coverage identifies its boatbuilding operation in Green Cove Springs, while the manufacturer’s website lists Jacksonville as its contact location.
Yes, Front Runner remains an active builder with an expanding model range. Its main model page currently highlights the 35 Catamaran, 37 Catamaran, 43 Catamaran, 43 HTX and forthcoming 55 Catamaran. Front Runner’s 2025 Fort Lauderdale show recap also documented the debut of a 47 Walkaround and displayed the 39 Center Console alongside its newer catamarans. Because the product range is changing quickly, buyers should verify which monohull and catamaran models are currently in production or available for order.
Front Runner has built both stepped-hull monohull center consoles and high-performance power catamarans. Its established monohull range has included the 26, 33, 36, 39 and 47 Center Consoles, while the current website places greater emphasis on the 35-, 37-, 43- and 55-foot catamarans. The new 43 HTX and 47 Walkaround add more protection and accommodations for owners who want offshore fishing capability with greater cruising comfort.
Front Runner uses fiberglass-composite construction, with resin infusion and composite coring employed on models such as the 43 Catamaran. The objective is to control weight while providing the strength needed for high-speed offshore operation. Front Runner says its boats carry a limited lifetime hull-and-structure warranty for the original owner; coverage can transfer to the second owner until the boat is 10 years old, subject to the complete warranty terms. A pre-owned buyer should obtain the actual warranty document and confirm transfer requirements in writing. Engine, electronics, steering and other third-party equipment normally have separate manufacturer warranties.
A Front Runner catamaran provides a wider deck, greater initial stability and two narrow running surfaces separated by a tunnel, while a Front Runner monohull delivers more traditional deep-V handling. The catamarans are particularly attractive to anglers who prioritize deck area, livewell capacity, storage and a soft ride at speed. Front Runner’s 36 and 39 Center Consoles use stepped, 22-degree monohull designs that may feel more familiar to buyers transitioning from conventional offshore center consoles. Neither design is automatically better in every sea condition. A buyer should operate both hull types in representative conditions, evaluate bow rise and turning behavior and consider local dockage, lift and storage limitations.
Front Runner occupies the boutique, premium end of the offshore center-console and fishing-catamaran market. Its catamarans may be cross-shopped with Freeman, Invincible, Tideline and other performance cats, while its monohulls compete more directly with SeaVee, Yellowfin, Contender, Valhalla Boatworks and similar offshore center-console builders. Front Runner’s principal distinctions are its semi-custom approach, large fuel capacities, extensive fishing systems and layouts intended to accommodate both tournament crews and families. This is a market-positioning assessment based on the boats’ sizes, hull types, equipment and intended offshore missions.
The 39 Center Console, 36 Center Console, 37 Catamaran, 43 Catamaran and 47 Center Console are among the most recognizable Front Runner models on the brokerage market. MarineSource's 2026 inventory showed the 39 and 36 as its most frequently represented Front Runners, followed by the 37 Cat, 43 Cat and 47 CC. Recent recognition includes a report from Lakeland Boating that Front Runner received Best in Show at the Cleveland Boat Show. The 43 Cat has also received favorable specialist coverage from Marlin, which praised its speed, offshore stability, fishing room and composite construction. The boat-show honor should be described as reported show recognition rather than a national NMMA design award.
The Front Runner 37 Catamaran is a high-performance offshore center-console cat designed for fishing, diving and fast family travel. A heavily equipped 2026 example displayed by Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales measures approximately 37 feet 9 inches, has a 12-foot beam, carries about 700 gallons of fuel and is powered by four Mercury 400-horsepower V10 outboards. Available fishing equipment can include multiple pressurized livewells, tuna tubes, extensive tackle storage, open-array radar, sonar, trolling motors and night-vision equipment. Equipment varies substantially between boats because many 37 Cats are ordered with extensive custom options.
The Front Runner 43 Catamaran is a 43-foot offshore fishing platform with a 12-foot-4-inch beam, approximately 1,000 gallons of fuel and quad-outboard propulsion. Front Runner lists a dry weight of about 18,000 pounds, while Marlin reports an actual overall length of 43 feet 6 inches and a 22-inch draft. The 43 is equipped for large offshore crews with dual-row helm seating, four livewells, substantial insulated storage and a starboard dive door. During Marlin’s test, a boat with quad Mercury 425 V10 outboards cruised at approximately 55 mph and traveled about 60 miles offshore in just over an hour. That performance applies to the tested boat and is not a guaranteed figure for every engine package or load.
The 43 HTX and 55 Catamaran extend Front Runner’s fishing-cat formula into more accommodation-oriented cruising boats. The 43 HTX uses the 43 Cat platform but adds a comfortable berth, stand-up head and shower while retaining quad outboards, approximately 1,000 gallons of fuel and serious fishing capability. The announced 55 Catamaran measures approximately 55 feet 6 inches, has a 16-foot beam, weighs about 38,000 pounds and carries roughly 1,500 gallons of fuel. Front Runner describes it as a walkaround cat that combines sportfishing capability with yacht-style comfort; brokerage descriptions indicate flybridge and sportbridge configurations may be available. The manufacturer’s model page still marks the 55 as coming soon, so specifications, pricing and delivery schedules should be confirmed before contracting.
Front Runner Boats are engineered for fast offshore operation, but performance varies by hull, engines, loading and sea state. The 43 Cat uses twin stepped running surfaces with 22-degree deadrise, and Marlin reported that its test boat maintained a 55-mph cruise through two- to three-foot chop. The result demonstrates the model’s potential but should not be interpreted as a safe operating recommendation for every condition. Current Front Runners use twin or quad outboards depending on the model. The 35 Cat can be configured with twin or quad engines, while the 43 and 55 are designed around quad installations. Buyers should compare fuel consumption, cruise speed, range, engine redundancy and local service support—not maximum speed alone.
Front Runner owners use their boats for tournament fishing, long offshore runs, swordfishing, kite fishing, deep dropping, diving, island travel and family day boating. Bow lounges, dual-row seating, dive doors, audio systems and optional recreational amenities also support swimming, sandbar visits, entertaining and waterfront dining. The company organizes owner rendezvous events in destinations such as Key West, reflecting the brand’s appeal for group cruising as well as fishing. Most traditional Front Runner center consoles and open catamarans are primarily dayboats. The 43 HTX provides a berth, head and shower for weekend trips, while the 55 Cat is being developed with more substantial yacht-style accommodations.
Front Runner pricing varies from the low-to-mid six figures for smaller pre-owned center consoles to more than $2 million for the largest new models. As a 2026 market snapshot, MarineSource.com displayed asking prices from approximately $229,000 to $2.75 million. A heavily equipped 2026 Front Runner 37 Catamaran was advertised through JBYS at $749,900. Asking prices are not completed sale prices and can be heavily influenced by engines, electronics, towers and fishing equipment. A used Front Runner should receive a hull-appropriate marine survey, separate outboard inspections and a realistic sea trial. On a catamaran, inspect both hulls, the tunnel, bridgedeck, transoms and evidence of high-speed impact or grounding. On every model, review engine diagnostics, steering, fuel systems, livewell plumbing, pumps, towers, hardtops, electronics, digital switching and any previous structural or cosmetic repairs. Tournament, charter and long-range offshore use should also be investigated.
A Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales yacht broker can help locate, compare and evaluate pre-owned or brokerage-listed Front Runner Boats throughout the national market. A JBYS broker can obtain engine diagnostics and service records, compare equipment packages, analyze market value and coordinate qualified multihull or monohull surveyors, outboard technicians and meaningful sea trials. The team can also assist with negotiations, financing, insurance, documentation, transportation and delivery. JBYS currently displays a centrally listed 2026 Front Runner 37 Catamaran, illustrating how its brokers can represent a buyer even when another firm controls the listing. Front Runner’s official dealer directory does not currently identify JBYS as an authorized new-boat dealer, so Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales should principally be viewed as a buyer’s broker for qualified pre-owned and brokerage-listed opportunities. Its locations in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Florida also provide useful experience with both Great Lakes and coastal ownership considerations.
