Huckins 61 Sportsman
Huckins 61 Sportsman: A Nearly Century-Old Hull Form, Still Unmatched in a Chop
| Builder | Huckins Yachts |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2025 (representative) |
| Price guide | $4.8M – $6.2M USD (representative new-build range; equipment and engine package dependent) |
| Beam Ft | 17.1 |
| Cabins | 3-4 staterooms |
| Engines | Twin diesel inboards, 1,200-1,800 hp per engine (builder-selectable) |
| Loa Ft | 61 |
| Range Nm | 450-600 nm at cruise |
| Top Speed Kn | 32-38 kn depending on engine package |
Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 1928 by Frank Pembroke Huckins, Huckins Yachts is one of the last independent American yards still building on its own patented hull form: the Quadraconic, a multi-panel deep-V developed in 1934 and proven under wartime service when Huckins built PT boats for the US Navy. Nearly a century later, the same underlying hull geometry — refined, not replaced — still defines every yacht the company launches, giving Huckins owners a genuinely soft, dry ride in a chop that the brand has never needed to market loudly because word of mouth has done it for them.
The 61 Sportsman represents Huckins' current flagship expression of that legacy: a semi-custom motor yacht that pairs the Quadraconic hull with a contemporary flybridge sportsman layout, twin diesel propulsion, and an interior built to each owner's specification rather than pulled from a standard options sheet. Production remains deliberately small — this is not a volume builder — which means availability, whether a new build slot or a well-kept pre-owned hull, is a matter of active sourcing rather than browsing open listings.
This listing represents a typical Huckins 61 Sportsman specification as sourced through the Obsidian Helm Network, reflecting representative pricing and equipment for the model rather than a single advertised hull. Buyers interested in a specific build slot or brokerage opportunity should engage the network directly to confirm current availability, hull vintage, and equipment.
Highlights
- Quadraconic hull, patented 1934, engineered for a soft, dry ride at speed in coastal chop
- Semi-custom build: layout, joinery, and systems specified to the owner, not pulled from a fixed options sheet
- Twin diesel inboard propulsion with builder-selectable horsepower packages up to 1,800 hp per side
- 3–4 stateroom layouts with flybridge sportsman configuration and full walkaround deck access
- One of the last independently owned American yacht builders still producing on its own patented hull
- Sourced and vetted through the Obsidian Helm Network, including access to unlisted build slots
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