1984 Rybovich Rybo Runner 31 "Bella Marie" Disponible

1984 Rybovich Rybo Runner 31 for Sale - Performance and Adventure in Palm City, FL

Experience the Thrill of Fishing and Performance

The 1984 Rybovich Rybo Runner 31 is a remarkable center console that combines performance with the excitement of fishing. Powered by twin Mercury 400 engines, this agile vessel reaches top speeds of 45 knots, making it perfect for both serious anglers and those who crave exhilarating outings on the water. With a proven design and robust construction, the Rybo Runner is built to handle the demands of offshore adventures while providing a stable and comfortable ride.

Designed for the Avid Angler

This Rybo Runner 31 features a spacious layout that caters to fishing enthusiasts. With a well-equipped helm and ample deck space, you can easily navigate to your favorite fishing spots or enjoy a day of cruising with friends. The boat is equipped with essential electronics, including a VHF, Garmin navigation system, and Simrad technology, ensuring you have all the tools needed for a successful day on the water.

Specifications - 1984 Rybovich Rybo Runner 31

• Builder: Rybovich
• Model: Rybo Runner 31
• Year: 1984
• Location: Palm City, Florida
• Length: 31 feet
• Beam: 10.7 feet
• Draft: 2.25 feet
• Engines: Twin Mercury 400
• Top Speed: 45 knots
• Weight: 7,000 lbs
• Heads: 1

Special Features:

• Standard Sound System
• Radar
• Bottom paint

The Rybo Runner 31’ is a distinctive offshore sportfishing center console that blends classic South Florida design influence with innovative performance features that were ahead of their time. Though often associated with the legendary Rybovich name, the Rybo Runner was actually a semi-custom production concept inspired by that pedigree, designed to deliver serious offshore capability in a more versatile, trailerable platform. Built during an era when offshore center consoles were still evolving, the 31’ Rybo Runner stood out for its unique stepped hull design, solid fiberglass construction, and uncompromising fishing layout.

At the core of the 1984 model is its double-stepped hull, a feature rarely seen in production boats of that time. This design reduces wetted surface and drag, allowing the boat to plane more efficiently while improving fuel economy and delivering a softer ride in rough offshore conditions. Combined with a deep-V entry and generous beam (around 10–11 feet), the hull provides both stability at trolling speeds and confidence when running through heavy seas. Owners and enthusiasts often describe the ride quality as “legendary,” with the ability to maintain speed and comfort where many comparable boats would need to slow down.

The layout is purpose-built for serious anglers. The center console configuration offers 360-degree fishability, with wide gunwales, and ample cockpit space. Below deck and in the cockpit, the boat includes large fish boxes, an aft livewell, multiple rod holders, and saltwater washdown systems. The console itself is sizable enough on many builds to house electronics and even a small head compartment, emphasizing its offshore readiness and practicality for long fishing days.

Overall, the Rybo Runner 31’ is a cult-classic offshore fishing machine, valued for its innovative hull design, rugged construction, and clean, functional layout. It carries much of the DNA and spirit associated with that name—delivering a rare combination of performance, fishability, and timeless South Florida style that still appeals to serious anglers and classic boat enthusiasts today.

2024 Refit 

• 4 stoke Verados were put on 
• Electronics with radar and bottom machine 
• Carbon fiber panel and switches 
• Full paint job 
• New nonskid deck 
• All new wiring and helm switches 
• All new batteries 
• All bilge pumps replaced 
• Bottom paint 
• Light bar on t top 
• All new upholstery including back seat 
• Gemlux riggers 
• Gemlux cockpit shade cover 
• Teak wrap transom 
• Frigid rigid cooler on slide

Hull & Construction

• Solid fiberglass hull construction
• Full inner liner for added rigidity and strength
• Double-stepped hull design 
• Deep-V entry with generous deadrise for offshore performance
• Wide beam for stability at rest and trolling
• Shallow draft for versatility
• Heavy-duty stringer system
• Non-cored bottom

 Mechanical & Systems

• Hydraulic steering system
• Twin bilge pumps
• Fuel system with large-capacity tank
• Saltwater washdown system
• Electrical system with battery banks and switches
• Navigation lighting
• Trim tabs 

 Fishing Features

• Large insulated forward fish boxes
• In-deck cockpit fish boxes
• Aft livewell
• Large central fish locker
• Multiple rod holders
• Wide gunwales for stand-up fishing
• 360° fishability
• Outriggers

Helm & Console

• Large center console with Simrad nss16 evo3 and Garmin GPSmap 7612
• Fusion MS-RA70NSX stereo
• Twin i-com VHFs
• Ritchie compass
• Helm seating or leaning post
• Stand-up head compartment inside console

 Performance & Design Advantages

• Reduced drag from stepped hull → better fuel efficiency
• Soft ride in rough offshore conditions
• Stable trolling platform due to wide beam
• High speed capability for its era
• Legendary ride quality among owners