Yacht Detail
1996 Jim Smith 60' (18.29 m) Sportfish
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Lay Line
“Lay Line” is a tournament-proven Jim Smith 60’ Sportfish, extensively updated and turnkey for 2026. Powered by twin MAN 1200s, she cruises 34 knots at 2000 RPM with a 1,200-gallon fuel capacity. Major recent upgrades include Garmin electronics, Omni sonar, gensets, injectors, and more.
- Sport Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
- HIN/IMO: JSI06003G696
Description
1996 Jim Smith 60’ Sportfish
“Lay Line”
Location : Charleston, South Carolina
Builder: Jim Smith Tournament Boats
Builder Location: Stuart, Florida
Overview
“Lay Line” is a pedigree Jim Smith 60’ Sportfish — tournament-proven, extensively updated, and turnkey for the 2026 season.
Built by the legendary Jim Smith in Stuart, Florida, she delivers the ride, speed, and fishability that serious anglers demand. This 60’ platform is known for her efficient hull design, soft ride, and impressive cruise numbers.
Powered by Twin MAN 1200 HP diesels, she cruises at an impressive 34 knots at 2000 RPM burning approximately 85 GPH, giving her serious tournament range with a 1,200-gallon fuel capacity.
Over the past two years, “Lay Line” has received substantial mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic upgrades including new Garmin electronics, Omni sonar, gensets, Glendinning controls, bottom job, injectors, and more.
This is a rare opportunity to own a highly updated Jim Smith without waiting years for a build slot.
Performance
- Cruise: 34 knots @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel Burn: ~85 GPH
- Fuel Capacity:1,200 gallons
- 900-gallon aft tank
- 300-gallon forward tank
Mechanical & Engine Room
Main Engines
- Twin MAN 1200 HP
- Approx. 9,500 hours
- New Bosch injectors (2025)
- 1,000-hour services completed (2025)
- Oil change September 2025
- New forward motor mounts (2025)
- New cutlass bearings (2025)
- Props reconditioned (2025)
- Engines: MAN model #D2842LE406
- Serial Numbers: Engine 1 : 7007765100A3 Engine 2 : 7007765100A3
Generators
- Twin Phasor 17kW gensets (2025) 130hrs Installed by A&J Boat Works
Additional Mechanical Upgrades
- New bow thruster (2024)
- New Glendinning controls (2024)
- New ElectroSea system (2024)
- New battery chargers (2024)
- New batteries (2024)
- New bottom paint and zincs (2025) – Ross Marine, Charleston SC
Electronics & Navigation
- New Garmin electronics package (2024)(3) Garmin GPSMAP 9219 series
- (1) Tower MFD
- (1) Cockpit MFD
- New Garmin autopilot
- New VHF radios
- Furuno Omni 8 Sonar (2025) – installed by A&J Boat Works
- Sionyx night vision
- Starlink satellite internet (2025)
- New light bar (2025)
- New LED lighting (tower down)
- Garmin Reactor 40 Auto Pilot
- Sirius XM Weather / Fish Mapping
Cockpit & Fishing Equipment
Built to compete.
- 100-gallon port livewell
- Chiller plates in fish box
- Step box freezer
- Refrigerators in bait tray area
- 24V dredge power in cockpit
- Twin Miya Epoch teaser reels
- Murray Brothers helm chairs
- Murray Brothers fighting chair
- Mariteak rocket launcher (2024)
- New faux transom (2025)
- Spare props included
- Davit and cradle included
Interior & Comfort
- New wallpaper (2024)
- New master head
- New Dometic macerator system
- New salon icemaker (2026)
- Refrigeration updates throughout
- New enclosure (2024)
- New covers and aft sunshade
Safety Equipment
- 8-man Viking life raft (repacked 2025)
- EPIRB
Highlights Summary
Twin 17kW Phasor gensets (2025)
Furuno Omni 8 Sonar (2025)
$80k+ Garmin electronics package (2024)
New injectors & major engine services (2025)
34-knot cruise
New bottom paint (2025)
Tournament-ready cockpit
Bow thruster (2024)
Starlink (2025)
Broker Remarks
“Lay Line” is a serious offshore weapon with the pedigree of a Jim Smith and the updates of a much newer vessel. She represents a rare opportunity to step into a proven custom sportfish with extensive recent investment and no deferred maintenance.
Turnkey and ready for tournament or private program use.
Show by advanced appointment only.
Located in Charleston, South Carolina
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Silver King Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: JSI06003G696
LOA: 60' (18.29 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1996
Beam: 17' 5''
Draft Min: 4' 0''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Fuel Tank: 1200 Gallons (4542.49 Liters)
Builder: Jim Smith Tournament Boats
Photos click to view all
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: MAN
- Engine Model: D2842LE406
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1200.00
- Power KW: 894.84
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 9500.00
- Serial Number: 7007765100A3
Engine 2
- Engine Make: MAN
- Engine Model: D2842LE406
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1200.00
- Power KW: 894.84
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 9500.00
- Serial Number: 7007765100A3
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Phasor
- Generator KW: 17.00
- Generator Hours: 130
Generator 2
- Generator Make: Phasor
- Generator KW: 17.00
- Generator Hours: 130
Full Details
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