Sportfishing Boats

Sportfishing Boats – Power, Performance & Precision Lighting

What Is a Sportfishing Boat?

A sportfishing boat is a high-performance vessel designed specifically for offshore and deep-sea fishing. Built for speed, stability, and long-distance runs, these boats feature powerful engines, spacious decks, advanced navigation systems, and specialized equipment like outriggers, livewells, and tuna towers.

Unlike traditional cruisers, sportfishing boats prioritize functionality for anglers, balancing rugged durability with comfort and style. Ranging from 25 to over 60 feet, these vessels are commonly seen across Florida’s coastlines, from Miami to the Bahamas, chasing marlin, sailfish, tuna, and mahi-mahi.

Why Lighting Matters on Sportfishing Boats

Lighting is more than aesthetics it’s critical for safety, visibility, and success on the water. Proper marine lighting helps anglers fish before sunrise, during overnight trips, and safely return to port after dark. High-quality LED lighting enhances deck visibility, navigation accuracy, and overall functionality.

That’s where DRSA comes in. With over 35 years of marine lighting expertise, DRSA supplies rugged, high-output LED lights engineered for harsh saltwater environments trusted by sportfishing professionals and recreational captains alike.

DRSA Lighting Products for Sportfishing Boats

🎣 Overhead & Downlights

Jamaica, Stainless Polish 6-1/8" Dia Marine Overhead Light

Antigua Stainless Polish 4" Interior & Exterior Overhead Light

Montserrat 3-1/4" Stainless Polish Marine Overhead Light

Negril, Stainless Polish 3 1/2" Dia Marine overhead Light

Kingston, White 4" Dia Marine Light

Jamaica, Stainless Polish 6-1/8" Dia Marine Overhead Light

Bright, efficient illumination for cabins, cockpits, and hardtops. Ideal for late-night prep or cleaning after a long run offshore.

 Engine Room & Utility Lights

Reliable lighting for mechanical access, inspections, and maintenance. Engineered for vibration resistance, water resistance, and consistent brightness.
Featured Product: 

Pacific G4 - Engine Room Light

Pacific G4 Low profileLED Engine Room Light

Tri-Proof LED Engine Room Light

🌊 Underwater LED Lights

Illuminate the wake with powerful multi-color LEDs for night fishing or creating a signature glow behind the transom. Available in blue, green, or full RGBW color.
Featured Products:

• Lumishore EOS SMX154 Surface Mount Light

• Lumitec SeaBlaze Quattro LED Underwater Light

•  Navigation Lights

Essential for safety and compliance with USCG standards. DRSA offers bright, compact, and low-draw LED nav lights designed for long offshore runs.
Featured Products:

• Lopolight LED Navigation Lights

• SI Flush Mount LED Navigation Lights

💡 Spreader & Deck Floodlights

Illuminate the cockpit, fighting chair, or rigging stations for overnight fishing. Wide-beam LED floodlights deliver clear, shadow-free light across the work area.
Featured Products:

• Lumitec Capri3 LED Flood Light   

• Lumitec Maxillume LED Flood Light 

🧭 Courtesy & Accent Lights

Low-profile LEDs to light up walkways, gunwales, steps, and interiors. Available in white, blue, and red for night vision protection.
Featured Products:

• Bimini Stainless Polish Marine Courtesy Light

• Challenger 40 LED Courtesy Light

🔋 Power & Control Systems

DRSA also offers LED dimmers, converters, and touchless switches to manage your lighting system efficiently and safely across your sportfishing vessel.
Featured Products:

• DC Wizard Universal PWM Dimmer

• Wizard 300 12V LED Power Supply

• Dimmer Switch

Built for the Offshore Environment

DRSA lights are engineered to handle:

• Constant saltwater exposure

• High vibration and impact

• 12V and 24V DC systems

• Extreme temperatures and moisture

Each fixture undergoes strict quality testing to meet marine-grade standards (IP67+ rated) for waterproof performance and longevity.

Why Sportfishing Captains Choose DRSA

• Over 35 years of marine lighting experience

• Products made for Florida’s coastal environment

• USCG-compliant navigation and deck lighting

• Trusted by yacht builders, refit yards, and custom sportfish brands

• Exceptional service and technical support

Major U.S. Sportfishing Boat Builders (30+)

DRSA lighting is installed on everything from production center consoles like Contender, SeaVee, Yellowfin, and Invincible to custom Carolina battlewagons like Jarrett Bay, Spencer, Bayliss, and Rybovich. Our LED spreader lights, underwater lighting, courtesy lighting, and engine room fixtures are built for the same harsh offshore conditions these boats are

1. Production & Offshore Center Console Builders

These are the boats you see all over Florida, the Gulf, and the Carolinas rigged for offshore fishing.

1. Contender

1. SeaVee

1. Yellowfin

1. Invincible

1. Regulator

2. Everglades

3. SeaHunter

4. Jupiter Marine

5. Intrepid

6. Pursuit

7. Grady-White

8. Boston Whaler (Offshore/Outrage series)

9. Sailfish

10. EdgeWater

11. Dusky

These boats are perfect candidates for DRSA spreader lights, underwater lights, courtesy lights, and LED nav lights.

2. Express, Walkaround, and Carolina-Style Production Sportfish

These are more traditional offshore sportfish platforms.

16. Albemarle

17. Carolina Classic (now part of Albemarle lineage)

18. Tiara Sport (fishing-capable models)

19. Pursuit Offshore models

20. Blackfin (modern relaunch, offshore capable)

3. Convertible, Battlewagon, and Large Sportfish Builders

These are the big boys, tournament and traveling boats, many running out of South Florida, Palm Beach, Stuart, Ocean City, and the Carolinas.

21. Viking Yachts

21. Hatteras Yachts

22. Bertram

23. Cabo (legacy boats still widely fished)

24. Ocean Yachts (many still in service)

These are ideal for full DRSA lighting packages: engine room and utility lights, overhead/downlights, red/white helm lighting, underwater lights, and dock/davit lighting.

4. Semi-Custom & Carolina Custom Sportfish Builders

This is where the real custom fishing machines come from.

26. Jarrett Bay

27. Spencer Yachts

28. Bayliss Boatworks

29. Merritt

30. Rybovich / Michael Rybovich & Sons

31. Garlington

32. F&S Boatworks

33. Weaver Boatworks

34. Tribute

35. Release Boatworks

36. Jim Smith

37. Ricky Scarborough / Scarborough Boatworks

38. Winter Custom Yachts

39. Davis Boatworks (Buddy Davis legacy style)

40. Blackwell Boatworks

41. G&S Boats

42. Paul Mann (many still running and being refit)

That gets you well over 30 U.S.-built or U.S.-market sportfishing makes that people actually fish offshore.

Light Up Your Offshore Adventure

Whether you’re customizing a Viking, Hatteras, Contender, or SeaVee, DRSA has the perfect lighting for your sportfishing setup.

💡 Explore our full collection at DRSA.com or call (561) 842-5704 for expert lighting recommendations.

DRSA – Light Up Your Dock. Once, Not Every Season.