- Length71'
- MakeJim Smith
- Built2011
$7,000,000 | Stuart, FL
The 71’ Jim Smith “Reel Lax” is a custom sportfish that perfectly resembles the fine craftsmanship and beauty of Jim Smith Tournament Boats. Her sleek and aggressive exterior lines are easy on the eye, even for the most discerning people. Her interior is one of a kind with state of the art fit and finish. She has remarkable sea keeping ability that will allow all on board to travel in comfort. “Reel Lax” is the perfect example of what a sport-fishing yacht should be. Recent upgrades:New motors 2023 (1600hrs) extended warranty purchased 2/25 (3 year or 4,000hr through 2/28)New exhaust mufflers for both mains and generators (2023)ZF Gears rebuilt (2023)1000 hr service done (2025)New shafts (2024) All new strut bearings replaced (2024) Complete paint job (2025)New generators (2023) Re-did all exterior bright work (2025)Painted engine floor and deck hatches (2023)Veem wheels Bottom job (2025)New headliner (2025)New lights throughout (2025)New carpet throughout (2025)Both hot water heaters replaced (2025)Painted inside of galley cabinets (2025)Upgraded control 4 system (2024) Washer and dryer (2024)PPF shield on black mask (2025)House windows, all showers, and curtains on bridge ceramic coated (2025)
Specifications
- Current Price$7,000,000
- Year2011
- Length71'
- Hull MaterialWood
- Draft5.5 ft
- Fuel Capacity2100|gallon
- Beam20.25 ft
- Location (city)Stuart
- Location (state)FL
- Location (country)US
Essential Information
- MLS® #9831633
- ModelCustom Sportfish
- BuilderJim Smith
- TypePower
- Sub-TypeSports Fishing Boats, Flybridge, Saltwater Fishing
- StatusActive
Hull
- # of Cabins4
- # of Heads3
Engine 1
- TypePower
- Fueldiesel
- MakeMTU
- Model12V2000 M96L
- Hours1600
- Drive TransmissionDirect
- Power1920|horsepower
- Year2023
- Boat Engine Location CodePort
Engine 2
- TypePower
- Fueldiesel
- MakeMTU
- Model12V2000 M96L
- Hours1600
- Drive TransmissionDirect
- Power1920|horsepower
- Year2023
- Boat Engine Location CodeStarboard
As you enter the salon you will immediately recognize the sophistication of craftsmanship and attention to detail that sets this boat apart from others. The salon on board is very spacious and comfortably laid out. There is an L-shaped sofa to port, with a custom teak hi/lo table that is great for dining. A well equipped entertainment center with a 55’ pop up TV will keep all on board entertained. Two comfortable custom teak bar stools complement the countertop that also doubles as a bar. The dinette is very roomy with a gorgeous teak table that is great for enjoying a meal or even a workspace.
Salon
- Enter through centerline air actuated door
- Huge salon with ample space to lounge
- 5 overhead speakers
- Hunter Douglas electric blinds
- Corinthian L-shaped leather sofa to port
- Teak hi/lo cocktail table
- 55” LG pop up TV to starboard
- Storage cabinets and drawers to starboard
- L-shaped dinette with teak table (custom starboard liquor storage underneath)
- Galley to starboard
- 2 custom teak bar stools at galley counter top bar
The onboard galley is exceptionally well-equipped with premium appliances, including two large refrigerator/freezers, a four-burner cooktop, dishwasher, microwave convection oven, oversized sink with disposal, ice machine, and an additional large freezer for extended frozen food storage. Expansive marble countertops provide ample workspace, ideal for meal preparation. Storage is plentiful, featuring an oversized pantry perfect for stocking up on provisions for long voyages. The elegant cabinetry is complemented by rich, satin-finished teak hardwood floors, creating a warm and refined atmosphere throughout the galley.
Galley
- Teak satin
- Huge quartz counter tops
- Counter top bar with custom teak bar stools
- Satin finishes on teak and walnut hardwood floors
- Big stainless sink with disposal
- 2 huge fridge/freezer under counter top
- Very big freezer (from counter top down to galley floor)
- Kitchen aid ice maker
- Fisher& Paykel dish washer drawer
- Miele microwave convection oven
- Miele 4 burner stove top
- Plentiful storage with slider drawers
- Custom storage for pots and pans
The guest accommodations below deck are spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed to ensure every guest enjoys a luxurious stay on board. Rich satin-finished teak cabinetry with elegant Japanese burl wood inlays flows consistently throughout all staterooms, adding warmth and sophistication.
To starboard, the guest stateroom offers generously sized over-under bunks and a private en suite head. The VIP stateroom features versatile side-by-side berths that can slide together to form a queen, along with a convenient Pullman berth for additional guests. It also boasts a large private head with a roomy walk-in shower.
Forward, there’s a single-berth stateroom equipped with a Pullman and built-in rod storage—ideal for longer stays or gear-heavy trips. Furthest forward lies the expansive and luxurious master stateroom, complete with a full queen berth, abundant hanging locker space, and a marble-topped vanity that doubles as a workspace. The en suite master head is equally refined, featuring a spacious walk-in shower and upscale finishes throughout.
Starboard Side Stateroom
- Spacious over/under bunks
- Ample drawers (10 drawers)
- Main breaker panel in cabinet
- 20” Sharp TV for top bunk
- Ample rod storage under top bunk
- Door to head
Day Head/Starboard Guest Stateroom
- Teak flooring
- Headhunter toilet
- Mirrored vanity with storage behind
- Granite countertop with inlay sink and storage underneath
- Glass shower door with teak trim
- Spacious shower
- Skylight overhead
Port Side VIP Stateroom
- Side by side bunks (can slide together to make a queen berth)
- 4 drawers under starboard bunk
- Cedar lined hanging closet
- 2 drawers under hanging closet
- Air actuated rod storage/pullman over outboard bunk
- Sky light over head
- 20” Sharp TV with teak trim
- Over head speakers
- 2 Outlets with USB
Port Side Stateroom Head
- Teak flooring
- Mirrored vanity with storage behind
- Marble countertop with inlay sink and storage underneath
- Headhunter toilet
- Glass shower door with teak trim
- Spacious shower
Forward Starboard Side Stateroom
- Access from hallway or master
- Single bunk with air actuated bunk/rod storage
- Cedar lined hanging closet
- Drawers underneath bunk
- Sliding pocket door with access to master
Master stateroom
- Huge master stateroom
- Full queen size bed
- Teak wall paneling
- Snake skin wall paper
- Marble countertops on both sides of bed with storage underneath
- Outlets on both sides of bed
- Beautiful marble countertop with chair and 6 drawers
- 32” LG TV with teak trim
- 4 speakers over head
- Skylight
- 2 cedar lined hanging closet port and starboard of TV
- 2 cedar lined hanging closets on both sides of the bed
- Additional storage behind master head board
- Drawers underneath bed
- Bed on actuator with storage underneath
Master Head
- Teak flooring
- Mirror vanity with storage behind
- Marble countertops with sink inlay and storage underneath
- Toilet
- Ample storage
- Spacious shower with seating
- 2 shower heads
- Bowman hatch
The cockpit aboard "Reel Lax" is designed to impress even the most seasoned anglers. Fully equipped and rigged to support a wide range of fishing techniques, it’s ready for action in any scenario. The transom kill box comes plumbed with tuna tubes, while an in-deck livewell and additional plumbing for on-deck livewells provide maximum versatility. For meat fishing, a large in-deck fish box offers ample storage. At the heart of the cockpit sits a premium Bluewater fighting chair—ideal for tackling big game with comfort and control.
Cockpit
- Teak deck with gutter
- Access to lazarette center hatch
- In-deck livewell in port hatch (macerated)
- Macerated fishbox in starboard hatch (runs under pedestal for fighting chair)
- All hatches have gutter to drain over board and gas shocks
- Teak combing and covering boards
- Release fighting chair
- Offset stanchion for fighting chair
- 6 rod holders
- Teak mezzanine steps
- Transom kill box (plumbed for tuna tubes)
- Huge transom door
- Hose pipes port and starboard
- Big cleats port and starboard
- JL audio 6inch speaker under gunnel both port and starboard
- 12/24v Hubble electric reel outlet
- Salt water supply for on deck wells both port and starboard
- 50 amp shore power hook up both port and starboard
- Freshwater wash down port and starboard
- Freshwater fill port and starboard
The flybridge is thoughtfully designed to accommodate both serious fishing operations and relaxed cruising. The beautifully varnished helm console is outfitted with top-of-the-line navigation electronics, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Twin helm chairs provide comfort and support for the captain and companion during long days on the water. Forward of the helm, a well-appointed seating area with a custom teak table offers a perfect spot for guests to relax, whether underway or at the dock. Generous storage beneath all seating areas allows for convenient stowage of rods, tackle, and gear.
Flybridge
- Port side vanished helm console
- Satin finish under hard top
- C-Worthy enclosure
- Vanish flybridge cap
- 8 rod holder belly band
- Varnish helm pod with palm beach controls (thruster buttons on controls)
- 3 20inch Garmin Screens
- 1 18 inch Garmin screen
- 2 standard horizon quantum VHFs
- Furuno sonar control with remote
- FLIR control
- Ritchie compass
- Cabinet with drawers to port for captain supplies
- 2 release helm chairs
- US-9R Miya Epoch teaser reels
- Hydraulic outriggers buttons in teaser box
- MTU engine displays overhead
- Simrad autopilot over head
- Search light control over head
- Garmin depth/water temp reader over head
Forward of helm
- U-shaped seating to port in front of helm console with ample storage underneath
- Teak table
- L-shaped bench seat to starboard with rod storage
- 2 JL audio speakers
- 2 fresh water wash down quick connects
- Flybridge brow with plenty storage
- Pump for hydraulic outriggers
The lazarette is designed with both functionality and accessibility in mind—an essential feature for any serious fishing vessel. Accesses through the aft cockpit hatch, it’s neatly laid out for serviceability, with clean rigging runs and well-secured hardware.
Lazarette
- Access through aft cockpit hatch
- Huge space to work and for storage
- Very clean and well laid out
- Rudder shelf with steering rams and tuna tube valves
- Over head lighting both port and starboard
- 2 Rule 2000 bilge pumps
- Shurflo macerator pump out for livewell
- Shurflo macerator pump for fish box
- Access to trim tabs rams
- 3 Lumishore underwater lights
- Atlantic ice machine to starboard (short run to ice dump in mezzanine)
The mezzanine is a standout feature, combining luxury and functionality to enhance both the fishing experience and guest comfort. Positioned just above the cockpit, it provides an excellent vantage point for watching the spread or relaxing in the shade while underway. Cushioned seating with plush upholstery invites guests to lounge in comfort, and the space is thoughtfully designed with over head AC, drink boxes, and tackle drawers within easy reach—keeping everything organized and accessible without ever stepping foot into the salon.
Mezzanine
- All vanish mezzanine (stripped and redone 2025)
- Center line door with big comfortable seating port and starboard
- Over head air conditioned on both port and starboard
- Port side mezzanine hatch is dry storage
- Drink box to port
- Huge freezer under port side seat
- Huge dry box to starboard
- Ice dump to starboard
- 2 tackle drawers to starboard
- Over head lighting
- 2 KEF speakers over head
- C-Worthy mezzanine wings
- Ladder with teak steps to flybridge on starboard side
- Centerline engine room hatch
- Foot button to access salon
The engine room of the 71’ Jim Smith is a testament to the builder’s commitment to performance, accessibility, and meticulous craftsmanship. Immaculately finished with high-gloss white surfaces and excellent lighting, the space is both visually impressive and highly functional—designed with ease of maintenance and reliability in mind.
Engine room
- Big steps going down into engine room
- Tool drawers built into steps
- Sight tube for aft tank
- Sealed engine room door
- Twin 12v2000 M96L MTU engines (2023)
- ZF gears (1.763 gear ratio)
- Air compressor to starboard
- Battery box port and starboard
- Charles 60amp battery chargers on both port and starboard side for engine batteries
- Murrey ventilation both port and starboard
- Water maker membranes on both port and starboard outboard motors
- MTU engine display forward bulkhead
- Crash pump valves
- 3 Garmin cameras
- Fuel racors port and starboard on after bulkhead
- Baldor oil change pump
- Forward of engines 2 Rule 2000 bilge pumps
The pump room is a dedicated systems space that reflects the yacht’s emphasis on engineering excellence and clean functionality. Strategically located for easy access, this compartment houses the vessel’s critical support systems, including generators, air conditioning chillers, bilge pumps, and water heaters.
Pump Room
- 2 Phasor 30kw generators
- 2 Dometic Refrigeration units
- Electro sea
- 2 Sea-R.O. Water makers
- 2 Dometic AC chillers
- 2 Mach 5 pumps for Raw water
- Garmin camera
- 2 Rule 2000 bilge pumps
Forward of Pump room (Access through door)
- Omni 8Sonar
- 2 water heaters
- Breaker panel for 240V and 24VDC
The Garmin package aboard "Reel Lax" is a vital component that elevates both navigation and fishing capabilities to the highest level of precision and reliability. Equipped with the latest Garmin multi-function displays, advanced sonar technology, radar, and autopilot integration, this system provides the captain with comprehensive situational awareness in all conditions.
Electronics
- 3 Garmin GPSMAP 8617
- 1 Garmin GPSMAP 8616
- 1 Garmin GPSMAP 8612 (tower)
- 1 Garmin GMR 2526 xHD2 6’ Array radar and pedestal
- 1 Garmin GMI digital marine instrument display
- 1 Furuno CSH8L Omni Sonar
- 1 Garmin GSD26 Chirp EchoSounder
- 1 Airmar Bronze B275 wide chirp transducer
- 1 Tracvision UHD7 N. America 28” Dome
- 1 FLIR M364C Premium Multispectral Thermal Cameras
- 1 Garmin AIS 800 class B AIS black box
- 2 Standard Horizon GX6000 VHF
- 4 Comrod 16’ VHF antennas
The tower on "Reel Lax" is a finely crafted and highly functional feature, built for serious sportfishing performance while complementing the yacht’s sleek, custom profile. Constructed by a top-tier tower builder—Palm Beach Towers—the structure is lightweight yet rugged, designed to provide excellent visibility and durability in offshore conditions.
Tower
- Satin finished tower (Palm Beach Tower)
- Console and wrap around seat
- Buggy top (black satin finish)
- 10 step gap tower
- Hydraulic riggers
- Rupp 4 spreader bar rigger
Tower Console
- Satin black finish
- Glove box port and starboard
- MTU engine display
- 12" Garmin display
- Standard Horizon Ram 4 VHF
- Simrad auto pilot
- ICOM IC-M504
- Ritchie compass
Seamlessly integrated into the tower and flybridge layout, the hardtop offers essential protection from the elements while maintaining the yacht’s streamlined, sporty profile.
Hardtop
- Garmin open array radar
- Starlink
- 2 Datrex life rafts
- 2 ship horns
- KVH antenna
The bow is thoughtfully designed to combine functionality, safety, and classic sportfish elegance. Featuring a wide, solid non-skid foredeck, it provides a stable platform for docking, anchor handling, or simply enjoying unobstructed views at the front of the yacht.
Bow/house
- Non skid bow deck
- Bows man hatch to master head
- Painter Anchor locker with freshwater wash down
- Removable anchor pulpit
- Two bow cleats forward
- 3 cleats running down each side
- Black painted mask
- Half round
- Flush handrails going forward along the house
Covers
- Cockpit shade with stainless steal poles
- Mask
- Helm
- Table
- Tower console
- Helm chairs
- Fighting chair
Companionway
- Sky light
- Spacious walkway with high ceiling
- ASKO Over under washer and dryer
- Reel storage for 12 reels