August 2025 · 25 Open

2025 25 Open 400 Mercury

2025 25 Open 400 Mercury — delivery walkaround

One of one. Built for family, fishing, and everything in between.

Kevin walks through this 2025 25 Open, a true custom build powered by a Mercury 400. Outfitted with a Simrad Recon trolling motor system, twin Simrad MFDs, Turtlebox audio, and Starlink connectivity — it's dialed for adventure.

The detail that makes this one stand apart? A one-of-one livewell viewing window so the grandkids can watch lobsters up close.

Thank you for trusting us to build your dream boat.

Build notes

This 25 Open was built for a pilot and his family, sized up from a Vantage but short of a full offshore boat they'd already owned. A Mercury 400 wears custom paint that debuted at ICAST before heading straight into lobster mini-season, finished with a ceramic coat, teak, Release Marine chairs, and full Simrad electronics including the new Recon trolling motor system at the bow. The standout: a one-of-one livewell viewing window so the grandkids can watch lobster up close.

Taken from the walkaround — what Kevin points out on the boat.

Fishing Key West

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Every East Cape is built to order in Longwood, Florida — one at a time, around how its owner fishes. This is one of them.