Maverick Sportfish

What Maverick Sportfish does

Maverick Sportfish is a privately held, vertically integrated luxury sportfishing and custom yacht company operating from Los Sueños Resort & Marina on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The company runs a fleet of nine named charter vessels — Pacific Fly, Super Fly, Sea Fly, Satis Fly, Tropic Fly, Tiger Fly, Geaux Fly, Southern Fly, and Open Fly — offering full-day charters that target Pacific sailfish, blue/black/striped marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo during a peak season running mid-December through April. Charter operations are bundled with luxury accommodations at Los Sueños (including Casa Maverick, Casa Forest, Casa Aqua, Casa Blue Sail, Casa Magnifica, and others), a full concierge service that handles airport transfers, fishing licenses, and logistics, and an adventure-tour catalog covering zip-lining, horseback riding, ATV, waterfall, helicopter, catamaran, and Arenal volcano experiences.

Beyond charter operations, Maverick designs and builds bespoke cold-molded solid-wood sportfishing yachts ranging from 36 to 50 feet at its 69,500-square-foot manufacturing facility — the only boat-building factory in Central America. Yacht construction uses Laurel Blanco wood and AwlGrip finishes, with Caterpillar, MAN, Cummins, or Yamaha power options depending on hull size, and supports a 12-18 month build timeline with a 10-year limited hull warranty. Retail expansion was added in 2024 with new brands Camp Duck and Chums, and supplementary services include trophy fish mounts via Gray Taxidermy and tournament-style group events via Buds & Suds.

The business sells directly to consumers through its website, a (877) 579-1612 phone line, and an in-house concierge team, with no intermediary resellers. Primary customer segments are affluent fishing enthusiasts, corporate groups seeking retreats and client entertainment, tournament anglers, and yacht buyers commissioning custom vessels. The company is owned and operated under the leadership of founder Bimi (Richard Lebo), with no disclosed institutional or venture funding.

Name

Maverick Sportfish

Legal name

Maverick Sportfish

Website

https://mavericksportfish.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maverick Sportfish is a Costa Rica-based luxury sportfishing company at Los Sueños Marina that runs a nine-vessel charter fleet, builds custom cold-molded sportfishing yachts at Central America's only boat factory, and provides luxury accommodations and adventure tours to affluent anglers, corporate groups, and yacht buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Sportfishing Charters

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing & Spearfishing Charters (recreational/eco-managed) (THAAAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Sportfishing charters
• Custom yacht manufacturing
• Luxury vacation rentals
• Adventure tourism services
• Boat building

Headquarters

HQ city

Herradura

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sportfishing Charters: Luxury sportfishing charter services with professional captains and crew operating various vessel sizes (36' to 50') from Los Sueños Marina. Peak season December through April targeting Pacific sailfish, marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo.
2. Luxury Accommodations: Vacation rental properties including Casa Maverick (7-bedroom, sleeps 20), Casa Forest, Villa Angel, Casa Aqua, Casa Blue Sail, Casa Vista Paraiso, Casa Magnifica, Casa Lydia, and other luxury properties at Los Sueños Resort
3. Adventure Tours: Land-based tours including ziplining, horseback riding, ATV tours, crocodile tours, waterfall tours, surfing lessons, birding, Arenal volcano tours, and helicopter services
4. Custom Yacht Manufacturing: Bespoke sportfishing yacht construction starting at 36' and going up to 50', with customization options. Building process takes 12-18 months. 10-year limited warranty on hull, 1-year on boat. Central America's only boat-building factory.
5. Retail Products: Expanded retail offerings including new brands Camp Duck and Chums, plus fishing gear and merchandise
6. Fish Mount Services: Arrangement services for custom fish mounts through Gray Taxidermy for trophy billfish species

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maverick Sportfish operates luxury sportfishing charters from a fleet of nine vessels (36' to 50') at Los Sueños Resort & Marina on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, targeting Pacific sailfish, marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo. The company also designs and builds custom cold-molded sportfishing yachts at its 69,500-square-foot Central American boat-building factory, and bundles charters with luxury vacation rentals and curated Costa Rican adventure tours under a single concierge-managed experience.

Product overview

Maverick Sportfish is a luxury sportfishing and adventure tourism company based at Los Sueños Resort & Marina in Costa Rica, operating a fleet of nine charter fishing boats (Pacific Fly, Super Fly, Sea Fly, Open Fly, Satis Fly, Tropic Fly, Tiger Fly, Geaux Fly, Southern Fly) and offering custom yacht building services for 36', 39', 45', and 50' cold-molded sportfishing vessels. The company provides an integrated luxury experience combining sportfishing charters (targeting Pacific sailfish, marlin, dorado, tuna, and wahoo), luxury accommodations at Los Sueños, adventure tours (zip-lining, waterfall tours, horseback riding, ATV tours, helicopter transfers, catamaran cruises), vacation rental properties, and bespoke custom yacht construction with a 69,500 sq ft factory. Peak fishing season runs December through April in the Pacific waters off Los Sueños, known as the 'Billfish Capital of the World.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sportfishing Charters Luxury sportfishing charters from Los Sueños Resort & Marina targeting Pacific sailfish, blue/black/striped marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo during peak season December through April. Operated with a fleet of nine vessels ranging from 36' to 50' with professional captains and crew.
• Custom Yacht Building Bespoke cold-molded sportfishing yacht construction from 36' to 50' with mahogany trim and full customization. Build time typically 12-18 months with 10-year limited hull warranty and 1-year boat warranty. Operated from the 69,500 sq ft factory in Costa Rica and exported worldwide.
• Luxury Accommodations Luxury vacation rentals at Los Sueños Resort, including Casa Maverick, Casa Forest, Villa Angel, Casa Aqua, Casa Blue Sail, Casa Vista Paraiso, Casa Magnifica, Casa Lydia, and other properties offering 7-bedroom configurations sleeping up to 20 guests.
• Adventure Tours Curated Costa Rican adventure activities including zip-lining, canopy tours, monkey tours, crocodile tours, waterfall tours, surfing lessons, horseback riding, ATV tours, Manuel Antonio National Park tours, Arenal volcano tours, and helicopter services.
• Casa Maverick Luxury 7-bedroom vacation rental home in the Marriott Los Sueños community sleeping up to 20 guests with 7 en suite bathrooms, 2 half baths, infinity pool, 8-person jacuzzi, 2 full kitchens, panoramic ocean views, and an 18-seat gourmet dining table.
• Maverick 36' Sportfish Walk Around Cold-molded solid wood hull sportfishing yacht measuring 36' in length with a 2'8" draft, powered by Twin QSB 6.7L 420hp Cummins engines. Features marlin tower, 4 tuna tubes, custom chair with rocket launcher, electrical DC 12V receptacles, and an 8kw Phasor generator.
• Maverick 39' Outboard Cold-molded sportfishing yacht with outboard power measuring 39' in length, 12'9" beam, 2'8" draft, and 19,000 lbs dry weight. Powered by Yamaha Triple 300s with cruise speed of 27 knots at 24 gph and top speed of 33 knots. Features genuine Burma teak cockpit sole, Seakeeper 5 recreational option, Garmin electronics package, and 7kw Phasor generator.
• Maverick 45' Flybridge Sportfish Cold-molded sportfishing yacht measuring 45' in length, 15'2" beam, 4'2" draft, and 32,300 lbs dry weight. Power options include Cummins QSM11-715HP or MAN 16 850HP diesel. Features 700-gallon fuel capacity, 120-gallon freshwater system, 12kw Phasor generator, built-in tuna tubes, and mahogany bright finish trim.
• Maverick 50' Flybridge Sportfish Cold-molded sportfishing yacht measuring 50' in length, 17'4" beam, 4'2" draft, and 42,000 lbs dry weight. Power options include Caterpillar C18 1150HP or MAN V8 1200HP with cruise speed of 25-30 knots and 1,100-gallon fuel capacity. Features AwlGrip paint finish, genuine teak cockpit sole, complete Garmin electronics package with 25kw radar, FLIR optional, 21kw Phasor generator, 400gpd water maker, and 1,200lb ice maker/chipper. Backed by 10-year limited hull warranty.
• Horseback Riding Tour Guided horseback riding adventure through Costa Rica's rainforest on an 80-acre private property with natural swimming pools. Includes bilingual guides, safety equipment, fresh fruits, water, and professional photography.
• Waterfall Tour Off-road 4x4 adventure with hike to 12 different waterfalls and 8 natural pools. Private 3-hour tour at $95 per person including certified guide, water, fresh fruit, and dry bag.
• Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Tour First-class excursion to Arenal Volcano including hiking the 1968 Lava Trails and relaxation at Ecotermales Natural Hot Springs with temperatures ranging from 99° to 106°F. Includes bilingual guide, transportation, lunch, and entrance fees.
• Helicopter Transfer Service Helicopter airport transfer service from San Jose or Liberia airports to Los Sueños Resort taking 20-25 minutes with luggage handling and concierge coordination.
• Costa Cat III Catamaran Tour 3-hour catamaran adventure with opportunities to spot dolphins, whales (seasonal), and marine life. Features two dive platforms, water slide, sunbeds, and bar with alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, snacks, and fresh fruits. Available for private events.
• Fish Mount Service Trophy fish mount arrangement service through Gray Taxidermy. Handcrafted custom fish mounts for billfish species including sailfish, blue/white/black/striped marlin, and swordfish, mounted on solid wood plaques with catch details.
• Group Bookings & Private Tournaments Large group event services including family reunions, corporate retreats, and private fishing tournaments. Handles accommodations, charters, activities, meals, transportation, meeting space, and custom experiences from helicopter flights to firework shows. Partners with Buds & Suds for tournament-style adventures.

Quantifiable outcome

• One mate released 21 Marlins in a single day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buds & SudscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Buds & Suds to create tournament-style fishing adventures combining competitive angling with social events. Creates exclusive opportunity to catch trophy big game fish, win prizes, network, and build relationships in a professional setting.
• Gray TaxidermyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld-class taxidermy artists who handcraft and paint custom fish mounts with extraordinary detail. Specializing in billfish species including sailfish, blue/white/black/striped marlin, swordfish. Over 50 years of experience creating trophy mounts.
• Camp DuckminorOthersNew retail brand added in 2024 retail expansion, offering additional product lines to customers
• ChumsminorOthersNew retail brand added in 2024 retail expansion, expanding product offerings and strengthening retail lineup
• Clínica BíblicaminorOthersPrivate hospital from San Jose operating a medical clinic within Los Sueños Resort. Provides emergency stabilization, patient transfer services, preventative medical consultations, full-service pharmacy, and check-ups. Bilingual staff.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Badfish Sportfishing: Costa Rica sportfishing charter operator running multiple vessels out of Los Sueños and Quepos. Comparable offering of crewed billfish charters targeting sailfish and marlin with concierge booking.
• Spencer Yachts: North Carolina-based custom builder of cold-molded and cold-molded/composite sportfishing yachts in the 50'–90'+ range. Closest direct competitor to Maverick on custom cold-molded sportfishing construction technique.
• Crocodile Bay Resort: Costa Rica sportfishing lodge offering all-inclusive billfish packages with charter fleet, accommodations, and adventure tours. Same integrated luxury fishing vacation model as Maverick.
• Pisces Sportfishing: Long-standing sportfishing charter fleet also based at Los Sueños Resort & Marina in Costa Rica. Directly competes with Maverick for billfish charters and tournament wins, offering a nearly identical product to the same HNW clientele.

Regional players

• Casa Vieja Lodge: Luxury sportfishing lodge in Guatemala offering all-inclusive sailfish and marlin packages with on-site charter fleet. Comparable integrated luxury destination model targeting the same HNW billfishing clientele in a different Central American country.
• Tropic Star Lodge: Iconic all-inclusive sportfishing lodge in Panama offering black marlin and billfish charters with integrated accommodations. Comparable premium destination-lodge model, but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Viking Yachts: One of the largest and most recognized builders of convertible sportfishing yachts in the 38'–92' range. Comparable product category to Maverick's 36'–50' custom builds, but at significantly greater scale and with established global dealer/service network.
• Hatteras Yachts: Established American builder of sportfishing convertibles and motor yachts. Overlaps Maverick's custom sportfish positioning with broader production capacity and brand recognition in the same buyer demographic.
• Bertram Yachts: Historic American sportfishing yacht brand producing express and convertible sportfisher models. Targets the same HNW sportfishing buyer that Maverick serves in the charter fleet and custom yacht business.

Others

• Los Sueños Resort & Marina: The marina and resort ecosystem that Maverick operates from and depends on. Functions as both a critical infrastructure partner and an indirect competitor (other charter tenants operate from the same marina), making it the most ecosystem-relevant comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fishmaverick
• Facebookfacebook.com/mavericksportfish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maverick-sportfishing-yatch-s-a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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