The Lindell 48' Pilothouse Sportfishing Yacht | Deep Dive Walkthrough with Live2Boat's Rob Endsley

Step aboard the Lindell 48' – Lindell Yachts' flagship pilothouse sportfishing yacht, built by the right here in Burlington, Washington. In this detailed ‪@live2boat‬ tour and sea trial, Rob Endsley and Mark Fritzer (President of Lindell) walk through every feature of the 48', explaining design decisions born from experience on the water. 00:00 - 00:46: Lindell 48' Intro 00:46 – 01:22: Swimstep Fish Tub/Fillet Station – Mark explains evolving from single-lid to split lids after real use: "We figured out it would be a lot easier... people were standing just like you are right now, kind of off the edge." Sized for big fish; great addition for bleeding out fish. 01:22 – 01:38: Quick-Connect Washdown – "Nice to not have a hose draped over the transom." Enables efficient filleting and easy swimstep/table cleanup. 01:38 – 02:16: Fillet Table & Workflow – Non-slip mat stops fish skidding (inexpensive/replaceable). Full process (land, gill, bleed, fillet) stays aft. knife/plier holders, cup holder, railing for safety/netting. 02:16 – 03:55: Swim Ladder & Livewells – Railing lets angler fight fish from cockpit while netter works swimstep. Ladder integrates into rail with reachable pin + extra rung. Split livewells (60-gal sides or 140-gal center) with adjustable drains. Bait-sensitive flow and tank style options. 04:10 – 08:02: Burnewiin Gear & Tackle Storage – Perimeter Burnewiin mounts for tables, rod holders, downriggers – snap in/out quickly. Key initiative: "Get the tackle out of the bilge... 16 storage slots with slam latches" (Mark Fritzer). Boarding gates (port/starboard) with trash bins built into the door. Labeled quick-connect fenders via kingpin fasteners for easy fender deploying. Port storage for gaffs, hooks, brushes, cannonballs, supplies. 08:02 – 09:15: Rigging/Prep Station & Mezzanine – Configurable center hatch (seating, flat, or rigging station with sink, hoses, vacuum-packer, BBQ). 170 gal freshwater capacity + water maker (desalinator). Hose reels (raw/fresh water). 09:22 – 11:06: Engine Room Access – Twin Volvo Penta D8 IPS 800s. Port engine view, Quick gyro, sea strainers, switchable Raycor filters. "Our guys spend so much time making sure that it looks as good as it performs" (Mark Fritzer). Center walkway/ladder; spare leads in all harnesses. 11:07 – 12:13: Hatches, Drainage & Stoppers – Guttered deck keeps engine bay dry. Removable hatch rings for engine pull. Innovative stoppers support hatches without compressing seals. 12:13 – 14:04: Fish Holds & Freezers – Configurable; owner built-in freezers over chine (port/starboard). Drains/pumps for easy cleaning. 14:04 – 14:35: Sea Chest – Centralized raw water (11 gal, multiple strainers) for generator/water maker/AC. Well-lit, easy access. 14:35 – 15:01: Water Maker/Generator Hatch – Cargo net for extra storage; side daily service, center hatch for full removal via davit. 15:01 – 16:43: Mezzanine & Utility – Storage for gear/chairs; combo freezer/seating; large house-pressure pump; UV sterilizer. Aft joystick station, Glendinning cord winder, EPIRB. 16:43 – 18:15: Retractable TV & Hard Top – Larger weatherproof TV lowers for aft fishing views. Fold-down hard top steps. Heated rain gear locker for Alaska rains. 18:15 – 20:16: Fuel Tanks & SureShade – 1,300 gal total (750 center + 2x275 aux), high-flow fills. Integrated 10-ft retractable SureShade (50-knot rated, app/auto). 20:16 – 22:31: Side Deck to Bow – Handrails, side rocket launchers. Raked windows (glare/water shedding). Delta T vents, Steelhead 1000 davit, solar hard top vents. Garmin radar, Starlink, sensors, VHF/AIS. 22:31 – 23:30: Anchor & Bow – 800 ft rope capacity. Freshwater washdown, LED Burnewiin mounts. Forward hatch with screen/shade. 23:30 – 26:19: Interior & Galley – Zebra wood cabinetry. Induction/convection, dual fridge, snack pantry. Elevated dinette, ceiling rod racks. Electric lift table converts to large bunk. 26:19 – 28:01: Ventilation & Control Center – Ceiling plenum/diffusers reduce fog/steam. Nearby command station for systems (gen, water maker, stereo, gyro, etc.). Spacious movement. 28:01 – 33:05: Helm Station – Adjustable sliding dash/seat for all heights. Excellent visibility, MFDs, wheel controls, wireless charger. Matching passenger view/station. 33:05 – 37:02: Master Stateroom & Ensuite – Queen with lift storage, matching finishes. Large ventilated head/shower. 37:02 – 38:05: Guest Head & Mid-Berth – Wet head. Four bunks + Pullman, storage, standing room, easy electrical access. 38:05 – 41:37: Systems Access – Labeled panels for plumbing/electrical. Well-lit utility, spares, gravity fuel transfers, sight gauges, clean inverter/lithium setup. 41:38 – End: Sea Trial & Performance – Cruise ~33 mph, top ~40 mph (~43k lbs). Joystick excellence (DPS hold, crab walk, assisted docking). Minimal bow rise, ~0.7 mpg, ~1,000-mile range. Variable chine/deadrise. "Reach the fish where they are" – Mark Fritzer.