Marine-industry veteran and bass-boat pioneer Earl Bentz does not slow down. Since the inception of his newest company, Caymas Boats in 2019 (he had been founder and president of Stratos and Triton), the Company has launched four new models per year across their four boat lines, with each debut making waves within the segment.

Bentz set his sights on designing and building an uncompromising fiberglass saltwater-fishing boat for both inshore and offshore anglers, and entered the cat market in early 2023 with their 34 CT.

Caymas 30 CT

Newest in the Caymas fleet, the 30 CT catamaran rides on Ride Dynamic Ventilated Stepped semi-asymmetric hulls, with aggressive bow flair that allows anglers to fish in comfort in challenging conditions.

The cat comes with two midship insulated compartments for fish or gear, totaling 1,040 quarts of insulated storage served by Whale Gulper Grouper macerator pumps. 

The transom houses a standard pressurized 70-­gallon livewell with an acrylic lid and high-speed pickup. Other storage areas are distributed throughout the boat. Automatic bilge pumps, six in all, are in hulls aft and midship. 

The leaning post has five rod holders, a custom tackle and tool system, and tackle and leader storage. In gunwales and the transom are a total of 11 Gemlux Bluewater rod holders.

The 30 CT features chaise-longue seating with six rod holders along and storage beneath it, and a flat deck that allows for unobstructed movement from stern to bow. The helm’s dash accommodates two 17-inch screens.

Options include Mercury joystick or Yamaha Helm Master controls, outrigger bases and poles, underwater lights, audio and electronics upgrades, custom helm-­seating upgrades, additional rod holders, electric-reel outlets, and an aft in-floor livewell. 

With a fuel capacity of 300 gallons and engine packages (featuring push-button start) up to 800 hp, it has both power and range. 

Editor’s Tip 

Fishing in big, rough seas can rattle loose hardware and other key components, unless fasteners are properly reinforced. That’s why Caymas goes the extra step by using aluminum backing plates glassed in for seats, cleats, rails, rod holders and tops. -Jim Hendricks, Staff Editor, Boating and Fishing Group

Specifications

Caymas Boats – Ashland City, Tennessee; caymasboats.com

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With its dual-stepped, semi-asymmetric hulls, the 34 CT is a new-school cat that shows up and shows out. Powered by twin Mercury V-10 400 hp outboards, this boat delivers impressive acceleration and effortlessly handles challenging conditions. At 4,000 rpm and 36.7 mph, it achieved 1.2 mpg in our test. That efficiency equates to a cruising range of more than 400 miles, even with 10 percent of its 436-gallon fuel capacity left in reserve.

When it comes to fishing, the Caymas 34 CT offers a range of features. The spacious and stable deck provides a secure footing. With our toes tucked in the deck gutters and our thighs pressing the thick gunwale bolsters, we could focus on handling the rod or gaff, not staying on our feet. There are three livewells, six fish boxes (three per side) with macerator pumps and plenty of rod holders (six in each gunwale, five shotguns, nine tuna-stick hangers under the gunwales, and nine more shared between the hardtop and leaning post).

Fishing-wise, it’s apparent Caymas put the right people on the design team. But the designers and upholsterers get their kudos on the comfort side as well. A pullout transom seat and dual forward pullout lounges offer comfortable seating to complement the dual chaise-style ­lounges on the console’s front side. Under those posh cushions is a ton of storage or another fish box, as you choose. Every deck compartment is insulated for multi-use.

For more information on the Caymas 34 CT, visit caymasboats.com or check out our full review on saltwatersportsman.com.

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Earl Bentz brought his vision, experience and reputation as a bass-boat pioneer to the game when he founded Caymas Boats in Ashland City, Tennessee, in 2018. The company is dedicated to the distinguished design and meticulous construction of the highest-quality custom fiberglass fishing boats—for fresh or salt water.

In freshwater bass boats, Caymas continues to raise the bar in dry ride, maximum speed, comfort, superior safety, and effortless performance.

The saltwater line, for both inshore and offshore fishing, is based on the Michael Peters-designed, patented Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel Hull (SVVT), which boosts speed and fuel economy, and provides a more luxurious and drier ride.

Caymas 281 HB

Caymas’ Hybrid Boat line features models that blend the best of bay boat and center-console, ready to head offshore for pelagic species or inshore in waters less than 16 inches deep.  

The 281 HB—the newest member of that three-boat fleet—has its trademark huge, nonskid casting deck; massive storage compartments and 35-gallon livewells; and a backlit console display large enough for two 12-inch screens. It’s powered by twin outboard engines up to a combined 600 hp, from your choice of three manufacturers and fed by a standard 120-gallon fuel tank, with a 35-gallon auxiliary tank available. 

To meet the needs of family as well as anglers, the 281 HB offers U-shaped bow seating, center-line flip-up seating, high freeboard, deep gunwales, premium stereo options, and what the company calls a “butter-soft” ride. It has a pair of swim platforms, one with a ladder.

Other options include a 35-gallon portside livewell, marine-grade porcelain head with holding tank, a 16-gallon freshwater tank, and additional house batteries.

Manufacturer’s Remark

The 281 HB allows you to stay on the water longer, go ­farther, and be more comfortable than ever before.

Editor’s Recommended Options

• Power Available: Mercury or Yamaha outboards
• Optimal Power: Dual 250’s balance horsepower and weight
• Most Favored Options: Hardtop with outriggers and ­ bow-mount trolling motor

Specs

Editor Says

The 281 HB’s Michael Peter-designed Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel Hull delivers outstanding fuel efficiency. Combined with a 120-gallon fuel capacity and the safety of dual engines, this hybrid can confidently carry you offshore and back to pursue inshore species, with a shallow draft of just 16 inches.  -Jim Hendricks, Staff Editor Boating and Fishing Group

More Info

caymasboats.com

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Caymas—a relatively new brand established by an old hand, marine-industry veteran Earl Bentz—builds freshwater bass boats and inshore and offshore saltwater-fishing boats.

The saltwater boats are designed with Michael Peters’ patented Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel hull, which is 15-percent faster than a comparable V-hull, the company says, with a softer, drier ride.

Caymas hybrid boats blend bay-boat and center-console attributes for shallow- and offshore-fishing adventures. Its center-console models are created for the hardcore fisherman but with family-friendly seating and layout. Caymas conducts an 86-point checklist on every boat before it leaves the factory.

Caymas 401 CC

The new Caymas 401 CC is designed for serious saltwater-tournament anglers, as well as discriminating weekend fishermen and their families. 

Hardcore anglers will appreciate the massive cockpit, leaning post with rod-and-tackle storage, and rear-facing mezzanine seating. 

Twin 45-gallon transom livewells feature premium Hooker electric pumps and a sea chest. Five fish boxes provide 460 gallons total insulated storage for big catches, and rod storage is lockable for security. 

The elevated helm station, with three Release Marine captain’s chairs, provides enhanced visibility for safer cruising. The dash accommodates triple 17-inch displays or dual 22-inchers, plus it has space for additional electronics. Above, an innovative hardtop features a pass-through hatch for easy access to an optional second station. 

With its stability-enhancing 11-foot-6-inch beam, the 401 CC welcomes family and friends. The cabin contains an enclosed head, additional storage, and a berth for a break or an overnight stay. 

The forward chaise lounge houses 75 gallons of dry storage plus a 15 gallon insulated cooler. 

Triple or quad engine configurations are available up to 1,800 horsepower, with a Seakeeper 3 gyrostabilizer, a diesel generator and air conditioning among other options.

Manufacturer’s Remark

Caymas is dedicated to the distinguished design and manufacturing the highest quality fishing boats in the world.

Editor’s Recommended Options

• Power Available: Mercury and Yamaha outboards to 1,800 hp
• Optimal Power: Quad Yamaha 425s or Mercury Racing 405s
• Most Favored Options: Bow thruster, gyrostabilization

Specs

Editor Says

Caymas Boats may sound like an unfamiliar brand, but they are designed and built by an iconic performance boating team headed up by Earl Bentz. With decades of experience in manufacturing and design, Bentz’s team builds serious ­fishing machines. – Randy Vance, Editor-at-Large, Boating and Fishing Group

More Info

caymasboats.com

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In just two short years, Caymas Boats has developed some of the most competitive saltwater fishing boats in the marketplace. That’s not surprising with Earl Bentz at the helm. He’s had key leadership positions at Hydrasports, started Javelin boats and later Triton boats, and done them all with a strong emphasis on power boat performance and hard core fishability. His experience has influenced dozens of boat brands and key outboard brands. That’s also not surprising considering Earl’s foundation in boat racing, engineering and design. Now, partnered Adam Adkisson, President, and son-in-law Todd Falk, VP of Sales and Marketing, plus a legacy team of Earl’s most trusted boat building experts bringing combined hundreds of years experience in design and manufacturing with top shelf materials and modern construction techniques, Caymas is poised to change the industry again. Watch the video to discover how.

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Caymas Boats, founded in 2018, boasts 40 years of innovation. That’s backed up by a development team whose members average 30 years’ experience in fiberglass manufacturing.

The company makes freshwater and saltwater boats, the latter featuring the Michael Peters-designed, patented Stepped Vee Ventilated Tunnel hull, a revolutionary, drag-reducing design that produces increased speed, enhanced fuel economy, and a remarkably soft, dry ride in heavy seas.

The company, located in Ashland City, Tennessee, pledges superior customer service, a lifetime hull warranty, innovation, superb fit-and-finish, and quality control ensured by a sea trial and exhaustive checklist applied to every boat before it leaves the climate-controlled factory.

Caymas 401 CC

The new Caymas 401 CC is designed for serious saltwater-tournament anglers, the company says, as well as discriminating weekend anglers and their families.

For those hardcore anglers, the 401 CC boasts a massive cockpit, with optional port and starboard dive doors. There’s also plenty of fishing space and access for boating fish.

The leaning post provides ample rod and tackle storage, plus rear-facing mezzanine seating. The transom contains two 45-gallon livewells, served by premium Hooker Electric pumps and sea chest; that’s enough to match the needs of 96 percent of offshore CC anglers. Five fish boxes total 450 gallons of insulated storage. Lockable rod storage will please the 26 percent of respondents who call that feature important.

A hatch in the hardtop makes passage for an upper station easy while retaining traditional rod-holder placement and storage; an optional second station is available. Three helm seats serve the helm itself, whose dash accommodates dual 22-inch or triple 17-inch displays, plus additional electronics. The console cabin has an enclosed head and berth .

The bow offers several seating options; 40 percent of CC survey respondents say bow seating’s important to them. The forward chaise longue contains a 15-gallon insulated cooler and 75 gallons of dry storage.

Select triple or quad engines, up to 1,800 hp. Options include Seakeeper 3 gyroscopic stabilization, diesel generator and air conditioning.

Survey Says: On Target

• Generous, range-extending fuel capacity
• Total livewell capacity of 90 gallons

Observations

• A sweeping sheerline and wide bow flare keep the ride dry
• Quad power moves the boat swiftly ahead of 1,800 hp

Brand Says

• Remarkably soft, dry ride in heavy seas
• Your choice for a lifetime of exceptional boating

Reader Response

• “Built for the hardcore angler”

Specs

LOA: 39′11″

Beam: 11′6″

Fuel Capacity: 559 gal.

Dry Weight: 14,000 lb. plus power

Max HP: 1,800

Certifications: NMMA

More Info

caymasboats.com

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The Caymas 28 HB is a hybrid onshore/offshore boat, ideal for fishing big harbors or going offshore for pelagic fish. The 28 HB sports a ton of fishability features, including a spacious fishing cockpit aft, a large casting deck, two 35-gallon live wells, dual 8-foot power poles, a tackle center and more.

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Former world-champion boat-racer Earl Bentz founded and nurtured the Stratos, Javelin and Triton fiberglass-fishing-boat brands to combined sales of more than 200,000 boats.

Now, Bentz has founded Caymas Boats, dedicated to meticulous design and construction of the highest-quality, best-performing custom fiberglass bay and offshore fishing boats possible for uncompromising inshore and offshore anglers.

Caymas boats are produced in Ashland City, Tennessee, by an expert team with an average of 30 years’ fiberglass experience each, making a combined total of more than 1,500 years!

Saltwater boats will arise from Michael Peters’ patented Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel hull, or SVVT, which provides increased speed and fuel economy by reducing water drag, as well as producing a more luxurious and drier ride.

Caymas 26 HB

This new crossover center-console combines premium tournament-fishing features with family-style creature comforts; both enjoy a velvet-smooth ride.

Caymas says that most hybrid or crossover bluewater boats leave out such key fishing features as sufficient livewells and baitwells, lack enough interior room and comfortable seating for passengers, or deliver a ride ranging from bumpy to bone-jarring. Not so with the Caymas 26 HB, the company says, with its combination of pro-level fishability, distinctive contemporary styling, and family-focused comfort.

Construction standards include fully finished fiberglass console, lids, boxes, doors and bilge area. The boat’s hull carries a limited lifetime warranty, and components a three-year limited warranty.

Fishing-minded features include a nonskid casting deck, massive built-in storage compartments, including lockable storage in the bow (requested by 34 percent of survey respondents), two 35-gallon livewells, multiple aerated livewells and baitwells, four gunwale-mounted stainless-steel rod holders (the minimum for 30 percent of respondents; two more are optional), and a 4-inch jack plate.

For the family, there’s cushioned seating at bow (one-third of offshore CC respondents asked for it) and stern, wide-beam-provided extra elbowroom, high freeboard, and deep gunwales for added safety and security, a Bluetooth stereo system, and a port-a-potty in the console.

It’s fishing-ready and family-friendly.

Survey Says: On Target

⋅Dual 35-gallon livewells

⋅Michael Peters’ hull delivers solid ride, speed and efficiency

⋅Dual swim platforms, one with a ladder

⋅Aluminum backing plates for major components add lifelong durability

Brand Says

⋅Will provide great memories and a phenomenal ride

⋅Does it all for the serious fisherman and for family fun

⋅Designed for family fun and a day’s comfort

More Info: caymasboats.com

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Founded last year by marine-industry veteran Earl Bentz—who started both Stratos and Triton boat companies—Caymas Boats has introduced the new 26HB and its larger sister, the 28HB, to the saltwater market. Caymas contracted with well-known naval architect Michael Peters to design the vessels, which sport Peters’ patented stepped-V ventilated tunnel hull.

Standard features include two 35-gallon transom livewells with high-speed pickups; lockable bow storage lockers for gear as well as four rods up to 8 feet long; a 4-inch jack plate; and trim tabs with indicators. Capable of handling 400 hp, engine options include Mercury’s 300, 350 Verado or 400 Verado, Yamaha’s 300, or Suzuki’s 300 or 350.

Read Next: Rig Your Bay Boat for Bluewater Fishing

This near-26-foot bay boat carries 90 gallons of fuel; it features a 9-foot beam for greater stability at rest. Available options include a fully equipped hardtop with custom powder-coated frame, a 65-quart Yeti cooler with custom slider, power-assist steering, one or more 8-foot Power-Poles, and a Minn Kota RT Ulterra trolling motor.

Specifications

LOA: 25 ft. 6 in.
Beam: 9 ft.
Dry Weight: 4,100 lb. (w/o engine)
Draft: 1 ft. 4 in.
Transom Deadrise: 18.5 deg.
Recent Boat-Show Pricing: $128,000 (fully equipped w/ Yamaha F300, trailer)

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