A Trip to Remember
September 2026
Northeast FL
Home-ported in Ponce Inlet, Florida, Brian Flanagan has put the Invincible 38′ Catamaran through its paces—350–400 mile day trips chasing tuna, a 1,400-mile Keys and Dry Tortugas expedition, and conditions that would send most center consoles back to the dock. With more than 4,000 miles and 400-plus hours under its belt in just over a year, the boat hasn’t missed a beat. Here’s what serious offshore performance looks like from the helm.
What initially drew you to Invincible?
“We routinely do 100-plus mile runs each way out of Ponce Inlet chasing tuna, so fuel range and the ability to handle whatever the weather throws at us were our top priorities. In my opinion, nothing beats a center console catamaran for that mission—and we were immediately impressed by the fit and finish of the Invincible Cats.”
What makes the 38' Catamaran the right boat for you?
“It hits the sweet spot. We can leave Ponce Inlet and run 100–120-plus miles offshore for tuna, make a 300-nautical-mile run down to the Keys without dealing with fuel bladders, and use the same boat all week for fishing, cruising, and sandbars. The combination of range, ride quality, deck space, and Invincible’s fit and finish made it an easy decision.”
What makes the 38' Cat a standout for long-range trips?
“Fuel range, first and foremost. No more fuel bladders—something we relied on with every previous boat. But equally important is the confidence it gives you on long runs. Weather can change fast offshore, and knowing the 38′ Cat can handle whatever develops makes a real difference when you’re 100-plus miles from the inlet.”
What's the farthest run you've made, and what gave you the confidence to push that boundary?
“Two answers here. Our tuna trips regularly cover 350–400 miles in a single day—sometimes more. Then, once a year, we run the boat to the Florida Keys and on to the Dry Tortugas. That trip alone logs over 1,400 miles across two weeks: Ponce Inlet to Islamorada and Marathon for one week, then Key West—including a day trip out to the Tortugas. We trolled for mahi and caught over 70 in two days, then bottom fished for snapper and grouper. The boat had zero issues across the entire 1,400-plus mile run. In just over a year of ownership and 4,000-plus miles, the build quality has been remarkable.“
How has the 38' Cat's performance in rough conditions changed your offshore strategy?
“It’s a game changer. We run tuna trips that are 100-plus miles each way as day trips—far more often than we could with our previous boats. There have been mornings we showed up to the marina expecting to be turned around by unfavorable conditions, only to end up hooked up to yellowfin 120 miles offshore. We’ve also been caught in Florida afternoon storms that materialized out of nowhere—when the seas start building fast, the hull just eats it up. Conditions that would have made us seriously question even leaving the dock in any of our previous boats are a different experience entirely in the 38′ Cat. Even when the seas get uncomfortable, the boat stays solid and gets us to where we need to go with a soft, dry ride.”
Describe the most challenging conditions you've navigated. What impressed you most about how the boat handled?
“Coming back from a tuna trip 120 miles offshore, with about 60 miles left to run, a Florida afternoon storm hit fast—30 to 40 mph gusts, heavy rain, 4 to 5 foot seas with 6 to 8 footers mixed in. On any other boat we’ve owned or fished from, that would have been a scary situation. In the Invincible 38′ Cat, we felt safe. We knew it would handle the conditions and get us home—and it did, without question.”
When guests step aboard for the first time, what features consistently get their attention?
“Deck space and fit and finish. As a center console catamaran, it feels significantly larger than other boats of the same length—and it is, in terms of usable space. We previously owned a boat of the same LOA, and the difference is night and day. The stability at rest is also immediately noticeable—especially when you’re offshore bottom fishing or have people moving around the deck. That becomes especially clear on our Florida Keys trips, when we have more people aboard than during a typical fishing day. We’ve run with 10+ people and loads of gear, and the boat never feels crowded. You can fish 360 degrees around the platform without anyone being in the way.”
If you were speaking to someone considering their first Invincible, what would you tell them?
The best endorsement I can give is this: after more than 4,000 miles and 400 hours in just over a year, we’re already planning our next Invincible build. The quality, the range, the ride, and the reliability are just a few of the attributes this boat has exemplified to earn the confidence of me and my crew.
