M2 MotoryachtsRendering of the new M2 57' Sportfishing CatamaranM2 Motoryachts, the Bristol, R.I.-based power catamaran builder, said yesterday it will build a new 57-foot sportfishing cat, built for extremely high speeds and offshore stability.

M2 said the boat will be equipped with MAN R800 diesels, capable of producing a top speed of 58 knots, with a cruising speed of 45 knots. The base price of approximately $3.4 million includes your choice of either surface-piercing, IPS or straight drives -- presumably it's the surface-piercing drives that produce those top speeds.

According to M2 CEO Paul Mihailides, "In offshore fishing, speed and stability are two keys to a successful boat and tournament campaign. Our new 57 will give the team that wants to win the best opportunity they have ever had." The company says first delivery will follow first order by about nine months.

The M257 will feature an LOA of 57 feet, 10 inches; a beam of 16 feet, 11 inches, and a draft of 3 feet, 6 inches.  Dry weight will be 38,000 pounds.  The company says that the cockpit layout, interior, finish and primary fishing gear will be customized to the owner's specifications.  You can see a couple more renderings of the M257 at the company's website.