- Michael Jordan’s $12 million USD Catch 23 is grabbing more attention than his $125 million USD superyacht.
- The NBA icon’s custom “elephant skin” boat is making waves in competitive deep-sea fishing circles.
- Behind the scenes, record-setting catches hint at a high-stakes pivot from the basketball court to the open ocean.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has clearly missed the adrenaline rush that comes with dominating the NBA scene for years with his countless awards, trophies, and records. Real estate clearly isn’t cutting the mustard, and so it seems he’s found a new way to get that dopamine hit: deep-sea fishing. And of course, to fish in grand style, you’d probably need a boat. How does an $8 million USD Catch 23 boat sound?
Catch 23 Quick Facts
| Boat name: | Catch 23 |
| Length: | 84 feet |
| Cabins: | 10 (8 guests and 2 crew members) |
| Builder: | Vikings |
| Designer: | Viking Yachts |
| Speed: | 40 knots |
| Engine: | MTU |
| Price: | $8 million USD (c. $12 million USD) |
| Maintenance cost: | $1 million USD (estimated) |
| Owner: | Michael Jeffrey Jordan |
Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 Specs
Micheal Jordan’s Catch 23 Interior
Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 was built by the world-renowned brand, Viking Yachts. It accommodates 8 guests and 2 crews with state-of-the-art interiors designed for maximum comfort and luxury. There are 10 rooms, including a massive master bedroom with white leather seats and gorgeous hardwood tables. The kitchen features a marble countertop and bar seats for chilling out.
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Micheal Jordan’s Catch 23 Exterior and Cost
The legend added his own signature twist to the already stunning design. The exterior is designed in an elephant skin print which “twins” with his $62 million USD private jet and showcases the Jumpman logo on its hull. This beauty isn’t just for show though. In addition to the aesthetics, the boat packs the power of 20 stallions, reaching a max speed of 40 knots and a range of over 500 nautical miles. It is a beast designed for fishing in 2018 with a powerful MTU engine and spacious deck. The annual maintenance alone is over $1 million USD.
Originally priced at $2 million USD, with the custom elephant designs and the rise in boat prices, Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 is now worth a cool $8 million USD.
Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 Participates in White Marlin Open
In 2023, the NBA Hall of Famer joined the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland, chasing a $10 million USD cash prize. And although he did not win the contest that year – which might have been weird for him – Michael Jordan’s fishing boat has seen some impressive action. The Catch 23 has landed numerous big catches like a 25-pound dolphin in 2021, and a 73-pound White Marlin in 2022 at the Mid-Atlantic Tournament where he secured the top spot.
Michael Jordan Wins The Abaco 24 Fishing Tourney
Earlier this year, the NBA legend was back to dominating as he took home the title at the Abaco 24 fishing contest, one of the biggest billfish competitions in the US. Out of 197 billfish caught this year, MJ’s crew caught 10, with Jordan himself reeling in three blue Marlins and one white Marlin aboard.
Riding high from his earlier victory, Michael Jordan is back at it with his brand new $15 million USD Bayliss fishing boat. The Big Rock Blue Marlin contest, which began on June 24 would be the first to witness the greatness and power of the 82-foot monster. And Michael Jordan along with his Catch 23 team would be looking to get one up on their opponents in the tournament which would run through the week and end with an award brunch on Sunday. Like its predecessor, the Bayliss fishing boat also sports the same “elephant skin” exterior.
The NBA star has stated that he has found a hobby in fishing because it teaches him patience, he told Australia’s ABC in 2021:
“Now the challenge is to calm those nerves, that’s why I do a lot of fishing.”
Michael Jordan
Current Owner Of Catch 23 Fishing Boat
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a serial businessman and NBA legend, argued to be the very best basketball player to ever grace the court. 21 years after his birth on February 17, 1963, he made his professional debut for the Chicago Bulls and led them to 6 championships, cementing his name in basketball and black culture. His Iconic number “23” has been idolised by many.
The entrepreneur took advantage of his status to launch the Jordan brand in partnership with Nike, and today, you’d hardly go a day without seeing youths rock a pair of Jordans. Jordan is a 6-time NBA finals MVP, 5-time MVP, and 1-time defensive player of the year, while also holding records for career regular season scoring average (30.1PPG) and career playoff scoring average (33.4PPG). He was recognized as the 20th Century’s greatest North American Athlete by ESPN. Now, he just likes to fish.
Michael Jordan’s $80 Million USD Luxury Yacht “Joy”
In addition to his much-loved fishing boats, Michael Jordan oalso wns a luxury yacht worth around $80 million USD named Joy, stretching over 275 feet. This floating palace comes with a movie theatre, spa, terrace, gym and you guessed it – a basketball court. With a 19-member crew, maintenance costs up to $800,000 USD a week.
