1984 Buddy Davis 50' _{(15.24 m)} Custom Carolina

Recent Upgrades / 2021-2022

TOTAL REPOWER AND REFIT 2021/2022 / EXTENDED WARRANTY

Engine room was gutted, stringers and engine beds removed from bulkhead to bulkhead. Replaced with layers of marine fir, glassed and laminated together with inlaid G10 material tapped for mounts and covered with aluminum stringer caps. New fresh water tank installed at forward bulkhead and wall to wall pump shelf built around it with integral battery boxes. Walls, floors and bilge sanded and painted with new aluminum angle ledger and center walk boards added between engines. Ceiling covered with sound down and perforated aluminum panels. Other items performed or added during this project include:

Pair of CAT C-12.9 830 hp engines with ZF 400A 1.59/1 transmissions, risers, surge tubes (300 hrs)

ZF CruiseCommand electronic controls

Optimus steering system (2024)

Glide dripless shaft seal system

Bilge pumps throughout / 2 at each station

Seacocks for RW mains

Hoses and plumbing in ER

Battery system replaced, rewired, in line breakers

LED lighting throughout boat

Charles 40A Battery charger

Stingray FW pump

Topside paint, cockpit, bridge, house and cockpit

Hardtop Frame with tower style ladder legs to coverboards and Hardtop

VHF antennas

5 panel curtain enclosure

Bridge cushions

Soft stretched headliner and wall paper throughout boat to accentuate the solid teak trim and veneer borders

New light switches throughout boat with select dimmers

Interior / Soft Goods done by Crystal Coast Interiors

Window tinting

Fridge and Freezer drawers added

Large Cabinet dedicated to pull out trash receptacle

Riggers with beefed up backbars and quick disconnects

Electronics Console redo and new electronics and bridge lighting, separate lift top box in console with rocker switches for Ignitions, Controls, Low Idle, ZF display, VHF radios and Optimus steering display

Bluewater teak ladder back helm chair and extra buddy chair mounting pad

Airmar 275 Chirp transducer

Cockpit boxes redone, bait box and drink box added, beefed up with insulation and painted with raptor liner inside

Second remote station added in stbd box with stowable electronic controls and long cables for access from cockpit station

Gaff lockers added with(2) 50A service receptacles, gaff and brush holders, RW/FW access, quick connect tank fill

12V dredge reel receptacles as well as 12V bottom reel receptacles

Hawse pipes, cleats and rodholders

Bluewater 130lb fighting chair with painted seat, padded teak armrests and footrest, teak rocket launcher with 4 rod holders, storage drawer and cup holders

Cutless bearings 

2 sets of wheels tuned by Wildcat Propeller

Interior and Layout

Enter the salon through split open-out teak doors on centerline to teak and holly landing. L shaped couch to port that meets a large galley countertop. To Starboard is a 6' couch that meets another large coutertop running into the dash. Forward galley to port with teak and holly sole, large 2 door fridge / storage, sink, drawer and cabinet storage, under sink storage and plenty deep storage above the counter in several cabinets with rollback doors.

Many teak features and accents throughout the boat, trim, doors, cabinetry, drawer faces, valances, etc.

Microwave, TV, Trash receptacle cabinet, Fridge / Freezer drawers

Custom Textured wallpaper throughout

Soft stretched headliner with recessed lights and speakers

ER access at salon door entry

Custom Interior design and soft goods by Crystal Coast Marine Interiors

Tinted windows

Carpet throughout

Starboard companionway high bunk forward of steps with huge storage cabinet and drawers beneath

Master to Port with private lockable head access door, double bed, mirrored walls, hanging locker, nightstand countertop, drawer and cabinet storage, overhead and reading lights

Companionway door also to head with teak and holly sole, solid surface countertop, custom sink and fixtures, full shower, Raritan Atlantes marine head, mirrored medicine cabinet, storage cabinet below sink and vanity as well as below steps

More hanging locker, drawer and cabinet storage in companionway

Forward V berth with stacked bunks to starboard, overhead outboard storage cabinets, hanging locker, storage drawers and cabinets below bunks as well as port side countertop

Overhead bow hatch

In floor rod storage set up

Engine Room

Totally Redone 2021 / 2022.  (See 'RECENT UPGRADES')

Twin CAT C12.9 / 1660HP / 300 hrs ZF 400A 1.59/1 gears, new risers and surge tubes

Panda Fischer generator with Sound Cover and electronic remote start

Optimus steering system ('24)

(3) Cruisair AC units

Ruud 20 gal hot water heater

New Batteries 2022 /wiring / in line breakers /switches

Charles 40A battery charger

Led Lighting

Stingray FW pump

Jabsco RW pump

New 125 gal fresh water tank inside pump shelf with integral battery boxes

(2) sets of propellers

Deck and Fishing

Fresh Bottom paint, propspeed on all running gear and trim tabs, zincs, hull polish and detail (April 2024)

Cutless bearings 2021

Cockpit, house, bowdeck and bridge painted '21/'22

Cockpit boxes at forward bulkhead, large ice box with custom inlaid bait tray to port, deep bulk ice storage and drink box to starboard, all painted inside with raptor liner and with gas shocks

Cabinet door to storage and remote stops for engines as well as second station electronic controls

(4) swing out drawer storage cabinet in cockpit chest

Center forward hinged hatch to quick access daily storage and generator access

Gaff lockers with port and starboard 50A service, gaff and brush holders, RW/FW removeable hoses and connections, fresh water fill, 12V dredge reel outlets, 12V bottom reel outlets

Large trim tabs

Teak deck and cover boards with hawse pipes

8 rod holders in cover boards and 6 tower leg holders

Large in deck fish / storage box

Lazz access hatch

Custom hardtop frame, hardtop, curtains, Rupp riggers, center rigger, quick disconnects, lighting '21/'22

Rupp triple hal-lock system on halyards through cover boards

Varnished teak toe rail, drip molding, salon doors and trim, helm pod and anchor pulpit

Forward cleats, breast cleats and chafing strips

XL Tuna door

New ceiling under overhang with inlaid lighting and speakers '21/'22

Fusion radio in cockpit

Bridge / Electronics

Center console layout with unique wraparound seating and storage with cushions

Storage in forward brow

Fusion speakers fwd, overhead lighting, flat paint finish under hardtop

Pancake teaser reels

Bluewater teak ladderback helm chair with second chair base mount

Custom console with flush mount electronics, helm pod with large CAT computer screen display, fusion radio and single lever controls

Sidebox built in console with ZF control display, 2 VHF radios, Optimus steering display and switch panel for ignitions, controls and low idle

2 USB charging ports and 12V spotlight plug

Rupp Outriggers with quick disconnects

Center rigger

(2) 16" Furuno Flatscreen multi-function displays

Chirp transducer

12V subpanel for bridge electronics and lighting

9 rod holders in belly band

Large Ritchie compass with SS cover

Lumitec LED spreader lights aft and Light Bar forward lip of hardtop

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