2004 Buddy Davis 48' (14.63 m) 48 Express
Jupiter, Florida, United States
2004 Buddy Davis 48 Express
- Sport Fishing / Express Cruiser
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: DYW48301D404
$ 539,000 USD
€ 491,511 Euros
$ 767,397 CAD
£ 417,505 GBP
Description
This 2004 Buddy Davis 48 Express is a remarkable example of marine craftsmanship, blending functionality, luxury, and performance. With a classic design and modern amenities that make it stand out in the competitive world of high-end express yachts. She is powered by Twin Caterpillar C-18 with 1015hp with 3400 hours with all services up to date. These engines are known for their reliability and efficiency, providing the kind of power needed for both high-speed cruising and serious offshore fishing. The current and original owner built her in 2004 and it has been continually updated and maintained at Merritt's Boatyard throughout her life. Don't miss the chance to own a great custom boat!
Recent upgrades 2022 - 2024
- Varnish maintenance
- New headliner
- New faux teak clear-coated
- Full engine serviced at 3300 hours
- Cutless bearings replaced
- Propellers conditioned
- Generator serviced
- New bottom paint
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: DYW48301D404
LOA: 4' (1.22 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2004
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C-18
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1015.00
- Power KW: 756.89
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3400.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C-18
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1015.00
- Power KW: 756.89
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3400.00
Full Details
Salon
- Varnished teak high gloss cabinetry
- Teak and holly sole
- Upholstered lounge seating area
- Vinyl wall coverings
- Electrical panel with AC/DC circuit breakers
- Fusion stereo system
- New JL audio throughout
- Flatscreen tv with direct satellite system
Galley
- Stainless sink
- Corian counter tops
- Refrigerator and freezer dropbox
- Microwave
- Ample storage throughout
Companionway
- Custom over under berths
- Drawer storage under bottom bunk
- Easy head access
Head
- Corian countertop with sink
- Medicine cabinet with mirror
- Electric head
- Shower
- Ample storage throughout
Forward Stateroom
- Forward berth with drawer storage underneath
- Overhead hatch to foredeck
- Hanging closet
- Overhead storage cabinets
Helm Area
- Air-conditioned helm area (2)
- Custom varnished Davis helm pod with stainless steering wheel and throttle controls
- Pop-up electronics hatch with electric rams
- Central helm seat with cushions
- (2) Stidd ladder back helm chairs, port and starboard with cushions
- Port and starboard lounge seating with cushions with storage underneath
- Covers for chairs, seating and helm
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
- Garmin GPS plotter
- Garmin multifunction GPS, chart plotter and sounder
- ICOM ICM602 VHF
- Simrad APP22 Autopilot
- Navigation lights
- Furuno RD30
- ACR searchlight
- Fusion MS-UD750 stereo
- Directv satellite receiver
- Caterpillar engine displays
Tower
Deck and Hull
- White gel coat hull
- Teak pattern aqua traction decking
- Varnished teak toe rail
- Navy blue and red boot stripes
- Teak covering boards
- Faux teak transom
- Anchor locker with galvanized anchor, chair and rode
- Full glass enclosure
- Custom curved windshield and wipers
- No pockets flat bottom
Fishing Equipment
- Scoping h rocket launcher with bait station and tackle storage
- Livewell and ice box with tackle
- Tuna door
- Rupp outriggers with center rigger
Engine room and mechanical equipment
- (2) caterpillar C-18 engines, 1015HP
- Electric hatch to engine room access
- 820 Gal fuel tank
- 120 Gal water tank
- Tankless water heater
- Forward waste tank
- ZF 550A transmissions
- Westerbeke S4L2 marine diesel generator (2014 15KW)
- (4) domestic AC units
- (2) battery banks with AGM batteries
- Taylor made a bait box refrigerator unit
- Fireboy fire suppression system
- (4) rule 2000 GPH bilge pumps with float switches
- Livewell macerator pump out
Electrical System
- 110/220 volt AC with 50 AMP shore power inlet
- 15KW Westerbeke marine generator
- Electrical panel located in main salon
Updates
Recent upgrades 2022 - 2024
- Varnish maintenance
- New headliner
- New faux teak clear-coated
- Full engine serviced at 3300 hours
- Cutless bearings replaced
- Propellers conditioned
- Generator serviced
- New bottom paint
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Tanner Holly.
We look forward to working with you!

Navis Yacht Group
119 Timber Ln
Jupiter FL 33458 USA
Phone: 1-561-459-7579
Email: ashley@navisyachtgroup.com
Website: http://navisyachtgroup.com
Denny Howell III has been on boats since he was born. As a toddler, though he doesn’t remember, he spent plenty of time in the Pack-n-play in the salon of his parents 33’ Egg Harbor on The Chesapeake Bay. As time passed his family had bought and sold different boats, but most of his high school and college years were spent on a 48’ Graves fishing in Cape May and Palm Beach with his father, relatives, colleagues and friends.
Denny spent 5 years in Drexel’s Co-op program and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Using the knowledge he gained at Drexel he became and currently still is an Engineer at Howell Engineering in West Chester Pennsylvania. In addition to this, he spent time learning the ins and outs of the boat world by being a boat broker with an brokerage house in South Florida. It was here where he met Tanner, assisting with listings in Cape May, NJ while Tanner was located in Jupiter FL.
Some time passed, and Denny and Tanner were looking to do bigger and better things in the boat world. After much discussion, they decided to start Navis Yacht Group, combining their years of knowledge and great people they met along the way. Now, as an established company Navis Yacht Group has and will continue to provide the most professional and knowledgeable expertise to help you buy or sell your next boat.

Tanner Holly
344 Legare Ct
Jupiter FL 33458 USA
Office: 1-561-459-7579
Cell: 561-398-0903
Email: Tanner@navisyachtgroup.com