2003 Custom Carolina 40' (12.19 m) Layton Express
Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
Bird Dog
2003 40' Custom Carolina Express built by Layton Boatworks in Edenton NC.
- Express Cruiser
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Composite Hull
- HIN/IMO: LYK40001I203
Description
2003 40' Custom Carolina Express built by Layton Boatworks in Edenton NC. Current owner has owned her since 2006 and has done a nice job keeping her in great shape. She is powered by twin 500hp Yanmar Diesel engines. She offers a large cockpit for the serious fisherman, helm deck air conditioning, full electronics package w/ radar and autopilot along with a well-appointed cabin space w/ sleeping arrangements for 4, a nice size galley and a private enclosed head.
Looking for a midsize express that has been well maintained and is in ready to go shape? "Bird Dog" needs to be on your list.
To set up a showing, call or text 252-241-1316
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: LYK40001I203
LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2003
Beam: 13' 5''
Draft Max: 3'
Sleeps: 3
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 30 Knots
Cruise Speed: 25 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Composite
Fuel Tank: 360 Gallons (1362.75 Liters)
Fresh Water: 25 Gallons (94.64 Liters)
Holding Tank: 10 Gallons (37.85 Liters)
Seating Capacity: 4
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 6CXM-GTE2
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 500.00
- Power KW: 372.85
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4600.00
- Serial Number: 70341
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 6CXM-GTE2
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 500.00
- Power KW: 372.85
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4600.00
- Serial Number: 70342
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Westerbeke
- Generator Model: 7.6kw
- Generator KW: 7.60
- Generator Hours: 300.00
Full Details
Cabin
- V-Berth Forward w/ Storage Underneath
- Port Side Hangine Locker
- Port and Starboard Sides Storage Drawers
- Teak and Holly Flooring
- Port Side Bench Style Seating w/ Storage Underneath
- Starboard Side Head
- Aft Area Galley
- Teaser Reels
- Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
Galley
- Aft Salon Area Location
- Solid Surface Counter Top
- Stainless Steel Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
- Microwave
- Under Counter Refrigerator
- Storage Compartment Under Sink
Head
- Starboard Side Location
- Marine Head w/ Holding Tank and Overboard Discharge
- Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
- Shower Arrangements (Sink Faucet Pull Out)
- Storage Area Under Sink
Helm Deck
- Port Side Bench Seating w/ Storage Underneath
- Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
- Single Helm Chair
- Bench Style Seating Forward of Console w/ Storage Underneath
- Fiberglass Hard Top
- Full Helm Deck Enclosure
- Port and Starboard Side Storage Cabinets
Electronics
Main Helm:
- Garmin 8616xsv GPS / Plotter / Sounder
- Garmin GMR 72nm Open Array Radar
- 2 Furuno FI-50 Digital / Multi-Function Displays
- Furuno GPS/WAAS Navigator
- ICOM VHF Radio
- Simrad Autopilot
- Sitex STT-110 Digital Sea Water Temp. Gauge
- ACR Remote Spotlight
- Fusion Stereo System
Tower:
- Garmin GPS / Plotter / Sounder
- Icom VHF Radio
- Autopilot
- Compass
Mechanical
- Twin 500hp Yanmar Diesel Engines (4600 hours)
- Single Lever Engine Controls
- Cabin Area Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
- Helm Deck Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
- 3 Bilge Pumps
- High Water Alarm
- Bronze Thru Hulls
- Dripless Shaft Logs
- Engine Room Fire Suppression System
- 6 Gallon Water Heater
- Trim Tabs
- Port Side Cockpit Freezer Box
- Fresh Water System
- Racor Fuel Filters
- Oil Change System
- Hynautic Steering
Electrical
- Westerbeke 7.6kw Diesel Generator (300 hours)
- 30amp Shore Power
- Shore Power Cord
- Charles Battery Charger
- Battery Selector Switches
- Battery Parallel Switch
- 3 8D Batteries
- 110v & 12v Electrical System
- 2 Reel Outlet Plugs Under Gunnels (1 per side)
- Underwater Lights
- Cockpit Courtesy Lighting
- Overhead Helm Deck Lighting
Deck
- Tower w/ Full Controls
- Canvas Buggy Top on Tower
- Bench Seating in Tower
- Canvas Covers for Tower Seating and Helm Station
- Fiberglass Hard Top Helm Deck
- Full Helm Deck Enclosure
- Outriggers
- Center Rigger
- Aft Spreader Lights
- Cockpit Courtesy Lighting
- Release Rocket Launcher
- 6 Rod Holders on Tower Legs (3 per side)
- Raw Water Wash Down
- Fresh Water Wash Down
- 8 Flush Mounted Rod Holders in Gunnells (4 per side)
- Transom Fish Box
- Transom Door
- Port Side Forward Cockpit Refrigerated Box
- Starboard Side Ice / Storage Box
- Port and Starboard Forward Cockpit Storage Compartments
- Teak Covering Boards
Recent Service
- Engine Oil and Filter Changed 12-2024
- Generator Oil and Filter Changed 12-2024
- Bottom Paint and Zincs 12-2024
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Joe Green.
We look forward to working with you!

Bluewater Yacht Sales
Jarrett Bay Marine Park
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Our Beaufort, NC office is located within a 175-acre marine park, with related service entities to include Caterpillar, MTU, MAN, ZF Marine, Towers and Electronics as well as granite fabrication and interior design shops. The Bluewater Yacht Sales Beaufort yacht brokerage office is an authorized dealer for new Albemarle, Back Cove, Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Jupiter, Novurania, Princess, Sabre & Viking Yachts models.

Joe Green
Sales Professional
Jarrett Bay Marine Park
1450 Sensation Weigh
Beaufort NC 28516 USA
Office: 1-252-728-2645
Fax: 1-252-728-2768
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Born in Morehead City, North Carolina, Joe has family ties dating back to the earliest coastal North Carolina navigators. He served six years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Machinery Technician obtaining E-5 ranking and currently holds an active USCG Master Captain’s license which he first obtained in 1984. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard, Joe began a successful career in yacht brokerage and management, operating boats of all styles ranging from 18′ to 75′.
Before coming onboard with Bluewater Yacht Sales in 2008, Joe was a top performing salesman and received the Regulator Marine Gold Sales Award in 2004 & 2005 as General Manager of a large Morehead City dry storage & sales operation. Since then, Joe has used his skills and background from both the USCG and nearly two decades in the yacht brokerage business to help his clients obtain their boating dreams. Joe also completed the Viking Yachts Master Program in 2013. Joe lives in Morehead City with his wife Cathy and enjoys spending time with his family: sons BJ & Nicholas, daughter-in-law Annie and his granddaughter Bailey.