Custom Carolina 52 Convertible for Sale

Fresh Paint topside from rub rail up Engine's PaintedEngine Room PaintFishing Fever, 52-foot Buddy Davis Convertible is a timeless classic in the world of custom sport fishing yachts, renowned for its legendary ride a design hallmark of Buddy Davis hulls that slices through heavy head seas, tracks straight in following seas, and remains remarkably stable when drifting or at rest in rough conditions.Powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3406 engines (800hp), they propel Fishing Fever to a comfortable cruising speed of 25 knots and a top end of 30 knots. The Caterpillar 3406E are known for their straightforward mechanical reliability, making them a favorite among owners who value serviceability and long-term performance.Measuring 52 feet the hull constructed of fiberglass with a generous 16-foot beam and a draft of 4 feet 4 inches, while displacing  45,000 pounds (dry). The 52 Davis is a wide, stable platform offering exceptional cockpit space for fishing, with features like a transom door, large baitwell/prep areas, and fighting chair perfect for tournament anglers chasing billfish, tuna, or other big game. On deck, the flybridge provides commanding visibility with a centerline helm, custom teak pod, single-lever controls, and seating for multiple guests. Below, the interior accommodates **four to six** in two staterooms (including a master with en-suite head and a guest cabin), plus a salon/galley area with rich wood finishes, comfortable seating, and practical amenities for extended cruising.

Eletronics2 x Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv 1x Garmin 7610xsv 1x Garmin GXM54 1x Garmin 6w 64 mile HD Radar  1x Garmin GHC 20 Auto-Pilot Garmin chirp sounder 1 KW 275 HLW chirp transducerICOM IC-M506 VHF Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Infinity AM/FM Bluetooth Radio StarLink 2 Engine Room Cameras ZF Engine controls with remote panel at helmACR remote spot light with control at helm(2) 24" LED light bars, one on either side of the centered spotlightBilge pump indicator light panel at helm

EnginesCATERPILLAR 3406 E  Starboard engine 2021  6 cylinders kits  Head Engine Mounts 6 Injectors

Upgrades2026 New Block Heaters 2025 Hamaguchi Green Stick 2025 Helm Steering Rebuilt 2025 New Exhaust Risers 2025 New Bridge Lights 2025 New Salon Upholstery and Floor 2024 Starlink 2024 Rebuilt Ice Machine 2023 New Port Aftercooler  2023 New Split Air Conditioning Unit 2020 New Bottom, snad blasted, epoxy hull, antifouling 2019 Starboard Engine rebuilt  2019 Garmin 7610XSV

SalonLarge molded in sink with brushed nickel Moen fixtures KitchenAid 2 burner flat cooktop Sharp Carousel convection/microwave oven Samsung 32" flatscreen TV on hinged base with deep storage into dash All countertops of Avonite type material with built in sea rai ls Stand Alone Norcold upright fridge (2) Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers (2) sub-Zero freezer drawers Entertainment Center Cabinet with Direct TV, LG Blu-Ray DVD player, Niles 554 speaker selection system, Optimus 6 CD Pro Series auto changer, Yamaha Natural Sound RX-V477 Cinema DSP 3D AV Receiver Deep drawered storage throughout/ Very efficient use of space Finished maple trim, valance and veneers throughout Soft stretched headliner with dimmable recessed lighting and Optimus speakers Maple sole in galley Cruisair SMX II AC system First Alert Smoke/ CO2 detector Enclosed rod locker closet with carpeted floor and walls. Custom refit toaccommodate 8-1 O 50 class rods and 8 20-30 class rodsGUEST STATEROOM

Master Stateroom/Head ForwardLocated to port and forward with toilet, vanity and full sized shower Large Avonite countertop and vanity with molded in sink and Grahe fixtures Large lighted shower with Grahe fixtures and molded seat Lockable door to Companionway and Guest Stateroom Maple sole Raritan Atlantes Electric Marine Toilet system Large mirrored medicine cabinet Large storage cabinet beneath vanity Textured wallpaper Soft stretched headliner with recessed lightingElevated Queen sized berth with custom mattress, sheets and bed coverings Deep bulk storage and 4 spacious drawers built into bed frame 8 large storage cabinets above and around berth Cushioned dressing seat and built in dresser with 4 deep drawers Samsung 25" Flatscreen TV Carpeted floors and padded wall panels Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting Bomar hatch on centerline above berth Anchor locker access hatch Private lockable door to Companionway Maple trim and veneers throughout Recessed orbital reading lights above headrest Large Maple catch-all area with sea rails forward of head rest CruisAir SMX II AC system Interior lockable door to private Master Head

Guest Stateroom/HeadLocated to port with beam wise double bed and longitudinal single stacked bunk Custom bed covers and sheets Cedar lined and carpeted hanging locker Padded panels on walls Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting and reading lights Maple trim and veneers Private lockable interior door to Guest Head Private lockable door to Companionway Cruisair SMX II AC system Head: Located to port and forward with toilet, vanity and full sized showerLarge Avonite countertop and vanity with molded in sink and Grahe fixturesLarge lighted shower with Grahe fixtures and molded seatLockable door to Companionway and Guest StateroomMaple soleRaritan Atlantes Electric Marine Toilet systemLarge mirrored medicine cabinetLarge storage cabinet beneath vanityTextured wallpaperSoft stretched headliner with recessed lighting

CockpitTeak salon door Step to salon with Flexi-teak finish Engine Room access and shallow teaser storage box in step Large deep drink box I live well to port Cockpit freezer, bait box and built in tackle cabinet with teak drawers to starboard Full length gaff lockers on both sides Underwater lights Single 50A service and FW dockside supply located in starboard locker bulkhead Corner hawse pipes and recessed cleats Lazz access hatch Eskimo 6001b 6001 Ice maker with in deck dump box and hatch Additional storage/ in deck fish box Fresh non-skid finish and paint in cockpit and hull Teak cover boards with 8 rod holders and transom fish  Lee tradional and Tigress swivel rod holdersTower legs with additional 6 rod holdersElectric reel receptaclesRelease teak fighting chair with rocket launcher and trayAccess ladder to bridgeRupp triple halyard lock system, double clips, in line teaser pulleys and thrugunwalepull down chock system Tuna door

BridgeCenterline helm with console to port, actuated electronics pod with access hatches and additional 12V electrical panel Forward seating with new custom upholstered cushions and storage Large brow storage area Bench seating to starboard with new custom upholstered cushions andstorageRear facing jump seat with new custom upholstered cushionsTeak sea rails and drip moldingCustom 5 panel bridge enclosureCaterpillar covered electronic gauge panel at helmTeak helm pod with single lever controlsRecessed LED lighting in hardtopHardtop wired for 12V electric reelsL-shaped grab rail above consoleCrowned belly band with 6 rod holdersCustom hardtop frame with side safety barsRupp auto-lock rigger catches/ stays(2) Release helm Chairs with new cushioned upholstery

Engine RoomCaterpillar 3406E Engines ZF 350A 1.58:1 transmissions Kohler 15.SEOZD 1 SKW generator with sound shield and advanced digital controls with 2050 hrs/ new in 2008 Southeast Foundries dripless shaft seal systems (2) Racor 751 OOOMAX fuel filter I water seperators with pressure gauges Fireboy automatic fi re suppression system (2) Engine Room cameras with remote feed to bridge electronics Electronic temperature control system module Exhaust fans AC/DC lighting Custom storage al ley for spare shaft Galvanic isolator with additional shore side breaker panel Dometic AC pump with 3 way manifold for easy access to cleanout maintenance Mastervolt 12V / 40A / 3 phase battery charger Shurflo FW pump with pressure t-::ink and shutoff valves Shurflo Raw water pump Seaward hot water heater Racor fuel filtration system for generator Leeson Oil change pump with quick connect hose set up Fresh paint 2025

DisclaimerThe 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.