Custom Carolina Scarborough 56 Convertible for Sale

900 HP MAN Common Rail Diesels

SeaKeeper Gyro

Omni Sonar with Upgraded Electronics

Full Cockpit Mezzanine

The Natural represents a classic example of Ricky Scarborough’s legendary custom cold-molded wood builds. It is renowned for its aggressive entry, signature Carolina flare, and exceptional head-sea performance.

Key Highlights & Modernization History

While maintaining its classic, soft ride, the vessel has undergone extensive refits to integrate modern tournament-grade technology and amenities:

• (Repower): Upgraded to twin 900 HP MAN V8 Common Rail diesel engines (Model D2848LE423), significantly boosting performance and efficiency.

• (Stabilization): Installed a Seakeeper NG9 gyro stabilizer, completely transforming its comfort at sea and tournament fishability.

• (Helm & Systems Refit): Redesigned helm featuring a modern electronics suite with triple Garmin GPSMAP 8215 displays, Omni Sonar, professional sonar modules, open-array radar, and a FLIR thermal camera. New exhaust risers and a Blue Water Desalination water maker were also added.

• 2017–2018 (Interior & Mechanical Updates): Refreshed with new interior carpeting and wallpaper. Mechanically upgraded with a new 21.5KW Cummins Onan generator, a rebuilt Eskimo ice chipper, and refrigerated lower mezzanine boxes 

Electronics

• New 3x Garmin GPSMAP 8215 Multi-Function Displays (2015)

• New Garmin GDS26 Professional Sonar Module (2015)

• New Garmin GMR 624 xHD2 4' 6KW Open-Array Radar (2015)

• New Garmin GMI instrument Display (2015)

• New Garmin CM599LH Keel 2-3Kw Transducer (2015)

• New Garmin Wi-Fi Module & GXM-52 Weather/Audio Module (2015)

• New Flir M-324 XP Camera (2015)

• New Fusion MS-BB300R Black Box Stereo (2015)

• New Sat-Fi Black Box Sat Phone (2015)

• New ACR RCL-100 12v Spotlight (2015)

• New Recessed Engine Displays In Hardtop (2015)

• New 2x 16' Comrod Antennas (2015)

• New Engine Room Camera (2015)

• New Garmin Auto Pilot and Reactor Smart pump (2017)

• New 2x 506 VHF Radios and Remote Mics (2018)

• New AIS Antenna (2018)

• New Starlink Marine WiFi (2024)

• New Furuno Omni Sonar (2022)

• 4" Ritchie Compass

Salon and Dinette

• New L-Shaped Sofa & Dinette Cushions with Hydraulic Lift (2022)

• New Carpet throughout the entire boat (2022)

• New Pleated Window Blind (2021)

• New Wallpaper throughout the entire boat (2017)

• Vinyl Headliner

• U-Line Drink Ice Salon Ice Maker

• 2 x 16,000 BTU Cruisair A/C units (New 2020)

• 38” Sony Flat screen in cabinet above dinette (2022)

• New Polk Surround Sound & Stereo (2022)

• Direct TV

• Teak and Holly Landing & Teak Coffee Table

• Carpet Runner

• Storage under companionway stairs & under sofas

• Installed Automatic door opener (2022)

• Salon Door – Renewed Fiberglass (2025)

• L-shaped dinette features a teak dining table with seating for 4 and storage underneath

Galley

• Peninsula style Corian counter

• Amana microwave/convection

• 220v Frigidaire Euroflair 2-Burner Stove

• 4 Perlick Refrigeration Drawers

• 240V Raritan 12 Gallon Water Heater

• Outboard facing galley sink

Master Stateroom

• Queen Size Bed with New Mattress (2022)

• New Bunk & Nightstand (2022)

• Plenty of drawer and hanging locker storage

• Private Head and Shower with mirrored ceiling and new toilet (2021)

• Corian countertops in the head and on the nightstand

• Domestic water manifold accessed under the bunk

• New Electrical Outlets (2022)

• Full Private Master Head and Shower

Forward Stateroom

• New Layout and Mattress (2022)

• New Electrical Outlets (2022)

• Hanging locker to Port as you enter

• Corian countertop to Port

Companionway Bunk

• Located to STBD with privacy curtain

• New Mattress (2022)

• Private reading light

• Large storage under bunk for rods, tackle, or large gear

• Set of drawers for personal effects under the large storage

Guest Head

• Located to STBD immediately descending companionway stairs

• New Ceramic Raritan head (2017)

• Mirrored ceilings, Corian countertops, and storage cabinets above/below the sink

Helm

• New 2x Release Helm Chairs (2015)

• New Release Jump Seat (2017)

• Integrated rod storage

• Forward and Aft Spreader Lights & Tri-Color Hardtop Light

• EZ2CY Enclosure

• Triple Spreader Rupp Big Rig Outriggers

• 2x 24volt Miya Epoch US-9 Super Teaser Reels (Built-in to hardtop)

• 2x 12volt Miya Epoch Command x9 HP Teaser Reels (Built-in to hardtop)

Cockpit

• Full Mezzanine Seating

• Teak Deck, Mezzanine, and Covering Boards

• Live-Well Starboard Forward

• Very Large In-Deck Stainless Steel Fish Box & Transom Fish Box

• New Refrigerated Lower Mezzanine Boxes (2017)

• Centerline Engine Room Access in Mezzanine

• New 2x 24v Cockpit Electric Reel Plugs (2022)

• Side Locker Storage to STBD

• Spot Free System Built into PORT side Locker

• New Tri-Color Overhang Lighting (2015)

• New Under Gunwale RGB lighting (2018)

• Transom Door

• Release Marine Fighting Chair with Rocket Launcher

Hull and Engine Room

• New Exhaust Risers by Marine Exhaust (2015)

• New Blue Silicone Trident Hose for Main Engines and Gears (2015)

• ZF BW 350A 1.5:1 Transmissions with Trolling Valves

• New Dual Racors and Built-in Fuel Priming Pumps (2016)

• 2 1/2" Shafts – Renewed 2025

• New Shaft Through Waters (2018)

• Renewed Cutlass Bearings (2022)

• Propellers – Inspected and Tested by Wildcat (2025)

• Spare Set of Propellers included

• New 150 Gal Water tank (2018)

• New Bottom Fiberglass (2022)

• Mask Painted (2022)

• Rub Rails Renewed (2025)

• Bottom Paint & Replaced Zincs (2025)

Electrical and Mechanical

• New 21.5KW Cummins Onan Genset (2018)

• New Groco ARG Seawater Strainer (2016)

• New 2x Dolphin Pro Battery Chargers (2016)

• New Galvanic Isolator (2015)

• Individual Engine start battery bank (2x 8D Deep Cycle Batteries)

• 2x Deka AGM Batteries for house

• Single 50 Amp shore connection

• New Fully Re-built and Painted E1600 Eskimo Ice Chipper (2018)

• New Seakeeper NG 9 (2016)

• New entire fresh water plumbing rebuild (2015)

• New All through-hulls and pickups replaced (2015)

• New 1400GPD Blue Water Desalination Water Maker Legend Series (2015)

• New Oil Transfer System (2017)

• New High Flow Shower Box (2016)

• New Engine room 12v & 110V Lighting (2018)

• New ElectraSan Head System (2018)

• New Electrosea Clear Line System (2023)

Tournament History

Engineered for high-stakes offshore campaigns, the Natural has established a stellar reputation as a fierce, consistent competitor on the major East Coast and Mid-Atlantic billfish circuits:

• 2021 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament: Secured a historic podium finish by taking 2nd Place Overall in the Blue Marlin Division against a massive fleet after landing a 521.6-pound blue marlin.

• Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament: Proved its dominance against the toughest custom sportfish teams on the Outer Banks, finishing on the leaderboard as the 4th Place Overall Boat after successfully releasing four billfish.

• Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament (VBBT): A recurring, highly respected participant in the fleet, consistently showcasing the elite fishability and capability of the Scarborough build pedigree.

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.