Custom Carolina Boats for Sale
Discover Custom Carolina boats for sale. Explore listings of handcrafted sportfishing yachts with Allied Marine’s expert brokerage team.
Discover Custom Carolina boats for sale. Explore listings of handcrafted sportfishing yachts with Allied Marine’s expert brokerage team.
At Allied Marine, our brokerage team specializes in connecting discerning buyers with premium Custom Carolina boats for sale. With decades of expertise in the luxury yachting industry, we provide unparalleled access to listings, in-depth market knowledge, and personalized service to help you find the perfect yacht. Whether you are seeking a used Custom Carolina sportfishing yacht or a fully customized model, Allied Marine ensures a seamless buying experience backed by industry-leading support.
Explore our inventory of Custom Carolina boats for sale and experience the unmatched performance, heritage, and craftsmanship of these iconic sportfishing yachts.
Custom Carolina Boats represent the perfect balance of tradition, craftsmanship, and performance on the open water. Built by expert boatbuilders across the Carolinas, these vessels are designed to handle the unique demands of Atlantic waters while offering anglers and boating enthusiasts a refined, comfortable ride. Each Custom Carolina Boat is a testament to the region’s rich heritage of sportfishing design, showcasing distinctive deep V-hulls, dramatic bow flares, and lightweight cold-molded construction techniques that deliver both speed and efficiency.
Known for their seaworthiness, Custom Carolina Boats are built to cut through waves with ease, keeping topsides dry and passengers comfortable even in challenging conditions. Their wide beams and spacious cockpits provide ample room for serious sportfishing, while their layouts can be tailored to meet the needs of discerning owners. Whether cruising offshore, trolling the Gulf Stream, or entertaining guests on calmer waters, these yachts offer reliability, versatility, and performance at every turn.
Owners appreciate the craftsmanship that defines every build. Many Custom Carolina Boats are handcrafted using plank-on-frame or cold-molded techniques, resulting in lightweight yet incredibly strong hulls that improve efficiency without compromising durability. These vessels are prized by seasoned captains and anglers for their dry ride, superior handling, and timeless style—making them sought-after options in the sportfishing and luxury boating world.
| Model | Beam | Draft | Typical engines | Fuel (Approx) |
| 43 Blackwell Convertible (1994) | 14’ | 3’6”–8’ (varies) | Twin Cummins 6CTA 430 hp (repower) | 400 gal. |
| 62 Blackwell Convertible (2014) | 19’ | 4’ | Twin MAN V8-1200 | 2,100 gal. |
| Carolina Classic 35 | 13’6” | 3’ | Twin diesels (e.g., Volvo/ CAT; varied by year) | 400–435 gal. |
| Carolina Classic 28 Express | 10’6” | 2’6”–30″ | Twin diesel or gas (Volvo/Yanmar/Crusader) | 220–256 gal. |
| 47 Buddy Davis Convertible (’80s–’90s) | 16’ | 4’–4’2” | Twin Detroit 8V92 (735 hp) or MAN/Cummins | 750–875 gal. |
| 28 Cape Lookout (Custom Carolina) | 10’ | (Varies) | 250 gal. | |
| 35 Express (Custom Carolina, 2018) | 13’ | Twin Cummins QSB (approx. 480 hp) | 410 gal. | |
| 42 Express (Daniels/Steve French design) | 14’2” | 4’ | Twin Cummins QSM11 715 hp (example) | 550 gal. |
| 58 Custom Carolina (various builders) | 17’ | 4’–4’2” | CAT C-18 or similar | 1,000–2,000 gal. |
| 58 Dixon Marine (2007) | 20’5” | 5’5” | CAT 3412 | 2,000 gal. |
| Lydia 57 Sportfish (2001) | 19’ | 5’–5’6” | Twin diesels (varies) | 1,400 gal. |
| Sculley 53 (2008) | 17’ | 4.8’ (≈4’10”) | Twin CAT C-18 (1150 hp) | 1,000 gal. |
| Tideline Boatworks 26/28 Express (2005) | 9’ | 1’3” (min) | Twin Suzuki DF200 outboards | 125–150 gal. |