1999 Carolina Express SF Boat in Wanchese, NC 27981 US

OVER THE LAST COUPLE SEASONS, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR UPGRADED.

ALL ENGINE ROOM COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REPLACED. ENGINES WERE BUILT BY A1 MARINE IN HAVELOCK NC. YANMAR 630 HP PACKAGE IS HIGHEST HP TO WEIGHT RATIO AS WELL AS HIGHEST HP OPTION FOR 28 CLASSIC

Engine/Mechanical:

Both engines replaced - Yanmar 6LPA 315HP reman zero hour engines (442 hours on port since install, 1 hr on starboard)

New Racor 900ma10 fuel filter / water separators (2)

New Fireboy Automatic Discharge Fire Suppression System in engine compartment

New Perko 9601 battery disconnect switches

New Soundown IVF1010MN sound insulation for engine room

New Sure Power 160 Amp Multi-Battery Isolators (2)

New batteries and cables

New Rule bilge pumps (3)

New Lasdrop Elite dripless shaft seals (2)

New Dripless rudder port seals

New strut bearings

New Acme propellers

Electronics:

Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv MSD / Fishfinder / Chart Plotter (two in helm, one in tower)

Garmin Reactor 40 w/GHC 50 Autopilot

Garmin GMR Fantom 18 Closed array Radar

Airmar B175HW 1K transducer

Garmin GT51M transducer

Standard Horizon VHF Radios (2)

Fusion marine sound system with Kenwood speakers

New fuse panels in engine compartment, helm and tower

Other:

All new Carling rocker switches

New Yanmar gauges (RPM, Hour, Temp, Oil Pressure)

New helm top 

New Strataglass enclosure with front and side panels

New soft top with Stamoid Open fabric

New Dometic 6000 BTU air conditioner / heater

New Upholstery - helm seats, fighting chair, cockpit bolster pads, tower seat / bolster

OVERVIEW

28 foot deep V express style layout

Oversized helm with Garmin Electronics

Dual lever controls

Rocker Switch panels for lights and accessories

Manual gauges at helm

Helm chair and double buddy seat to port

Fireboy system

VHF with external speaker

Cabin with 6' head space, galley, entertainment center, v-berth and head with portal

5 panel enclosure and glass lower windshield

Marlin tower with bimini top, seating, electronics and second helm station

Single spreader outriggers

Bow rail, anchor pulpit and windlass

Centerline bowdeck hatch

Spreader lights

Fighting chair

Cockpit coaming

In-deck boxes

Transom fish box

Tackle cabinets and work station in cockpit

Underwater lights

Fresh bottom paint and zincs

Clean painted transom ready for new name

This boat has been owned and enjoyed by a family that has fished her out of Hatteras and Oregon Inlet for some time. They have recently upgraded to a bigger boat. They are very capable around boats and have taken good care of her, specifically in regard to mechanical and electronics. She's a dependable fishing machine.

HERE'S WHAT SPORTFISHING MAGAZINE SAYS ABOUT HER:

This rugged, redesigned convertible is the heart of the Carolina Classic fleet of sport-fishers for serious offshore anglers. When she’s running in the big water, it’s hard to believe she’s only 28 feet, but that she is – and able to keep up with the big boys with ease, too. This 28’s cockpit, one of the largest in her class, makes most 40-footers envious. She’s fast and dry, has plenty of working room, and includes more-than-ample storage, fish boxes and a spacious livewell.

There’s plenty of living room as well. The big cabin has 6 feet of headroom for a completely comfortable space that includes a large V-berth with filler cushion; a galley with microwave, sink and refrigerator; a removable table in the dinette; and a full walk-in electric head complete with a shower. You’ll also find plenty of storage aboard, including numerous secure rod holders. These amenities keep everyone happy on those weekend excursions.

What makes her really special, though, is that she’s a Carolina Classic through and through. Her signature wide bow pushes aside the big seas and provides a soft re-entry. All fishing gear is the top-of-the-line equipment that serious fishermen demand.

The elevated helm deck keeps you dry and provides good visibility. Underneath, the huge engine compartment accommodates a wide range of power packages, so you can match it to your fishing conditions. And the amidships twin engines provide the power and balance to manage whatever Mother Ocean might give.

Tackle-rigging stations double as extra seating, while huge 50-gallon lift-out fish boxes fit flush in the cockpit deck, making it easy to boat a big catch. Fresh- and raw-water washdowns powered by high-capacity pressure pumps make cleaning up easy and fast.

Another notable feature – the oversize helm console – is large enough to accommodate today’s 15-inch electronics displays with room to spare. And the Carolina Classic 28’s helm station simply couldn’t be easier to customize. The entire console folds down to provide full access to all wiring.

Sizable and fully functional, this model is complete; the list of “extras” is very short. The most popular add-on – the upper-station tower – gives the option of enclosing the lower helm deck while providing a complete second station above. It’s rugged, all-welded-aluminum construction sports plenty of rocket launchers, along with Lee Pro outriggers.

Fast, rugged and easy-to-maintain – that’s the hallmark of all Carolina Classic offshore fishing boats.