1990 Custom Carolina 58 Convertible Gary Davis Boat in Virginia Beach, VA 23454 US
58 Convertible Gary Davis
2 Engines (2x Lugger)
58 feet
Diesel
Wooden
"High Hopes" is a Va Beach Legend, a Specialty Vessel, built to carry Passengers and fish the Mid-Atlantic In Shore and Offshore waters. Her longtime mate says "this is an amazing boat, proven fish raiser with a clean wake, she pushes easy and runs softly with no station wagon effect."
HIGHLIGHTS:
one owner, built as a USCG Inspected Vessel by Gary Davis in Marshallberg, NC under the watchful eye of this Original Owner. Every phase of the construction process was inspected by the USCG
she holds a current USCG COI for 15 passengers, plus Capt and Mate. out to 100 miles MD/VA line to Hatteras, NC
All Safety Equipment and Fire Suppression equipment is up to date, and to be included with the sale.
Powered by twin Lugger 700 hp inboard engines, cruise 1800 rpm at 25/26 kts (fully loaded with offshore gear and passengers), These Commercially rated engines are detuned to a WOT of 2100 rpm which delivers a top speed of 30 kts
Northern Lights diesel powered generator
Garmin and Furuno Electronics, ICOM Vhf radios, Icom Single Side Bank Radio, Fusion Stereo for the Salon and cockpit
She holds 610 gallons of fuel (2x 305 gallon tanks) and routinely burns 285 to 295 gallons on a typical Va Beach day (65 miles each way, run out, troll all day, run home)
100 gallon fresh water capacity
Cockpit Mezzanine was added in 2011/2012, featuring double Bait Freezers and Viking-Style Drink Box, Custom Upholstery
Sea Frost cockpit Freezer system: 220v compressor and condenser, with freezer plates in the Transom Box (holds 600 lbs of fish, salt water is the added to the box to Brine your catch, preserving them for the fish cleaner. This SeaFrost system also serves the double Mezzanine Bait Freezers and the Cockpit Drink box.
Salon and interior features 2 zones of Reverse Cycle HVAC (16000 btu each, both are 220 volt units), 4 crew bunks, one master cabin, enclosed head (shower is now used for rod storage. Two Very Large Rod/Tackle storage rooms.
Comfortable Galley with Drink Ice maker, Refrigerator and freezer drawers, Microwave oven, dedicated trash storage
Located in Virginia Beach, VA available for viewing by Appointment.
Large stbd transom door
Very Large Transom fish box, with Chill Plates. Put the drain plugs in, turn the chill plates on and add Salt Water to Preserve your catch in a Brine Solution just as done on Commercial vessels. Keeps your catch in Excellent Condition
Fighting Chair with removable footrest, launcher backrest with rigging tray and drawer (repainted in Winter 2026)
Deck fittings for two additional fighting chairs
Deep/Safe cockpit depth with flush mounted rod holders
(1) 12 volt and (2) 24 volt electric outlets beneath Each Gunwhale
Horizontal gaff/brush/boathook storage beneath each gunwhale
AquaTraction cockpit, mezzanine and Flybridge decking (very good condition, was new in 2022)
Rupp triple spreader outriggers, with fly bridge release
has an additional 24 volt power outlet located on the Flying Bridge
Custom Mezzanine beneath a perfectly sized bridge overhang, provides shade for the Mezzanine seats
Custom Mezzanine Upholstery, removable
Fusion AM/FM/Bluetooth marine stereo for the Cockpit and Salon speakers
Centerline engine room access
Double Bait Freezer compartments
Drink Box in the Salon Step
Livewell
Hot and Cold freshwater connections in the cockpit
(2) raw water washdown connections in the cockpit, (one of these serves as a UISCG certified fire fighting pump
Wide gunwhales provide safe easy walkways along the sides of the house. Handrails along the top of the house for Safe/Easy access to the foredeck
Easy access by way of a Ladder
Aqua Traction helm deck flooring
(2) Helm Chairs by Bluewater Chairs (new helm seat cushions)
Miya Epoch 24 v teaser reels in overhead hatch
Full 4 sided helm enclosure, perfect for cold weather fishing (all curtains in Very Good Condition)
Several 110v outlets are located on the Bridge
Front 3 panels are EZ2CY, rear enclosure curtains were new in 2025
Stbd side Bench seat and another Bench seat in front of the console. new Upholstery for these seats, storage beneath
Hotwater (freshwater) connection on the Bridge
Teak Helm Pod with morse single lever Palm Beach Style controls
Stainless steel steering wheel
Garmin 8212 (12 inch Full Color MFD) with AIS targets visible on both Garmin screens, in lower console
Garmin 943xsv (9 inch full color MFD) in overhead console, Garmin card reader inside of console
Furuno NavNet vx2, full color MFD, Radar is 64 mile max range, Engine Room cameras viewable here. Sat TV also viewable here, Fishfinder
SimRad AP26 Autopilot
Sitex SST-110 sea surface temp digital gauge
(2) ICOM M605 VHF Radios
ICOM M605 Single Side Band long range VHF Radio (located beneath front bench seat
Bennett Trim Tabs
LED Lightbar (brand new)
Rockford Fostgate Marine stereo on the Bridge (AM/FM/Bluetooth/Aux)
Rod and Tackle Storage is EXCELLENT, well organized and easy to access.
The owners Rod/Reel Tackle inventory will not be included with the sale of the boat
Several different rod closets for different types of fishing gear, with multiple rod holders flush mounted in the floor for safe/easy/organized/easily accessible rod storage
Dedicated tackle storage room with rigging counter and Tackle Tray storage
Horizontal rod storge in the forward stateroom
SALON AND GALLEY
Stbd side lockable Sliding salon door
Large open and brightly lit Salon, with an L-Shaped sofa that runs along the aft and up the port side
PFD's for 18 adults and 8 children are stored beneath the Sofa, properly labeled
Salon HVAC unit is a 16,000 btu reverse cycle unit
Stbd side Small counter space with main AC/DC Breaker panel beneath. Remote Generator controls and shore power switching located here.
Fusion Marine stereo head unit (AM/FM/Bluetooth/SXM) with salon and cockpit speaker zones
Barrell Chair in stbd aft corner
Small sofa forward and to stbd, storage beneath
Vinyl Plank flooring, is easy to clean
Large rear and side Salon windows. These windows were replaced in 2019 with Tempered safety glass, e-rated glass with reflective coating built into the glass.
Salon flat screen HDTV with digital SatTv antenna (KVH HD dome)
Starlink Sat wifi system
Port side Galley with KitchenAid drink Ice Maker (stainless steel, undercounter)
KitchenAid two drawer Refrigerator and Freezer (stainless steel, undercounter)
Dedicated trash storage
Sink with hot/hold faucet
Microwave oven, storage drawers
LOWER ACCOMMODATIONS SPACE
centerline steps down from the salon, opens to a roomy space with excellent headroom and lighting
Central Vacuum system, with hose hanging in the stbd closet
Fixed Fire Suppression system in the stbd aft closet
Port aft closet with rod holders in the floor
Upper and Lower Bunks along the Stbd side (2 total bunks)
Enclosed Head and Shower stbd forward (shower is turned off at the hot/cold valves in the floor)
Large Tackle Storage Room to port. Tons of rod holders, Built in Tackle Tray storage space. Counter space for rigging baits, ample storage space for tools
Lower cabin Heat/Air Conditioning system. 16000 btu reverse cycle
Captains Cabin, located forward in the lower accommodations space with a privacy door. Queen sized bed on a pedestal with storage space below. Additional rod holders in this space.
Overhead Deck Hatch
You will find the engine room to be Pleasingly Clean, Tidy and well kept. Access to the outboard sides of the engines is excellent
Engine Room access is through a cockpit hatch, located in the mezzanine
AC and DC Light fixtures in the engine room provides excellent lighting to all portions of the engine room
Main engines are twin Lugger engines, detuned and commercially rated to 700 hp each. there are 17,250 hrs on these engines
Don't let the engine hours fool you, they start Amazingly Quick and Clean, and Run strong and cool with no signs of deterioration
These engines have been lovingly serviced
Twin Disk marine transmissions
Northern Lights 9kw diesel powered generator with 15,942 hrs
(2) engine room cameras are viewable on the Furuno screen in the Bridge
Dripless shaft seals
(2) HVAC Raw water pumps, both are 220 volt, Salon unit has an Orbendorfer pump, Lower cabin has a March pump
Fresh water pump is a HeadHunter Mach 5
Raritan electric water heater
12 volt battery charger
24 volt battery charger
As this is a USCG Inspected vessel, you will find the engine room to be extremely well labeled
She was built of all hand-picked lumber
Frames and Keel are all Juniper laminated members
Bulkheads are all mahogany plywood laminated members
Planking is mahogany plywood, laminated and screwed
3 full layers of 316 fiberglass on the exterior
the last full paint job was at the Bluewater Yard in Hampton in 2023
Ice Blue hull color, Snow white topsides
Bottom pinted annually
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/26 | Initial price | $685,000 |
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| Price | $685,000 | $699,000 | $625,000 | $825,000 | $825,000 | $499,000 |
| Location | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | Hampton | Fort Monroe | Hampton | Fort Monroe |
| Nominal Length | 58' | 50' | 54' | 61' | 61' | 48' |
| Draft | 5' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Lugger | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | MAN |
| Total Engine Power | 700 hp | 705 hp | 1001 hp | 1650 hp | 1650 hp | 1100 hp |
| Days on Market | 1 | 7 | 132 | 633 | 633 | 971 |
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