2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express Boat in North Palm Beach, FL 33408 US
Built in 2017
Walkaround Express
4 Engines (4x Mercury)
43 feet
Gas
Other
$200,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Now asking $999,000! (6/29/2026)
Here's an attractive walkaround sportfish with 2023 quad 350hp Mercury outboards which have approximately 370 hours and extended Platinum engine warranties into Spring of 2030. Premium build quality by Jim Smith Tournament Boats in Stuart, FL with a cold-molded hull. High style vessel with diesel generator, large bridge deck with updated A/C, Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, bow thruster, newer KVH TV5 sat dome, and fresh EZ2CY enclosure plus Canvas Designers cushions and full bow lounge pad. Boat is kept out of water on a lift. Teak cockpit and cover boards with mezzanine seat and rocket launcher. Faux painted toe rail and full walkaround non-skid decks. With a custom hardtop it opens many transport possibilities and there is even a tow eye which may have some consider her for use as a yacht tender.
This boat is in very nice condition with significant upgrades to her in 2023.
Seller may consider select center console trade proposals.
The one and only 43' Jim Smith Tournament Boats walk-around which has recently been upgraded and has become available. The comfortable bridge deck has A/C with teak decking. Recently new Canvas Designer cushions on a ladderback bench helm seat and a second lounge seat is forward of the helm. Cabin entry via sliding panel door is forward to portside.
Five steps down into the cabin with satin finished teak cabinetry which is attractive and well executed. Galley is to the starboard side with bullnose Corian countertop. Forward is a V-shaped seating lounge with teak table which can be lowered and converted to a berth area with a filler cushion. Just aft on the portside is the full head with separate shower stall. The vanity top is matching to the galley and nicely appointed. Moving aft there is a separate cabin with good sized twin berths. Above the door to this cabin is the main cabin TV. The cabin sole is Amtico laminate teak and holly.
She is kept on a boatlift and has been treated in Summer of 2023 to four new 350hp white Mercury Verados which have Platinum warranty coverage.
From the Bridge Deck there is a tinted glass, white aluminum framed sliding door which opens to five teak steps down into the cabin. Beautifully satin varnished teak cabinetry and wainscoting are throughout. Galley is to the right with Corian countertops and forward is a V-shaped lounge with table that can convert with filler cushion to a berth. To portside is the door to the head. Aft is a stateroom with twin berths and above the door is a mounted flat panel TV.
- Dometic CR-0110S 3.35 cubic foot under-counter refrigerator
- LG stainless steel front microwave over in cabinet
- Blanco stainless steel, single basin, undermounted sink
- Moen faucet with removable spray nozzle head
- Corian countertop with bullnose curved edge
- Amtico teak and holly laminate flooring
- Teak drawer and cabinet storage, trash can beneath sink
- Samsung flat-panel TV mounted aft
- Forward settee with blue upholstered cushions and teak triangular table
- Table can lowered and with filler insert can be used as an extra berth
- Canvas Designers 2023 3/4 Enclosure with the forward 3 panels done with EZ-2-CY and the side panels with soft panels and U-Zips
- Teak Decking
- Varnished Teak helm pod and Mercury control binnacle on teak mounting
- Upright Electronics console that houses three Garmin 16" screens protected by three sliding clear Lexan panels and magnetic compass on top
- To either side of the helm pod are opening cabinets with instruments mounted
- Bridge Deck A/C
- Helm seating is a bench/cabinet with removable white ladderback. New Canvas Designers cushions and fold down aluminum foot rest. Cabinet is accessed from cockpit and has proper tackle drawers and storage.
- Forward of the helm console is a lounge seat with new cushions and beneath the seat are two stainless lined, insulated, refrigerated boxes which can be set to freezers if desired. Beneath these boxes in another small opening step up which is great for shoe storage or general items.
- (3) Garmin 7616 multi-function GPS/Chartplotter
- Garmin GMR 2526 xHD2 open 6' array Radar with bird mode
- Garmin GSD Chirp recording Echosounder
- Airmar B275LH wide CHIRP Transducer
- Garmin GXM52 Sirius Weather module
- Garmin GHP Reactor Autopilot with SmartPump and GHC 20 control
- (2) Standard Horizon Matrix-series GX2000 VHF radios with Comrod 4' Antennas
- Ritchie PowerDamp 5-inch magnetic compass
- GOST NavTracker 1.0
- ACR RCL-100D remote control spotlight
- KVH Track-Vision 5, SAT TV antenna, 2023
- Direct TV H24 HD Sat TV receiver
- Fusion BB300R Marine Stereo, AM/FM/Bluetooth/SAT
- JL Audio MHD 600 amplifier
- (2) JL Audio speakers in Cockpit, M770s
- (2) JL Audio speakers on Bridgedeck, 6.5"s
- The stateroom is aft in the cabin with a teak framed entryway.
- Twin Bunk berths with storage beneath beds
- Between the berths a teak nightstand that is also a cover for the Seakeeper gyro
- Amtico teak and holly laminated flooring
- Teak cabinetry outboard to either side of the berths and on aft bulkhead
- Samsung flat-panel TV mounted on the forward bulkhead wall ahead of the portside berth, new 2023
- Headhunter freshwater head
- Amtico teak and holly laminate flooring
- Hinged teak door with magnetic opening keeper
- Corian vanity top with backsplash
- Oval Kohler Caxton undermount ceramic sink with brushed nickel Moen faucet
- Large teak framed mirror above vanity
- Teak cabinetry with drawer and door storage
- Separate white painted shower compartment with molded seat and shower wand fixture
- 110v outlet and exhaust fan
- Rupp Top Gun Z-30 radial outriggers with 18' silver single-spreader poles (poles currently stored off the boat)
- Underdeck fishboxes
- Transom Livewell with light / fish box
- Two 12v outlets for electric reels under gunwale
- Teak 6-rod rocket launcher mounted on 4-inch chrome stanchion
- (6) rod holders flush mounted in the coverboards
- (2) rod holders on each rear hardtop support
- Tackle storage area inside cabinet doors on aft side of helm bench seat / mezzanine seat backrest
- Teak Cockpit with rounded Teak coverboards
- Fresh and Saltwater washdown spigots
- Beneath deck, Eskimo crushed ice machine feeding fishbox
- Stainless scupper drains in aft cockpit corners
- Three-sided canvas fly cover
- (2) Lumitec cockpit spreader lights molded into hardtop
- Aft facing cushioned lounge seat / mezzanine
- Beneath aft lounge opens to machinery space containing generator, battery chargers, pumps, water heater
- Storage compartments either side beneath steps to bridge deck
- Dockside power 50amp inlet plug
- Cold-molded hull construction, hull bottom is a Donald Blount design
- Wesmar DC bow thruster with 9-inch tunnel (New bow thruster being installed 10-1-2024)
- Humphree x-series Interceptor blades and auto-trim controller
- Towing eye on bow, stainless steel
- Faux teak painted toe rail
- Non-skid painted walk-around decks
- New 2023 by Canvas Designers - Forward deckhouse has full sun-lounge cushion with Bentley stitching and attached headrest pillow. Entire cushion has a fitted and zippered water-resistant cover for when not in use. Cutout for forward deck hatch.
- Lewmar electric windlass with stainless pulpit chute and polished chrome anchor
- Anchor locker on foredeck
- (8) stainless steel cleats with recessed back plates, (6) are pop-up style
- Armstrong dive ladder, attach bracket at transom
- White single trumpet air horn mounted on hardtop
- 50amp 240v dockside shore power with 50 foot cord and Cablemaster cord winder
- Kohler M-9EK02D 8.5kW generator in sound shield enclosure
- 120v/240v AC / 24v DC circuit breakers, voltmeters, and amp meters in main electrical panel inside cabin. 12V DC switches aft beneath helm seat.
- (6) AMG PC1200T batteries with radial shutoff switches
- Mastervolt battery charger
- Guest ChargePro battery maintainer
- Audible high water bilge alarm
- LED lighting throughout the cabin, cockpit, bridgedeck, and utility space
- (2) Lumishore underwater lights
- Raritan 6.5 gallon hot water heater
- Quad White Mercury 350hp Verado outboards with approximately 370 hours, new 2023
- Mercury Platinum engine warranty, coverage into Spring 2030
- Mercury Marine Smartcraft Vessel View 703 display, separate start/stop switches
- Mercury Marine spin-on fuel filters
- Mercury Digital throttle and shift control binnacle
- Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer (new 2020), control panel in cabin below main electrical
- SeaStar power steering
- (4) aluminum fuel tanks - fills on port and starboard
- Aeroquip CG approved fuel lines
- Auto Fire suppression system bottle in utility / generator room
- Freshwater washdown water pump
- Headhunter 110v Fresh water system pump
- Two-gallon Jabsco accumulator pressure tank
- (2) Rule 2500 automatic bilge pumps aft
- (2) Rule 2500 automatic bilge pumps forward
- (2) self-contained FCF 12k BTU A/C systems
- Dometic self-contained bridge deck A/C system
- Bronze underwater thru-hull seacocks
Jim Smith Tournament Boats are known for their high quality, handmade construction, and creative design features. This DANIELLE is no exception, as this 43' hull launched a series of outboard walk-around boats from the builder. Boasting a brace of new engines with many years of warranty, along with a Seakeeper Gyro, a comfortable bridge deck, and an outdoor sun lounge for cruising days - this vessel opens many options for the lucky owner.
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. Buyer should assume that anything not specifically written on the spec sheet could be excluded, certainly all handheld electronics, tools, fishing tackle, dive gear, weather gear/personal safety gear, navigation charts will not convey. Upon presentation of a written acceptable offer to purchase a complete written list of exclusions can be provided by request.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/26 | Initial price | $999,000 |
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The 2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express has garnered positive feedback from boating enthusiasts and owners alike
Here’s what customers are saying: 1. Versatile Design: Many users appreciate the walkaround layout, which provides easy access to all areas of the boat. This design enhances usability for fishing and leisure activities, offering flexibility in how the boat can be enjoyed. 2. Performance: Owners are impressed with the boat's performance on the water, noting its stability and smooth ride even in choppy conditions. The powerful engine options provide quick acceleration, making it a joy to handle. 3. Quality Craftsmanship: Customers often mention the exceptional build quality of the Jim Smith brand. The attention to detail in the construction and finish is frequently highlighted, with many stating that the boat feels solid and well-engineered. 4. Comfortable Features: The cabin is noted for its comfort, with well-designed sleeping quarters, a fully equipped galley, and a private head. Boat owners commend the thoughtful layout that makes overnight trips enjoyable. 5. Fishing Amenities: A significant number of reviews celebrate the fishing features, including ample rod storage, a livewell, and spacious cockpit. Anglers appreciate the space and functionality that enhance their fishing experience. 6. Maintenance and Usability: Customers find the maintenance of the Jim Smith Walkaround Express manageable, with many praising its ease of upkeep. The thoughtful placement of components makes routine checks and servicing straightforward. 7. Aesthetics: The boat’s sleek exterior design receives positive remarks, with many describing it as stylish while still maintaining a rugged and functional appearance. Overall, the 2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express has built a reputation for being a reliable and well-rounded vessel, perfect for both fishing enthusiasts and those seeking leisurely cruising experiences.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express Overview The 2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express is a beautifully designed vessel that combines functionality, comfort, and performance. Ideal for fishing enthusiasts and leisure cruisers alike, this boat offers an array of features that set it apart from the competition.
Pros
Versatile Design: The walkaround configuration offers easy access to all areas of the boat, making it convenient for fishing or enjoying the view from any angle.
High-Quality Build: Renowned for its craftsmanship, the Jim Smith Walkaround Express is built with durable materials that enhance longevity and withstand the rigors of marine environments.
Powerful Performance: Equipped with robust engines, this model delivers impressive speed and agility, making it perfect for both leisurely cruising and exciting fishing trips.
Spacious Cockpit: The generous cockpit area provides ample space for fishing activities, dining, or relaxing, making it a social hub for family and friends.
Comfortable Cabin: The interior features comfortable seating, a galley, and sleeping accommodations, ensuring that overnight trips are enjoyable and restful.
Fishing Amenities: The boat comes with various fishing amenities, including rod holders, live wells, and in-deck fish boxes, catering to serious anglers.
User-Friendly Controls: The helm is designed for ease of use, with intuitive controls and advanced navigation systems to enhance the boating experience.
Cons
Price Point: The Jim Smith Walkaround Express is positioned in the higher price range, which might be a barrier for some potential buyers.
Draft Considerations: With a deeper draft than some smaller vessels, navigating shallow waters may be a bit challenging, limiting access to certain areas.
Maintenance Requirements: Due to its high-performance nature and advanced technology, the boat may require more meticulous maintenance compared to simpler models.
Fuel Consumption: While performance is a highlight, it can come at the cost of fuel efficiency, making operational costs higher over time.
Storage Space: Depending on the layout, storage can feel limited for longer trips, requiring careful organization of gear and supplies.
Made For
The 2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express is designed for avid anglers and boating enthusiasts who appreciate both functionality and luxury. Ideal for those who enjoy fishing in style, this model caters to serious sportfishermen and recreational boaters alike. Its versatile walkaround design allows for easy access around the boat, making it perfect for casting lines or navigating during a fishing trip. With its comfortable seating, well-equipped cabin, and ample storage space, the Jim Smith Walkaround Express also appeals to families and friends looking to spend quality time on the water. Whether you’re embarking on a short day trip or a weekend getaway, this boat offers the perfect combination of performance and comfort. Additionally, its robust construction and powerful engines ensure reliability and stability, making it suitable for various water conditions. Whether your passion lies in sport fishing or leisurely cruising, the 2017 Jim Smith Walkaround Express is built to enhance your on-water experience.
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