2017 Lightning Custom Yachts 37 Express Sportfish Boat in New Bedford, MA 02745 US
37 Express Sportfish
2 Engines (2x Cummins)
37.5 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Composite
Red Tail is a highly customized 37' 6" sportfisherman built by Lightning Custom Yachts in Beaufort, North Carolina, and commissioned in 2017. Her cold-molded, epoxy-encapsulated wood-composite hull combines Kevlar reinforcement, Coosa-cored high-load areas, and exceptional old-growth teak detailing for a distinctive blend of strength, craftsmanship, and classic style. Powered by twin 550 hp Cummins QSB 6.7 diesels with Twin Disc Quickshift gears and trolling capability, she is purpose-built for serious offshore fishing, featuring a Pipewelders marlin tower, carbon-fiber outriggers, expansive 540-gallon fuel capacity, premium Furuno electronics, and a well-equipped cockpit with an Eskimo ice-fed fish box, livewell, abundant rod storage, and teak finishes throughout.
Hull:
Hand laid cold molded epoxy fully encapsulated wood composite hull with Coosa core
in transom and high stress locations under cleats, anchor windlass
All through hull fittings have solid glass mounting points
Kevlar fabric inner layer on bottom
All wood trim and transom are straight grain old growth teak that has been finished with
10 coats of clear epoxy and 10 coats of clear Alexseal LP
Pipewelders custom marlin tower with three welded on rod holders on each leg, tower
electronics box, bicolor red/white helm lights, LED spreader lights and built in recessed
LED navigation lights
Rupp tower mounted stainless outrigger bases with self-latching
Gemlux 22’ triple rigged carbon fiber outrigger poles
Gemlux 15’ carbon fiber dual rigged center rigger
Engines:
Twin Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp
Dual SMX digital engine gauges
Custom stainless exhaust risers with fiberglass surge tubes
Fresh water engine flush system both engines
Emergency crash pump plumbing on port engine
Twin Disc display
Warning lights and horn for exhaust riser overheat and bilge high water
Twin Disc Quickshift MGX-5065A reverse gears 2.04:1 ratio with trolling function
Palm Beach style teak helm pod with polished stainless shift levers
2” Aquamet 22HS shafts
Two pairs of propellers: Acme 4 blade and Veem 5 blade 22x34
Engine compartment sound insulated with two inches of Sounddown
Hydraulic lift for helm deck to access engine compartment
Tankage:
Two 270 gallon Diesel tanks port and starboard for 540 gallon total fuel capacity
150 gallon fresh water
30 gallon holding tank with Y valve and macerator pump
Generator:
Northern Lights M673 6kW 120V/60 cycle with full sound shield enclosure - 302 hours
Electrical:
Dual 30A shore power connections
Custom Paneltronics AC/DC breaker panel
Blue Seas P40 three bank 40A battery charger
Four Group 31 AGM batteries
Three high capacity bilge pumps with Ultra Safety Systems float switches and high
water alarms
HVAC:
Dometic reverse cycle heat/air conditioning units (two) for salon and helm
Isotherm hot water heater dual mode engine coolant /110V AC
Helm Deck/Cockpit:
Teak and holly sole in helm area
Port and starboard settees comfortably accommodate eight passengers
Cushioned storage lockers in cockpit seat two facing aft with large storage drawers,
cabinet, and sink
Release Marine ladder back teak helm seat with teak footrest
Release Marine teak six rod rocket launcher with stainless pedestal
Fresh and saltwater washdown
Coaming pads
Transom door with heavy duty Schaefer latch
Under gunwale storage for two gaffs, boat hook, and deck brush pole
Eight Gemlux no-bolt stainless rod holders including two 30 degree each side, one
heavy duty vertical swivel base each side, and two 15 degree in transom corners
Large insulated in deck fish box with 6’ inside length with macerator pump
Eskimo Ice 540D icemaker fed directly to fish box
Large insulated transom livewell that can also be used as fish box
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/26 | Initial price | $625,000 |
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2017 Lightning Custom Yachts 37 Express Sportfish | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $625,000 | $360,000 | $185,000 | $159,900 | $159,455 | $159,000 |
| Location | New Bedford | Cataumet | Newburyport | Amesbury | Middleton | Hyannis |
| Nominal Length | 38' | 36' | 38' | 27' | 25' | 38' |
| Engine Make | Cummins | Caterpillar | Catepillar | Mercury | Yamaha | Mercury |
| Total Engine Power | 550 hp | 575 hp | 510 hp | 200 hp | 300 hp | 275 hp |
| Days on Market | 1 | 11 | 371 | 72 | 421 | 171 |
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