2000 Buddy Davis 78 Sportfisherman

2000 Buddy Davis 78 Enclosed Bridge “Capt. Morgan”

Motivated Seller!

Twin MTU 16V2000 M90 diesel engines producing 1,800 HP each
Twin 32kW Northern Lights generators

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This 78’ Buddy Davis Enclosed Bridge is a great opportunity to own a BIG custom sportfish that has been heavily updated and is standing tall. She offers a huge fishing and travel platform along with exceptional value.

“Capt. Morgan” was originally built for a discerning sportfisherman with a focus on extended cruising. Back in 2000, before many custom and production builders were building sportfishing boats of this size, “Capt. Morgan” was a special project and truly a sight to behold.

She features 4 staterooms and 5 heads, comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests aboard, along with separate crew accommodations. With 2,100 gallons of fuel, she offers an impressive cruising range of approximately 900 nautical miles. Features such as stabilizers, a full-width staircase to the bridge, and a day head accessible directly from the cockpit help set this vessel apart from other sportfish boats in her class.

Over $600,000 has been invested into the vessel over the past 4 years, including new electronics, a full paint job, and numerous additional upgrades. She is in excellent condition and ready for her next adventure.

Highlights

• Over $600,000 invested in recent upgrades
• Twin 1,800 HP MTU 16V2000 M90 diesel engines (W4 completed on both main engines January 2023)
• Twin 32kW Northern Lights generators
• Recent full paint job
• Updated Garmin electronics with cockpit MFD
• NAIAD stabilizers
• American 32HP bow thruster
• Full tower
• Tender and davit
• Cockpit and flybridge docking stations
• Updated audio visual systems
• Murray fighting chair
• Transom livewell and tuna door
• Hydraulic stabilizers for smooth cruising
• Wide internal spiral staircase to enclosed bridge
• Private crew quarters for two with commercial refrigerator freezer
• Outdoor cockpit day head
• Upper and lower mezzanine seating with table
• Underwater lights

Accommodations

• Four stateroom layout
• Five heads
• Sleeps up to eight guests plus crew
• Private crew quarters for two
• Large salon with spacious entertaining areas
• Wide enclosed bridge layout with excellent visibility
• Comfortable long range cruising accommodations throughout

Electronics and Navigation

• Updated Garmin electronics package
• Cockpit multifunction display
• Radar system
• Autopilot
• Cockpit and flybridge docking control stations
• Updated audio visual systems

Fishing Features

• Full tower
• Murray fighting chair
• Large cockpit with mezzanine seating
• Transom tuna door
• Transom livewell
• Massive fishing and travel platform
• Exceptional offshore fishability and range

Mechanical and Recent Upgrades

• Twin MTU 16V2000 M90 diesel engines
• W4 service completed on both mains in January 2023
• Twin 32kW Northern Lights generators
• NAIAD stabilizers
• American 32HP bow thruster
• Ice Maker Rebuilt in 2025
• New AC chillers installed in 2024
• New air handler master stateroom installed in 2024
• New raw water pumps on mains completed in 2023
• New batteries installed in 2024
• Props balanced and polished in 2024
• AIS installed in 2025
• New coolant recovery bottles for both mains installed in 2024
• New teak covering boards completed in 2023
• 2026 ‘Hurricane Plan’ included at Willis Custom Yachts for the 2026 Season. ($5,000.00 Value)