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2017 Custom Carolina 37 Lightning Express Sportfish “RED TAIL”

38 ft · New Bedford, MA

$625,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Oyster Harbors Marine.

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Description

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.

Build commissioned by the current/original owner. Stored inside heated building for 7 months per year since new!

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$625,000
Year
2017
Make
Custom Carolina
Model
37 Lightning Express Sportfish
Condition
Used
Type
Sports Fishing Boats, Saltwater Fishing
Hull Material
Composite
Location
New Bedford, MAApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
37.5 ft (11.4 m)
Beam
12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Displacement
18,000 lb (8,165 kg) · Full Load

Performance

Range
391 nm

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
1,100 hp
Total Hours
4,200 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine 1
Cummins QSB-550 · 550 hp · 2,095 hrs · Inboard · Direct
Engine 2
Cummins QSB-550 · 550 hp · 2,105 hrs · Inboard

Tankage

Fuel
540 gal (2,044 L) · 2 tanks · Aluminum
Fresh Water
150 gal (568 L) · 1 tank · Other
Holding
22 gal (83 L) · 1 tank · Other

Accommodations

Heads
1

Equipment & Systems

Electrical
110 V

Full Details

Details 1

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

Details 2

Electronics:

Two Furuno 16” TZT3 displays at main helm

Furuno TEU001 remote for TZT3

Remote micro SD card reader for TZT3

Furuno TZT10X XL 10” hybrid control display at tower helm

Two Garmin GMI-20 digital data displays at tower helm

Furuno DRS25A-NXT solid state radar with 6’ open array

Sionyx Nightwave Digital night vision camera

Furuno SCX-20 satellite compass

Furuno DFF-3D wide angle mapping sonar

Furuno NavPilot 711C autopilot with Sea Star pump and Safe Helm

Digital Yacht AIT5000 Class B+ AIS transponder

Icom M604 VHF

Standard Horizon GX5500 VHF

Two Shakespeare Phase III 17’ VHF antennas mounted on hardtop with stand-offs

Furuno B165T-54 through hull transducer for DFF-3D pocket mounted on keel

Furuno/Airmar B175H and B175L high/low 1kW CHIRP tilted element transducers

Airmar DST810 triducer for speed through water, backup depth, and sea temperature

Three Garmin GFL-10 NMEA 2000 tank level senders for fuel and fresh water tanks

Details 3

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

Performance

Cruise Speed 29 kts at 2500 RPM's, 60% Load, 30.5 GPH

High Cruise 33 kts at 2800 RPM's, 75% Load, 40 GPH

Details 4

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

Details 5

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

Details 6

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

Two large tackle and storage cabinets with drawers and sink and fresh water with seat

cushions and backs

Multicolor LED underwater lights

Lockable storage for eight 7’ rods under port seMee

Teak covering boards

Salon:

Custom maple veneered with walnut trim

Two seMees upholstered in cream colored ultraleather convert to V berth with inserts

Galley with stainless sink, refrigerator and Corian countertop

Numerous storage drawers and cabinets

Separate head compartment with sink, electric flush toilet, and handheld shower

Storage for five 7’ rods in head

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This 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.