Description
This is a rare opportunity to own a custom offshore express sportfisher built by legendary North Carolina boatbuilder Ricky Gillikin.
"Closed Session" is a 1996, 48-foot cold-molded Carolina sportfishing boat built on Harkers Island. Renowned for exceptional seakeeping and offshore performance, she is powered by twin MAN 600 HP diesel engines and is equipped for serious fishing and comfortable cruising.
Key features include:
Spacious cockpit designed for offshore fishing
In-deck fish boxes
Transom fish box
Eskimo ice maker
Two cockpit freezer boxes
Phasor generator
Comprehensive electronics package featuring:
FLIR thermal imaging
Radar
Autopilot
GPS navigation
Additional onboard electronics
If you're searching for a large express sportfisher with proven Carolina heritage and outstanding rough-water capability, "Closed Session" deserves serious consideration. Her ride quality, fishing layout, and custom craftsmanship make her an exceptional offshore platform.
Seller is motivated and welcomes all reasonable offers.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $399,000
- Year
- 1996
- Make
- Custom Carolina
- Model
- Ricky Gillikin
- Designer
- Ricky Gillikin
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Express Cruiser, Saltwater Fishing, Sports Fishing Boats
- Hull Material
- Composite
- Location
- Beaufort, NCApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 48 ft (14.6 m)
- Beam
- 15.58 ft (4.75 m)
- Draft
- 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
- Bridge Clearance
- 22 ft (6.71 m)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 23 kn
- Max Speed
- 30 kn
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 1,200 hp
- Total Hours
- 13,000 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engine 1
- MAN D286-6 LE 401 · 600 hp · 6,500 hrs · Inboard · Direct
- Engine 2
- MAN D286-6 LE 401 · 600 hp · 6,500 hrs · Inboard
Tankage
- Fuel
- 600 gal (2,271 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 175 gal (662 L) · 1 tank
- Holding
- 10 gal (38 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Heads
- 1
Full Details
Salon
- Port and Starboard Bench Style Seating w/ Storage Below & Behind
- Port and Starboard Storage Cabinets Above Bench Seating
- V-Berth Forward w/ Storage Underneath
- Port and Starboard Lockers in V-Berth Area
- Teak Flooring Throughout Salon / Galley / Head Areas
- Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
- Flat Screen TV's (1 in V-Berth / 1 in Salon)
- Port Side Galley
- Starboard Side Private Head
Galley
- Port Side Location
- Solid Surface Counter
- Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
- Princess 2 Burner Electric Stove Top
- Microwave
- Nova Cool Refrigerator / Freezer
- Cabinets and Drawers Throughout Space
Head
- Starboard Side Location
- Marine Head w/ Holding Tank
- Solid Surface Counter
- Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
- Separate Enclosed Shower w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
- Storage Compartment Under Sink
Electronics
- Furuno GPS / Plotter / Depth Finder
- Icom M502 VHF Radio
- Compass
- Garmin 8616 GPS / Plotter
- Garmin 740s GPS
- Furuno NavNet
- Icom M502 VHF Radio
- FLIR Night Vision
- Simrad Ap22 Autopilot
- Fusion Stereo Remote
- ACR Remote Spotlight Control
- Engine Room Cameras
- Compass
Deck
- Tower w/ Full Controls and Electronics
- Fiberglass Tower Hard Top
- Bench Style Seating in Tower
- Fiberglass Hard Top Main Helm Deck
- Full Spray Enclosure Helm Deck
- Teak Helm Pod
- Single Lever Engine Controls
- Port & Starboard Bench Style Seating on Helm Deck
- Stidd Helm Chair
- Air Conditioning for Helm Deck Area
- Storage Compartments Forward Helm Deck Area
- Out Riggers
- Center Rigger
- Pop Up Electronics Box at Helm Station
- Teaser Reels
- 10 Flush Mounted Rod Holders in Gunnels
- 6 Tower Leg Rod Holders (3 per side)
- 6 Rod Rocket Launcher on Tower Band
- Transom Fish Box
- 2 Port Side Cockpit Freezer Plate Chiller Boxes
- Starboard Side Cockpit Rigging Station w/ Fresh Water Sink
- In-Deck Fish Box w/ Ice Chipper Dump
- Sea Decking in Cockpit and Helm Deck Areas
- Fresh Water wash Down
- Raw Water wash Down
Electrical
- Phasor 12kw Generator w/ 800 hours (New 2019)
- 50 Amp Shore Power
- 50 Amp Shore Power Cord
- 110v & 12v Systems
- Charles 45-amp Battery Charger
- Dolphin Pro HD 24.60 Battery Charger
- 4 8D Batteries w/ Battery Selector Switches
Mechanical
- Twin 600hp MAN Engines
- Single Lever Engine Controls
- Flo-Scan System
- Air Conditioning for Helm Deck
- Reverse Cycle Heating / Air Conditioning Cabin Space
- Eskimo E600 Ice Chipper
- Engine Room Blowers
- Fresh Water System
- Bronze Thru Hulls w/ Strainer Baskets
- Dripless Shaft Logs
- Hynautic Steering
- Cockpit Freezer Plates
- 3 Bilge Pumps
- 2 High Water Bilge Pumps
- Water Tank Level Gauge
- Trim Tabs
- Water Heater
Performance
1750 RPM, 23 kts with a fuel consumption averaging .65 NMPG.
High cruise at 1950 is 26 kts.
WOT at 2270 RPM is 30 kts at .51 NMPG.
Virtual Tour Link
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Engine Disclaimer
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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.