2004 Custom Carolina 61' (18.59 m) 61 Sportfisherman
Va Beach, Virginia, United States
Short Rigger
2004
- Convertible Boats
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
- HIN/IMO: HQY58317F304
$ 2,950,000 USD
€ 2,526,938 Euros
$ 4,073,873 CAD
£ 2,169,206 GBP
Description
"Short Rigger" is a pedigreed, proven tournament winning custom Carolina Sportfisherman. Custom Built by Billy Holton: to Travel, Compete and fish, she is outfitted and updated with the finest equipment. She is an Incredibly Comfortable boat to fish on, with a Very Large Cockpit, Huge Mezzanine and excellent overhang. The modern and updated interior makes her Comfortable to travel, or to relax after after your Fishing Day. A beautiful vessel by any standards, "Short Rigger" is now available in Va Beach.
Highlights Include:
-Brand New: 1136 hp Caterpillar C-18's installed July 2026 with full warranty
-Brand New: Northern Lights 20 kw diesel powered generator installed July 2026 with full warranty
-Brand New: Furuno Omni 10 sonar installed July 2026 (removed Omni 8)
-Bow Thruster added in 2025
-Faux Teak toerail, stripped and repainted in 2025
-Interior completely updated in the Winter 2024/2025 with all new Upholstery, Carpet, wall panels and cabinetry, Galley updates as well
-New SeaKeeper 9 gyro stabilizer in 2023
-ZF Marine Transmissions rebuilt in 2023
-FCI Aquamiser+ Water Maker (800 gpd) with controls at the engine room entry
-Dometic/Eskimo Ice Chipper with salon controls (1000 lb/day)
-Cockpit Bait Freezer and refrigerated drink box, built into the Mezzanine (new Mezzanine Upholstery in 2025)
-Huge Transom Fishbox, Teak Cover boards, Stbd side transom door, Vinyl transom wrap
-LED Underwater lighting, recessed trim tabs, recessed transom zinc pocket
-Release Marine Fighting Chair with launcher backrest
-Release Marine Helm Chairs
-Teak Helm Pod with single lever controls and Bow Thruster buttons at the thumb position
-Garmin HD Navigational package
-Starlink WiFi package
-FlexiTeak on the Flybridge deck, Bait Freezer on Flybridge
-Updated Dometic electric toilets
-Last repaint was at the Bluewater Yard in 2017
-New Hardtop with Teaser Reel pocket in 2017
Coral Gables Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: HQY58317F304
LOA: 61' (18.59 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2004
Beam: 17' 7''
Draft Max: 4'
Maximum Speed: 37
Cruise Speed: 30
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Fuel Tank: 600 Gallons (2271.25 Liters)
Fresh Water: 300 Gallons (1135.62 Liters)
Holding Tank: 75 Gallons (283.91 Liters)
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C-18
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1136.00
- Power KW: 847.12
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 20.00
- Serial Number: JLE06972
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: C-18
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1136.00
- Power KW: 847.12
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 20.00
- Serial Number: JLE06939
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator Model: M844lw3G-20 kw
- Generator Hours: 20
Full Details
Performance Report/Spare Parts
Here are Performance Numbers from the first sea trial after the repower (7/21/26)-1750 rpm = 25.5 kts = 55 gph
-1950 rpm = 30.5 kts = 80 gph = 75% load
-2300 rpm = 37 kts
Fuel Capacity is 1200 gallons (2 tanks under the cockpit floor with sight gauges)
Spare PArts to be included:
-Spare Props
-Spare Shafts
-Center Rigger
-Spare Toilet (identical to the ones currently in the boat)
-Forward Cockpit wing curtains (for Wintertime fishing)
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
430 W 23rd Street
Holland MI 49423
Office: 1-616-622-4886
Email: brokers@cgyacht.com
Coral Gables Yachts is an independent yacht brokerage located in Holland, Michigan. We pride ourselves on knowledgable and forthright representation of every yacht we discuss. We list boats locally and sell internationally with an excellent track record of repeat business from our clients.






