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1990 Custom Carolina 58' (17.68 m) 58 Convertible Gary Davis
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
High Hopes
1990
- Sport Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
- HIN/IMO: SCBW0350889
Vessel ID# 2860504 Last Updated: 2026-10-26 16:10:04
Description
"High Hopes" is a Va Beach Legend, a Specialty Vessel, built to carry Passengers and fish the Mid-Atlantic In Shore and Offshore waters. Her longtime mate says "this is an amazing boat, proven fish raiser with a clean wake, she pushes easy and runs softly with no station wagon effect."
HIGHLIGHTS:
- one owner, built as a USCG Inspected Vessel by Gary Davis in Marshallberg, NC under the watchful eye of this Original Owner. Every phase of the construction process was inspected by the USCG
- she holds a current USCG COI for 15 passengers, plus Capt and Mate. out to 100 miles MD/VA line to Hatteras, NC
- All Safety Equipment and Fire Suppression equipment is up to date, and to be included with the sale.
- Powered by twin Lugger 700 hp inboard engines, cruise 1800 rpm at 25/26 kts (fully loaded with offshore gear and passengers), These Commercially rated engines are detuned to a WOT of 2100 rpm which delivers a top speed of 30 kts
- Northern Lights diesel powered generator
- Garmin and Furuno Electronics, ICOM Vhf radios, Icom Single Side Bank Radio, Fusion Stereo for the Salon and cockpit
- She holds 610 gallons of fuel (2x 305 gallon tanks) and routinely burns 285 to 295 gallons on a typical Va Beach day (65 miles each way, run out, troll all day, run home)
- 100 gallon fresh water capacity
- Cockpit Mezzanine was added in 2011/2012, featuring double Bait Freezers and Viking-Style Drink Box, Custom Upholstery
- Sea Frost cockpit Freezer system: 220v compressor and condenser, with freezer plates in the Transom Box (holds 600 lbs of fish, salt water is the added to the box to Brine your catch, preserving them for the fish cleaner. This SeaFrost system also serves the double Mezzanine Bait Freezers and the Cockpit Drink box.
- Salon and interior features 2 zones of Reverse Cycle HVAC (16000 btu each, both are 220 volt units), 4 crew bunks, one master cabin, enclosed head (shower is now used for rod storage. Two Very Large Rod/Tackle storage rooms.
- Comfortable Galley with Drink Ice maker, Refrigerator and freezer drawers, Microwave oven, dedicated trash storage
- Located in Virginia Beach, VA available for viewing by Appointment.
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: SCBW0350889
LOA: 58' (17.68 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1990
Beam: 16' 8''
Draft Max: 5'
Maximum Speed: 30
Cruise Speed: 26
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Fuel Tank: 305 Gallons (1154.55 Liters)
Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Dry Weight: 48000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Lugger
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 700.00
- Power KW: 521.99
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 17431.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Lugger
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 700.00
- Power KW: 521.99
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 17434.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator Model: 9 kw diesel
- Generator Hours: 15941
Full Details
Cockpit and Fishing Details
- Large stbd transom door
- Very Large Transom fish box, with Chill Plates. Put the drain plugs in, turn the chill plates on and add Salt Water to Preserve your catch in a Brine Solution just as done on Commercial vessels. Keeps your catch in Excellent Condition
- Fighting Chair with removable footrest, launcher backrest with rigging tray and drawer (repainted in Winter 2026)
- Deck fittings for two additional fighting chairs
- Deep/Safe cockpit depth with flush mounted rod holders
- (1) 12 volt and (2) 24 volt electric outlets beneath Each Gunwhale
- Horizontal gaff/brush/boathook storage beneath each gunwhale
- AquaTraction cockpit, mezzanine and Flybridge decking (very good condition, was new in 2022)
- Rupp triple spreader outriggers, with fly bridge release
- has an additional 24 volt power outlet located on the Flying Bridge
- Custom Mezzanine beneath a perfectly sized bridge overhang, provides shade for the Mezzanine seats
- Custom Mezzanine Upholstery, removable
- Fusion AM/FM/Bluetooth marine stereo for the Cockpit and Salon speakers
- Centerline engine room access
- Double Bait Freezer compartments
- Drink Box in the Salon Step
- Livewell
- Hot and Cold freshwater connections in the cockpit
- (2) raw water washdown connections in the cockpit, (one of these serves as a UISCG certified fire fighting pump
- Wide gunwhales provide safe easy walkways along the sides of the house. Handrails along the top of the house for Safe/Easy access to the foredeck
Flying Bridge details
- Easy access by way of a Ladder
- Aqua Traction helm deck flooring
- (2) Helm Chairs by Bluewater Chairs (new helm seat cushions)
- Miya Epoch 24 v teaser reels in overhead hatch
- Full 4 sided helm enclosure, perfect for cold weather fishing (all curtains in Very Good Condition)
- Several 110v outlets are located on the Bridge
- Front 3 panels are EZ2CY, rear enclosure curtains were new in 2025
- Stbd side Bench seat and another Bench seat in front of the console. new Upholstery for these seats, storage beneath
- Hotwater (freshwater) connection on the Bridge
- Teak Helm Pod with morse single lever Palm Beach Style controls
- Stainless steel steering wheel
- Garmin 8212 (12 inch Full Color MFD) with AIS targets visible on both Garmin screens, in lower console
- Garmin 943xsv (9 inch full color MFD) in overhead console, Garmin card reader inside of console
- Furuno NavNet vx2, full color MFD, Radar is 64 mile max range, Engine Room cameras viewable here. Sat TV also viewable here, Fishfinder
- SimRad AP26 Autopilot
- Sitex SST-110 sea surface temp digital gauge
- (2) ICOM M605 VHF Radios
- ICOM M605 Single Side Band long range VHF Radio (located beneath front bench seat
- Bennett Trim Tabs
- LED Lightbar (brand new)
- Rockford Fostgate Marine stereo on the Bridge (AM/FM/Bluetooth/Aux)
Rod and Tackle Storage details
- Rod and Tackle Storage is EXCELLENT, well organized and easy to access.
- The owners Rod/Reel Tackle inventory will not be included with the sale of the boat
- Several different rod closets for different types of fishing gear, with multiple rod holders flush mounted in the floor for safe/easy/organized/easily accessible rod storage
- Dedicated tackle storage room with rigging counter and Tackle Tray storage
- Horizontal rod storge in the forward stateroom
Salon and Interior Details
SALON AND GALLEY
- Stbd side lockable Sliding salon door
- Large open and brightly lit Salon, with an L-Shaped sofa that runs along the aft and up the port side
- PFD's for 18 adults and 8 children are stored beneath the Sofa, properly labeled
- Salon HVAC unit is a 16,000 btu reverse cycle unit
- Stbd side Small counter space with main AC/DC Breaker panel beneath. Remote Generator controls and shore power switching located here.
- Fusion Marine stereo head unit (AM/FM/Bluetooth/SXM) with salon and cockpit speaker zones
- Barrell Chair in stbd aft corner
- Small sofa forward and to stbd, storage beneath
- Vinyl Plank flooring, is easy to clean
- Large rear and side Salon windows. These windows were replaced in 2019 with Tempered safety glass, e-rated glass with reflective coating built into the glass.
- Salon flat screen HDTV with digital SatTv antenna (KVH HD dome)
- Starlink Sat wifi system
- Port side Galley with KitchenAid drink Ice Maker (stainless steel, undercounter)
- KitchenAid two drawer Refrigerator and Freezer (stainless steel, undercounter)
- Dedicated trash storage
- Sink with hot/hold faucet
- Microwave oven, storage drawers
LOWER ACCOMMODATIONS SPACE
- centerline steps down from the salon, opens to a roomy space with excellent headroom and lighting
- Central Vacuum system, with hose hanging in the stbd closet
- Fixed Fire Suppression system in the stbd aft closet
- Port aft closet with rod holders in the floor
- Upper and Lower Bunks along the Stbd side (2 total bunks)
- Enclosed Head and Shower stbd forward (shower is turned off at the hot/cold valves in the floor)
- Large Tackle Storage Room to port. Tons of rod holders, Built in Tackle Tray storage space. Counter space for rigging baits, ample storage space for tools
- Lower cabin Heat/Air Conditioning system. 16000 btu reverse cycle
- Captains Cabin, located forward in the lower accommodations space with a privacy door. Queen sized bed on a pedestal with storage space below. Additional rod holders in this space.
- Overhead Deck Hatch
Engine Room and Mechanical info
- You will find the engine room to be Pleasingly Clean, Tidy and well kept. Access to the outboard sides of the engines is excellent
- Engine Room access is through a cockpit hatch, located in the mezzanine
- AC and DC Light fixtures in the engine room provides excellent lighting to all portions of the engine room
- Main engines are twin Lugger engines, detuned and commercially rated to 700 hp each. there are 17,250 hrs on these engines
- Don't let the engine hours fool you, they start Amazingly Quick and Clean, and Run strong and cool with no signs of deterioration
- These engines have been lovingly serviced
- Twin Disk marine transmissions
- Northern Lights 9kw diesel powered generator with 15,942 hrs
- (2) engine room cameras are viewable on the Furuno screen in the Bridge
- Dripless shaft seals
- (2) HVAC Raw water pumps, both are 220 volt, Salon unit has an Orbendorfer pump, Lower cabin has a March pump
- Fresh water pump is a HeadHunter Mach 5
- Raritan electric water heater
- 12 volt battery charger
- 24 volt battery charger
- As this is a USCG Inspected vessel, you will find the engine room to be extremely well labeled
Construction and paint
She was built of all hand-picked lumber
- Frames and Keel are all Juniper laminated members
- Bulkheads are all mahogany plywood laminated members
- Planking is mahogany plywood, laminated and screwed
- 3 full layers of 316 fiberglass on the exterior
- the last full paint job was at the Bluewater Yard in Hampton in 2023
- Ice Blue hull color, Snow white topsides
- Bottom pinted annually
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