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Closed Session

ASKING PRICE: $399,000 Watch Price

Beaufort, NC

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Closed Session Boat | 48' Custom Carolina 1996

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.
                           

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales, LLC- Beaufort Office.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Closed Session HIGHLIGHTS

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Specifications
  • Cruising Speed: 23 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 30 kn
  • Beam: 15' 7''
  • Hull Material: Composite
  • Max Draft: 3' 6''
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 600|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 175|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 10|gallon
  • Heads: 1
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

Tower Electronics:

  • Furuno GPS / Plotter / Depth Finder
  • Icom M502 VHF Radio
  • Compass

Main Helm Electronics:

  • 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. 

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