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48' Buddy Davis | 2004 | $539,000

Hampton, VA

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Last updated May 8, 2025

Original Owner Boat | 48' Buddy Davis 2004

The 48' Buddy Davis Express is a Big Bodied, Wave busting beast. Heavily built for typical Mid-Atlantic conditions. She provides a safe, comfortable, predictable Rough Water Ride. This one, powered by twin Caterpillar C-18 inboard diesel engines with 3415 original hours. Original Owner, these 48 expresses was purpose built to fit the demands of this Experienced Fisherman. Highlights:

twin C-18 Cats @ 1015 hp each, 3415 hrs of responsible care and ownership
28 kt cruise at 1870 rpm = 75% engine load, with Full Fuel
(3) sided Tempered Glass Windshield w/ (3) wipers
Original Owner since new
Westerbeake 15kw diesel generator was new in 2014, 1760 hrs, Soundshield with remote Start/Stop at main AC/DC Panel in Salon
(2) Huge Bait Freezers, tackle storage above each freezer
Scopinich pedestal mounted launcher
Heated/Air Conditioned Helm Deck
Safety Glass windshield with (3) wipers and washer
EZ2CY front and sides with Strata Glass rear to helm enclosure
Full Color Garmin touch screen HD Electronics package, installed in 2017
Teak helm deck floor, with bound edge berber carpeting
(3) pedestal mounted Helm Chairs, (2) are full function Stidd, Center is a Release Teak Ladder back chair with teak Footrest, all 3 chairs have covers
Well Appointed Cabin with Excellent Headroom, teak interior
Port side galley, stbd side Leather L-shaped sofa, Entertainment space
Port side hallway upper and lower bunks
Stbd side Head with Toilet, Sink and stand-up shower
Forward Master Cabin
Full Gap Tower with upper Control Station and fiberglass Buggy Top
More details below, Don't miss your chance to check out this Great Riding Express

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

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Original Owner HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 48' Buddy Davis 2004
Location: Hampton, VA
Engines: Caterpillar
Last Updated: May 8, 2025
Asking Price: $539,000
Maximum Speed: 34 kn
Max Draft: 3' 10''

Original Owner additional information

Specifications

Cruising Speed: 28 kn
Maximum Speed: 34 kn
Beam: 16' 0''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 3' 10''
Fuel Tank: 1 x 820|gallon
Fresh Water: 1 x 120|gallon
Holding: 1 x 40|gallon
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1

Vessel Walkthrough- Transom And Cockpit

(4) LED Underwater LED Lights
Faux Teak Transom
Port Side transom door and gate
Stainless steel scupper flappers
Stainless Steel corner Hawse Pipes with HD Transom Cleats
Teak Coverboards for the Cockpit
White Vinyl Cockpit Coaming Pads
(4) Zero Degree flush mounted rod holders
(11) 15-30 degree flush mounted rod holders
AquaTraction cockpit flooring, teak look
(2) transom mounted Gaff Holders
(4) JL Audio cockpit speakers
50 amp Shore Power connection
Large In-Deck cockpit fish box (over 6' long) with Diaphragm Pump
(4) under gunwhale LED Lights
Scopinich Teak Pedestal Launcher, 6 rods, 2 drink holders, large Rigging Drawer
(4) Electric Reel outlets for Kite and Deep Drop Reels
Fresh and Raw Water connections located in the Stbd Forward deck step
Very Large Capacity Raw water wash down/Aux Livewell pump
Dredge/Deep Drop weight storage in Port Forward deck step
(2) very large Bait Freezers with Tackle Storage Compartments above them
Rupp Double Spreader Outriggers are Double Rigged, plus Teasers, Jam Cleats in the cockpit
Canvas Slant Back cockpit cover
Excellent side deck access along both sides of the house

Vessel Walkthrough- Helm Deck

You will find the Helm Deck to be raised, offering excellent visibility at all speeds, with a real Glass Windshield and 3 large wipers, with washer. Professionally designed Helm Space with Up-to-date touch screen electronics and Excellent storage spaces.

(3) steps up from the cockpit
Teak Helm deck flooring with bound-edge Berber carpeting
Port and Stbd side L-shaped passenger seats, with padded tops, so you can sit on top and face aft, with your feet on top of the Bait Freezers
Storage beneath Port and Stbd seat lounges, opens electrically with large storage spaces beneath (safety equipment and tackle storage spaces)
(2) zones of Heating/Air Conditioning for the Helm deck
(4) JL Audio helm deck speakers
Fiberglass Hardtop with (4) built in overhead lights
Reel Colors, built in and flush mounted Teaser Reels
(3) sided White Powdercoated Windshield Frame with safety glass, (3) wipers/washer
EZ2CY front and side panels with custom Phifortex white mesh sunshades for the side panels (mount on the inside for easy install/removal)
(3) helm chairs mounted up on one step. The port and stbd helm chairs are Stidd full Function seats with Teak Ladder Back and folding footrests. Center Helm Chair is a Release Teak Ladder Back chair with teak footrest. All 3 chairs have custom covers
ELECTRONICS AND CONTROLS
Mounted on a Carolina Style electrically actuated helm panel
Garmin 8212 Full Color MFD, and Garmin 8208 full Color MFD
GPS/Plotter/72 mile Full Color Radar, AIS Targets, FLIR Camera and Engine Room Cameras and Entertainment system can all be operated/viewed on the Garmin screens
Glendinning Electronic engine controls with Warm/Troll/Synch
Simrad AP22 Autopilot
Furuno RD30 Digital data repeater
Caterpillar Digital Engine Monitor screens
ACR Remote Spot light controller
Icom M602 VHF Radio
Garmin 215 VHF Radio with RAM Mic and Aux Speaker
Garmin Card Reader
Teak Helm Pod with Palm Beach style controls, Analog Engine Gauge package
Bennett Trim Tab Controls
(8) USB Power ports, (2) cigarette style power ports

Vessel Walkthrough- Hardtop And Tower

Heavy Duty Aluminum Hardtop Frame with Ladders on both back legs
6' Gap Tower with moulded in Spreader light pod
(4) LED Cockpit Spreader lights, (2) side LED Spreader lights
Tower leaning post with Leaning Post Cushion
Glendinning 2nd station electronic controls
Stainless steel 3 spoke steering wheel
ACR Remote Spotlight control
Garmin 8202 full color, touch screen
Garmin RAM Mic VHF Radio
Simrad Autopilot remote
Canvas Upper Station cover
Fiberglas Buggy Top with antennas on top
VHF Antennas are mounted to the standing deck of the tower

Vessel Walkthrough- Foredeck

The foredeck of the 48' Buddy Davis Express defines the term "Carolina Flare". Big and Broad, and designed to offer a Dry Ride and shed water while she splits the sea.

Large, Tall and Wide the Teak Toerail is brightly varnished, and defines the edges of the side and foredeck
Good Handrailing along the sidedecks
Anchor Locker with hatch
(2) Heavy Duty Bow Cleats with Stainless Chafe plates and Chocks
(4) Heavy Duty mid-ship cleats with Stainless Chafe Plates
(1) Large Deck hatch and (2) small Deck Hatches in the Non-skid foredeck

Vessel Walkthrough- Lower Cabin

Located along the port side of the Teak Helm Pod you will find the Lockable Smoked Glass sliding cabin door. You will find the Lower cabin to be Warm, Inviting, well-appointed and having Excellent Headroom.

(3) SMXir HVAC Control Panels are located at the top of the steps. Two for the helm deck, and the third one for the Salon
ICOM Command Mic VHF Radio is mounted just inside of the salon
Fusion MS-UD70 Marine Stereo head unit AM/FM/Pandora/SXM/Bluetooth with Aux and USB inputs
Bose Lifestyle Surround sound unit with (4) Bose Cube surround sound speakers
Intellian SAT TV Antenna control unit
DirecTV HD Sat TV Receiver
Stbd side Rod Locker, suitable for trolling rods with teak door
Vizio 43inch Flat Screen HDTV
AC/DC Breaker Panel to port of the Salon Steps with remote Generator start/Stop
Fresh water tank gauge
Galley along the port side of the Salon
Top loading Refrigerator with Cutting board tops
Upper Teak Veneer cabinets with Solid Teak Doors
(3) lower galley storage drawers with solid teak doors
Stainless steel sink with combination spray head
Corian Countertops and back splash, with Corian sink cover
Sharp Carousel Grill2Convection oven
One Step down to the Sleep level
Port side Upper and Lower Bunks, small deck hatch above the upper bunk with OceanAir shade/screen. Rod storage fixtures above the lower Bunk, (6) Storage drawers beneath the lower bunk
Stbd side private Head and Shower
Raritan electric flushing toilet with Holding Tank Monitor
Small Overhead Hatch with OceanAir shade/screen
Corian Countertop with undermount sink
(2) large Medicine Cabinets, each with mirrored doors
Stand-Up shower with Bi-Fold Shower door, teak grate on the shower floor, Shower Wand with soap shelf
Master Stateroom, located forward in the lower cabin
Privacy door
SMXir Heat/Air Conditioning controls for master cabin
Master Bed with Storage Drawers beneath
Large overhead Bomar Deck Hatch with OceanAir shade/screen
Sharp 14 inch Flat Screen TV
(2) Bose speakers
Samsung DVD Player
Large teak upper cabinets along both sides of the master bed
Small Safe in the Port cabinets for your Valuables
Cedar lined Hanging Locker (Closet)

Vessel Walkthrough- Engine Room

Easily Accessible via an electric hatch beneath the Helm Deck Steps, the engine room is Extremely well lit with Stand-up headroom.

Twin Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines, rated at 1001 HP at 2300 rpm with 3415 original hrs, last full engine service at 3300 hrs
240 volt Block Heaters, one for each engine
Dual Shift on the fly Racor primary fuel filters (751000 MAX)
(2) Crash valves
Westerbeake 15kw diesel powered genertaor (new in 2014, 1756 hrs) in sound shield
Fresh water engine room connection
High Water alarm
High Volume Raw water pump for Washdown or Aux Livewell
ZF Marine Transmissions (model 550A with remote Trans Spin-on filter)
Dripless Shaft Seals
Fireboy FE241 automatic fire suppression system
Stainless Steel water heater
Charles C-Charger 24dc 5000 series Battery Charger
Charles40 amp 5000 SP series Battery Charger
(2) Grmin engine room cameras
Sea Star hydraulic steering system
Reverso 5 port Oil Changing system (2 engines, 2 transmissions, 1 gen)
Multiple overhead LED Lighting fixtures