1990 Custom Carolina 57 Buddy Cannady "Country Girl"
Summary
Vessel Overview
Rare opportunity to own a true Custom Carolina sportfish built by renowned Carolina boatbuilder Buddy Cannady. This 1990 walkaround cabin sportfish combines classic Carolina lines with extensive mechanical and cosmetic updates completed over the last several years. Built plank-over-frame with Juniper and Atlantic white cedar construction under USCG supervision, this vessel was designed for practical offshore fishing, day charter operations, and reliable cruising.
Notably, this is reportedly the only Buddy Cannady-built vessel inspected to carry more than six passengers with this COI distinction.
Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by YACHTS360. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vesselIf you are looking at yachts for sale, thinking about selling your yacht or need service for your yacht, it is always wise to have an experienced broker from Atlantic Yacht and Ship to represent your interests.
Engine and generator 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.
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.
Key Features
- Twin Caterpillar C12 diesel engines
- Complete engine rebuilds completed in 2023
- Walkaround cabin layout — uncommon for a Carolina boat
- Plank-over-frame construction, glassed hull
- Juniper / Atlantic white cedar construction
- Built under USCG supervision
- Fishing-focused cockpit and practical charter layout
- Hardtop with teaser reel bubble
- Hydroslave hydraulic steering system
- ACR spotlight
- Black Oak bar lights
- Approximately 550-gallon fuel capacity
- Approximately 100-gallon fresh water capacity
- Cruise speed approximately 21.5–22 knots
- Fast cruise approximately 27 knots at 1850 RPM
- Estimated range approximately 300 miles
Major Updates & Improvements
2019
- New hardtop with teaser reel bubble installed
2020
- Cockpit deck removed and entire lazarette rebuilt
- New heavy-duty fuel tanks built to USCG specifications using 1/4" aluminum
- New struts installed
- New deck installed
- New exhaust system and mufflers
2021
- New Hydroslave hydraulic steering system
2023
- Complete rebuilds on both Caterpillar C12 engines
2025
- Exterior of bridge re-glassed
- Entire bridge repainted
2026
- Cabin, bow deck, covering boards, and toe rails re-glassed and painted
- Fresh deck paint
- New bow hatches
- New vinyl mask installed
Tournament History / Proven Fish-Raiser
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