2000 Carolina Classic 28

League City, Texas

Year 2000

Length 28'5 ft

Price

$30,000

The Carolina Classic is arguably the best built and best riding sportfish boat in her size class! With her deep-V hull with a 24 degree deadrise, her seakeeping abilities are indeed nothing less than phenomenal.. Construction is solid fiberglass, and her wide 10'6" beam results in a very roomy cockpit. In spite of the fact that she’s a dedicated fish-boat, the 28 has a surprisingly complete cabin below with a big V-berth, stand-up head with shower, compact galley, air-conditioning, and teak-framed joinery. The engines are very accessible—the entire bridge deck can be raised on a pair of hydraulic rams at the push of a button. The cockpit has plenty of room for a mounted chair and includes a pair of in-deck fish boxes, rod holders, transom live-well, tackle center with sink, and fresh- and saltwater wash-downs. Additional features include side-dumping exhausts, wide side decks, high gunwales, and a well-arranged helm with room for flush-mounted electronics.

She is powered with twin 250hp Cummins 4BTA's diesel engines, which are very economical to run and will provide a cruise speed of around 25 knots. Engines are reported to only have around 1,100 original hours. The starboard engine was recently rebuilt in 2023 due to low oil pressure and has approximately 10 hours since rebuild.

Following are the repairs and maintenance that have been recently completed:

Recent oil changes in both mains, as well as new oil filters, both transmissions serviced, new secondary fuel filters, new Racor primary filters and new zincs (2024). Both after-coolers and both heat exchangers were ultrasonically cleaned (2021). All new batteries and new sea water pump impellers and starboard engine new mechanical seal (2022). Port engine new alternator, starboard new starter, new sea water pickup hoses and all new hoses on mains (2023). New engine room insulation and engine room LED lighting (2023).

Seller reports that the engine room took on water in 2021 and reports that the water was just over the oil pans, however no water was inside the engines. There was some water in the transmissions. The engines & transmissions were removed from the boat and all was serviced.

Truly a must see!

Reasonably priced and all serious offers will be considered!

Specifications

Year Built 2000

Category Power

Length Overall 28'5 ft

Beam 10'6 ft

Max Draft 2'6 ft

Construction Fiberglass

Hull ID CAR28258D000

Deadrise Angle 24 deg

Drive Type Direct

Engines 2

Total Engine Power 500 hp

Cruising Speed 25 kn

Fuel Tank Cap. 220 gal

Water Tank Cap. 55 gal

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tank Cap. 20 gal

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Cummins

Model: 4BTA

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 250hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze

Engine Location: Port

Drive Type: Direct

Engine Hours: 1,100

Engine 2 Specifications

Make: Cummins

Model: 4BTA

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 250hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze

Engine Location: Starboard

Drive Type: Direct

Engine Hours: 10

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Manufacturer Provided Description

The 28 is a machine totally designed and precisely built for one purpose: Offshore trophy fishing. Because fishing conditions vary, we offer a combination of twin engine power and drive choices. Gas or diesel. Conventional inboard or jack shaft to sterndrive. And long-range fuel capacity for all. Plenty of living room, too. A cabin with six feet of head room. V-berth with filler. Galley with microwave, sink, refrigerator and table. Full walk-in electric head with shower. And storage areas throughout. Best of all is how easy she is to maintain. The dry, oversized engine compartment provides roomy access to the hydraulics, generator, pumps and batteries. The bilge runs in a tunnel underneath the gel-coated engine room, so all vital mechanics stay dry and clean. The air intakes are high above the sheer to keep corrosive salt spray out. Even the cabin walls are finished gel so they can be easily cleaned and kept free of mildew. The 28 is complete. There's a very short "extras" list.

Accommodations

Forward V-Berth with Filler Section
Cruisair AC/Heat with SMX controls (AC is inoperable)
Enclosed head to Starboard with Toilet, Sink/Vanity/Mirror and Hand Shower
Galley with Sink, Corian Counter Top, Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave and Storage
AC/DC power breaker panel
Bomar Hatch

Deck & Hull

Factory Fiberglass Hardtop Half-Tower with (4) Rocket Launcher Mounted aft of Hardtop and (6) Rocket Launcher Mounted on Aft Tower Legs
Overhead Electronics Box
Helm Area Isinglass (3) Sided Enclosure
(2) Helm Chairs
Bottom Job in 2021
New Bottom Paint & Zincs (2-2024)
Hydraulic hatch lift to Engine Room
Bow Pulpit
Anchor with Chain & Rode
Stainless Steel Bow Rail
(6) Stainless Steel Cleats
(6) Gunnel Top Flush Mounted Rod Holders
Under Gunnel Rod/Gaff Holders
(2) Cockpit Spreader Lights
(2) Fish Boxes Flush Mounted in Cockpit (port & starboard)
Transom Live-Well
Tackle Center/Bait Prep Stations with Sink
Collapsible Aluminum Outriggers
Raw Water Wash Down
Self-Draining Cockpit
Vented Windshield
Navigation Lights
Cockpit Coming Pads
Canister Mounted Life Raft (not currently certified)

Mechanical

Mechanical:

Twin Diamond Series Cummins 4BTA Diesel Engines with 250hp Each
Original Hours are reported to be 1,100. The starboard engine had a premature failure due to low oil pressure and was rebuilt in 2023 and now has 10 hours since.
Recent oil changes in both mains, as well as new oil filters, both transmissions serviced, new secondary fuel filters, new Racor primary filters and new zincs (2024). Both after-coolers and both heat exchangers were ultrasonically cleaned (2021). All new batteries and new sea water pump impellers and starboard engine new mechanical seal (2022). Port engine new alternator, starboard new starter, new sea water pickup hoses and all new hoses on mains (2023). New engine room insulation and engine room LED lighting (2023).
Closed Cooling System
ZF Transmissions
12V Pressurized Freshwater System
Raw Water Sea Strainers
Reverse Cycle A/C (inoperable)
Water Heater
Electric Head with Holding Tank & Overboard Discharge
Sea Cocks
Hydraulic Wheel Steering
Hydraulic Trim Tabs
Automatic Bilge Pumps
Fuel Selection Valves
Electric Head with Holding Tank & Overboard Discharge
Racor Fuel Filters

Electrical:

110V AC Electrical System
12V DC Electrical System
New Batteries (2022)
Automatic Battery Charger
30 Amp Shore Power Inlet
30 Amp Shore Power Cord
DC Switch Panel
AC Breaker panel
(2) Battery switches
Battery Parallel Switch
110v receptacles
12v lighting

Exclusions

Personal Items.

Disclaimer

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine 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.