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1996 Custom Carolina 48' (14.63 m) Ricky Gillikin

Beaufort, North Carolina, United States

Closed Session

Here is your chance to own an offshore express built by one of the legends her in North Carolina, Ricky Gillikin.

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Vessel ID# 2826058    Last Updated: 2026-05-01 09:27:04

$ 439,900 USD

375,069 Euros
$ 598,154 CAD
£ 323,979 GBP

Description

Here is your chance to own an offshore express built by one of the legends here in North Carolina, Ricky Gillikin. "Closed Session" is a 1996 48' Cold molded Carolina Boat built in Harker's Island, NC. She is powered by twin MAN 600hp Diesels (Serviced in October 2024). She offers a huge cockpit with in-deck fish boxes, transom fish box, Eskimo ice maker, 2 cockpit freezer boxes, Phasor Generator as well as a full array of electronics that include, FLIR, Radar, autopilot, GPS and more.

 If you are looking for a large express that is hands down one of the best in an open ocean, this is one to highly consider. For complete details and specs, call or text, Joe Green 252-241-1316 anytime.


Aspire Yacht Sales 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: EAE000360D96

LOA: 48' (14.63 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1996

Beam: 16' 6''

Draft Max: 4'

Sleeps: 4

V Berths: 1

Heads: 1

Maximum Speed: 30 Knots

Cruise Speed: 23 Knots

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Composite

Bridge Clearance: 26'

Fuel Tank: 600 Gallons (2271.25 Liters)

Fresh Water: 175 Gallons (662.45 Liters)

Holding Tank: 10 Gallons (37.85 Liters)

Seating Capacity: 12

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: MAN
  • Engine Model: D286-6 LE 401
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 600.00
  • Power KW: 447.42
  • Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: MAN
  • Engine Model: D286-6 LE 401
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 600.00
  • Power KW: 447.42
  • Fuel Type: Diesel

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Phasor
  • Generator Model: 24kw
  • Generator KW: 24.00
  • Generator Hours: 800

Full Details

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 24kw 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. 

Engine 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. 

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.

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