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Closed Session48' Custom Carolina Ricky Gillikin 1996

$ 589,900

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.


United 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

  • Price USD:$ 589,900
  • Builder:

    Custom Carolina

  • Model:

    Ricky Gillikin

  • Year:

    1996

  • Location:

    Beaufort, North Carolina, United States

  • Type:

    Power Yacht

  • LOA: 48 ft in
  • Display Length: 48 ft
  • Beam: 16' 6"
  • Yacht Category

    Express Cruiser

  • Water Capacity: 175 gals
  • Fuel Capacity: 600 gals
  • Engine Details: MAN D286-6 LE 401
  • Engine 1: 600.00 HP
  • Engine 2: 600.00 HP
  • Engine Fuel: Diesel
  • Days on Market:
  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


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 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.

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

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