Start your search>>>

3,041 boats for sale

  • string(1630) "

    FOR SALE- 2000 55' EAST BAY BOAT WORKS CUSTOM CAROLINA

    Here's An opportunity That Does Not Come Along Very often.  Offered For Sale Is A Beautiful 55' East Bay Boat Works (Ricky Gillikin) Hull #42.  The Keel Was laid In 1997 And Boat Was Splashed In October Of 2000.  This Was One Of The Last Boats Ricky Gillikin Built Before He Passed Away In November Of 2004.

     

    "THUNDER" Is A SINGLE Owner Boat And Has Extensive Records.  Incredibly efficient Hull With Ricky's legendary Round Bottom design.  The Boat Is Powered With Twin MTU 8V2000s 900HP (3200 Original).  She Cruises 27 Knots At 1950RPM (80% Load)  burning Only 62 Gph.  She Has 6 Berths Total With A 2 Stateroom, 2 Head layout And Stacked Companionway Bunks.  Very Spacious Salon/galley With Teak Cabinets And A Generous Cockpit For 55'.  Great Visibility From The Bridge And exceptionally Clean Prop Wash.

     

    Don't Miss The Chance To Own One Of The Prettiest Custom Carolina Boats On The Water, Constructed By A legendary builder.  Call Ian Ballantyne Today For More Information And showings.

     

    2022 Updates

    Garmin 8612 Multi-function Display

    Fresh Bottom Paint

    New Cockpit Deck Paint

    Hull Waxed

     

    " 1630
    NULL
    string(1022) "

    FOR SALE- 2000 55' EAST BAY BOAT WORKS CUSTOM CAROLINA

    Here's An opportunity That Does Not Come Along Very often.  Offered For Sale Is A Beautiful 55' East Bay Boat Works (Ricky Gillikin) Hull #42.  The Keel Was laid In 1997 And Boat Was Splashed In October Of 2000.  This Was One Of The Last Boats Ricky Gillikin Built Before He Passed Away In November Of 2004.

     

    "THUNDER" Is A SINGLE Owner Boat And Has Extensive Records.  Incredibly efficient Hull With Ricky's legendary Round Bottom design.  The Boat Is Powered With Twin MTU 8V2000s 900HP (3200 Original).  She Cruises 27 Knots At 1950RPM (80% Load)  burning Only 62 Gph.  She Has 6 Berths Total With A 2 Stateroom, 2 Head layout And Stacked Companionway Bunks.  Very Spacious Salon/galley With Teak Cabinets And A Generous Cockpit For 55'.  Great Visibility From The Bridge And exceptionally Clean Prop Wash."

    Contact a Sales Professional Now

    2000 Custom Carolina 55 East Bay Boat Works

    Thunder | $995,000

    Last Updated on: 03/13/2023

    Wrightsville Beach NC, US

    Staterooms

    2 Heads

    Engines: MTU 3,200 hrs | 3,200 hrs |

    Interested in this yacht?

    Contact a Sales Professional Now

    FOR SALE- 2000 55' EAST BAY BOAT WORKS CUSTOM CAROLINA

    Here's An opportunity That Does Not Come Along Very often.  Offered For Sale Is A Beautiful 55' East Bay Boat Works (Ricky Gillikin) Hull #42.  The Keel Was laid In 1997 And Boat Was Splashed In October Of 2000.  This Was One Of The Last Boats Ricky Gillikin Built Before He Passed Away In November Of 2004.

     

    "THUNDER" Is A SINGLE Owner Boat And Has Extensive Records.  Incredibly efficient Hull With Ricky's legendary Round Bottom design.  The Boat Is Powered With Twin MTU 8V2000s 900HP (3200 Original).  She Cruises 27 Knots At 1950RPM (80% Load)  burning Only 62 Gph.  She Has 6 Berths Total With A 2 Stateroom, 2 Head layout And Stacked Companionway Bunks.  Very Spacious Salon/galley With Teak Cabinets And A Generous Cockpit For 55'.  Great Visibility From The Bridge And exceptionally Clean Prop Wash.

     

    Don't Miss The Chance To Own One Of The Prettiest Custom Carolina Boats On The Water, Constructed By A legendary builder.  Call Ian Ballantyne Today For More Information And showings.

     

    2022 Updates

    Garmin 8612 Multi-function Display

    Fresh Bottom Paint

    New Cockpit Deck Paint

    Hull Waxed

     


    Disclaimer

    Galati Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Riggs Yacht Sales.



    Specifications

    Quick Specs

    • Vessel Name: Thunder
    • Builder: Custom Carolina
    • Country: US
    • Category: Power
    • Model: 55 East Bay Boat Works
    • Model Year: 2000


    Accommodations

    • Heads: 2


    Hull Information

    • Hull Id: EAE00042D400
    • Hull Material: Fiberglass


    Dimensions

    • Length: 55 ' (16.76M)
    • Draft: 4.5 ft' (1M)
    • Beam: 17.33 ft' (5M)


    Speed / Weight

    • Cruising Speed: 23 Knots
    • Fuel Capacity: 525 G. 1987 L.
    • Water Capacity: 150 G. 567 L.


    Engine 1 Information

    • Manufacturer: MTU
    • Engine Type: Inboard
    • Model: 8V2000
    • Fuel Type: diesel
    • Engine Hours: 3,200
    • Horsepower: 900


    Engine 2 Information

    • Manufacturer: MTU
    • Engine Type: Inboard
    • Model: 8V2000
    • Fuel Type: diesel
    • Engine Hours: 3,200
    • Horsepower: 900


    Details

    Structural Framing
    • Keel 5”X8” laminated douglass fir
    • 4-longitudinal stingers 4.5”X6” laminated douglass fir
    • Chime log 4”X5” laminated douglass fir
    • Longitudinal stingers ¾”X1.5” on 13” centers
    • ½”marine fir collision bulkhead
    • ¾” marine fir master bulkhead
    • ½” marine fir bulkhead lazarette 
    Hull (sides) Construction
    • 3.25" marine plywood diagonal laminated/epoxy resin
    • 2 - inner layers ¼” marine fir
    • 1 - outerlayer ¼” okume plywood
    • 1 - 1208 biaxial fiberglass/epoxy resin on hull
    • Interior of hull multiple coats of epoxy
    • Paint is awlgrip
    Hull (bottom) Construction
    • 3 3/8” marine fir plywood diagonal laminated/ epoxy resin
    • 1-1208 biaxial fiberglass/epoxy resin outside hull
    • 1-1208 biaxial fiberglass/epoxy resin inside hull, stringers
    • Multiple layers in all stress areas at bottom, chime, keel
    • Awlgrip awlstar anti-fouling paint
    • Spray rails bow to stern
    Deck (forward) Construction

    ½” marine fir

    ½” teak for finish

    Deck framing laminated fir

    Cabin Construction
    • 2 - 3/8” marine plywood laminated for sides/front
    • 2 - 10 ounce fiberglass cloth
    • Carlin beams 1 ½”X3 ½” laminated
    • Aluminum handrails
    Flybridge Construction
    • 1 ¼” marine plywood with di-vinylcell high density
    • 2 - 10 ounce fiberglass cloth
    • Aluminum ladder
    Hardware (misc.)
    • 2 - 12” bow cleats 
    • 2 - 6” Chocks
    • 2 - 12” spring cleats
    • 1 - rope deck plate
    • 2 - 12” stern cleats
    • SS - rub rail
    • Bennett trim tabs
    • Custom electric panel and monitor system
    • SS - #316 or chrome plated brass hardware
    • Bonded underwater gear
    • 2 - Nibral 4 blade props 32X41
    • 2 - High tensil SS - 2 1/2” shafts
    • Bronze rudder - plates, collar, tiller arms and ports
    • Brass thru hulls for underwater equipment 
    • Custom engine air intakes
    Water System
    • 150 gallon water tank
    • 20 gallon hot water heater
    • Dockside direct fill
    • Dockside filter UV sterilizer
    • Galley cartridge filter
    • Fresh water washdown
    • Salt water washdown

    More Filters

    1