Custom Carolina 38' 1964

1964 Custom Carolina 38' CAZADORA for Sale – Classic Sport Fishing Vessel in Hilton Head, SC
Timeless Design Meets Modern Performance
The 1964 Custom Carolina 38', listed by Gilman Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a classic sport fishing vessel that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance. With a sleek design and robust construction, this vessel is perfect for avid anglers and those who appreciate a well-built boat. Equipped with twin Cummins 370 HP engines, she offers a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 27 knots, making her ideal for both fishing trips and leisurely cruises.
Comfort and Functionality for the Serious Angler
CAZADORA features a spacious cockpit designed for serious fishing, along with comfortable accommodations for overnight stays. The interior layout includes a double berth cabin, a wet head, and a well-equipped galley with a microwave and deck fridge. Additional features like air conditioning, a premium sound system, and underwater lights ensure that you can enjoy your time on the water in comfort and style. Whether you're planning a day of fishing or a weekend getaway, this vessel has everything you need.

General Description

In the summer of 2014 the process to transform this classic vessel started with it basically being virtually disassembled. Engines were removed. The hull was thoroughly inspected and any imperfections were addressed. All the thru hulls were relocated and new bronze fittings installed. The tanks had been replaced previously (estimated age, 2003) and those under the cockpit deck (which were in good condition) remained in place, the two saddle tanks in the engine room were removed, inspected, then recoated and re-plumbed. Engine beds were checked and refinished. Dripless shaft logs and rudder shaft seals were installed. The original hull portholes were removed and filled. The spray/chine rails were repaired as needed (they are full length), the keel was removed, the hull which had been fiberglass coated had more glass added for strength on the chine rail. The hull then was faired and prepped for repaint. There are cockpit spray rails covered with stainless strike plates about a foot above the waterline. The bridge deck was redesigned with the brow being rebuilt with closed-cell foam core as well as the deck seating. The interior cabinetry was made with Okoume Marine ply, fiberglass, and teak veneer. 

The finished project delivered a modern, stylish, and high-quality interior and bridge deck on a thoroughly refinished Classic Carolina hull.  The first impression factor was raised dramatically with refinishing of the teak transom, teak coverboards (which were both new in '06), and the addition of a finely fitted and varnished teak helm pod. She also has a faux finished teak toe rail and a varnished bridge deck cap rail. Accented by varnished teak ladderback Bluewater helm and companion chairs and a Bluewater teak rocket launcher. The hull is light blue with a navy blue boot stripe and light grey bottom paint.  The hull has a sharp entry forward with a subtle Carolina Flair, at her transom a notable tumblehome, and a classic broken shearline with hull side engine room vents.  Decks and deckhouse are white with teak decking on the cockpit and bridge-deck soles.  The finished project left the boatyard in February of 2016 and has seen very light usage since. The boat presents well and will make its next owner proud.

Electronics and Navigation

All Electronics are 2015 or newer:

• (2) Garmin 7212 GPS/Chart-plotter/Multifunction Display
• Garmin HD2 radar open-array 4kW scanner with 72-mile range
• Garmin GSD26 CHIRP sounder module with Airmar transducer
• Garmin GHC10 Auto-pilot
• Standard Horizon Explorer Vhf radio
• Ritchie PowerDamp 4-inch magnetic compass (white)
• Lenco Auto-trim control panel and position indicators
• Glendinning electric controls selector panel
• Maxwell Windlass remote control panel

TOWER ELECTRONICS:

• Garmin 6707 GPS/Chart-plotter/Multifunction Display
• Garmin network backbone allowing duplicate information/control from the radar / depth sounder and lower Garmin screen input data
• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF radio
• Ritchie PowerDamp 4-inch magnetic Compass (white)
• Lenco Auto-trim control panel and position indicators
• Two full sized Shakespeare VHF antennas are mounted from the tower utilizing Rupp stand-off support collars allowing them to be lowered for bridge clearance when needed

STEREO

• Fusion MS-ip700i Marine Stereo in cabin, Bluetooth, USB, iPod / iPhone, Sat Radio, or AM/FM / VHF radio source capable
• (2) JL Audio 8.8-inch round speakers with integral tweeters on bridge-deck
• (2) JL Audio 7.7-inch round speakers with integral tweeters in cockpit
• (2) Polyplaner 6.5 inch round speakers in cabin

Hull, Deck and Fishing Equipment

High Sea Fabrication, anodized aluminum, full tuna tower with full control station and fiberglass hardtop, tower deck, and buggy top. Tower station has a cushioned bench seat and backrest which are integral to the buggy sunshade supports. The bridge, tower deck, and tower tops have light blue undersides with white borders. There is also LED lighting (4 colors) at the tower buggy top and under the bridge hardtop. There are molded-in LED spreader lights (2) in the aft of the tower deck. The bridge hardtop underside also has a match-painted aluminum safety railing and molded in Reel Colors stainless teaser reels. The fiberglass tower control box features a Ongaro Marine Custom stainless helm wheel with cheater knob, a Glendinning chrome single handle top-mount engine control, engine start/stop buttons, 12V power outlet plug, and plexi-sliding door radio cabinet. There is a white Stamoid canvas cover tailored for the tower station when not in use. LED International running lights (molded into the forward corners of the bridge hardtop) and anchor light (on bottom of control box). On the aft edge of the hardtop above the cockpit there are 6 rod holders and on each aft tower leg there are three more rod holders.

Rupp Silver double-spreader outriggers, deckhouse side-mounted

Rupp Silver center rigger

Four-sided bridge-deck enclosure, forward panels corner are polycarbonate, side panels are Strataglass with U-zip panels, and aft panel is Strataglass with a centerline "roll-up" entry panel. The front center panel (Strataglass) can be unzipped and pinned up to the underside of the hardtop in fair weather.

Bridge-deck has two Ocean Breeze 8000 BTU air handlers with digital control panel/thermostat (QE 331) just inside the cabin entryway (within arm’s reach of helm)

Port and Starboard L-shape aft bridge-deck bench seat consoles and Saddle-colored, textured-vinyl cushions. Beneath are storage spaces and at the back end are four large tackle storage drawers on ball bearing sliders with lockable doors. Beneath the helm and companion Bluewater Chairs are also cabinets with six drawers and lockable doors. Both of these chair cabinets have white fold-down footrests for the helm chairs. Many of the opening storage hatches on the boat are hinged with stainless steel gas lift-spring assists attached.

Beautiful varnished teak helm pod with chrome bezel over glass panel containing digital engine RPM displays and all new analog gauges all with chrome trim rings. Single lever Glendinning controls levers have backup cable in case of electric malfunction. Custom stainless Ongaro helm wheel with cheater knob. Beneath the helm pod is another small console with engine start/stop switches.

All deck hardware is bright stainless steel, excluding two top-mounted hawser ports (chromed brass) on the aft corners of the cockpit coverboards (cleats below mounted on the cockpit side walls). Four rod holders flush mounted in the coverboards.

Saddle brown textured vinyl cockpit coaming pads beneath the coverboards

Transom door with opening top allowing "walk-through" boarding, the door edges and frame are finished in teak

Transom mounted Armstrong swim ladder (stored in under cockpit)

Bluewater varnished teak 6-place Rocket Launcher with two drink holders, rigging tray and teak tackle drawer on a 4-inch chrome stanchion

Port and Starboard side forward cockpit there are two stainless lined boxes inside the cockpit consoles. Starboard side is a freezer with Sea Frost water-cooled compressor (in ER) and two Ranco digital thermostats. Port side is a drink box/bait box, or freezer. Both boxes have rubber gasket sealed lids with stainless gas spring keepers. Both boxes also have the matched saddle brown cushions for the lids.

Under cockpit gunwale are port and starboard 12-volt Hubbell plugs for deep drop or kite electric reels as well as a 110v weather-guard outlet with GCFI breaker. Also beneath the coverboards are red LED courtesy lighting strips

Forward cockpit portside beneath the coverboard are spigots for fresh and salt water washdowns with a spiral hose and a quick connect for fresh water inlet

Livewell pump (under cockpit deck) with outlet connection forward cockpit starboard side beneath overboard

Five underwater lights, 3 aft and 1 to each side, new 2019 Lumitec SeaBlaze LED, blue/white

White Stamoid cockpit fly canvas, attaches to a track under aft hardtop and pins thru holes on transom rub/strike railing. White fiberglass step box and canvas monogrammed boarding cover.

Bow has a stainless steel anchor chute, a Delta fast-set plough anchor with 20 feet of 5/16" chain and 200' of half-inch nylon rode. A chrome Maxwell RC windlass has foot pedal switches on the bow or can be controlled from the lower helm. Nearby there are two stainless cleats and stainless line chafing strips on the toe rail.

The nicely crowned bow is clean and open with a single deck hatch (white with opaque lens) all the way forward, centerline just above the stateroom berth.
Contact Gilman Yachts
To learn more or schedule a showing of 1964 Custom Carolina 38' CAZADORA, contact Gilman Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at +1 (954) 525-8112.