Jim Smith 43' 2017

2017 Jim Smith 43' for Sale – Performance and Style in North Palm Beach, FL
Unmatched Performance Meets Elegant Design
The 2017 Jim Smith 43', offered by Gilman Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a stunning example of sport fishing excellence. Powered by four Mercury Verado 350 V10 outboard engines, this 43-foot vessel reaches impressive speeds of up to 48 knots, making it a top choice for both serious anglers and leisure cruisers alike. With its sleek lines and robust construction, the Jim Smith 43' is designed for those who appreciate performance without compromising on style.
Spacious and Functional Layout for Ultimate Comfort
Inside, the Jim Smith 43' features a well-thought-out layout accommodating up to four guests comfortably. The interior boasts a modern aesthetic with high-quality finishes, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for both relaxation and socializing. The galley is equipped with essential appliances, including a microwave and fridge, making it perfect for entertaining or enjoying a day out on the water.

General Description

Cold-molded 43' Jim Smith walkaround with 2023 quad 350 hp Mercury Verado outboards with approximately 370 hours and extended Platinum engine warranties from startup date. High style vessel with diesel generator, large bridge deck with A/C, Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, new KVH TV5 sat dome, and new EZ2CY enclosure plus Canvas Designers cushions and full bow lounge pad. Boat is kept out of water on a lift. Teak cockpit and cover boards with mezzanine seat and rocket launcher. Faux painted toe rail and full walkaround non-skid decks.  

Overview and Accommodations

The one and only 43' Jim Smith Tournament Boats walk-around which has recently been upgraded and unexpectedly has just become available. Comfortable bridge deck has A/C and new Canvas Designer cushions on a ladderback bench helm seat and second lounge seat forward of the helm. Cabin entry via sliding panel door is forward to portside.

Five steps down into the cabin with satin finished teak cabinetry which is attractive and well executed. Galley is to the starboard side with bullnose Corian countertop. Forward is a V-shaped seating lounge with teak table which can be lowered and converted to a berth area with a filler cushion. Just aft on the portside is the full head with separate shower stall. The vanity top is matching to the galley and nicely appointed. Moving aft there is a separate cabin with good sized twin berths. Above the door to this cabin is the main cabin TV. The cabin sole is Amtico laminate teak and holly.

She is kept on a boatlift and has been treated in Summer of 2023 to four new 350 hp white Mercury Verados which have Platinum warranty coverage. 

Cabin and Galley

From the Bridge Deck there is a tinted glass, white aluminum framed sliding door which opens to five teak steps down into the cabin. Beautifully satin varnished teak cabinetry and wainscoting are throughout. Galley is to the right with Corian countertops and forward is a V-shaped lounge with table that can convert with filler cushion to a berth. To portside is the door to the head. Aft is a stateroom with twin berths and above the door is a mounted flat panel TV.

• Dometic CR-0110S 3.35 cubic foot under-counter refrigerator
• LG stainless steel front microwave over in cabinet
• Blanco stainless steel, single basin, undermounted sink
• Moen faucet with removable spray nozzle head
• Corian countertop with bullnose curved edge
• Amtico teak and holly laminate flooring
• Teak drawer and cabinet storage, trash can beneath sink
• Samsung flat-panel TV mounted aft
• Forward settee with blue upholstered cushions and teak triangular table
• Table can lowered and with filler insert can be used as an extra berth

Bridge Deck

• Canvas Designers 2023 3/4 Enclosure with the forward 3 panels done with EZ-2-CY and the side panels with soft panels and U-Zips
• Teak Decking
• Varnished Teak helm pod and Mercury control binnacle on teak mounting
• Upright Electronics console that houses three Garmin 16" screens protected by three sliding clear Lexan panels and magnetic compass on top
• To either side of the helm pod are opening cabinets with instruments mounted
• Bridge Deck A/C
• Helm seating is a bench/cabinet with removable white ladderback. New Canvas Designers cushions and fold down aluminum foot rest. Cabinet is accessed from cockpit and has proper tackle drawers and storage.
• Forward of the helm console is a lounge seat with new cushions and beneath the seat are two stainless lined, insulated, refrigerated boxes which can be set to freezers if desired. Beneath these boxes in another small opening step up which is great for shoe storage or general items. 

Electronics, Navigation, and Entertainment

• (3) Garmin 7616 multi-function GPS/Chartplotter
• Garmin GMR 2526 xHD2 open 6' array Radar with bird mode
• Garmin GSD Chirp recording Echosounder
• Airmar B275LH wide CHIRP Transducer
• Garmin GXM52 Sirius Weather module
• Garmin GHP Reactor Autopilot with SmartPump and GHC 20 control
• (2) Standard Horizon Matrix-series GX2000 VHF radios with Comrod 4' Antennas
• Ritchie PowerDamp 5-inch magnetic compass
• GOST NavTracker 1.0
• ACR RCL-100D remote control spotlight
• KVH Track-Vision 5, SAT TV antenna, 2023
• Direct TV H24 HD Sat TV receiver
• Fusion BB300R Marine Stereo, AM/FM/Bluetooth/SAT
• JL Audio MHD 600 amplifier
• (2) JL Audio speakers in Cockpit, M770s
• (2) JL Audio speakers on Bridgedeck, 6.5"s

Stateroom

• The stateroom is aft in the cabin with a teak framed entryway.
• Twin Bunk berths with storage beneath beds
• Between the berths a teak nightstand that is also a cover for the Seakeeper gyro
• Amtico teak and holly laminated flooring
• Teak cabinetry outboard to either side of the berths and on aft bulkhead
• Samsung flat-panel TV mounted on the forward bulkhead wall ahead of the portside berth, new 2023

Head

• Headhunter freshwater head
• Amtico teak and holly laminate flooring
• Hinged teak door with magnetic opening keeper
• Corian vanity top with backsplash
• Oval Kohler Caxton undermount ceramic sink with brushed nickel Moen faucet
• Large teak framed mirror above vanity
• Teak cabinetry with drawer and door storage
• Separate white painted shower compartment with molded seat and shower wand fixture
• 110v outlet and exhaust fan

Fishing Equipment

• Rupp Top Gun Z-30 radial outriggers with 18' silver single-spreader poles (poles currently stored off the boat)
• Underdeck fishboxes
• Transom Livewell with light / fish box
• Two 12v outlets for electric reels under gunwale
• Teak 6-rod rocket launcher mounted on 4-inch chrome stanchion
• (6) rod holders flush mounted in the coverboards
• (2) rod holders on each rear hardtop support
• Tackle storage area inside cabinet doors on aft side of helm bench seat / mezzanine seat backrest

Cockpit

• Teak Cockpit with rounded Teak coverboards
• Fresh and Saltwater washdown spigots
• Beneath deck, Eskimo crushed ice machine feeding fishbox
• Stainless scupper drains in aft cockpit corners
• Three-sided canvas fly cover
• (2) Lumitec cockpit spreader lights molded into hardtop
• Aft facing cushioned lounge seat / mezzanine
• Beneath aft lounge opens to machinery space containing generator, battery chargers, pumps, water heater
• Storage compartments either side beneath steps to bridge deck
• Dockside power 50amp inlet plug

Hull and Deck Equipment

• Cold-molded hull construction, hull bottom is a Donald Blount design
• Wesmar DC bow thruster with 9-inch tunnel (New bow thruster being installed 10-1-2024)
• Humphree x-series Interceptor blades and auto-trim controller
• Towing eye on bow, stainless steel
• Faux teak painted toe rail
• Non-skid painted walk-around decks
• New 2023 by Canvas Designers - Forward deckhouse has full sun-lounge cushion with Bentley stitching and attached headrest pillow. Entire cushion has a fitted and zippered water-resistant cover for when not in use. Cutout for forward deck hatch.
• Lewmar electric windlass with stainless pulpit chute and polished chrome anchor
• Anchor locker on foredeck
• (8) stainless steel cleats with recessed back plates, (6) are pop-up style
• Armstrong dive ladder, attach bracket at transom
• White single trumpet air horn mounted on hardtop

Electrical Equipment

• 50amp 240v dockside shore power with 50 foot cord and Cablemaster cord winder
• Kohler M-9EK02D 8.5kW generator in sound shield enclosure
• 120v/240v AC / 24v DC circuit breakers, voltmeters, and amp meters in main electrical panel inside cabin. 12V DC switches aft beneath helm seat.
• (6) AMG PC1200T batteries with radial shutoff switches
• Mastervolt battery charger
• Guest ChargePro battery maintainer
• Audible high water bilge alarm
• LED lighting throughout the cabin, cockpit, bridgedeck, and utility space
• (2) Lumishore underwater lights
• Raritan 6.5 gallon hot water heater

Engines and Mechanical Equipment

• Quad White Mercury 350hp Verado outboards with approximately 370 hours, new 2023
• Mercury Platinum engine warranty, coverage into Spring 2030
• Mercury Marine Smartcraft Vessel View 703 display, separate start/stop switches
• Mercury Marine spin-on fuel filters
• Mercury Digital throttle and shift control binnacle
• Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer (new 2020), control panel in cabin below main electrical
• SeaStar power steering
• (4) aluminum fuel tanks - fills on port and starboard
• Aeroquip CG approved fuel lines
• Auto Fire suppression system bottle in utility / generator room
• Freshwater washdown water pump
• Headhunter 110v Fresh water system pump
• Two-gallon Jabsco accumulator pressure tank
• (2) Rule 2500 automatic bilge pumps aft
• (2) Rule 2500 automatic bilge pumps forward
• (2) self-contained FCF 12k BTU A/C systems
• Dometic self-contained bridge deck A/C system 
• Bronze underwater thru-hull seacocks

Comments

Jim Smith Tournament Boats are known for their high quality, handmade construction, and creative design features. This DANIELLE is no exception, as this 43' hull launched a series of outboard walk-around boats from the builder. 
Contact Gilman Yachts
To learn more or schedule a private showing of this 2017 Jim Smith 43', contact Gilman Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at +1 (954) 525-8112 today.