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MOBY34' Custom Carolina Island Boatworks 34 Express 1987

$ 169,995

The 34' Custom Carolina Express Sportfisherman, Moby, originally built for the owner of Island Boatworks, has undergone extensive upgrades in recent years. Major 2024 updates include a completely new full interior, new Garmin electronics, and a fully refurbished tower with new powder coating. Additional highlights include twin Cummins 330hp engines (new in 2002, rebuilt in 2017), Simrad Autopilot, a full Strataglass Enclosure, and updated bridge bench seat and helm chair cushions. Well-maintained and continually improved, Moby is turnkey and ready for her next owner.





New Hardtop and Refurbished Tower with Controls

New Garmin Electronics

New Fusion Stereo with JL Speakers and AMP

New Lumitec LED Lighting

New Lumitec LED Lighting 


The 34' Custom Carolina Express Sportfisherman, Moby, originally built for the owner of Island Boatworks, has undergone extensive upgrades in recent years. Major 2024 updates include a completely new full interior, new Garmin electronics, and a fully refurbished tower with new powder coating. Additional highlights include twin Cummins 330hp engines (new in 2002, rebuilt in 2017), Simrad Autopilot, a full Strataglass Enclosure, and updated bridge bench seat and helm chair cushions. Well-maintained and continually improved, Moby is turnkey and ready for her next owner.




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:$ 169,995
  • Builder:

    Custom Carolina

  • Model:

    Island Boatworks 34 Express

  • Year:

    1987

  • Location:

    Kilmarnock, Virginia, United States

  • Type:

    Power Yacht

  • LOA: 34 ft in
  • Display Length: 34 ft
  • Beam: 12' 5"
  • Yacht Category

    Sport Fishing

  • Water Capacity: 50 gals
  • Fuel Capacity: 220 gals
  • Engine Details: Cummins 6BTA5.9M
  • Engine 1: 595.00 HRS 330.00 HP
  • Engine 2: 595.00 HRS 330.00 HP
  • Engine Fuel: Diesel
  • Days on Market:

As you step below, the first door to port opens to a private head with a vanity and sink. Forward of the head is a separate, dedicated stall shower. The galley is positioned to starboard and features ample storage, including both above- and below-counter drawers and lockers, as well as a stainless-steel sink. The large forward V-berth offers comfortable bunks and drawer storage for two. All lighting and outlets are both 110V and 12V. The interior is beautifully trimmed in teak hardwood, and all soft goods are tastefully finished to complement the Classic Carolina style.

Lower Helm

  • Dual Garmin Touchscreen Display
  • Dual Icom VHF Radios
  • Simrad Auto-Pilot 
  • Fusion Stereo System with Bluetooth and JL Speakers
  • Glendening Controls

Upper Helm: 

  • Single Garmin Touchscreen Display 
  • Icom VHF Radio
  • Glendening Controls


  • Tuna Tower w/ Hardtop Refurbished 2024
  • Controls in Tower
  • Lee Outriggers
  • Lee Center Rigger
  • Tackle Center w/ Drawer Storage
  • Fish Box
  • (4) Rod Holders in Cover Boards
  • (6) Rod Holders in on Tower Legs (3) Port Side (3) Starboard Side
  • Built-in Cooler/Drink box


  • 12 Volt Electrical System
  • 110 Volt Electrical System
  • (2) 8D Batteries
  • (2) Battery Selector Switches
  • New 40 Amp Battery Charger
  • Electric Panel in Salon
  • 30 amp Shore Power
  • Cockpit Spreader Lights
  • New LEDNavigation lights
  • New LED Anchor light
  • Bonded electrical system


  • Twin 330hp Cummins New in 9/2002
  • Engine Rebuild 2017
  • New Shafts & Props New in 9/2002
  • ZF Gears w/ 1.5 to 1 Ratio
  • Single Lever Controls
  • Dripless PSS Shafts New in 9/2002
  • Halon 1301 System
  • Racor Fuel Filters
  • Freshwater Cooling System
  • Oil X-Changer Oil Transfer System
  • Bennett Trim Tabs
  • Hydraulic Wheel Steering
  • Instant Flow Hotwater System
  • Shurflo 3.5 gpm Freshwater Pump
  • (2) Rule Bilge Pumps
  • Fuel Shutoff Valves
  • Raritan Rotary Air Conditioning
  • Rule Shower Pump


2024-2025

  • Refurbished Tower with New Hardtop
  • New Curtains
  • New Lumitec LED Lighting 
  • New Garmin Upper and Lower Electronics
  • New Garmin Radar
  • New Transducer
  • New Underwater lights
  • New Battery Charger
  • New Softgoods
  • New Starboard Transmission
  • New Engine Belts
  • Recent Engine Service 


2021

  • New Autopilot
  • Power steering assist pump
  • New belts & tensioners
  • Heat exchangers cleaned
  • Aquatraction Cockpit floor, Helm, and Stateroom


2020

  • Soda blasted bottom 5 coats of Interprotect 2000 (Duffie Boatworks)
  • New oil change pump
  • New belt tensioners
  • Bottom strake installed by Duffie Boatworks
  • Sirius XM Satellite Radio
  •  Two new Icom VHF
  •  Two new gear coolers 
  • Trim tabs replaced by Duffie Boatworks


2018

  • New countertops
  • New enclosure


2017

  • Engines rebuilt ( new blocks, heads, aftercoolers, water pumps, injectors, turbos, pistons, bearings) 
  • Bilge pumps replaced 
  • Shower sump replaced
  • Head replaced 
  • New exhaust hose
  • Water intake hoses


While every effort has been made to list all pertinent equipment aboard Moby, some personal items remain on board. Prospective buyers should assume that any item not specifically included in this listing will not convey at closing. Please direct any questions regarding specific items to the listing broker.

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