1997 42' Strike Express

This 1997 42' Strike Express is a rare find—a battle-ready sportfishing machine that has been meticulously rebuilt from the hull up. With over $400,000 invested since 2022, every major system has been modernized to create a platform that rivals new builds in reliability and performance. Since its comprehensive overhaul, the vessel has seen minimal use and remains in peak condition.

2022 Major Refit and Upgrades:

• Rebuilt Power: Twin MAN 800s, fully rebuilt in 2022 with only 75 hours logged since the overhaul.
• Generator: New 8.5kW Phasor Marine Generator (2022) with less than 10 hours. Built on a reliable Kubota diesel block for durability and quiet, low-RPM operation.
• New Electronics: Brand new Garmin suite (2022) featuring a Garmin GPSMAP 7616 and a Garmin GPSMAP 7612 for state-of-the-art navigation and fish-finding.
• Modern Controls: Brand-new ZF Marine electronic controls (2022) featuring precision technology for seamless shifting and synchronization.
• Full Paint Job: Complete professional paint job (2022) on both the hull and topsides, leaving the vessel with a brilliant, like-new finish.
• Interior Overhaul: New interior lighting and a brand-new, high-capacity air conditioning system installed in 2022.

Performance and Handling:

• Stepped Hull: Engineered for maximum fuel efficiency and speed.
• Aggressive Entry: Features a 56° bow entry and 24° transom deadrise for exceptional handling in heavy seas.
• Versatility: Propeller pockets allow for a shallow 48" draft, perfect for coastal and island cruising.

Notable Features:

• Fishing Ready: Includes a dedicated tackle center, rigging station, and fresh/saltwater washdowns.
• Luxury Cabin: Spacious interior with a full galley, Corian countertops, and an entertainment system.
• Hull Maintenance: Bottom paint is approximately 2 years old and well-maintained, with a professional diver cleaning the bottom monthly.
• Durability: Heavy-duty stainless shafts and bronze struts/rudders.

Specifications:

• LOA: 42'
• Beam: 15' 2"
• Draft: 48"
• Displacement: 38,000 lbs.
• Fuel/Water: 450 gal. fuel / 150 gal. freshwater capacity.

This vessel is maintained by a professional mechanic who performs monthly starts to ensure peak operational readiness. Receipts for all $400k+ in upgrades are available for review.

Ready for its next offshore adventure? Contact us today to schedule a private showing and see this exceptional fishing machine in person.

Engine and generator 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.