A boat as beautiful as Megabite deserves the kind of attention and commitment to maintenance that is necessary to keep a classic Custom Carolina boat looking and operating at a high level.This labor of love requires not only time, patience and expense but also a willingness to follow through and always do things right. Once you see her, It is immediately apparent that her current owner has done just that... 

SInce she was brought back from the Gulf to her original home in Dare County, NC in 2021, she has been constantly maintained and updated inside and out, to a standard that not many owners are willing to embrace. Her recently painted exterior finish has been continuously managed by a professional detail company with seasonal polishing and annual ceramic coating of the hull and topsides. All varnished brightwork has also been kept up and reapplied each Spring. Her 2025 engine service also included aftercooler removal, cleaning and pressure testing. Her interior was totally revamped a few years ago to maximize space, comfort and accessibility while maintaining a clean, classy look throughout. All new electronics, LP plugs, beefy backbars, Ice Maker, new teaser reels, AC systems, StarLink and a host of other recent add ons, just serve to make your daily fishing experience even more enjoyable.

Performance-wise, she cruises at a smooth 26 kt at 2950rpm and 31.5 kt at 3550rpm. She handles great, rides well in a sea for a boat of her size and fishes like you would imagine, given her cockpit layout and fishing equipment. She holds 460 gal of fuel as well, so that makes a lot of things possible on the Worldwide scene these days...

Take a look through the Overview section below and get a better feel for the actual scope of work that this boat has undergone over the years, as well as the recent projects and upkeep by the current owner. You'll understand then, why this perfectly proportioned little Carolina boat stands alone in her class.

OVERVIEW AND RECENT UPGRADES

Fully restored in 2009 / Stripped down to frames and built back with the following:

New Motors / Twin Volvo D6-435I common rail diesels

Northern Lights 8KW Generator in Sound Shield

New Tanks

New Wiring

New Plumbing

New AC Systems

New Head

2018

New Bridge Enclosure

2019

New Ice Maker / Dometic EI 540

2020

New Exhaust Risers

2022

The Boat underwent another major refit including:

Full paint job / Cloud White / Complete Boat

Teak and Holly flooring throughout boat

New Engine Hatches

New Center Hatch to ER with Gas shocks

Faux Teak Helm Bubble 

Teak Toe Rail / Drip Molding / Salon Doors and Frame all stripped bare and New Varnish

All New Electronics / Garmin 8616 XSV with Chirp Transducer / Furuno 16" T2 Touch / Furuno Radar / Omnisense Thermal Camera / Garmin AutoPilot / Standard Horizon VHF / (2) Shakespeare VHF Antennas / 

New Battery Charger

New Custom Mezzanine Cushions

New soft goods throughout boat

New wallpaper

New Couch and Barrel Chair

New Microwave

(2) New Fridge / Freezer Drawer units

Refinished interior varnish

New Forward AC Unit

Ceramic Coating Hull and Topsides

2023

New Salon AC Unit

New Search Light 

New LED Light Bar

Ceramic Coating Hull and Topsides

2024

New Miya Epoch US-6 Teaser reels in Hard Top

Under gunwale LP plugs

New StarLink System

Ceramic Coating Hull and Topsides

2025

Engine service including Aftercooler Removal / Cleaning / Pressure Testing

New Raw Water Pump Motor

Ceramic Coating Hull and Topsides

Fresh Exterior Varnish

New Engine Room LED Lights

New Salon LED Lights

Teak Coverboards and deck Sanded

New Varnish / Teak Toe Rail and Drip Molding

GENERAL LAYOUT AND FEATURES

COCKPIT

Centerline Double Salon Doors / Varnished Teak / Mezzanine Style Seating Port and Starboard with Lids, Storage areas within, Ice Dump, Bait and Drink Boxes / Toe Kicks / Custom covered Cushions

RELEASE Teak Fighting Chair

Teak Deck and Cover Boards with Rolled Coaming

Transom Fish Box

Hawse Pipes

Ladder to Bridge Access

50A Service

RW Washdown

FW Washdown

Quick Connect FW tank Fill and Dockside Pressure Valve

Mezzanine Lighting Overhead

Lazz Access Hatch

JL Audio Speakers

SALON

Teak and Holly Sole throughout boat with Satin Finish

Engine Hatches Integrated into Floor with Centerline Access Hatch on Gas Shocks

Teak Veneers, Valances, Trim, and Cabinetry throughout Salon

Custom Couch and Barrel Chair

White Corian Countertops around Perimeter of Salon with inlaid SInk and Brushed Nickel Fixture

Soft Stretched Headliner with inlaid LED lights and Speakers

Fusion Radio System

(2) Kitchen Aid Double Drawer Fridge / Freezer Combo Units

GE Stainless Microwave

EuroKera Princess Gourmet Flat Surface Cooktop

Air Conditioning Unit

COMPANIONWAY AND BELOW

Solid Teak Stairs lead to Open Concept Companionway / Stacked Bunks to Port / V Berth Fwd / Head to Stbd

Textured Wall Coverings and Teak trim throughout 

Ample Cabinet and Hanging Locker Storage throughout

Access Hatches Centerline for Bilge Access

PORT BUNKS / Top Bunk with Cork Surface for Additional Quick Access Bulk Storage / Lower Bunk with Custom Mattress, Storage below and Bedside Countertop and Cabinet

HEAD / Full Shower / Corian Countertop with Inlaid Sink / Mirrored Vanity and Cabinetry / Vacu-Flush Marine Toilet

V-BERTH / Large Centerline Berth with Full Custom Mattress / Overhead and Underneath Storage Cabinets / Air Conditioning Unit 

MECHANICAL ETC.

Dometic Icemaker

Hynautic Steering

Racor Fuel Filtration on Mains and Genset

Sea Chest Centerline for Mains / Genset / AC Pump / Icemaker Pickups

Chirp Transducer

Oberdorfer AC Pump 

Battery Charger

24V/120V/240V Paneltronics Electrical Panel

Remote Generator Start / Stop

Trim Tabs

BRIDGE AND FISHING

Center Helm to Port / Teak Ladder-Back Helm Chair / Cushioned Bench Seating to Starboard with Removeable Backrest / Fwd Cushioned Seating / Overhead Electronics Box / Overhead Teaser Reel Box

Strata-glass enclosure

Garmin 8616 Touchscreen Multi-function Display

Furuno T2 Touch 16" Radar Display

StarLink

FLIR Thermal Camera

Under Gunwale LP Plugs for Dredge Rods

Furuno Radar

(2) Light Bars

ACR Searchlight

Spreader Lights

Forward Dash Storage

Non Skid Bridge and Bowdeck

Anchor Hatch at Bow with FW Washdown

Covers for Helm Chair, Fighting Chair and Entire Bridge Console

Palm Beach Style Throttle levers

Rupp Double Spreader Outriggers with Quick Disconnects, Beefed Up Back Bars, Teaser Line through Hardtop Setup, Triple Hal-Lok Style System with Thru-Cover Board Tensioner Lines to Chocks and Tag Line Returns

Teak Toe Rail and Drip Molding

Center Rigger Sleeve Base Mount

Miya Epoch US6 Teaser Reels 

(2) VHF Radios / Remote RAM Mic

Trim Tab Actuator

Searchlight Control Pad and Light Bar Switch

JL Audio Speakers

Underwater Lights in Transom