About This Vessel
This 1990 Custom Carolina 58 Convertible Gary Davis, measures 58 ft, and is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, powered by 2x Lugger 700.00HP.
"High Hopes" is a Va Beach Legend, a Specialty Vessel, built to carry Passengers and fish the Mid-Atlantic In Shore and Offshore waters. Her longtime mate says "this is an amazing boat, proven fish raiser with a clean wake, she pushes easy and runs softly with no station wagon effect."HIGHLIGHTS:one owner, built as a USCG Inspected Vessel by Gary Davis in Marshallberg, NC under the watchful eye of this Original Owner. Every phase of the construction process was inspected by the USCGshe holds a current USCG COI for 15 passengers, plus Capt and Mate. out to 100 miles MD/VA line to Hatteras, NCAll Safety Equipment and Fire Suppression equipment is up to date, and to be included with the sale.Powered by twin Lugger 700 hp inboard engines, cruise 1800 rpm at 25/26 kts (fully loaded with offshore gear and passengers), These Commercially rated engines are detuned to a WOT of 2100 rpm which delivers a top speed of 30 ktsNorthern Lights diesel powered generatorGarmin and Furuno Electronics, ICOM Vhf radios, Icom Single Side Bank Radio, Fusion Stereo for the Salon and cockpitShe holds 610 gallons of fuel (2x 305 gallon tanks) and routinely burns 285 to 295 gallons on a typical Va Beach day (65 miles each way, run out, troll all day, run home)100 gallon fresh water capacityCockpit Mezzanine was added in 2011/2012, featuring double Bait Freezers and Viking-Style Drink Box, Custom UpholsterySea Frost cockpit Freezer system: 220v compressor and condenser, with freezer plates in the Transom Box (holds 600 lbs of fish, salt water is the added to the box to Brine your catch, preserving them for the fish cleaner. This SeaFrost system also serves the double Mezzanine Bait Freezers and the Cockpit Drink box.Salon and interior features 2 zones of Reverse Cycle HVAC (16000 btu each, both are 220 volt units), 4 crew bunks, one master cabin, enclosed head (shower is now used for rod storage. Two Very Large Rod/Tackle storage rooms.Comfortable Galley with Drink Ice maker, Refrigerator and freezer drawers, Microwave oven, dedicated trash storageLocated in Virginia Beach, VA available for viewing by Appointment. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Cockpit and Fishing Details
Large stbd transom doorVery Large Transom fish box, with Chill Plates. Put the drain plugs in, turn the chill plates on and add Salt Water to Preserve your catch in a Brine Solution just as done on Commercial vessels. Keeps your catch in Excellent ConditionFighting Chair with removable footrest, launcher backrest with rigging tray and drawer (repainted in Winter 2026)Deck fittings for two additional fighting chairsDeep/Safe cockpit depth with flush mounted rod holders(1) 12 volt and (2) 24 volt electric outlets beneath Each GunwhaleHorizontal gaff/brush/boathook storage beneath each gunwhaleAquaTraction cockpit, mezzanine and Flybridge decking (very good condition, was new in 2022)Rupp triple spreader outriggers, with fly bridge releasehas an additional 24 volt power outlet located on the Flying BridgeCustom Mezzanine beneath a perfectly sized bridge overhang, provides shade for the Mezzanine seatsCustom Mezzanine Upholstery, removableFusion AM/FM/Bluetooth marine stereo for the Cockpit and Salon speakersCenterline engine room accessDouble Bait Freezer compartmentsDrink Box in the Salon StepLivewellHot and Cold freshwater connections in the cockpit(2) raw water washdown connections in the cockpit, (one of these serves as a UISCG certified fire fighting pumpWide gunwhales provide safe easy walkways along the sides of the house. Handrails along the top of the house for Safe/Easy access to the foredeck
Flying Bridge details
Easy access by way of a LadderAqua Traction helm deck flooring(2) Helm Chairs by Bluewater Chairs (new helm seat cushions)Miya Epoch 24 v teaser reels in overhead hatchFull 4 sided helm enclosure, perfect for cold weather fishing (all curtains in Very Good Condition)Several 110v outlets are located on the BridgeFront 3 panels are EZ2CY, rear enclosure curtains were new in 2025Stbd side Bench seat and another Bench seat in front of the console. new Upholstery for these seats, storage beneathHotwater (freshwater) connection on the BridgeTeak Helm Pod with morse single lever Palm Beach Style controlsStainless steel steering wheelGarmin 8212 (12 inch Full Color MFD) with AIS targets visible on both Garmin screens, in lower consoleGarmin 943xsv (9 inch full color MFD) in overhead console, Garmin card reader inside of consoleFuruno NavNet vx2, full color MFD, Radar is 64 mile max range, Engine Room cameras viewable here. Sat TV also viewable here, FishfinderSimRad AP26 AutopilotSitex SST-110 sea surface temp digital gauge(2) ICOM M605 VHF RadiosICOM M605 Single Side Band long range VHF Radio (located beneath front bench seatBennett Trim TabsLED Lightbar (brand new)Rockford Fostgate Marine stereo on the Bridge (AM/FM/Bluetooth/Aux)
Rod and Tackle Storage details
Rod and Tackle Storage is EXCELLENT, well organized and easy to access.The owners Rod/Reel Tackle inventory will not be included with the sale of the boatSeveral different rod closets for different types of fishing gear, with multiple rod holders flush mounted in the floor for safe/easy/organized/easily accessible rod storageDedicated tackle storage room with rigging counter and Tackle Tray storageHorizontal rod storge in the forward stateroom
Salon and Interior Details
SALON AND GALLEYStbd side lockable Sliding salon doorLarge open and brightly lit Salon, with an L-Shaped sofa that runs along the aft and up the port sidePFD's for 18 adults and 8 children are stored beneath the Sofa, properly labeledSalon HVAC unit is a 16,000 btu reverse cycle unitStbd side Small counter space with main AC/DC Breaker panel beneath. Remote Generator controls and shore power switching located here.Fusion Marine stereo head unit (AM/FM/Bluetooth/SXM) with salon and cockpit speaker zonesBarrell Chair in stbd aft cornerSmall sofa forward and to stbd, storage beneathVinyl Plank flooring, is easy to cleanLarge rear and side Salon windows. These windows were replaced in 2019 with Tempered safety glass, e-rated glass with reflective coating built into the glass.Salon flat screen HDTV with digital SatTv antenna (KVH HD dome)Starlink Sat wifi systemPort side Galley with KitchenAid drink Ice Maker (stainless steel, undercounter)KitchenAid two drawer Refrigerator and Freezer (stainless steel, undercounter)Dedicated trash storageSink with hot/hold faucetMicrowave oven, storage drawersLOWER ACCOMMODATIONS SPACEcenterline steps down from the salon, opens to a roomy space with excellent headroom and lightingCentral Vacuum system, with hose hanging in the stbd closetFixed Fire Suppression system in the stbd aft closetPort aft closet with rod holders in the floorUpper and Lower Bunks along the Stbd side (2 total bunks)Enclosed Head and Shower stbd forward (shower is turned off at the hot/cold valves in the floor)Large Tackle Storage Room to port. Tons of rod holders, Built in Tackle Tray storage space. Counter space for rigging baits, ample storage space for toolsLower cabin Heat/Air Conditioning system. 16000 btu reverse cycleCaptains Cabin, located forward in the lower accommodations space with a privacy door. Queen sized bed on a pedestal with storage space below. Additional rod holders in this space.Overhead Deck Hatch
Engine Room and Mechanical info
You will find the engine room to be Pleasingly Clean, Tidy and well kept. Access to the outboard sides of the engines is excellentEngine Room access is through a cockpit hatch, located in the mezzanineAC and DC Light fixtures in the engine room provides excellent lighting to all portions of the engine roomMain engines are twin Lugger engines, detuned and commercially rated to 700 hp each. there are 17,250 hrs on these enginesDon't let the engine hours fool you, they start Amazingly Quick and Clean, and Run strong and cool with no signs of deteriorationThese engines have been lovingly servicedTwin Disk marine transmissionsNorthern Lights 9kw diesel powered generator with 15,942 hrs(2) engine room cameras are viewable on the Furuno screen in the BridgeDripless shaft seals(2) HVAC Raw water pumps, both are 220 volt, Salon unit has an Orbendorfer pump, Lower cabin has a March pumpFresh water pump is a HeadHunter Mach 5Raritan electric water heater12 volt battery charger24 volt battery chargerAs this is a USCG Inspected vessel, you will find the engine room to be extremely well labeled
Construction and paint
She was built of all hand-picked lumberFrames and Keel are all Juniper laminated membersBulkheads are all mahogany plywood laminated membersPlanking is mahogany plywood, laminated and screwed3 full layers of 316 fiberglass on the exteriorthe last full paint job was at the Bluewater Yard in Hampton in 2023Ice Blue hull color, Snow white topsidesBottom pinted annually
