1998 Buddy Davis 52 Convertible FISH ON
|Ocean City,MD, MD
$525,000
Length52
Beam16 ft
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine Power1600 HP
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Fresh Paint topside from rub rail up
Engine's Painted
Engine Room Paint
Fishing Fever, 52-foot Buddy Davis Convertible is a timeless classic in the world of custom sport fishing yachts, renowned for its legendary ride a design hallmark of Buddy Davis hulls that slices through heavy head seas, tracks straight in following seas, and remains remarkably stable when drifting or at rest in rough conditions.
Powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3406 engines (800hp), they propel Fishing Fever to a comfortable cruising speed of 25 knots and a top end of 30 knots. The Caterpillar 3406E are known for their straightforward mechanical reliability, making them a favorite among owners who value serviceability and long-term performance.
Measuring 52 feet the hull constructed of fiberglass with a generous 16-foot beam and a draft of 4 feet 4 inches, while displacing 45,000 pounds (dry). The 52 Davis is a wide, stable platform offering exceptional cockpit space for fishing, with features like a transom door, large baitwell/prep areas, and fighting chair perfect for tournament anglers chasing billfish, tuna, or other big game.
On deck, the flybridge provides commanding visibility with a centerline helm, custom teak pod, single-lever controls, and seating for multiple guests. Below, the interior accommodates **four to six** in two staterooms (including a master with en-suite head and a guest cabin), plus a salon/galley area with rich wood finishes, comfortable seating, and practical amenities for extended cruising.
Engine's Painted
Engine Room Paint
Fishing Fever, 52-foot Buddy Davis Convertible is a timeless classic in the world of custom sport fishing yachts, renowned for its legendary ride a design hallmark of Buddy Davis hulls that slices through heavy head seas, tracks straight in following seas, and remains remarkably stable when drifting or at rest in rough conditions.
Powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3406 engines (800hp), they propel Fishing Fever to a comfortable cruising speed of 25 knots and a top end of 30 knots. The Caterpillar 3406E are known for their straightforward mechanical reliability, making them a favorite among owners who value serviceability and long-term performance.
Measuring 52 feet the hull constructed of fiberglass with a generous 16-foot beam and a draft of 4 feet 4 inches, while displacing 45,000 pounds (dry). The 52 Davis is a wide, stable platform offering exceptional cockpit space for fishing, with features like a transom door, large baitwell/prep areas, and fighting chair perfect for tournament anglers chasing billfish, tuna, or other big game.
On deck, the flybridge provides commanding visibility with a centerline helm, custom teak pod, single-lever controls, and seating for multiple guests. Below, the interior accommodates **four to six** in two staterooms (including a master with en-suite head and a guest cabin), plus a salon/galley area with rich wood finishes, comfortable seating, and practical amenities for extended cruising.
Disclaimer
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales, LLC - Ocean City. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
MANUFACTURER: Buddy Davis
BOAT TYPE: Saltwater Fishing
MODEL: 52 Convertible
HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass
YEAR: 1998
CATEGORY: Power
BEAM: 16 ft
LENGTH: 52 / 15.85 m
DRY WEIGHT: 56,000 lb
ENGINE 1
MAKE: Caterpillar
MODEL: 3406
FUEL: diesel
POWER: 800 HP
TYPE: Inboard
HOURS: 4729
LOCATION: N/A
DRIVE: Direct
PROPELLER TYPE: N/A
YEAR: 1997
ENGINE 2
MAKE: Caterpillar
MODEL: 3406
FUEL: diesel
POWER: 800 HP
TYPE: Inboard
HOURS: 4664
LOCATION: N/A
DRIVE: N/A
PROPELLER TYPE: N/A
YEAR: 1997
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 800 gallons
FUEL TANK COUNT: 1
WATER TANK CAPACITY: 150 gallons
WATER TANK COUNT: 1
HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: 50 gallons
HOLDING TANK COUNT: 1
Eletronics
2 x Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv 1x Garmin 7610xsv 1x Garmin GXM54 1x Garmin 6w 64 mile HD Radar 1x Garmin GHC 20 Auto-Pilot Garmin chirp sounder 1 KW 275 HLW chirp transducerICOM IC-M506 VHF Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Infinity AM/FM Bluetooth Radio StarLink 2 Engine Room Cameras ZF Engine controls with remote panel at helm
ACR remote spot light with control at helm
(2) 24" LED light bars, one on either side of the centered spotlight
Bilge pump indicator light panel at helm
2 x Garmin GPSMAP 1242xsv 1x Garmin 7610xsv 1x Garmin GXM54 1x Garmin 6w 64 mile HD Radar 1x Garmin GHC 20 Auto-Pilot Garmin chirp sounder 1 KW 275 HLW chirp transducerICOM IC-M506 VHF Standard Horizon Explorer VHF Infinity AM/FM Bluetooth Radio StarLink 2 Engine Room Cameras ZF Engine controls with remote panel at helm
ACR remote spot light with control at helm
(2) 24" LED light bars, one on either side of the centered spotlight
Bilge pump indicator light panel at helm
Engines
CATERPILLAR 3406 E
Starboard engine 2021
6 cylinders kits Head Engine Mounts 6 Injectors
CATERPILLAR 3406 E
Starboard engine 2021
6 cylinders kits Head Engine Mounts 6 Injectors
Upgrades
2026 New Block Heaters 2025 Hamaguchi Green Stick 2025 Helm Steering Rebuilt 2025 New Exhaust Risers 2025 New Bridge Lights 2025 New Salon Upholstery and Floor 2024 Starlink 2024 Rebuilt Ice Machine 2023 New Port Aftercooler 2023 New Split Air Conditioning Unit 2020 New Bottom, snad blasted, epoxy hull, antifouling 2019 Starboard Engine rebuilt 2019 Garmin 7610XSV
2026 New Block Heaters 2025 Hamaguchi Green Stick 2025 Helm Steering Rebuilt 2025 New Exhaust Risers 2025 New Bridge Lights 2025 New Salon Upholstery and Floor 2024 Starlink 2024 Rebuilt Ice Machine 2023 New Port Aftercooler 2023 New Split Air Conditioning Unit 2020 New Bottom, snad blasted, epoxy hull, antifouling 2019 Starboard Engine rebuilt 2019 Garmin 7610XSV
Salon
Large molded in sink with brushed nickel Moen fixtures
KitchenAid 2 burner flat cooktop
Sharp Carousel convection/microwave oven
Samsung 32" flatscreen TV on hinged base with deep storage into dash
All countertops of Avonite type material with built in sea rai ls
Stand Alone Norcold upright fridge
(2) Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers
(2) sub-Zero freezer drawers
Entertainment Center Cabinet with Direct TV, LG Blu-Ray DVD player, Niles 554
speaker selection system, Optimus 6 CD Pro Series auto changer, Yamaha
Natural Sound RX-V477 Cinema DSP 3D AV Receiver
Deep drawered storage throughout/ Very efficient use of space
Finished maple trim, valance and veneers throughout
Soft stretched headliner with dimmable recessed lighting and Optimus speakers
Maple sole in galley
Cruisair SMX II AC system
First Alert Smoke/ CO2 detector Enclosed rod locker closet with carpeted floor and walls. Custom refit to
accommodate 8-1 O 50 class rods and 8 20-30 class rods
GUEST STATEROOM
Large molded in sink with brushed nickel Moen fixtures
KitchenAid 2 burner flat cooktop
Sharp Carousel convection/microwave oven
Samsung 32" flatscreen TV on hinged base with deep storage into dash
All countertops of Avonite type material with built in sea rai ls
Stand Alone Norcold upright fridge
(2) Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers
(2) sub-Zero freezer drawers
Entertainment Center Cabinet with Direct TV, LG Blu-Ray DVD player, Niles 554
speaker selection system, Optimus 6 CD Pro Series auto changer, Yamaha
Natural Sound RX-V477 Cinema DSP 3D AV Receiver
Deep drawered storage throughout/ Very efficient use of space
Finished maple trim, valance and veneers throughout
Soft stretched headliner with dimmable recessed lighting and Optimus speakers
Maple sole in galley
Cruisair SMX II AC system
First Alert Smoke/ CO2 detector Enclosed rod locker closet with carpeted floor and walls. Custom refit to
accommodate 8-1 O 50 class rods and 8 20-30 class rods
GUEST STATEROOM
Master Stateroom/Head Forward
Located to port and forward with toilet, vanity and full sized shower
Large Avonite countertop and vanity with molded in sink and Grahe fixtures
Large lighted shower with Grahe fixtures and molded seat
Lockable door to Companionway and Guest Stateroom
Maple sole
Raritan Atlantes Electric Marine Toilet system
Large mirrored medicine cabinet
Large storage cabinet beneath vanity
Textured wallpaper
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lightingElevated Queen sized berth with custom mattress, sheets and bed coverings
Deep bulk storage and 4 spacious drawers built into bed frame
8 large storage cabinets above and around berth
Cushioned dressing seat and built in dresser with 4 deep drawers
Samsung 25" Flatscreen TV
Carpeted floors and padded wall panels
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting
Bomar hatch on centerline above berth
Anchor locker access hatch
Private lockable door to Companionway
Maple trim and veneers throughout
Recessed orbital reading lights above headrest
Large Maple catch-all area with sea rails forward of head rest
CruisAir SMX II AC system
Interior lockable door to private Master Head
Located to port and forward with toilet, vanity and full sized shower
Large Avonite countertop and vanity with molded in sink and Grahe fixtures
Large lighted shower with Grahe fixtures and molded seat
Lockable door to Companionway and Guest Stateroom
Maple sole
Raritan Atlantes Electric Marine Toilet system
Large mirrored medicine cabinet
Large storage cabinet beneath vanity
Textured wallpaper
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lightingElevated Queen sized berth with custom mattress, sheets and bed coverings
Deep bulk storage and 4 spacious drawers built into bed frame
8 large storage cabinets above and around berth
Cushioned dressing seat and built in dresser with 4 deep drawers
Samsung 25" Flatscreen TV
Carpeted floors and padded wall panels
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting
Bomar hatch on centerline above berth
Anchor locker access hatch
Private lockable door to Companionway
Maple trim and veneers throughout
Recessed orbital reading lights above headrest
Large Maple catch-all area with sea rails forward of head rest
CruisAir SMX II AC system
Interior lockable door to private Master Head
Guest Stateroom/Head
Located to port with beam wise double bed and longitudinal single stacked
bunk
Custom bed covers and sheets
Cedar lined and carpeted hanging locker
Padded panels on walls
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting and reading lights
Maple trim and veneers
Private lockable interior door to Guest Head
Private lockable door to Companionway
Cruisair SMX II AC system
Head: Located to port and forward with toilet, vanity and full sized shower
Large Avonite countertop and vanity with molded in sink and Grahe fixtures
Large lighted shower with Grahe fixtures and molded seat
Lockable door to Companionway and Guest Stateroom
Maple sole
Raritan Atlantes Electric Marine Toilet system
Large mirrored medicine cabinet
Large storage cabinet beneath vanity
Textured wallpaper
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting
Located to port with beam wise double bed and longitudinal single stacked
bunk
Custom bed covers and sheets
Cedar lined and carpeted hanging locker
Padded panels on walls
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting and reading lights
Maple trim and veneers
Private lockable interior door to Guest Head
Private lockable door to Companionway
Cruisair SMX II AC system
Head: Located to port and forward with toilet, vanity and full sized shower
Large Avonite countertop and vanity with molded in sink and Grahe fixtures
Large lighted shower with Grahe fixtures and molded seat
Lockable door to Companionway and Guest Stateroom
Maple sole
Raritan Atlantes Electric Marine Toilet system
Large mirrored medicine cabinet
Large storage cabinet beneath vanity
Textured wallpaper
Soft stretched headliner with recessed lighting
Cockpit
Teak salon door
Step to salon with Flexi-teak finish
Engine Room access and shallow teaser storage box in step
Large deep drink box I live well to port
Cockpit freezer, bait box and built in tackle cabinet with teak drawers to
starboard
Full length gaff lockers on both sides
Underwater lights
Single 50A service and FW dockside supply located in starboard locker bulkhead
Corner hawse pipes and recessed cleats
Lazz access hatch
Eskimo 6001b 6001 Ice maker with in deck dump box and hatch
Additional storage/ in deck fish box
Fresh non-skid finish and paint in cockpit and hull
Teak cover boards with 8 rod holders and transom fish Lee tradional and Tigress swivel rod holders
Tower legs with additional 6 rod holders
Electric reel receptacles
Release teak fighting chair with rocket launcher and tray
Access ladder to bridge
Rupp triple halyard lock system, double clips, in line teaser pulleys and thrugunwale
pull down chock system Tuna door
Teak salon door
Step to salon with Flexi-teak finish
Engine Room access and shallow teaser storage box in step
Large deep drink box I live well to port
Cockpit freezer, bait box and built in tackle cabinet with teak drawers to
starboard
Full length gaff lockers on both sides
Underwater lights
Single 50A service and FW dockside supply located in starboard locker bulkhead
Corner hawse pipes and recessed cleats
Lazz access hatch
Eskimo 6001b 6001 Ice maker with in deck dump box and hatch
Additional storage/ in deck fish box
Fresh non-skid finish and paint in cockpit and hull
Teak cover boards with 8 rod holders and transom fish Lee tradional and Tigress swivel rod holders
Tower legs with additional 6 rod holders
Electric reel receptacles
Release teak fighting chair with rocket launcher and tray
Access ladder to bridge
Rupp triple halyard lock system, double clips, in line teaser pulleys and thrugunwale
pull down chock system Tuna door
Bridge
Centerline helm with console to port, actuated electronics pod with access
hatches and additional 12V electrical panel
Forward seating with new custom upholstered cushions and storage
Large brow storage area Bench seating to starboard with new custom upholstered cushions and
storage
Rear facing jump seat with new custom upholstered cushions
Teak sea rails and drip molding
Custom 5 panel bridge enclosure
Caterpillar covered electronic gauge panel at helm
Teak helm pod with single lever controls
Recessed LED lighting in hardtop
Hardtop wired for 12V electric reels
L-shaped grab rail above console
Crowned belly band with 6 rod holders
Custom hardtop frame with side safety bars
Rupp auto-lock rigger catches/ stays
(2) Release helm Chairs with new cushioned upholstery
Centerline helm with console to port, actuated electronics pod with access
hatches and additional 12V electrical panel
Forward seating with new custom upholstered cushions and storage
Large brow storage area Bench seating to starboard with new custom upholstered cushions and
storage
Rear facing jump seat with new custom upholstered cushions
Teak sea rails and drip molding
Custom 5 panel bridge enclosure
Caterpillar covered electronic gauge panel at helm
Teak helm pod with single lever controls
Recessed LED lighting in hardtop
Hardtop wired for 12V electric reels
L-shaped grab rail above console
Crowned belly band with 6 rod holders
Custom hardtop frame with side safety bars
Rupp auto-lock rigger catches/ stays
(2) Release helm Chairs with new cushioned upholstery
Engine Room
Caterpillar 3406E Engines
ZF 350A 1.58:1 transmissions
Kohler 15.SEOZD 1 SKW generator with sound shield and advanced digital
controls with 2050 hrs/ new in 2008
Southeast Foundries dripless shaft seal systems
(2) Racor 751 OOOMAX fuel filter I water seperators with pressure gauges
Fireboy automatic fi re suppression system
(2) Engine Room cameras with remote feed to bridge electronics
Electronic temperature control system module
Exhaust fans
AC/DC lighting
Custom storage al ley for spare shaft
Galvanic isolator with additional shore side breaker panel
Dometic AC pump with 3 way manifold for easy access to cleanout maintenance
Mastervolt 12V / 40A / 3 phase battery charger
Shurflo FW pump with pressure t-::ink and shutoff valves
Shurflo Raw water pump
Seaward hot water heater
Racor fuel filtration system for generator
Leeson Oil change pump with quick connect hose set up
Fresh paint 2025
Caterpillar 3406E Engines
ZF 350A 1.58:1 transmissions
Kohler 15.SEOZD 1 SKW generator with sound shield and advanced digital
controls with 2050 hrs/ new in 2008
Southeast Foundries dripless shaft seal systems
(2) Racor 751 OOOMAX fuel filter I water seperators with pressure gauges
Fireboy automatic fi re suppression system
(2) Engine Room cameras with remote feed to bridge electronics
Electronic temperature control system module
Exhaust fans
AC/DC lighting
Custom storage al ley for spare shaft
Galvanic isolator with additional shore side breaker panel
Dometic AC pump with 3 way manifold for easy access to cleanout maintenance
Mastervolt 12V / 40A / 3 phase battery charger
Shurflo FW pump with pressure t-::ink and shutoff valves
Shurflo Raw water pump
Seaward hot water heater
Racor fuel filtration system for generator
Leeson Oil change pump with quick connect hose set up
Fresh paint 2025
Disclaimer
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.
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.
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