1988 Buddy Davis 47 Convertible Orange Beach, AL $249,900 USD

The 47 Buddy Davis Convertible is one of the finest sportfishing boats ever conceived and is listed as #30 on Saltwater Sportsman's top 50 boats of all time. Buddy Davis was the first Carolina custom boat builder who crafted a production boat and the 47 became an instant success due to her beautiful lines, top fit and finish, plush interior, seaworthiness, and fishability. High Tide is a fantastic example of a well cared for battlewagon ready to conquer high seas and big game!

"High Tide" has been nicely updated throughout its last two owners to include Garmin electronics, night vision camera, bridge enclosure, hull and topside paint, starlink, a new Phasor-Kubota generator, fire suppression system, windlass, pedestal in cockpit, anchor, chain and rope, updated microwave, custom carpet, new faucets, and countertops. New cockpit TV, new props, underwater lights and black mask on brow all recently replaced. The Rockford-Fosgate speakers, subwoofer, and amplifiers will please even the most discerning audiophiles and at maximum volume!

Hull and Deck:

• New transom steps (2025)
• (3) New underwater lights (2025)
• New props (2025)
• Bottom painted (February 2025)
• Hull painted (2023)
• Topsides painted (2025)
• Black mask vinyl wrap
• Cockpit TV
• New windlass (2025)
• New anchor, chain and rope (2025)
• Bridge enclosure replaced in recent past

Fishing / Cockpit:

• Cockpit cover is also a shade with poles
• Teak deck and covering boards
• (7) Gunwhale rod holders
• (6) Rod holders at bridge
• (4) Rod holders in new cockpit pedestal with (2) cup holders
• Tuna door
• Saltwater washdown
• Freshwater washdown
• Livewell 
• Storage
• Rigging station with sink
• Fishbox
• Cockpit storage in floor next to fishbox
• Double spreader outriggers
• Dock step

Electronics and Helm:

• 22" Garmin touchscreen MFD
• B275LHW transducer
• Garmin radar
• Engine room cameras
• Remote for Garmin screen in helm chair arm rest 
• Garmin autopilot 
• (2) Icom VHF radios
• Single lever controls
• Trim tab controls
• (2) Cup holders
• (2) Helm chairs
• Flo-Scan fuel burn gauges
• Sionix night vision camera
• Starlink internet

Salon:

• Fusion stereo
• Samsung flat screen TV
• Couch to port
• L-Shaped couch starboard 
• Mid Galley (2) steps down from salon
• Storage throughout
• Lighting 
• Separate AC control
• New countertops 
• New custom carpet
• Wet bar
• Down (3) steps to Guest and Master Staterooms/Heads

Galley:

• Fusion stereo
• Samsung flat screen TV
• Couch to port
• L-Shaped couch starboard
• Mid Galley (2) steps down from salon
• Storage throughout
• Lighting
• Separate AC control
• New countertops
• New custom carpet
• Wet bar
• Down (3) steps to Guest and Master Staterooms/Heads

Heads:

• Upgraded Jabsco Heads in Master and Guest 
• Master head all the way forward
• Guest head to port across from Guest Stateroom
• Each head includes the following:
• Teak and Holly flooring
• Lighting
• Sink
• Vanity
• AC vent
• Towel holder
• Storage

Master Stateroom:

• Located forward
• Queen berth to port with storage below
• Storage
• Lighting
• Custom mattress
• Mirror
• TV
• Separate AC
• Cedar lined clothing locker
• 110v Outlets
• Carpet
• Guest Stateroom:
• Located to port
• (2) Berths crossed 
• Separate AC 
• Storage
• Lighting
• 110v Outlets
• Reading lights
  

Mechanical and Electrical:  

• Detroit Diesel engines reportedly rebuilt by previous owner but no records were kept and estimated hours SMOH were just under 1,000 hours as of 5/2025
• Total time shown on hour meters Port 3,458 and Starboard 3,389 as of 10/2025
• New Phasor-Kubota generator with 133 hours as of 10/2025
• New fire suppression system
• Cable master
• Synchronizer
• Trim tabs
• Batteries
• Battery charger
• (3) Rule 3700 bilge pumps
• Hynautic hydraulic steering
• Dripless shaft seals
• Water heater
• Racor fuel/water separating filters

Engine 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.