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$390K

2003 Custom Carolina 40 Layton Express

Sport Fishing·
Beaufort, North Carolina
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$390K
USD · Asking Price
40 ft
Length
2003
Year
Sport Fishing
Type
Beaufort, North Carolina
Location

About This Vessel

This 2003 Custom Carolina 40 Layton Express, measures 40 ft, and is located in Beaufort, North Carolina, powered by 2x Yanmar 6CXM-GTE2 500.00HP.

2003 40' Custom Carolina Express built by Layton Boatworks in Edenton NC. Current owner has done a nice job keeping her in great shape. She is powered by twin 500hp Yanmar Diesel engines. She offers a large cockpit for the serious fisherman, helm deck air conditioning, full electronics package w/ radar and autopilot along with a well-appointed cabin space w/ sleeping arrangements for 4, a nice size galley and a private enclosed head.Looking for a midsize express that has been well maintained and is in ready to go shape? "Carry ON" needs to be on your list.  It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Cabin

V-Berth Forward w/ Storage UnderneathPort Side Hangine LockerPort and Starboard Sides Storage DrawersTeak and Holly FlooringPort Side Bench Style Seating w/ Storage UnderneathStarboard Side HeadAft Area GalleyTeaser ReelsReverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning

Galley

Aft Salon Area LocationSolid Surface CountertopStainless Steel Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water AvailableMicrowaveUnder Counter RefrigeratorStorage Compartment Under Sink

Head

Starboard Side LocationMarine Head w/ Holding Tank and Overboard DischargeFresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water AvailableShower Arrangements (Sink Faucet Pull Out) Storage Area Under Sink

Helm Deck

Port Side Bench Seating w/ Storage UnderneathReverse Cycle Heating and Air ConditioningSingle Helm ChairBench Style Seating Forward of Console w/ Storage UnderneathFiberglass Hard TopFull Helm Deck EnclosurePort and Starboard Side Storage Cabinets

Electronics

Main Helm:Garmin 8616xsv GPS / Plotter / SounderGarmin GMR 72nm Open Array Radar2 Furuno FI-50 Digital / Multi-Function DisplaysFuruno GPS/WAAS NavigatorICOM VHF RadioSimrad AutopilotSitex STT-110 Digital Sea Water Temp. GaugeACR Remote SpotlightFusion Stereo SystemTower:Garmin GPS / Plotter / SounderIcom VHF RadioAutopilotCompass

Mechanical

Twin 500hp Yanmar Diesel EnginesSingle Lever Engine ControlsCabin Area Reverse Cycle Heating and Air ConditioningHelm Deck Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning3 Bilge PumpsHigh Water AlarmBronze Thru Hulls Dripless Shaft LogsEngine Room Fire Suppression System6 Gallon Water HeaterTrim TabsFresh Water SystemRacor Fuel FiltersOil Change SystemHynautic Steering

Electrical

Westerbeke 7.6kw Diesel Generator (300 hours)30amp Shore PowerShore Power CordCharles Battery ChargerBattery Selector SwitchesBattery Parallel Switch3 8D Batteries110v & 12v Electrical System2 Reel Outlet Plugs Under Gunnels (1 per side)Underwater LightsCockpit Courtesy LightingOverhead Helm Deck Lighting

Deck

Tower w/ Full ControlsCanvas Buggy Top on TowerBench Seating in TowerCanvas Covers for Tower Seating and Helm StationFiberglass Hard Top Helm DeckFull Helm Deck EnclosureOutriggersCenter RiggerAft Spreader LightsCockpit Courtesy LightingRelease Rocket Launcher 6 Rod Holders on Tower Legs (3 per side)Raw Water Wash DownFresh Water Wash Down8 Flush Mounted Rod Holders in Gunnells (4 per side)Transom Fish BoxTransom DoorPort Side Forward Cockpit Ice / Storage BoxStarboard Side Forward Ice / Storage BoxPort and Starboard Forward Cockpit Storage CompartmentsTeak Covering Boards

Recent Service

Engine Oil and Filter Changed Sept. 2025Generator Oil and Filter Changed Sept. 2025Props Tuned  Sept. 2025Heat Exchangers Tested and Cleaned  Sept. 2025New Batteries Sept. 2025 

Mechanical Disclaimer

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.

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.

Vessel Overview

Year2003
MakeCustom Carolina
Model40 Layton Express
Vessel NameCarry On
CategorySport Fishing
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialComposite
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall40 ft
Beam13 ft
Max Draft3 ft

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity360 gal
Fresh Water25 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeYanmar
Engine 1 Model6CXM-GTE2
Engine 1 Power500.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 MakeYanmar
Engine 2 Model6CXM-GTE2
Engine 2 Power500.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel

Generators

MakeWesterbeke

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Your Broker

Jared Neff — Neff Yacht Sales Broker
Jared Neff
Yacht Broker · 20+ Years Experience

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