Presented by
Steve Castellini
1995 Custom Carolina 54' (16.46 m) Lewis Brothers 54 Flybridge S/F
Cape May, New Jersey, United States
Bodacious
Rare opportunity to own & fish a legendary Harkers Island, NC handcrafted 54ft Lewis Brothers updated flybridge sportfish! Constructed in proven cold-mold West System method with wide Carolina flare, this sturdy boat can take on rough waters and is well outfitted for serious offshore fishing. CALL!
Flag of Registry: United States
- Sport Fishing / Flybridge
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull
Description
1995 Lewis Brothers 54 Flybridge Sportfish
Lewis Brothers custom hand-crafted Carolina sportfish boats are truly a part of Harkers Island boatbuilding history. Jamie Lewis and sons were honored with North Carolina’s Heritage Award for their continuation of the 19th and 20th century Harkers Island time-honored backyard boatbuilders’ traditions that have informed and influenced countless sportfish builders to this day.
BODACIOUS, a Lewis 54ft flybridge sportfish boat, is constructed in the time-honored plank on frame method and encased in fiberglass using the West epoxy system and features the traditional wide Carolina flared bow and broken sheer. The recently updated Lewis 54 features an immense cockpit with split lid transom fishbox, center bait rigging station with rocket launcher rod holders, cabinets against the forward bulkhead with a large BBQ grill, storage, tackle center, in-deck ice dump, Rupp outriggers and more. Teak coaming boards and trim add a touch of class. A Simrad GPS, sounder, radar display screen is mounted under the bridge overhang. An athwartship ladder leads up to flybridge with hardtop and Eisenglass 3-sided spray enclosure. Bridge is a typical sportfish arrangement with peninsula helm console from portside that features a teak helm pod with single lever controls, two huge Simrad screens displaying navigation electronics, communications, and more along with two helm seats. Guest seating is forward of console and a bench seat is on starboard side.
The spacious interior open floorplan features a huge L-shaped upholstered couch on port and aft sides, that abuts the open galley forward on portside. Flooring is a beautiful easy-care faux teak laminate. Efficient galley features undercounter refrigerator and freezer drawers, stainless-steel sink, electric cooktop, Corian countertops, and satin-finished storage cabinetry for longer offshore fishing trips. A settee with matching upholstery is on starboard side, along with the entertainment center, and flatscreen TV mounted on the starboard forward bulkhead. Accommodations for 4 are comfortable and have built-in rod storage along sides and overhead. Head has an enclosed shower stall.
BODACIOUS is powered by 2021 Scania twin 900hp diesels with a strong Swedish common rail design, low exhaust emissions, good fuel economy, and a high torque for a reliable and efficient cruise to the fishing grounds and back. The Lewis Brothers 54 with its superior Carolina ride, was built rugged and efficient for serious offshore fishing. BODACIOUS is a time-proven seaworthy boat, capable of efficiently taking on a range of sea conditions.
Specifications
LOA: 54' (16.46 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1995
Beam: 17' 2''
Draft Max: 4'
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 33 Knots
Cruise Speed: 25 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Hull Shape: Deep Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Displacement: 50000 lbs
Builder: Lewis Brothers
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Scania
- Engine Model: DM3 304M
- Engine Year: 2021
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 900.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1416.00
- Serial Number: 7282600
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Scania
- Engine Model: DM3 304M
- Engine Year: 2021
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 900.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1416.00
- Serial Number: 7283245
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Vessel Walkthrough
Salon:
The main salon is entered through a sliding door. On the starboard side as you enter the salon, is a large couch with storage underneath, forward of that is the entertainment system underneath a pop-out counter and the TV is flush mounted to the wall. On the port side aft, is a very large L-Shaped couch with storage underneath. Forward of that is the galley with a peninsula Corian counter top. All the way forward in the salon on the port side is a large storage area.
- All of the walls and couches are made of Teak with a satin finish
- Floors in the entire salon are faux Teak laminate
- Ceiling is a whisper wall headliner with flush mounted lights
Galley:
The galley is forward and features:
- Peninsula Corian countertops
- Stainless steel sink in the countertop
- Stainless steel put out drawers for the freezer and refrigeration
- Electric burner stove top
- Flush mounted microwave/oven
- Storage under the sink
- Cabinets for storage
- Faux Teak laminate sole
- Wood in the galley is Teak with a satin finish
Master Stateroom:
The port side master stateroom features:
- Queen sized bed that lays forward and aft with walkway at the foot of the bed and on the right side of the bed
- Night stand
- Storage under the bed and under the nightstand
- Hanging closet and cabinets for storage
- Wood trim throughout with an off-white finish
- The floor is Teak and Holly
Master Head:
- Corian countertop and sink with storage underneath and a vanity
- Large shower
- Teak and Holly sole
- Walls are off-white
Crew Quarters:
- Starboard down the stairs in the companionway
- Bunk beds that lay forward and aft
- Hanging locker/closet
- Faux Teak laminate sole
- Walls are off-white paint
- Lighting throughout
VIP Stateroom:
- Forward with two double sized V-Bunks
- Hanging closet
- Four very large drawers for storage
- Walls are an off-white paint
- Lighting throughout
Day Head:
- Head
- Large shower
- Corian countertop with sink
- Vanity and medicine cabinet
- Storage under the sink
- Teak and Holly sole
- Lighting throughout
Deck:
- Factory non-skid
- Teak covering boards
- Transom fish box
- Tuna door
- Tackle center
- Rigging station
- Unlimited rod holders throughout the gunnels
- In-Deck ice box dump
- Ladder to the flybridge
- Teak varnish toe-rail
- Rupp outriggers
- Hardtop
- Rocket launcher
- Belly band with rocket launcher
- Grab rails
- Three sided eisenglass
- Bow rail with rod holders
- Pulpit
- Anchor
- Twin helm chairs
- Bowmar hatch
- Cleats throughout the boat
Electronics and Helm:
The helm is a peninsula from the port side and is a varnish Teak pod with single lever controls and pop-up electronics.
- Twin Simrad touch screens with sounder, GPS and radar
- Twin Icom VHF marine IC-M504
- Simrad AP28 autopilot
- Flir
- Arc spotlight
- Twin Scania motor displays
- Cockpit Simrad monitor GPS, sounder, radar
- Intellian satellite radio
Electrical:
- Single 50amp shore power service
- Onan 21KW generator
- (3) Dometic AC/Heat Units
- Dometic 600 lb./day ice maker
- Large cockpit grill
- Lewmar windlass anchor puller
- Overhead DuraBrite cockpit lights
- Cockpit lights
- Running lights
- Engine room lights
- 12 and 24 Volt System
- Four series 31 batteries
- Battery switches
- Fresh water pump
- AGM batteries
- Battery charger
Engine and Mechanical:
- Twin 900hp Scania with 1,416 hours
- Onan 21.5KW generator with 2,200 hours
- Racor fuel system
- Reverso oil exchange pump
- Sea strainers
Broker's Comments
This boat is well maintained and was updated in 2021.
Exclusions
All personal items stay with the seller.
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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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About
1995 Lewis Brothers 54 Flybridge Sportfish
The Lewis Family boatbuilders were recently honored with North Carolina’s Heritage Award for keeping the 19th and 20th century Harkers Island, North Carolina custom boatbuilding tradition of hand-built plank on frame construction ongoing for over 60 years and four generations, with knowledge and skills passed down from Burgess Lewis to his son Jamie, then to Jamie’s sons James and Houston, and a grandson. Lewis Brothers custom hand-crafted Carolina sportfish boats are truly a part of Harkers Island boatbuilding history!
But it was Brady Lewis (no relation) with a North Carolina banks commercial fishing heritage that dates back to the 19th century, who innovated the bow flare. Hulls were based on flat-bottomed wooden “sharpies” that were modified for outboard powered offshore fishing and masterfully handcrafted by generations of fishermen. Brady Lewis modified the hull to flare at the bow to deflect spray when speeding through chop. His innovation was immediately copied by other builders and became a trademark for Harkers Island construction, now known as the “Carolina flare.” Brady Lewis also rounded the transom to avoid snagging seine nets on the square corners. And legend tells, he and son, Makeley are responsible for the fish box in cockpit to keep the catch from going overboard!
BODACIOUS, a 54ft flybridge sportfish boat is constructed in the traditional plank on frame method and encased in fiberglass using the West epoxy system for the renowned Carolina ride and features the wide Carolina flare bow and broken sheer. This custom Lewis 54 was built rugged and efficient for serious offshore fishing. BODACIOUS is a seaworthy boat, capable of efficiently taking on a range of sea conditions.
The new in 2021, Swedish Scania twin 900hp diesels are a powerful design with strength-optimized cylinder block, a common rail injector system that minimizes exhaust emissions, good fuel economy, and a high torque. The Scania Engine Management System (EMS) ensures control of all engine performance aspects.
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With a lifetime of experience, a wealth of knowledge and tremendous tournament success, Steve Castellini has the background and training necessary to help you purchase or sell your boat. From the age of five years old, his family has owned and operated a small fleet of fishing vessels, both small and large. Among them are a 62' Norseman, a 55' Hatteras, a 38' Evans, a 36' Jersey Devil and a 47' Buddy Davis (the Uncle T), to name just a few.
   Steve obtained his captain's license in 1992, and since then, has developed a massive book for charters. He has fished the Uncle T all over, with home ports in Cape May, NJ; Ocean City, MD; Stuart, FL; Morehead City, NC; Isla Mujeres, MX and the Bahamas. The Uncle T is also known for discovering a new species of billfish. With well over 4,000 billfish releases, he has undoubtedly proven to know the demands of a fishing boat. He has also fished Morehead City, NC for the Giant Bluefin tuna season. In 2007, he landed a triple of header of Giants - one at 700+ lbs. and two in the 600 lbs. range.Â
   With over 40 tournament wins, Steve's tournament career has had multiple first through third place finishes throughout the eastern seaboard. In 1992, Steve won the opening year of the Mid Atlantic $500,000 with an 82 pound white Marlin caught by his father James Castellini. Steve then came back to win it again with the heaviest white marlin in 2006. In August 2022, he claimed yet another first place win at the MidAtlantic $500,000 tournament with a 75 lb. White marlin.Â
   His accolades include the Maryland State Longfin tuna record; the White Marlin Open first place tunas; OCMD tuna tournament; and the Pirate's Cove Sailfish tournament, to name just a few.Â
   From 2012 through 2020, Steve captained a client's 62' Titan Custom yacht, with extraordinary success. The 62' Titan caught over one hundred billfish out of Cape May, NJ in 2012 and 2017 and won numerous tournaments. Steve is currently the captain of his client's 64' custom sport fish Kaarmaa, with home ports in Cape May, NJ and Stuart, FL. In 2021, they won the 52nd annual Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational by scoring 800 points - winning first place overall billfish points; second place billfish points on day two; first place white marlin releases; and first place crew Calcutta.Â
   Steve has also delivered for many private owners. These boats include American Custom Yachts, Buddy Davis, Cabo, 102' Hatteras Motor Yacht/ 65' Hatteras, Egg Harbor, Jersey Cape, Monterey - the list goes on. Steve has also successfully built and rebuilt several boats.Â
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