Research 2012 - Buddy Davis Boats - 58 Sportfih

Bred for the unforgiving and unpredictable waters of the world's most treacherous oceans, the all new Buddy Davis 58 Sportfisherman stands out in a market full of cookie cutter sportfishing boats, better suited for dockside entertaining than for serious fishing or cruising. Smooth. Dry. Sure-footed. Agile. Beautiful and, above all, safe. Add to this impressive list of credentials one of the strongest resale values in the industry, and the Buddy Davis 58 towers above the competition. Put the throttles to the pins. Throaty diesels roar as the 58 pops out of the hole onto plane, reaching a top speed of nearly 40- knots. The 58's proven hull and bulletproof construction ensure she can maintain these speeds even when the waters turn foul and all the lessser boats run for shelter. In collaboration with Buddy Davis Yachts, noted naval architect Donald L. Blount designed a hull with a deep entry forward, convex surfaces aft, tapering back to a 15 degree deadrise aft. Her entry is soft and easy. Pounding, even in large seas is non-existent. And of course her dry ride is legendary. Davis' investment in new tooling and advanced technology allows Davis Yachts to build far lighter boats than similar-sized convertibles, providing economical operation and the ability to run the engines under less load. It's no wonder Davis is the choice among serious anglers and cruisers from the waters of Puerto Rico, Tahiti, Bermuda and Mexico, to the shores of North Carolina. Her angling heritage is also evident in the large cockpit, offering room for the mate and anglers to fight big, aggressive trophy-size fish. Standard features include an oversized insulated baitwell with seawater circulation, a huge underdeck fish box and a transom fish box, a top-loading freezer with removable bait tray, tackle storage, and fresh and salt water washdowns.The expertly designed flying bridge is a fine example of form and function. The 360-degree line of sight allows the helmsman to search the waters ahead and monitor the action in the cockpit. The single lever controls, flanking the trademark Davis teak helm bubble, make backing down easy. The electrically activated tournament console will securely house all of the latest electronics. A drink box and settee with rod stowage are to starboard. An L-shape settee with cavernous stowage is forward. Above all, the Buddy Davis 58 just looks right. The dramatic sheer flows from the tumblehome, carrying the eye in fluid motion to her distinctive flared bow. Her sweet tumblehome and sculpted air vents are part of the Davis signature, recognized by sportfishing aficionados the world over. Her teak toerail and covering boards distinguish her from the everyday, all-fiberglass production boats. The team of craftsmen know what a proper sportfishing yacht should look like, and the Buddy Davis 58 sets a new standard of aesthetic excellence.

While reviewing the competition, try to find a sportfishing yacht that not only has the superior ride and construction of a Davis, but the shallow draft afforded by propeller tunnels. By reducing the angle of the shafts, Davis has achieved a 4-foot draft on the Buddy Davis 58. Imagine all the new places you could go if your yacht's draft was only four feet. For the real fishing enthusiasts, take the 58 off the beaten track, launch your skiff from the spacious foredeck and explore the flats while your mothership awaits and the competition remains tied in the marina burdened by five-foot plus drafts. And the best part of this shallow draft is its legendary ability to catch fish. The wake at trolling speeds is insignificant, with very little turbulence. Backing down and turning on a dime is all Davis. Shallow draft and performance. Sounds like the best of both worlds.
Draft: 5 ft. 2 in.
Beam: 17 ft. 9 in.
Displacement: 70000
Fuel tank capacity: 1500
Water tank capacity: 250
Standard features:
HARDWARE AND OUTFITTING
Stainless steel cleats-(2) stern, (4) amidship,
(2) forward
Stainless steel water-fill deck plate
Stainless steel line chocks
Stainless steel 1.25" rubrail/molding on sheer
and guards
White side-mounted cabin handrails
Hinged, fiberglass anchor locker hatch
Hatches (3)


MECHANICAL
Emergency bilge pump system on both
engine seacocks
Quarter-turn sea valves on all bottom
thru-hull fittings
20 gallon water heater
Fiberglass silencers
Generator with sound shield
High-amp marine engine alternators
Engine room vent fans
Oil change system, engines, transmissions, generator
3" stainless steel shafting, Aqua Tech-22 HS
Automatic fresh water system with pump
Nibral propellers
Waste holding tank system with pumpout
Automatic shower sump pumpout
Main engine start and stop switches
Stainless steel rudders
Port and starboard centralized drainage system
AC/DC fuel transfer pumps
Engine room freshwater outlet
DAVIS custom sea chest with strainer plates
Fuel filters for main propulsion/generator engines
Walk-in engine room entry
Coolant recovery system on main propulsion engines
Stainless steel trim tabs with recessed actuators
Engine room with high gloss finish
Dripless shaft and rudder seals
Power assisted steering


CONSTRUCTION/EXTERIOR
Three piece seamless construction featuring a
DAVIS split hull mold with solid fiberglass
bottom, Divinycel fiberglass core hull sides,
a one-piece reinforced fiberglass super
structure with foredeck, cabin and bridge
and a one-piece fiberglass reinforced cockpit
Lower guardrails and upper shear guards are
fiberglass with stainless steel rub rails protective
molding.
All exterior cleats are reinforced with metal
backup plates.
All under water appendages are bonded and main
struts are reinforced with backing plates.


FLYBRIDGE
AC and DC electrical panel with circuit breakers
DAVIS custom teak helm station with
single-lever controls, polished stainless steel
control handles and steering wheel, neutral
lockout and engine synchronizer
Electrically activated lift-up electronics console
Insulated drinkbox/storage box under forward
flybridge seating
Fuel gauge
Wrap-around seating with storage under and vinyl cushions
Compass with light
Helm seat and companion seat
Insulated drink box
Engine gauge package


COCKPIT
Baitwell-circular and insulated with seawater circulation
Pump
Insulated drink box
Large insulated under deck fishbox with macerator pumpout
Built-in insulated transom fish box
Large, removable under-deck line and fender storage
Large walk-through tuna door with locking latch
Exterior lighting in overhang
Engine room entrance with draining waterways
Drain scupper
Dockside water inlet with pressure-reducing valve
Built-in backing plate for fighting chair
Fresh and salt water wash down systems
Top loading freezer with bait tray
Built in tackle center
Port and starboard cable rewind
Cockpit speakers
Salon exterior door with varnish finish


ELECTRICAL
Two each 120/240 volt 50 amp retractable shoreline
with cable storage
Two each 50 amp shoreline isolation transformer
AC/DC main electrical panel with amperage and
voltage metering, sliding gate shore/generator
selector system, magnetic circuit breakers, generator
remote and bilge pump control
24/12 volt flybridge electrical panels for equipment
and electronics
Eight heavy duty marine 12 volt batteries grouped
in two 24 volt banks maintained by a fully automatic
battery charge
Battery parallel system
AC and DC fluorescent engine room lighting with
duplex ground fault receptacle
Fresh water and fuel tank level gauges
Internal bonding system with zinc anode protection
AC and DC lighting in staterooms and salon/galley
Ground fault protected utility receptacles throughout
CA/TV-phone inlet


SAFETY AND NAVIGATION
Navigation lights
Automatic bilge pumps in lazarette, engine room and
forward bilge with high-water alarm
Alarm system for engine and gear oil pressure,
water temperature and exhaust system
Automatic engine room fire suppression system with
manual discharge
Smoke alarm


GALLEY
SubZero under counter refrigerator and under
counter freezer
Convection/microwave oven
Stainless steel sink with faucet
Ceramic four burner cooktop, accessed with safety shutoff
Storage cabinets and drawers
Designer countertops
Teak and holly flooring
Over counter lighting


DINETTE AREA
Upholstered dinette seating
Storage under cushions
Dinette table


SALON
Carpeting with sound dampening carpet pad
Vinyl headliner
Sofa with lifting seats to access storage beneath
CD/Stereo sound system with flat screen
television and DVD player
Bose sound system
Air conditioning system with digital control
Tinted and tempered window glass
Telephone/modem outlet
Cocktail table
Decorative throw pillows
AC and DC light fixtures


COMPANIONWAY
Carpeting
Overhead lighting
Step lighting
Central vacuum system
Stacked washer/dryer


MASTER STATEROOM
Walk around bed with storage compartment
and drawers underneath
Carpeting
Vinyl headliner
Vinyl wall covering
Upholstered headboard, foam mattress with
bedpread, two pillow shams and pillows
Nightstands
Cedar-backed hanging lockers with automatic light
Air conditioning system with digital control
CD/stereo system with built in LCD television with DVD
Built in storage compartments and drawers
Telephone/modem outlet
Decorative throw pillows
AC and DC light fixtures


MASTER HEAD
Vinyl headliner
Vinyl wall covering
Teak and holly flooring
Corian countertops with integral sinks
Toilet with holding tank level indicator
Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors
Exhaust fan
Fiberglass shower stall with safety glass door
Slide-bar showerhead
Air conditioning discharge vent
Lights


VIP GUEST STATEROOM
Queen berth
Carpeting
Vinyl headliner
Vinyl wall covering
Foam mattress(es) with bedspread, pillow shams
and pillows
Cedar-backed hanging locker with automatic light
LCD TV and DVD
Air conditioning system 10,000 BTU with digital control
AC/DC Lighting


FORWARD HEAD
Vinyl headliner
Vinyl wall covering
Teak and holly strip flooring
Designer countertops with integral sink and faucet
Toilet with holding tank level indicator
Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors
Exhaust fan
Fiberglass shower stall with safety glass door
Slide bar showerhead
Air conditioning discharge vent
AF/DC Lighting


GUEST STATEROOM
Upper and lower berths
Carpeting
Vinyl headliner with lighting
Vinyl wall covering
Foam mattress with bedspread, pillow shams,
pillows and nightstand
Cedar-backed hanging locker with automatic light
Air conditioning system with digital control


PORT HEAD
Vinyl headliner
Vinyl wall covering
Teak and holly flooring
Designer countertops with integral sinks
Toilet with holding tank level indicator
Mirrored medicine cabinet doors
Exhaust fan
Fiberglass shower stall with safety glass door
Slide bar showerhead
Air conditioning discharge vent