1996 Garlington 44 Express

The 44 Garlington Express is a well-regarded sportfishing boat that combines luxury, performance, and practicality. Here’s why it’s so cool:

1. Superior Craftsmanship & Build Quality

Garlington boats are known for their solid construction, often using a combination of fiberglass and composite materials to make them both lightweight and incredibly durable. The 44 Express is built to last with top-notch attention to detail and a focus on quality materials.

2. Outstanding Performance

Powered by twin 705hp CAT C12 Acerts, the Garlington 44 Express is capable of impressive speeds, making it ideal for both long runs offshore and quick trips to fishing grounds. She cruises around 30-32 knots with max speeds of 38-40 knots. The boat is designed to handle rough seas with ease, providing stability and a smooth ride even in challenging conditions.

3. Fishability

The 44 Garlington Express is specifically designed for anglers, with a cockpit layout that maximizes space and functionality. The large, open cockpit allows for easy movement, and the boat has plenty of storage for gear, rods, and tackle. 

Notable Features Include: 

• New Phasor Generator
• C-12 Cat Engines MOH 2022 with 3975 hours
• Starlink
• Garmin ElectronicsGarmin 16 in Tower
• Garmin 12 in Cockpit
• Palm Beach Tower (2010)
• Watermaker
• Enclosures
• Chill Plates in All Boxes
• Electric Teaser Reels on Tower
• New Soft Goods Nov 2024
• New Paint Nov 2024

Walkthrough

Entering the cabin area the U-shaped galley is to starboard. The sink is all the way to starboard with the 36" stainless steel faced refrigerator against the aft bulkhead. To port is the head with vanity and stand-up shower. Forward of the head on the portside is a large plush leather couch with custom rod storage behind the back rest. The cabinets above the couch store the stereo system. On the starboard side, forward of the galley area is the dinette, comfortable for 4 people and converts to a sleeping area. There is a Bravio TV mounted on the wall, visible from galley and salon area. The interior was new in 2010. Its neutral colors create a very warm and comfortable atmosphere. 

Salon

• 2013 Alf floors and cabinetry were sanded and refinished
• Teak and holly sole throughout interior
• Teak cabinetry throughout interior
• U shaped dinette to starboard
• Couch on portside
• Rod storage behind couch
• Teak dinette table
• 55" Flat screen TV on forward bulkhead above dinette

V Berth

• Forward V berth, split twin mattresses, sleeps 2 comfortably
• Vinyl overhead with recessed LED lighting
• Teak and holly sole
• (2) reading lights. (1) port and (1) starboard above berth
• (2) pull out drawers, port and starboard
• Storage below each berth
• Cedar hanging locker, aft of V berth, port side with storage below
• Overhead deck hatch
• Storage with shelves starboard side aft @ bunk

Galley

• Teak and holly sole
• Vinyl overhead with recessed LED lighting
• Teak cabinetry
• Entry steps lift for access to battery switch under top step, pump access under 2nd and 3rd step
• Breaker distribution panel, galley aft
• (2) burner electric cooktop
• LG countertop microwave
• Double ss sink with faucet
• Subzero undercounter refrigerator
• Tool locker with drawers @ inboard end of forward galley counter
• Storage above sink
• Bridge AC in upper cabinet above cooktop
• Storage inboard of AC unit
• Storage under sink
• Storage under cooktop
• Custom drawer pulls

Head

• Teak and holly sole
• Vinyl overhead with recessed LED lighting
• Vanity with teak cabinetry, Corian vanity top with molded sink and storage below
• Mirrored sliding upper cabinet door with storage behind
• Under cabinet lighting
• Molded fiberglass shower with overhead lighting

Electronics

• Garmin (3) GPSMaps 7612
• Garmin GPS Maps 7608
• Garmin Fantom Series Radar 72 mile
• Garmin Sonar
• Chirp 599 Transducer
• Garmin Control Panel
• Simrad Autopilot, installed 2023
• Garmin Depth Gauge
• GP Link
• lcom (2) VHF IC-M602
• Fusion Stereo MS-US755
• JL Audio Amp MX-500-4
• JL Audio (4) 6.5" speakers
• Ritchie Compass
• Starlink Installed 2023

Tower

• Palm Beach Tower with hardtop and buggy top, 2010
• Stainless steel steering wheel
• VHF lcom radio IC-M304
• Caterpillar electric engine controls
• Ritchie Compass
• Garmin GPSMaps 7608
• VHF antennas port and starboard

Cockpit

• Teak Deck
• Teak covering boards
• Gunwale mounted rod holders, port and starboard
• Transom door starboard side
• Fresh and salt water washdowns
• Hubbell 50 amp shore power inlet
• Rod lockers, port and starboard
• Storage cabinet, starboard forward with lift up lid and 3 drawers
• Freezer/refrigerated drink box, port forward
• Pedestal mounted, Release Marine rocket launcher with cover. Stripped and refinished 2023
• Livewell in deck forward of rocket launcher
• Corner hawse pipes
• Cockpit cover

Deck & Hull

• (2) Deck hatches on foredeck for cabin exit
• Anchor locker wit11 (2) Fortress anchors with rode and chain
• Stainless steel bow and spring cleats
• Teak toerail, stripped and revarnished 2023
• Water fill starboard side
• (2) Transom underwater lights
• (2) Underwater lights at transom facing down
• Triple Spreader Outriggers
• Cast Nibral struts
• Custom Stainless steel rudders
• Trim Tabs - custom tabs with Bennett Marine actuators and controls
• Splined shafts Aquamet 22
• Transom Zincs

Helm

• "L" shaped bench seating, port cushions with (2) refrigerated compressors below
• Sea Recovery Aquatic watermaker controller and high pressure pump under bench seat
• Bench seating, starboard
• Full enclosure with aft door added in 2023
• Teak helm pod with Stainless steel steering wheel
• Single lever stainless steel control handles
• Air Conditioning, installed 2023
• Teak helm chair with cover
• Miya Epoch US-9R 24VDC teaser reels
• (4) overhead lights in hardtop

Engine Room & Lazarette

• Oil change pump
• Air conditioning raw water pump
• Refrigeration raw water pump
• Engine room entry from bridge deck hatch
• Fresh water pump
• Watermaker, Sea Recovery Aquatic
• Engine room blowers
• Racor fuel filters for both main engines and generator
• Fire suppression system - Halon, Auto/manual
• Raw water cooling for main engines and generators through intake strainers on bottom of hull
• Hydraulic steering system
• Water heater
• Fuel Tank - Aluminum
• Fresh Water system
• Marine Exhaust system
• Caterpillar electronic engine control box
• Caterpillar Display CMPD
• Phasor Generator 12.5 KW, new 2020

Electrical System

• Charles Marine 12VDC battery charger
• Phasor Generator 12.5 KW, new 2020
• Odyssey Group 31 batteries, replaced 2023
• Battery cut off switch for engine and generator

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