Meet your next fishing machine! The 2010 Donnie Caison 49’ Custom Carolina Express, “SPARHAWK”, is a true cold-molded Custom Carolina built sportfish. She is a proven fish raiser and tournament champion with a ride and fuel efficiency that are unparalleled for a vessel of her size. “SPARHAWK” is the recipient of meticulous maintenance, continuous custom upgrades, and an electrical refit in 2018 in excess of $300,000. If you are in the market for a beautiful, head turning, hard core custom express boat, your search should start and end with “SPARHAWK”.

Below please find a summary of highlights onboard The “SPARKHAWK”:

Cold molded custom Carolina construction
Unparalleled ride and fuel efficiency
Mezzanine seating
C 9 CAT power
Zeus pod drives with Joystick control
Skyhook dynamic positioning system
2018 extensive refit
8000 series GARMIN fully networked electronics package
FLIR night vision
EPLEX state of the art electrical system with touch screen breaker panel and ship board monitoring system
SAT TV and phone system
Custom full anodized aluminum tower with clear ceramic coating
Ice chipper
Water maker
Custom faux teak painted transom and toe rail
Miya Epoch US9 super HD electric teaser reels (NEW 2018)
2018 custom SEA DECK on helm deck
Unprecedented rod storage for over 30 rods out of sight in custom storage lockers
Fresh bottom paint and prop speed 6/18 SEE MORE ON THE 2010 Donnie Caison 49’ Custom Carolina Express, “SPARHAWK” HERE

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