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Custom King Yacht 46'

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by DAVID WEBB, Oct 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM.

  1. DAVID WEBB, Oct 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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    DAVID WEBB

    DAVID WEBB New Member

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    Since the last hurricane of the season is gone, I am back looking at boats again. Is there any info on this brand boat? I see it was built in the US, uses diesels, but can't find any info on build quality, fuel tank construction, electrical etc. It is listed in Brunswick, GA on facebook along with a dozen brokers. It a good drive from here in FL, so I would like to get some more info before I make a trip. Looks good in the pictures--:) Thanks
  2. DAVID WEBB, Oct 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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    DAVID WEBB

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    Talked to the broker---he said it was built in the same yard as a Jefferson in Taiwan, so not a US built boat. I guess that means steel fuel and water tanks. Says owner does not report any problems. Volvos are kinda small for a 46 footer---300hp each. I don't plan on going fast anyway. Didn't know if the hull was solid or cored. No recent survey. It's on the hard so it will be easy to check out.
  3. Capt Ralph, Oct 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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    Looks like an ole Marine Trader.
    Lots of water and fuel. The typical steel tanks worry me but may have already been replaced.
    I would consider this a good looking boat but I worry about it looks vs real seas.
    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1989-custom-king-yachts-46-10240517/

    Where are you at? Your cruising grounds? What you expect from her?


    I also worry about the ole Volvos and past maintenance.
    It is the ole mechanical monsters but the heat exchanger worry me. No more around.
    https://murrayyachtsales.com/the-volvo-penta-tamd61a-complete-guide-for-owners-and-buyers/

    I am not a fan of Wester-Brokes also.
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  4. Norseman, Oct 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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    Old boat, endless problems unless meticulously maintained with detailed records.
    It looks clean in the pictures but who knows what lurks under deck.:confused:
    I have purchased old boats myself and even with good surveys there were surprises, some of them
    costly.
    I wouldn’t say run, there are some good older boats out there, but they better have really good bones, as in quality construction and quality bits and pieces.
    Not familiar with this brand, thread carefully.