38ft 1984 Custom
Key Specifications
Length
42 ft
Guests
1
Type
Custom Sport/Cruiser
Make
Custom
Year
1984
Cruise Speed
30 kts
Max Speed
50 kts
Fuel Type
Gas
Engines
2
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Key Features
- ✓Twin 454hp supercharged Merlin engines with ~200 hours each
- ✓Custom built 1984 with 14.5° V-Hull and foam core construction
- ✓Cruises at 30 knots, maximum 50 knots with dual propeller sets
- ✓Ribbon mahogany interior with full underfloor storage
- ✓Queen V-Berth, galley, and 360-degree visibility from helm
- ✓Recent major refit completed July 2025 at cost of $128,954
- ✓Bottom job with two thick paint layers and new zincs (August 2025)
- ✓Garmin GPS, VHF, depthsounder, and full instrumentation
Description
Caribbean Express is a custom-built 42-foot performance cruiser constructed in 1984 by her owner at Nordin Industries. This vessel represents thoughtful, functional boat design with meticulous craftsmanship that endures today.
The hull features a 14.5° V-shape with four lifting strakes and Klegecell foam core construction for superior planing and stability. A 4-foot stern extension optimizes propeller shaft angles. Twin 540 cubic inch Merlin engines (454hp each) with Vortec superchargers and direct port fuel injection deliver 30-knot cruising and 50-knot maximum speeds. Two sets of propellers enable both speed runs and 1,000-mile range cruising.
Interior includes custom ribbon mahogany cabinetry, queen V-berth with closet, full galley, and underfloor storage for fuel (300 gal), fresh water (50 gal), and holding tank (35 gal). 360-degree helm visibility with sliding side windows and electric heating throughout. Navigation includes Garmin GPS, VHF, depthsounder, and full instrumentation. Recently completed major refit (July 2025) with new bottom paint and replacement zincs (August 2025).
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