2017 FRENCH Custom Carolina

The 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B is a 54-foot sport yacht built for owners who want fishing capability and comfortable social space in one package. Its bridge and salon combo keeps guests close to the action during the day, while the enclosed aft section can convert into a private entertainment area. This is a serious custom sport yacht for buyers who value epoxy composite construction, Caterpillar power, and easy owner-operator use.
 

This yacht suits an owner who wants a versatile sport yacht for Florida fishing trips, weekend cruising, and social entertaining. Families can use the two-cabin layout for overnight stays, while anglers will appreciate the outriggers, cockpit space, and stable hull. It is also a strong choice for a hands-on owner-operator who prefers a custom build over a production sport yacht.
 

Is the 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B for Sale?

Yes, this 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B is currently offered for sale through its listing broker. The yacht is located in Florida and is being actively marketed to buyers who value epoxy composite construction, Caterpillar power, and easy owner-operator use. Because custom sport yachts with modern composites and CAT C18 power tend to attract serious buyers, availability of a comparable example in similar condition may be limited.
 

For buyers, availability is less important than the condition of the specific boat. Engine hours, Caterpillar C18 service records, SeaKeeper history, hull condition, interior finishes, and the recent survey should all be reviewed. A well-documented example with a recent survey can have a very different ownership profile from another custom sport yacht that has deferred maintenance.
 

2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B Price

The asking price for this 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B should be confirmed directly with the listing broker, as pricing for custom sport yachts varies with condition, equipment, and documented service history. The epoxy composite hull and recent survey may help protect resale value, but buyers should still compare asking price against similar custom sport yachts before making an offer. Asking prices are subject to change and should not be treated as confirmed transaction values.
 

The purchase price is only part of the budget for a 54-foot sport yacht. Budget for fuel, insurance, dockage, and scheduled Caterpillar C18 maintenance. A 54-foot sport yacht with this power can burn a meaningful amount of diesel at cruise, so annual engine hours directly affect running costs. Buyers should also account for a professional survey, haul-out, and general upkeep.
 

Performance and Propulsion

This Custom Carolina FLYING B is powered by twin Caterpillar C18 Acert engines rated at 1150 HP each, matched to a SeaKeeper 9 gyro stabilizer. The Caterpillar C18 Acert is a high-performance marine diesel known for strong torque and reliable operation, and the twin installation gives this 54-foot sport yacht the power and redundancy needed for serious offshore fishing. The SeaKeeper 9 reduces roll at rest and underway, improving comfort for guests and crew.
 

The fully epoxy composite build with infused toughened epoxy and a post-cured hull provides stiffness and durability, while monocoque construction, a cored stringer system, and honeycomb walls and soles help reduce weight and improve efficiency. Actual speed and fuel consumption depend on load, sea conditions, propeller condition, and hull maintenance, so a sea trial should confirm cruise speed, engine load, stabilizer function, and outrigger operation.
 

Exterior Design and Construction

This 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B features a fully epoxy composite build with infused toughened epoxy and a post-cured hull for stiffness and durability, along with custom hydraulic carbon fiber outriggers and integral tank construction for serious sportfishing use. The bridge and salon combo with LCD privacy glass aft windows allows open-air fishing or enclosed evening entertaining, adapting the boat to different uses throughout the day.
 

Buyers should inspect the epoxy composite hull and deck, stringers, bulkheads, running gear, shafts, propellers, rudders, through-hulls, fuel tanks, steering system, and any signs of water intrusion or previous structural repairs. The custom hydraulic carbon fiber outriggers should be tested for operation, along with the LCD privacy glass aft windows, deck hardware, and railings. Ask for the recent survey, engine service records, and SeaKeeper history before you travel to see FLYING B.
 

Interior and Accommodation

This 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B offers a two-cabin layout for overnight stays, with the bridge and salon combo keeping guests close to the action during the day. The enclosed aft section can convert into a private entertainment area, giving the boat flexibility for fishing trips, weekend cruising, and social entertaining. Families and anglers alike will find the layout practical for both day use and overnight stays.
 

Individual boats may have different upholstery, appliances, flooring, entertainment systems, and interior finishes depending on subsequent refits. Buyers should inspect the galley equipment, refrigeration, air-conditioning, plumbing, bilge systems, and all accommodation spaces for condition and evidence of regular maintenance. The honeycomb walls and soles reduce weight while maintaining stiffness, which contributes to the boat's efficiency.
 

What to Check Before Buying a 2017 FRENCH YACHTS Custom Carolina FLYING B

Before making an offer, ask for the recent survey, engine service records, and SeaKeeper history before you travel to see FLYING B. The survey should cover the epoxy composite hull and deck, stringers, bulkheads, running gear, shafts, propellers, rudders, through-hulls, fuel tanks, steering system, electrical equipment, air-conditioning, plumbing, and bilge systems. The custom hydraulic carbon fiber outriggers, LCD privacy glass aft windows, deck hardware, and railings should also be tested.
 

The twin Caterpillar C18 Acert engines rated at 1150 HP each should be inspected individually, including engine hours, service records, diagnostic reports, cooling systems, turbochargers, exhaust components, transmissions, shafts, and propellers. Buyers should also test the SeaKeeper 9, navigation electronics, autopilot, VHF radios, refrigeration, pumps, air-conditioning, and other onboard systems. A sea trial should confirm cruise speed, engine load, stabilizer function, and outrigger operation. If the boat matches your fishing and cruising plans, move quickly because custom sport yachts with modern composites and CAT C18 power tend to attract serious buyers.