2003 Custom Carolina Layton Express

2003 40′ Custom Carolina Express – “Carry On”

If you’re looking for a midsize express sportfisher that has been well maintained and is truly turn-key, “Carry On” deserves a spot at the top of your list.

Cabin

• V-Berth Forward w/ Storage Underneath
• Port Side Hangine Locker
• Port and Starboard Sides Storage Drawers
• Teak and Holly Flooring
• Port Side Bench Style Seating w/ Storage Underneath
• Starboard Side Head
• Aft Area Galley
• Teaser Reels
• Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning

Galley

• Aft Salon Area Location
• Solid Surface Countertop
• Stainless Steel Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
• Microwave
• Under Counter Refrigerator
• Storage Compartment Under Sink

Head

• Starboard Side Location
• Marine Head w/ Holding Tank and Overboard Discharge
• Fresh Water Sink w/ Hot and Cold Water Available
• Shower Arrangements (Sink Faucet Pull Out) 
• Storage Area Under Sink

Helm Deck

• Port Side Bench Seating w/ Storage Underneath
• Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
• Single Helm Chair
• Bench Style Seating Forward of Console w/ Storage Underneath
• Fiberglass Hard Top
• Full Helm Deck Enclosure
• Port and Starboard Side Storage Cabinets

Electronics
Main Helm:

Mechanical

• Twin 500hp Yanmar Diesel Engines
• Single Lever Engine Controls
• Cabin Area Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
• Helm Deck Reverse Cycle Heating and Air Conditioning
• 3 Bilge Pumps
• High Water Alarm
• Bronze Thru Hulls 
• Dripless Shaft Logs
• Engine Room Fire Suppression System
• 6 Gallon Water Heater
• Trim Tabs
• Fresh Water System
• Racor Fuel Filters
• Oil Change System
• Hynautic Steering

Electrical

• Westerbeke 7.6kw Diesel Generator (300 hours)
• 30amp Shore Power
• Shore Power Cord
• Charles Battery Charger
• Battery Selector Switches
• Battery Parallel Switch
• 3 8D Batteries
• 110v & 12v Electrical System
• 2 Reel Outlet Plugs Under Gunnels (1 per side)
• Underwater Lights
• Cockpit Courtesy Lighting
• Overhead Helm Deck Lighting

Deck

• Tower w/ Full Controls
• Canvas Buggy Top on Tower
• Bench Seating in Tower
• Canvas Covers for Tower Seating and Helm Station
• Fiberglass Hard Top Helm Deck
• Full Helm Deck Enclosure
• Outriggers
• Center Rigger
• Aft Spreader Lights
• Cockpit Courtesy Lighting
• Release Rocket Launcher 
• 6 Rod Holders on Tower Legs (3 per side)
• Raw Water Wash Down
• Fresh Water Wash Down
• 8 Flush Mounted Rod Holders in Gunnells (4 per side)
• Transom Fish Box
• Transom Door
• Port Side Forward Cockpit Ice / Storage  Box
• Starboard Side Forward Ice / Storage Box
• Port and Starboard Forward Cockpit Storage Compartments
• Teak Covering Boards

Recent Service

• Engine Oil and Filter Changed Sept. 2025
• Generator Oil and Filter Changed Sept. 2025
• Props Tuned   Sept. 2025
• Heat Exchangers Tested and Cleaned   Sept. 2025
• New Batteries  Sept. 2025 

Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure. Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.