1993 Scarborough 56 Custom Carolina Sportfish
“Natural ”
Description
1993 Ricky Scarborough 56 Convertible
The “Team Player” is truly a one of a kind with her established pedigree and her meticulous upgrades. This is a very unique opportunity to own a well built and engineered classic vessel with an immense amount of modern technology through her updates. The combination of “Team Players” V-8 Common Rail's, performance, great head sea ride complete with sleeping accommodations for 5 make for a very desirable Sportfishing platform. Throw in the recent install of SeaKeeper NG9 and you have a game changing tournament competitor. Some of her notable upgrades are Sea keeper NG9, New 21.5KW Generator, New Electronics, Spot Free System, 150 Gallon Poly Water Tank, Fresh water Plumbing and Water Maker. The “Team Player” presents a great opportunity to own a quality custom boat with a reputation that precedes its self.
900 HP MAN Common Rail Diesels
SeaKeeper Gyro
Omni Sonar with Upgraded Electronics
Full Cockpit Mezzanine
The Natural represents a classic example of Ricky Scarborough’s legendary custom cold-molded wood builds. It is renowned for its aggressive entry, signature Carolina flare, and exceptional head-sea performance.
Key Highlights & Modernization History
While maintaining its classic, soft ride, the vessel has undergone extensive refits to integrate modern tournament-grade technology and amenities:
- (Repower): Upgraded to twin 900 HP MAN V8 Common Rail diesel engines (Model D2848LE423), significantly boosting performance and efficiency.
- (Stabilization): Installed a Seakeeper NG9 gyro stabilizer, completely transforming its comfort at sea and tournament fishability.
- (Helm & Systems Refit): Redesigned helm featuring a modern electronics suite with triple Garmin GPSMAP 8215 displays, Omni Sonar, professional sonar modules, open-array radar, and a FLIR thermal camera. New exhaust risers and a Blue Water Desalination water maker were also added.
- 2017–2018 (Interior & Mechanical Updates): Refreshed with new interior carpeting and wallpaper. Mechanically upgraded with a new 21.5KW Cummins Onan generator, a rebuilt Eskimo ice chipper, and refrigerated lower mezzanine boxes
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
Key Specifications
Tankage
Registration & Documentation
Engines
Full Details
Salon
-L shaped sofa to Port
-New 2017 Carpet (Entire Boat)
-New 2017 Wall Paper (Entire Boat)
-Storage under sofa
-Vinyl Headliner
-U-Line Drink Ice Salon Ice Maker
-2 x 16,000 BTU Cruisair A/C units
-38” Sony Flat screen in Cabinet above Dinette
-Bose Surround Sound
-Direct TV
-Sony Blue-Ray Player
-Teak and Holly Landing
-Teak chest
-Carpet Runner
-Storage under companionway stairs
Electronics
- New 3x Garmin GPSMAP 8215 Multi-Function Displays (2015)
- New Garmin GDS26 Professional Sonar Module (2015)
- New Garmin GMR 624 xHD2 4' 6KW Open-Array Radar (2015)
- New Garmin GMI instrument Display (2015)
- New Garmin CM599LH Keel 2-3Kw Transducer (2015)
- New Garmin Wi-Fi Module & GXM-52 Weather/Audio Module (2015)
- New Flir M-324 XP Camera (2015)
- New Fusion MS-BB300R Black Box Stereo (2015)
- New Sat-Fi Black Box Sat Phone (2015)
- New ACR RCL-100 12v Spotlight (2015)
- New Recessed Engine Displays In Hardtop (2015)
- New 2x 16' Comrod Antennas (2015)
- New Engine Room Camera (2015)
- New Garmin Auto Pilot and Reactor Smart pump (2017)
- New 2x 506 VHF Radios and Remote Mics (2018)
- New AIS Antenna (2018)
- New Starlink Marine WiFi (2024)
- New Furuno Omni Sonar (2022)
- 4" Ritchie Compass
Dinette
Opposite the galley on STBD side is the L-shaped dinette that features a teak dining table with seating for 4.
-Storage under dinette sofa
Salon and Dinette
- New L-Shaped Sofa & Dinette Cushions with Hydraulic Lift (2022)
- New Carpet throughout the entire boat (2022)
- New Pleated Window Blind (2021)
- New Wallpaper throughout the entire boat (2017)
- Vinyl Headliner
- U-Line Drink Ice Salon Ice Maker
- 2 x 16,000 BTU Cruisair A/C units (New 2020)
- 38” Sony Flat screen in cabinet above dinette (2022)
- New Polk Surround Sound & Stereo (2022)
- Direct TV
- Teak and Holly Landing & Teak Coffee Table
- Carpet Runner
- Storage under companionway stairs & under sofas
- Installed Automatic door opener (2022)
- Salon Door – Renewed Fiberglass (2025)
- L-shaped dinette features a teak dining table with seating for 4 and storage underneath
Galley
- Peninsula style Corian counter
-Amana microwave/convection
-220v Frigidaire Euroflair 2-Burner Stove
-4 Perlick Refrigeration Drawers
-240V Raritan 12 Gallon Water Heater
-Outboard facing galley sink
Port Stateroom
-Stateroom to Port Side
-Over Under Bunks
-Plenty of drawer and hanging locker storage
-Private Head and Shower
-Corian counter tops in head and on night stand
-Domestic water manifold accessed under lower bunk
-Central vacuum accessed under lower bunk
-Night stand next to Bottom Bunk
-Reading light for both upper and lower bunk
-Mirrored sealing in head
Master Stateroom
- Queen Size Bed with New Mattress (2022)
- New Bunk & Nightstand (2022)
- Plenty of drawer and hanging locker storage
- Private Head and Shower with mirrored ceiling and new toilet (2021)
- Corian countertops in the head and on the nightstand
- Domestic water manifold accessed under the bunk
- New Electrical Outlets (2022)
- Full Private Master Head and Shower
Forward Stateroom
-Stateroom is forward
-Over under bunks to STBD
-Hanging looker to Port as you enter the Stateroom
-Drawer Storage under lower bunk
-To Port a Corian counter top
-Cabinet storage above counter top
-Private reading light for upper and lower bunk
Hallway Bunk
-To STBD a hallway bunk with privacy curtain
-Private reading light
-Under bunk is large storage for rods, tackle or any large gear
-Under large storage are a set of drawers for plenty of personal effects
Companionway Bunk
- Located to STBD with privacy curtain
- New Mattress (2022)
- Private reading light
- Large storage under bunk for rods, tackle, or large gear
- Set of drawers for personal effects under the large storage
Guest Head
-To STBD immediately as you descend companionway stairs
-New 2017 Ceramic Raritan head
-Mirrored ceilings
-Storage Cabinets above and below sink
-Corian counter tops
Helm
- New 2x Release Helm Chairs (2015)
- New Release Jump Seat (2017)
- Integrated rod storage
- Forward and Aft Spreader Lights & Tri-Color Hardtop Light
- EZ2CY Enclosure
- Triple Spreader Rupp Big Rig Outriggers
- 2x 24volt Miya Epoch US-9 Super Teaser Reels (Built-in to hardtop)
- 2x 12volt Miya Epoch Command x9 HP Teaser Reels (Built-in to hardtop)
Flybridge
-New 2015 2x Release Helm Chairs
-New 2017 Release Jump Seat
-Fan integrated rod storage
-Forward and Aft Spreader Lights
-Tri Color Hardtop Light
-EZ2CY Enclosure
-Triple Spreader Rupp Big Rig Outriggers
-2x 24volt Miya Epoch US
-9 Super Teaser Reels (Built in to hartop)
-2x 12volt Miya Epoch Command x9 HP Teaser Reels (Built in to hartop)
Cockpit
- Full Mezzanine Seating
- Teak Deck, Mezzanine, and Covering Boards
- Live-Well Starboard Forward
- Very Large In-Deck Stainless Steel Fish Box & Transom Fish Box
- New Refrigerated Lower Mezzanine Boxes (2017)
- Centerline Engine Room Access in Mezzanine
- New 2x 24v Cockpit Electric Reel Plugs (2022)
- Side Locker Storage to STBD
- Spot Free System Built into PORT side Locker
- New Tri-Color Overhang Lighting (2015)
- New Under Gunwale RGB lighting (2018)
- Transom Door
- Release Marine Fighting Chair with Rocket Launcher
Electrical System
-New 2018 21.5KW Cummins Onan Genset
-New 2016 Groco ARG Seawater Strainer
-New 2016 2x Dolphin Pro Battery Chargers
-New 2015 Galvanic Isolator
-Individual Engine start battery bank (2x 8D Deep Cycle Batteries)
-2x Deka AMG Batteries for house
-Single 50 Amp shore connection
Tournament History
Engineered for high-stakes offshore campaigns, the Natural has established a stellar reputation as a fierce, consistent competitor on the major East Coast and Mid-Atlantic billfish circuits:
- 2021 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament: Secured a historic podium finish by taking 2nd Place Overall in the Blue Marlin Division against a massive fleet after landing a 521.6-pound blue marlin.
- Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament: Proved its dominance against the toughest custom sportfish teams on the Outer Banks, finishing on the leaderboard as the 4th Place Overall Boat after successfully releasing four billfish.
- Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament (VBBT): A recurring, highly respected participant in the fleet, consistently showcasing the elite fishability and capability of the Scarborough build pedigree.
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