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HIGH COTTON
47' 1988 Buddy Davis 47 Convertible
$149,000.00
Last Updated: 2026-08-12
HIGH COTTON is a proven Buddy Davis 47 Convertible built for the kind of offshore conditions Northern California anglers know well - strong afternoon winds, short steep seas, ocean swell, and long runs to productive fishing grounds. With her unmistakable Carolina flare, fine entry, substantial hull form, and legendary Buddy Davis offshore pedigree, HIGH COTTON offers the seakeeping, tracking ability, and solid ride serious fishermen value when heading beyond the Golden Gate for salmon, albacore, bluefin, halibut in the Bay, or offshore bluewater adventures.
Her large, purpose-built cockpit provides the working room needed for serious fishing, with conveniently located port-side engine controls for maneuvering on fish. Above, the flybridge features a centerline Palm Beach helm pod with single-lever controls, excellent visibility, generous wraparound seating, and a drop-down electronics pod accommodating MFD and radar displays. A full tower adds another valuable vantage point for spotting birds, temperature breaks, bait activity, and fish offshore.
After the day's fishing, HIGH COTTON offers the comfort of a true convertible sportfisher rather than simply a fishing platform. Her air-conditioned teak interior includes two private staterooms, two heads, a fully equipped galley, and a spacious main salon, making her equally suitable for extended offshore trips, coastal cruising, or comfortable weekends aboard.
Power comes from twin Detroit Diesel 8V92s producing approximately 735 HP each, a well-established engine package with the muscle to move this substantial offshore hull confidently through demanding conditions. A low-hour generator supports the onboard systems while away from the dock.
For the Northern California fisherman looking for a substantial, capable sportfisher with authentic Carolina heritage, excellent offshore manners, abundant fishing space, and comfortable accommodations, HIGH COTTON represents a compelling opportunity to own a serious offshore machine at a motivated-seller price.
- Fresh Bottom Paint (July 2026)
- New Cutlass Bearings (July 2026)
- Shafts trued (July 2026)
- Props Tuned and Balanced (July 2026)
- Cooling System Service (April 2026)
Make: Buddy Davis
Model: 47 Convertible
Year: 1988
Length: 47ft
Name: HIGH COTTON
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Emeryville, CA
- Category: Power
- Class: Convertible Boats
- Builder: Buddy Davis
- Beam: 16 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 4 feet
- Cabin Headroom: feet
- DryWeight: 45000 pounds
- Ballast: pounds
- CruisingSpeed: knots
- Total Engines: 2
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Detroit Diesel
- EngineModel: 8V-92TA
- EngineYear: 1988
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 735
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 3150
- Engine 2
- EngineMake: Detroit Diesel
- EngineModel: 8V-92TA
- EngineYear: 1988
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 735
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 3150
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 750 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity: 150 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 1
- Holding Tank Capacity: 75 gallon
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 2
Additional Descriptions
Generator
Cummins Onan Generator 11.5 kW 1,300 hrs
Additional Features
- Washing Machine
- Vhf
- Compass
- Hard Top
- Refrigerator
- Generator
- Electric Head
- Battery Charger
- Shore Power Inlet
- Oven
- Inverter
- Depthsounder
- Air Conditioning
- Microwave Oven
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Log Speedometer
- Marine Head
- Plotter
- Deep Freezer
- Gps
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.Bill Adams
Yacht & Ship Sales
bill@rubiconyachts.com
415-425-5099 - mobile
510-601-5010 – office
3300 Powell St., Ste 105
Emeryville, CA 94608