1977 Custom 43 Trawler

This 1977 Custom 43 trawler is a wooden-hulled vessel built on a shrimp boat platform. Powered by a single Detroit Diesel engine of 315 horsepower, it offers the character and seafaring heritage of a working Gulf Coast design adapted for cruising.

The boat has been converted to accommodate six cabins and includes one head. The layout provides flexible use—the current configuration supports excursion and adventure operations, though the design allows for conversion to liveaboard arrangement if desired.

With a beam of 15 feet and an overall length of 43 feet, the hull offers stability and the capability to navigate shallow waters around barrier islands and coastal areas. The wooden construction and established design reflect the boat's origins as a functional working vessel now repurposed for recreational use.