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SPECIFICATIONS

Current Price	uS$ 75,000
Vessel Type	Express Cruiser
Builder	Palm Beach
Year	1987
Location	Waretown, New Jersey, United States
Hull Material	Wood
LOA	30 feet
Beam	10 feet
Engine Manufacturer	Caterpillar
Engine Model	3208
Engine Count	1
Engine Year
Fuel	Diesel
Max Speed	knots

Express Cruiser ABC

1987 Palm Beach 30’ Express

This beautifully maintained 1987 Palm Beach 30 Express is a true blend of classic Custom Carolina-style craftsmanship and modern upgrades. With her plank-on-frame hull, a fresh 3208 Caterpillar diesel engine, and a long list of recent improvements, this Palm Beach delivers timeless looks, smooth performance, and proven fishability.

Repowered just two years ago with a re-manufactured CAT 3208 (320hp), she’s logged only 405 hours since and cruises comfortably at 20 knots sipping fuel. The hull offers the soft, dry ride Palm Beach is known for—perfect for both inshore and offshore runs.

She has a new isinglass enclosure, new bimini top, and Garmin electronics suite including a 10” MFD at the helm, 7” MFD in the tower, and Garmin autopilot for effortless navigation. A bow thruster makes docking simple, while the new batteries keep systems reliable. The cabin has the simple comforts needed for a day offshore and includes a day head as well.

Fishing features include Rupp outriggers, a Murray Brothers fighting chair, livewell, raw water washdown, and plenty of deck space for the serious angler. Entertainment is covered with a full sound system for those long days on the water.

With 300 gallons of fuel, 25 gallons of freshwater, and the charm only a true Palm Beach can offer, this 30 Express stands out as a rare opportunity to own a piece of sportfishing history that’s ready to fish or cruise today.

This Palm Beach 30 Express is a head-turner at the dock and a performer on the water.

Highlights:

Plank-on-frame hull – solid and classic craftsmanship
Reman CAT 3208 (320hp) – 405 hours
20-knot Cruise Speed
New isinglass and bimini top
Garmin electronics: 10” MFD helm, 7” MFD tower, new autopilot
Bow thruster
Rupp outriggers
Murray Brothers fighting chair
Livewell, washdown, sound system
300-gal fuel / 25-gal freshwater

Yacht Access is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United 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

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