Ricky Scarborough 41

[Agitated88]

This 53 Scarborough was originally called the Trophy Box, stunning lines. 8-92s. Well known from Hatteras to Cape May.

That 53' is sexy!!! This thread is so freaking addictive!!!

[Bligh]

Trophy Box(53') = Jolly Roger
Samana(53') = Hotty Toddy
Whopper Stopper(54') = Relentess
Sea Pup(52') = Baby Grand
Huntress(55') = Huntress
Natural(56') = ?

These boats were the ones that Ricky Scarborough built around 1988-1992. They were some of the best looking boats that ever came out of Wanchese. They had a classic and timeless look and were considered by many, the boats that propelled the Carolina or Roanoke Island boatbuilders to the level at which they are today. Both Whopper Stopper owned by Ronald Stone and the Trophy Box, owned by Grey Ingram had a "yacht finish" and turned heads where ever the boats traveled. You could dock them next to any Merritt, Rybovich or Whiticar and be proud!

The Samana and Sea Pup had a beautiful hull and cabin but were pretty much bare or simple inside. Great fishing boats!

The previous built boats were mainly local charterboats. Some of those boats were the Tarheel, Sea Toy, Sea Jay IV, Surfside, Phideaux, Hatteras Fever, and Finatic(DL). The Sight-Sea-R was at Bud-n-Mary's in Islamorada and the Pipe Dream hailed from Cape May. Point Runner in Va Beach too!

Most of these boats were captained by some of the best fishermen in the business (John Bayliss, Bull Tolson, Sonny Briggs, Dean Johnson, Buddy Hooper, Mike Merrit) and had a reputatation of catching fish. Some former captains of Ricky's boats are now some of the most reputable builders in the business. Also, Kenny Sempler who owned both Surfside and Finatic is/was origanally associated with F&S in Boatworks in lower Delaware.

Ricky Scarboroughs were some the first sport fishing boats that actually re-sold/appreciated for more money than they were built for. That was very rare in those days. In my humble opnion it is Ricky Scarborough that should be credited mostly for the Carolina boatbuilding boom that lasted from 1992-present.

So much good info here. Thanks fishvenuzeula I dont think I could even bull shiet and say I know half of that Info? And you are so right on on the ricky boats being taken for granted compared to others. And I notice you didnt say before 1992 because If it wasnt for warren Oniel the carolina boats might have looked more like the albatross fleet boats and not the rybo look with more flair.{Im not knocking the albatross fleet, they are the true carolina boats} I still love watching Mr fosters boats running out hattersas inlet too, but thats enougher thread.

[JPH]

Here are some photos I have off a CD I burned a while ago, thought it might be enjoyed. Any owner would be proud to back this ride into a slip. Scarborough will apply whatever finish an owner desires to wherever specified but, as said before, you don't get Merritt finish at Carolina charter boat finish prices.

These boats have gorgeous lines and he knows how to build them right. Only the computer models (CAD) of today can begin to approach the lines on the boats Ricky specified from memory and drawings. Extraordinary work in those days!

Did Ricky ever build a boat upside-down? Or are they all frame and planks?

[Big Jay]

Thats a business machine if i've ever seen one.

[catchemup]

The Tranquila out of Lewes, DE is a 1989 53'. Here are a list of her previous names according to the vessel documentation site.

A-FIN-ITY
SMALL ENDEAVOR
PASSION
BOODADDY
HAMMER
SAMANA

[homewrecker]

Pipe Dreams-Sushi,I guess Charlie still owns her.I think she is a 50.Randy Turner had ran her a couple years ago.BEAUTIFUL MACHINE !!!

[BYFT]

Trophy Box(53') = Jolly Roger (Cape May)
Samana(53') = Tranquila (Lewes)
Whopper Stopper(54') = Relentess (Rum Cay)
Sea Pup(52') = Baby Grand (Singer Island)
Huntress(59') = Huntress (Manteo)
Natural(56') = ?

These boats were the ones that Ricky Scarborough built around 1988-1992. They were some of the best looking boats that ever came out of Wanchese. They had a classic and timeless look and were considered by many, the boats that propelled the Carolina or Roanoke Island boatbuilders to the level at which they are today. Both Whopper Stopper owned by Ronald Stone and the Trophy Box, owned by Grey Ingram had a "yacht finish" and turned heads where ever the boats traveled. You could dock them next to any Merritt, Rybovich or Whiticar and be proud!

Bill McAllister's Huntress maybe the prettiest one Ricky ever built!

The Samana and Sea Pup had a beautiful hull and cabin but were pretty much bare or simple inside. Great fishing boats!

The previous built boats were mainly local charterboats. Some of those boats were the Tarheel, Sea Toy, Sea Jay IV, Surfside, Phideaux, Hatteras Fever, and Finatic(DL). The Sight-Sea-R was at Bud-n-Mary's in Islamorada and the Pipe Dream hailed from Cape May. Point Runner in Va Beach too!

Most of these boats were captained by some of the best fishermen in the business (John Bayliss, Bull Tolson, Sonny Briggs, Dean Johnson, V.P. Brinson, Buddy Hooper, Mike Merritt) and had a reputatation of catching fish. Some former captains of Ricky's boats are now some of the most reputable builders in the business. Also, Kenny Sempler who owned both Surfside and Finatic is/was origanally associated with F&S Boatworks in lower Delaware.

Ricky Scarboroughs were some the first sport fishing boats that actually re-sold/appreciated for more money than they were built for. That was very rare in those days. In my humble opnion it is Ricky Scarborough that should be credited mostly for the Carolina boatbuilding boom that lasted from 1992 - present.

I was thinking that the Waterdog and Farmer were built in the early 90's also. Both boats were express boats without a cabin. Did Ricky build any other large expresses?

[fishvenezuela]

I do not remember when those express boats were built exactly. Maybe 1992 - 1993.

When Scarborough built that string of great boats, he had some really good carpenters. Jeff Pruitt and Glen Bradley, both first class, were in his shop back then and Craig Mitchell (Teak Shiek) was "cutting his teeth" with those guys as well.

[SeaMent]

the old Waterdog is a 1992 and is now the "WHY NOT" and fishes out of OCMD, and it's on the market.

[gottaflylee]

Trophy Box(53') = Jolly Roger (Cape May)
Samana(53') = Tranquila (Lewes)
Whopper Stopper(54') = Relentess (Rum Cay)
Sea Pup(52') = Baby Grand (Singer Island)
Huntress(59') = Huntress (Manteo)
Natural(56') = ?

These boats were the ones that Ricky Scarborough built around 1988-1992. They were some of the best looking boats that ever came out of Wanchese. They had a classic and timeless look and were considered by many, the boats that propelled the Carolina or Roanoke Island boatbuilders to the level at which they are today. Both Whopper Stopper owned by Ronald Stone and the Trophy Box, owned by Grey Ingram had a "yacht finish" and turned heads where ever the boats traveled. You could dock them next to any Merritt, Rybovich or Whiticar and be proud!

Bill McAllister's Huntress maybe the prettiest one Ricky ever built!

The Samana and Sea Pup had a beautiful hull and cabin but were pretty much bare or simple inside. Great fishing boats!

The previous built boats were mainly local charterboats. Some of those boats were the Tarheel, Sea Toy, Sea Jay IV, Surfside, Phideaux, Hatteras Fever, and Finatic(DL). The Sight-Sea-R was at Bud-n-Mary's in Islamorada and the Pipe Dream hailed from Cape May. Point Runner in Va Beach too!

Most of these boats were captained by some of the best fishermen in the business (John Bayliss, , Sonny Briggs, Dean Johnson, V.P. Brinson, Buddy Hooper, Mike Merritt) and had a reputatation of catching fish. Some former captains of Ricky's boats are now some of the most reputable builders in the business. Also, Kenny Sempler who owned both Surfside and Finatic is/was origanally associated with F&S Boatworks in lower Delaware.

Ricky Scarboroughs were some the first sport fishing boats that actually re-sold/appreciated for more money than they were built for. That was very rare in those days. In my humble opnion it is Ricky Scarborough that should be credited mostly for the Carolina boatbuilding boom that lasted from 1992 - present.

Just to keep up with the Ricky boats, Sea Toy (50' Ricky) was built for Bull Tolson who sold it to Bill Blunt and was renamed the "Barber B", it was sold to the owner that I run her for and his kids renamed her the "Predator"
She was completed in 89 as a single screw and was converted to twins when Bill bought her, wonderful riding glass over wood plank hull.
I saw in another part of this thread that someone was wondering if Ricky had built one up side down and to my knowledge, no he has not...

Couple of pictures from the hall out cause of "Hanna" last year. I realy like the first one...