2001 Custom Carolina Lydia 57 Sportfish

Step inside and you’ll notice what separates this Lydia from a production battlewagon: the warm custom woodwork, practical layouts, and the kind of storage only a Carolina builder thinks to add. The salon offers a generous footprint for a boat this size, with room to spread out charts, gear, and crew without tripping over each other. Below, the cabins are laid out for real trips, not just day hops—berths you can actually sleep in, lockers that swallow serious luggage, and a galley positioned so food moves easily from stove to salon settee. The Lydia’s bow flare and broken sheer aren’t just pretty; they shed spray offshore and carve a classic profile you’ll recognize from a mile away.

For waters that demand range, seakeeping, and dependable systems, the Lydia 57 checks the boxes. That deep forefoot and broad Carolina flare soften the ride when afternoon chop stacks up, while the generous beam adds a stable platform for trolling spreads or drifting wrecks. Long runs to the edge are realistic thanks to efficient power and tankage sized for real offshore work, not just harbor cruises. The raised bow and high freeboard inspire confidence when the breeze comes on, and the roomy interior makes multi‑day canyon or island trips comfortable for crew and family alike. It’s a purpose‑built sportfisher that feels at home in serious bluewater.