If you’re selling a boat on the Gulf Coast, photos aren’t enough anymore. Buyers scrolling through listings on YachtWorld, Boat Trader, or social media are increasingly expecting video and not just any video. Cinematic, aerial drone footage that shows a boat in its natural environment: on the water, moving, alive.
That’s exactly what KDH Productions delivered for this loaded 2023 Calcutta 263 center console listed in Pensacola, Florida. We took it out on the water and captured it from the air and the results speak for themselves.
About This Boat: 2023 Calcutta 263 Center Console
The Calcutta 263 is one of the most talked-about center consoles in the offshore fishing world, and this particular example is about as well-equipped as they come. Here’s what’s onboard:
- Twin Mercury 150 Four Strokes with Optimus 360 Joystick Steering
- Rhodan 36V 84″ Spotlock Trolling Motor
- Simrad Evo3s 16″ Display with StructureScan 3D and Side Imaging
- Simrad Evo3s 9″ Display (including one in the tower)
- Simrad Radar, VHF, and SiriusXM Weather
- AIRMAR M265LH 1kW Transducer
- JL Audio Sound System — Subwoofer, Amplifier, and Four 7.7″ Speakers
- Carbon Fiber Outriggers and 35 Available Rod Holders
- 42-Gallon Illuminated Livewell with Acrylic Lid
- 308 QT Insulated Fish Boxes
- Collapsible Tower with Second Helm Station for Sight Fishing
- Oversized 12ft x 7ft T-Top
- White Diamond Stitch Upholstery with Mint Black Powder Coat Metalwork
It’s listed through Ben with Champion Yacht Group at $242,500 — and with an electronics package and build quality like this, it’s priced to move.
About the Video: What We Shot and How
KDH Productions filmed this Calcutta 263 underway in Pensacola, FL using FAA Part 107-certified drone operators and gimbal-stabilized cameras. All footage is delivered in 4K UHD — color graded and ready for YouTube, social media, and embedded web listings.
The long-form listing video gives potential buyers a full cinematic tour of the boat from the air, including dynamic tracking shots, aerial reveal angles, and footage that captures the scale and presence of this machine on the open water. Three short-form videos were also produced for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok — including a triple split-screen cut that showcases three different aerial angles simultaneously.
Why Boat Dealers and Brokers Are Investing in Drone Video
The numbers are simple: listings with video get significantly more views, more inquiries, and faster sales than listings with photos alone. For a boat in the $200,000+ range, professional drone video is one of the highest-ROI marketing investments a seller or broker can make.
Beyond the individual listing, drone video also serves as powerful portfolio content for dealerships and brokerages. Every video KDH Productions creates for a client becomes a showcase of what that dealership’s listings look like — which attracts future sellers and buyers alike.
About KDH Productions
KDH Productions is a Pensacola-based FAA Part 107-certified drone videography and photography company serving real estate agents, marine businesses, charter companies, and boat dealers across the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast. With 70+ five-star Google reviews and a track record of delivering 4K cinematic content, KDH Productions is the Gulf Coast’s premier choice for boat listing video.
We serve Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Orange Beach, and the entire Gulf Coast region.
