1988 Hyundai Elegant 56

Stock #488446

Reason for selling is "Not using enough any longer".

This is a new advertisement, on the market just this week (May 7th). Always accepting offers!

Rare! One-Owner fresh water low-time! From commercial ShipBuilder! Hyundai Motor Yacht built by the South Korean manufacturer of heavy ships

Born in an era when offshore motoryachts were engineered with uncompromising mass, mechanical honesty, and timeless proportions, the 1988 HYUNDAI MOTOR YACHTS ELEGANT 56 stands as a rare convergence of classic naval architecture and enduring diesel-powered capability. At 56 feet, this fiberglass-built motoryacht delivers the commanding presence of a true long-range cruiser while maintaining the responsive handling and seaworthy confidence demanded by serious mariners.

From the dock, the Elegant 56 projects unmistakable late-1980s yacht design language -- expansive beam, elevated flybridge visibility, sweeping salon glazing, and a low, purposeful profile optimized for both coastal passage-making and luxury liveaboard comfort. Her deep, stable hull geometry and substantial displacement provide a remarkably composed ride in open-water conditions, while the wide side decks and integrated aft entertaining spaces reflect practical bluewater ergonomics rarely found in modern production yachts.

Power comes from twin Caterpillar 3208 marine diesel engines producing approximately 375 horsepower each -- a legendary mechanical platform celebrated throughout the commercial and recreational marine industries for durability, torque-rich delivery, and serviceability. Twin-screw propulsion provides confident low-speed maneuverability, dependable tracking under load, and efficient cruising characteristics across extended ranges.

Below deck, the Elegant 56 reveals the craftsmanship philosophy of the analog yachting era: solid joinery, rich teak finishes, mechanically straightforward systems access, and intelligently partitioned living quarters engineered for genuine long-duration occupancy rather than weekend-only accommodation. Expansive salon volume, panoramic sightlines, and elevated helm positioning create an environment equally suited for executive entertaining or autonomous offshore operation.

Every system aboard reflects the engineering priorities of its generation -- oversized hardware, serviceable mechanical infrastructure, robust electrical architecture, and heavy-duty marine-grade construction intended to survive decades of operation rather than seasonal turnover. This is not a disposable luxury platform. It is a mechanically authentic motoryacht built during a period when longevity, structural integrity, and offshore reliability defined premium yacht manufacturing.

The 1988 Hyundai Elegant 56 is for buyers who understand the distinction between modern cosmetic luxury and true maritime substance. It is a yacht for captains who appreciate diesel torque curves, structural fiberglass layups, redundant mechanical systems, and the irreplaceable confidence of old-world yacht engineering.

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We have several more Sea Ray, Bayliner, Hatteras, and Chris-Craft vessels for sale. If you're in the Tuba City, Kanab, Kaibito, or Fredonia areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other motor yacht options we have locally that may meet your needs.

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