2000 Neptunus 54 Express

$299,000

Used

Boat in Stratford, CT 06615 US

builtBuilt in 2000
Year the boat was built
model

54 Express

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Caterpillar, Caterpillar)

Engine type and count
length

54 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
54ft
Length Overall
54.58ft
Beam
15.58ft
Max Bridge Clearance
15ft
Max Draft
4.42ft
Deadrise At Transom
19deg
Displacement
41900lb
Cruising Speed
22kn
Max Speed
31kn
Range
350nmi
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
133gal
Fuel Tanks
680gal
Holding Tanks
65gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Electrical Circuit
24v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3196
Total Power
660hp
Engine Hours
1700
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2000
Drive Type
v
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3196
Total Power
660hp
Engine Hours
1700
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2000
Drive Type
v
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Teak Cockpit
Cockpit Shower
Cockpit Cushions
Cockpit Table
Swimming Ladder
Hydraulic Bathing Platform
Bow Thruster
Washing Machine
Electric Bilge Pump
Manual Bilge Pump
Microwave Oven
Air Conditioning
Electric Head
Heating
Hot Water
Refrigerator
Deep Freezer
Battery Charger
Depthsounder
Radar
Tv Set
Navigation Center
Plotter
Autopilot
Radio
Compass
Gps
Cockpit Speakers
Vhf
Flat Screen Tv
Wi Fi
Ais
Shore Power Inlet
Generator
WALK THROUGH

Board the teak laid swim platform with safety staples and two transom gates, then walk up the teak steps to the port side deck, or starboard to the spacious Cockpit 

COCKPIT

  • Wrap-around L-shaped upholstered seating (2022) with canvas cover. Almost 12' feet overall length
  • Very large full beam store room below, with washer/dryer and an engine room access
  • Stunning custom teak high gloss varnished table 59" x 28" with folding center section (2022) 
  • Bonded teak cockpit sole, with large removable section for major engine service
  • Raritan Icerette Ice maker 
  • Wet bar with sink and storage cabinet to starboard
  • Electric grill and storage cabinet to port 
  • Fusion marine stereo speakers (2024)
  • Navy Blue cockpit awning (2023)
  • LED Cockpit floodlights (2025)
  • Massive, heavy duty stainless steel and curved glass double sliding doors slide to the Upper Salon/Pilothouse
  • Cockpit and Upper Salon are on the same level, offering safe, wide open flow for entertaining

 UPPER SALON/PILOTHOUSE

  • May be fully enclosed, or opened up in fine weather
  • Large power-operated sun roof
  • Powered windshield vent
  • Powered side windows
  • Overhead Lighting with dimmers
  • (2) Table Lamps
  • Portside storage compartments. 
  • Extensive navigation center with full controls and electronics
  • Stidd Captain's seat and 48" wide Companion seat (new 2022)
  • Comfortable curved settee aft of the hlem station
  • Custom high gloss varnished fold-out table. opens to 37" x 33", or folds diagonally to half size
  • Highest quality custom Navy carpeting 2021
  • A/C controls 
  • Stereo speakers 
  • External Textilene sunscreens (2023)  

GALLEY 

 Forward, and a few steps down, is the Galley 

  • Impressively large gourmet Galley along the portside
  • Numerous cabinets, 10' long Corian countertop, double sink 
  • Full-size Sub-Zero refrigerator (21" wide x 28" high x 19" deep)
  • Matching Full-size Sub-Zero freezer  (21" wide x 28" high x 19" deep)
  • Full Size AEG 4-Burner Electric Stove Top
  • Large Panasonic Dimension 4 Convection/Microwave, 1,500W
  • Hot & Cold Pressure Water
  • High Gloss Cabinetry
  • Extensive Counter and Storage Space
  • Coffee Maker
  • AC Outlets
  • Chronometer
  • Laminate Sole

LOWER SALON

  • Large starboard dining area with curved settee (new upholstery 2023). Overall length 15'
  • Custom varnished powered hi-lo semicircular table 47" diameter
  • (2) movable upholstered stools 
  • High gloss carpentry (completed 2021) above the settee 
  • Large mirror on the forward bulkhead of the lower salon
  •  A/C controls 
  • 32" Samsung TV
  • Stereo speakers 
  • Highest quality custom Navy carpeting 2021
  • Door to day head

OWNER'S MIDSHIP STATEROOM

Aft of the lower salon: 

  • Queen Island Center Berth with Storage below, 6" 6" long x 54" wide
  • High-Grade Custom Mattress and Box Spring (2021)
  • Custom Designer Bedspread (2023)
  • Vanity with Mirrors, Light and Seat
  • Indirect floor and ceiling lighting
  • Port Large Cedar-Lined Hanging Locker with Light
  • Port Shoe Locker
  • Starboard Cedar-Lined Locker with Shelves and lighting
  • Private enclosed Head to Starboard 
  • Separate Shower Stall
  • Highest quality custom Navy carpeting 2021
  • Ample Storage
  • 24" Samsung TV
  • Stereo speakers 
  • A/C Control
  • Service access panel to rear of helm station

VIP STATEROOM

 Forward of the Salon: 

  • Queen Island Center Berth with Storage below 6' 6" long  x 57" wide
  • High-Grade Custom Mattress and Box Spring (2021)
  • Custom Designer Bedspread (2023)
  • Port Cedar-Lined Hanging Locker 
  • Starboard Cedar Lined Locker
  • Ample Drawers
  • Highest quality custom Navy carpeting 2021
  • 24" Samsung TV
  • Stereo speakers 
  • A/C Control
  • Private enclosed Head (Day Access also From Lower Salon)
  • Separate Shower Stall
  • Vanity w/Mirror
  • Storage
  • (4) Portlights (replaced 2022)
  • Large overhead hatch, withe screen and shade. Also provides emergency egress.
ELECTRONICS
  • (2) Raymarine Hybrid Touch Color GPS/Chart Plotters "e Series" with Lighthouse II software
  • Raymarine High Definition Radar
  • Raytheon Raymarine 650 Autopilot (2024)
  • Ritchie 5" Compass
  • Raytheon ST60 Depthsounder
  • Raymarine ST60 Speed/Log
  • Caterpillar display screen
  • Caterpillar gauge panel
  • Dual Trumpet Airhorns
  • Icom IC-M604 Marine VHF
  • Icom IC-M25 hand held VHF back up
  • KVH TracVision 4 Satellite Receiver, new Antenna (2022)
  • (3) Samsung HD Smart TVs, with wireless network 
  • Sony DVD Player
  • ITT Jabsco Spotlight w/Remote Control at Helm
  • Wireless Yacht Controller Remote Controller for Shifting, Throttling & Thruster
  • Multichannel Audio Power Amplifier 
  • Fusion Marine Stereo (2022) MS-RA70NSX satellite ready, Bluetooth, NMEA compatible
  • Stereo speakers in five locations: cockpit (2024), helm deck, lower salon, and both staterooms 
  • Wi-Fi Router (2022)
  • AIS (2023)

 

ELECTRICAL
  • Westerbeke 11kW, 1,800 RPM quiet running Generator, in sound proof enclosure, S/N 36440 (approx. 2,000 hours)
  • Port Engine 60 A 24V Alternator
  • Starboard Engine 125A 12V Alternator
  • AC System: 125/250V, 50 Amp
  • Numerous AC Outlets, including GFCI
  • Cablemaster Service Portside Aft (50 Amp), hidden under step
  • 15 kVA Isolation Transformer for added protection from potentially dangerous electrical shocks or surges 
  • Quicksilver Galvanic Isolator blocks low voltage DC currents via the shore power ground wire. Such currents can cause corrosion and rapid depletion of zincs. 120/240VAC 50A
  • DC System: 12/24V
  • DC Breakers & Switches at Helm
  • Hinged Access Main AC/DC Distribution Panel in Companionway with digital display
  • (2) AGM House batteries each 225Ah (2023) 
  • Generator Start Batteries (2) new 2021) 
  • (2) 12V 4D 180 Ah AGM Batteries in series for 24V (Engine Start, Thruster, Windlass)
  • (2) Charles C Battery Chargers: 80 Amp 12V and 30 Amp 24V
  • Wolvac 542 Central Vacuum
  • Electric Powered Side Windows
  • Electric Windshield Vent
  • Electric Hi-Lo table
  • Electric Sunroof
  • LED Cockpit flood lights (2024)
  • Ventilation Fans in Heads/Showers
  • Malber WD 1000 Washer/Dryer 
  • (2) Marine Air 24,000 BTU/hr reverse cycle Heat and A/C with circulatig eater systems and (5) air handlers
PLUMBING AND WATER SYSTEMS
  • 133 gallon Aluminum Fresh Water Tank
  • Groco 24V Pressure Pump (2024) & Accumulator 
  • 20 Gallon Rheem Ruud Hot Water Tank with 1.5 kW Heater and engine heat
  • (2) Showers
  • Whale Gulper 220 Sump Pump (2022)
  • Shurflo Sump Pump (2022)
  • (2) Sinks in Heads
  • (2) Galley Sinks
  • Wet Bar Sink
  • Hot & Cold Cockpit Shower 
  • (2) Raritan Atlantes Electric Flush Heads
  • Upgraded 65 gallon Fiberglass Holding Tank (2022)
  • (2) Rule 3700 GPH Bilge Pumps w/Automatic Float Switches
  • Hot/chilled circulating water system for Heat and A/C, with (5) Air Handlers
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  • (2) Caterpillar 3196 Turbo Charged 660 HP 12 liter, 6-cylinder  Diesels, same size and footprint as later C-12 (Approx. 1,700 hr)
  • Oil and Fuel filters are handed for ease of maintenance
  • Engines: Port S/N 2XR0294, Starboard S/N  2XR0291
  • All hoses and belts replaced 2022
  • Starboard turbo replaced 2023
  • (2) TwinDisk V-Drive transmissions, type MG-5112-V 1.98/1 ratio
  • Transmissions: Port S/N 5GC036, Starboard S/N 5GC033
  • (2) Dripless Shaft Seals 
  • (2) Stainless steel 2 3/8" diameter propeller shafts
  • (2) 4-bladed bronze props 31" x 39"
  • Teleflex Seastar Hydraulic Steering System
  • Caterpillar Electronic Engine Synchronizer
  • Groco Oil Change System
  • Vetus Electric 24VDC  Bow Thruster
  • Bennet Hydraulic Trim Tabs type V-351
  • (2) Upgraded 24,000 BTU Heat and A/C Units (2021), with (5) Individual Air Handlers (2 - Cabins, 1- Lower Salon, 2- Upper Salon), hot and chilled water circulation system
  • Malber WD 1000 Washer/Dryer (Starboard Transom Store Room)
  • FireBoy CG2-475 Fire Extinguishing System
  • Lewmar Concept II Windlass (w/Foot and Helm Controls)
  • Walvac 542 Central Vacuum System


Performance (Owner's Data). Fuel consumption is total for both engines. 

  • 1,000 RPM, 10kt, 10 gall/hr, 1 gall/NM
  • 1,500 RPM, 17kt, 32 gall/hr, 1.9 gall/NM
  • 1,800 RPM, 24kt, 46 gall/hr, 1.9 gall/NM
  • 2,000 RPM, 27kt, 56 gall/hr, 2.1 gall/NM
  • 2,200 RPM, 30kt, 65 gall/hr, 2.2 gall/NM
HULL, COCKPIT AND DECK
  • White Fiberglass Deep V Hull
  • Hand laid fiberglass
  • Low Air Draft 15'
  • (10) Opening Ports with Screens and Drapes
  • (3) Deck Hatches/Emergency Exits with Screens and Shades
  • Fully Enclosed Pilothouse with Full Safety Glass and Hard Top and Full Textilene Covers (2023)
  • Massive, secure, sliding, curved Aft Doors in stainless steel and safety glass
  • Spacious Cockpit with Bonded Teak Decking
  • Cockpit wrap-round settee (re-upholstered 2022)
  • Cockpit Awning (2022)
  • Cockpit flood lights (2025)
  • Fusion marine stereo speakers (2024)
  • High glass Teak cockpit table with folding center section for direct access to Aft Hatch (2021)
  • Aft Hatch with Ladder to Storeroom, Washer/Dryer and Engine Room
  • Very Large Removable Cockpit Deck (for major Engine Service Access only)
  • Lewmar Concept II Windlass
  • 55lb Stainless Steel Delta Anchor w/150' Galvanized Chain
  • Second Anchor
  • Mantus 1" x 30' Anchor Bridle
  • All Deck Rails 316 Stainless Steel
  • Foredeck Sun Pad w/Sunbrella Cover
  • Kenyon Cockpit Electric Grill w/Griddle
  • Raritan Icemaker
  • Starboard Wet Bar w/Sink & Storage Cabinet
  • Hot & Cold Cockpit Shower
  • Molded Fiberglass Swim Platform w/Laid Teak Decking and safety staples
  • Boarding Ladder 
  • Port and Starboard Boarding Stations with Gates (Port to sidedeck, Starboard to cockpit
  • Factory installed Nautical Structures Custom Hydraulic Dinghy Lift Platform (Not currently aboard) with 800 lb rating
  • Bell, Fenders, Dock Lines, Life Jackets, Life Ring, Boathook 
  • Table and Seat Covers


SPARES

Vessel conveys with extensive spare parts including: filters, belts, impellers, bulbs, fuses, engine oil, transmission oil, coolant, portlight. Also specialist tools such as filter wrenches, and impeller pullers.

EXCLUSIONS

EXCLUSIONS To Inventory shall be owner's personal tools and effects and any items not specifically mentioned in the above inventory.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his  agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumption, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase.

Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as other  representations noted on the listing brochure.

Price History

DateEventPrice
9/18/25Price decreased$299,000(-8.0%)
7/15/25Initial price$325,000

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