1996 Ocean 53 Super Sport Boat in Atlantic Beach, NC 28512 US
Built in 1996
53 Super Sport
2 Engines (2x MAN)
53 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
1996 Ocean Yachts 53 Super Sport convertible with a beautiful CUSTOM MEZZANINE surround by beautiful custom teak coving boards, a 3-cabin, 2-head layout, reliable twin MAN diesel power with a cruse of 30 knots, fuel burn at a combined 54 GPH, and a range over 300 nautical miles. The Ocean 53 Super Sport was built by Ocean Yachts from 1991 to 1999, with the 1996 model falling squarely into a well-regarded mid-production era known for improved manufacturing techniques, lighter and faster hulls, and strong popularity as a high-performance sportfishing convertible. 53 feet long with a 16.3 foot beam, it quickly became a staple in the offshore sportfishing class. This particular 53 Super Sport is professional maintained and ready to go on day one. Don't miss out...priced to sell quick! Insurance survey with pics from August 26, 2026 available upon request.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE "NOTABLES" AND "MAJOR REFITS" included in this listing. YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED!
Note: Owner's personal items including fishing gear, boat name, and items with boat name does not convey with sale of vessel.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE "NOTABLES" AND "MAJOR REFITS" included in this listing. YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED!
Note: Owner's personal items including fishing gear, boat name, and items with boat name does not convey with sale of vessel.
Nominal Length
53ft
Length Overall
53ft
Beam
16.25ft
Max Bridge Clearance
34ft
Max Draft
4.5ft
Drive Up Draft
4.25ft
Dry Weight
52000lb
Cruising Speed
30kn
Max Speed
35kn
Range
260nmi
Cabins
3
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
200gal
Fuel Tanks
860gal
Holding Tanks
50gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
MAN
Engine Model
D2840-LE401
Total Power
820hp
Engine Hours
4770
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1996
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
MAN
Engine Model
D2840-LE401
Total Power
820hp
Engine Hours
4770
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1996
Major Refits and Upgrades
- Mezzanine cut in/installed November and December 2012 by St. Augustine Marine Center cost $54,000
- Hull and topsides (Full boat) faired, painted, bow rail removed December 2009. By St. Augustine Marine Center cost $100,000
- Hardtop Fabricated and installed August 2008 By Barry LeRay, Wilmington, NC Cost $36,000
- Teak Covering boards and coaming installed October 2007 By Adam Covella, Charleston, SC
- New Bluewater fighting chair 2007
- New Pompanette helm chairs 2007
- New ZF Microcomander controls 2007
- All new interior, soft goods, carpet, new ultra leather, custom Release Marine Hi-Lo table, bridge cushions, mattress, by IK Yacht Design, Fort Lauderdale, FL cost $86,000
- Approximately $325,000 spent on refits and upgrades between 2007 to 2012
- Electric door opener by J.R. Beers (Marine Power Door) $6700
- Tides Rudder Port Bearings and Seals $4511.10
- New starboard shaft 9/23 $5700
Notables
- 1000 hours service recently performed by Davis Diesel along with new hoses and many other engine maintenance items at a cost of almost $56,000 (have receipts)
- Nibral 4 blade spare props
- New Maxwell windlass with with 75' of chain and 250' of rope
- Acrylic bridge enclosure
- Revere 6 man life raft included
- Eskimo ice machine
- Fighting chair refinished and new rocket launcher 2022
- Bilge B Dry lazarette and forward bilge
- 2 new refrigerators/freezer 2023
- New instahot at galley sink 2026
- New hot water heater 2026
- 3 new smart TV’s 2022
- New Mezzanine cushions 2024
- New electric teaser reels Tanacom 1000’s on separate 30 amps breakers
- New memory foam mattress Master 2024
- New fighting chair and helm chair covers 2023
- Whole boat ceramic coated top to bottom 2025 touched up 8/26
- New Lumitec underwater lights spectrum full color 2023
- New bridge and cockpit Lumitec spectrum full color lights
- New custom stainless steel trim tabs 9/2025
- All new batteries replaced 8/2026 (8)
- Salon icemaker motor replaced 2024
- New engine room blowers 2026
- New freshwater gauge and sender
- New Fireboy 2025
- New A/C Blower Master Stateroom 2025
- New Flow Marine 24K BTU A/C unit (everything condenser and 2 air handler)
- Krypto Quiet Bearings 2025
- Boat has been completely painted with Awlcraft 2000, Hull Ice Blue; top sides Snow white
- Custom hardtop
- Mezzanine with cockpit freezer, engine room access, and Tackle drawers
- Insulated bait and drink boxes in step
- Teak ladder back helm seating
- Bridge seating with storage underneath
- LED light bar on hard top
- Ritchie compass
- (2) 12volt reel outlets in cockpit
- Teak deck and covering boards in cockpit
- Mezzanine seating
- Newly refurbished BlueWater Teak fighting chair with Custom made rocket launcher
- New 3 each Bomar sunshade/screens to bow hatches at a cost of $1100
- Port and Stbd 30 amps 12VDC electric reel outlets in cockpit
- Custom 110VAC electrical outlet for portable watermaker in aft cockpit stbd gunwale locker
- Additional 110VAC electrical outlet added in aft engine room
- New 75' cable master power cord replace standard 50'
- Jabsco macerator overboard sewage pump new in 2023
- Salon carpet runner and full salon floor cover
- 3 rung removable aluminum dive ladder, mount underneath transom door
- Insurance survey from August 26, 2026 has yacht valued at 375K
Electronics
- 2 Garmin 8612’s XSV New 2025
- 1 Garmin GXM 54 weather antenna New 2025
- Garmin GMR 1206 XHD2 Radar
- Icom M605 VHF
- Icom M506 VHF with remote mic
- Simrad AP 22 Auto pilot
- Fusion MS RA70 Stereo New in 2023 W/JL Audio speakers
- 2 Garmin GC 200 Marine IP cameras engine room
- New switch panel and switches replaced 2025
- Starlink internet
- Security Alarm System plus cameras on Bridge, Cockpit, and salon
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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/26 | Initial price | $385,000 |
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Principal Loan Amount$ 327,250
Total Payment$585,110.84
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Principal Loan Amount$ 327,250
Total Payment$585,110.84
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Beaufort, NC 28516
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1401 Sensation Weigh, Beaufort, NC, 28516
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