56' Neptunus 56 Express Hardtop Express Cruiser

During the construction phase additional layers of glass reinforcements were added to the laminates well as additional longitudinals in the structure. Since the yacht was original to be stored on a lift out of water when not in use these additional reinforcements enhanced the structural integrity of the vessel both while on the lift and when at sea in that the structural rigidity of the vessel was increased. This attention to the rigidness of the vessel coupled with the larger Series 60 MTU 825 Hp engines combine to produce faster cruising speeds at 28 knots and top speeds in excess of 32 knots, more than other Neptunus 56 Expresses.

This yacht is exceptionally clean and is a great family boat for entertaining as there is a secure feeling of openness in the enclosed upper salon/Helm area where views abound in an atmosphere where everybody is able to be together in comfortable dry surroundings. Forward is the Helm area with a Stidd captain’s chair and bench for 2-3 others.

Entry to the aft deck from the Upper salon is through the dual opening glass door which creates an open entertaining area where there is a large comfortable seating area complete with cockpit table, BBQ, icemaker and sink. The cockpit sole is teak enhancing the atmosphere of the cockpit.

The hydraulic swim platform is gated for safety and is accessed via a starboard staircase. There is also access to storage in the lazarette where there is a separate washer and dryer and access to the engine room from the cockpit.

Back inside the vessel and down a few steps you enter the galley and lower salon areas. The galley is large and easy to navigate with refrigerator/freezer and a built in dishwasher. The lower salon settee is  also  large  and  comfortable  and  has  a  42’  LCD  TV.   The flooring in the galley is granite while the balance of the lower salon sports the warm patina of natural cherry flooring throughout making the salon a snap to keep clean.

Aft is the master Stateroom with separate en suite head and shower while the VIP forward with its separate head and shower completes the Accommodation Plan.

The fore deck is fitted out with a large spacious sun pad.

Upper Salon/Helm

There is a built in LCD TV aft and to port with a stereo surround sound system and reception for satellite TV. The Helm features comfortable  captain’s  chair  and  addition  seating  so  everyone  may  be  together  while  running  the  boat.  All  controls  are   conveniently located to the Helm as are the navigation/communications instruments. An additional air handler under t he Helm provides additional cooling for this area.

Side windows lower electrically to allow fresh air into the cabin and for communication during docking procedures. There also is an electrically opening overhead sun roof for additional air and sun when d esired. When it is not desired and the sunroof is closed there is a manual sliding cover to prevent radiant heating from the sun within the enclosed opening.

• 50 Amp Charles SmartBoost shorepower transformer

• Magnum  Sine  Wave  4KW  Inverter  and  2  Gel  batteries  (’08)

• SeaCas  (Collision  Avoidance)  antenna  and  USB  Interface  for  PV  (’08)

• WeatherWorx antenna and Blue Tooth interfacefor PC (08)

• A/C Outlet for Chart Table

• Both Intercoolers on engines replaced (08)

• Stainless hoses replaced on Swim Platform Hydraulics (08)

• New Aft Deck Speakers (08)

• Replaced all LED deck lights (08)

• Replaced AC unit in Master Stateroom (08)

• Installed fuel crossover for port and starboard fuel tanks

• All C Map Charts for Bahamas, Florida, to Great Lakes and St Lawrence River

• 12’  Boss  center  console  Boat  Rigid  &  25hp  Yamaha

• New 6 man Offshore liferaft(08)

• Spare props tuned and balanced 

• Full Imron paint from waterline up

• Bottom paint w/propspeed on running gear

• New Lassdrop shaft seals

• New Cutlass bearings

• Trim  tabs  extended   3”  plus  a  third  hydraulic  cylinder  was  added  to  each  tab

• New electric motors on side windows

• 2nd Raymarine ST 60 digital depth finder

• Engine room detailed

• New sun covers on on wheelhouse windows

• Replaced loud hailer horn

• Rebuilt ACR searchlight

• Replaced windlass motor

• Replaced wiper arms and blades

• Installed parallel switch for second set of gel batteries (4 total) installed for the Signwave inverter/charger allowing double capacity for house batteries

• All new cushions in aft cockpit

• Installed inspection hatch in fresh water tank

• Overhauled macerator pump

• AIS antenna coupled to tablet PC w/Captain software from Key West to Great Lakes

• Both AC chillers replaced

• Backup camera installed

• New DVD and CD player installed

• Aft cockpit lockers had aeration vents installed

• Cell phone booster antenna

• 1000 hour Detroit Diesel service on main engines