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1985 Nautical Development 56' (17.07 m) 56

Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Unexpected Pleasure

Unexpected Pleasure sure lives up to her name! She is a 56-foot ketch designed by Steve Seaton and built in Florida in 1985 by Nautical Development. These boats have a great reputation, and they are known for the quality of the build and strength of the hull. This 1985 model has 4 double cabins with 4 heads, a large main salon, and a good working galley On deck, there is an incredible amount of space to lounge when at anchor or a comfortable center cockpit while under sail. She has a Ford Lehman marine diesel rated at 135 hp (2775 hrs) and a 15 kW Westerbeke diesel generator. A large bow thruster makes docking simple. She is a centerboard 56, one of the 2 built with a draft of 7' with the board up and 11' when down. She is perfect for chartering or a large family!

Tax Not Applicable

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: Ft Lauderdale

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Vessel ID# 2834860    Last Updated: 2025-06-05 13:12:31

Description


Miles Yacht Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: NDV10032L485

Official Number: FL9732NT

LOA: 60' (18.29 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 1985

Documented Year: 1985

Beam: 15' 6''

LWL: 44'

Draft Max: 11'

Draft Min: 7'

Cabins: 4

Sleeps: 8

Double Berths: 4

Heads: 4

Head Room: 7'

Range NMI: 1000

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Monohull

Air Conditioning: Yes

Tower: No

Bridge Clearance: 70'

Bow Thruster: Yes

Fuel Tank: 320 Gallons (1211.33 Liters)

Fresh Water: 500 Gallons (1892.71 Liters)

Displacement: 51000

Ballast Weight: 14000 lbs

Dry Weight: 51000

Designer: Steve Seaton

Builder: Nautical Development

Exterior Color: White

Max Passengers: 8

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