
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
- Cruisers / Ketch
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: NDV10032L485
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


































