1979 Nautical Development Stevens 56 Fort Lauderdale FL

Comfortable Center Cockpit Blue Water Cruiser
Large enough for family, friends and guests for a day, a week, or longer adventure. Three staterooms, two heads, and a large dry cockpit.
Amenities include custom refrigerator and freezer, solar power, 11Kw Westerbeke generator, 3 zone air conditioning, water maker, washer/dryer and extensive electronics.   Major refit in 2012 and in exceptional condition.  The refit included completely rebuilt Perkins diesel engine - approx. 474 hours, new aluminum fuel and water tanks. All critical 12 volt and 110 volt systems were replaced. New main salon with modern furniture, and much more!  Properly outfitted for world cruising or a great live aboard. 
The Nautical Development Corp, Stevens 56 is known for a rock-solid thick fiberglass hull, sea-kindliness, and good steady sailing ability. Interior is beautiful teak and spacious. Plenty of above-deck space, many opening hatches and ports. Plus, large water and fuel tanks for extended cruising, and a sturdy rig. She was designed by the well-known naval architect Steve Seaton. An incredible value for the money! Well-founded and impeccably maintained fifty-six-foot sailing home now made available by her knowledgeable owner!
Refit is well documented with spreadsheet records of all spares and an inventory of the storage spaces. Owner's world cruising plans changed after the refit - all work done to perfection benefiting a new owner.
Summary of Equipment Replacement/Upgrade Dates
Fuel tanks replaced (2003)
Water tanks replaced (2003)
Masts and spars refurbished and painted (2007)
Hull painted (2007)
Chain-plates replaced (2007)
Deck painted (2008)
Holding Tank (2010)
Main Salon furniture replaced and modernized (2010)
Batteries replaced (2010)
Xantrex Inverter/Charger new (2012)
Dinghy davit system with solar mounts (2011)
Dinghy (2011)
Dinghy Motor (2011)
SCS Pactor III modem (2011)
Furuno Radar/Chart-plotter (Dual displays at Nav Station and Helm) (2011)
Bottom barrier coat and Copper-coat 10 year anti-fouling epoxy (2012)
New Rudder (2012)
Cutlass bearing (2012)
PSS shaft seal gland replaced (2012)
Intermediate Shaft Seal (2012)
Solar Panels (2012)
Solar Charge Controller (2012)
Main engine completely rebuilt (2012) Approx. 474 Hours
100# Manson Supreme anchor (2012)
Icom 802 Ham/SSB (2012)
SSB ground strap (2012)
Refrigeration boxes rebuilt and insulated with vacuum panels and foam approx. R[removed phone])
New Vitrifrigo 12v refrigeration systems with digital controls (2013)
Virtually all 120 V and 12V electrical wiring replaced ([removed phone])
Stop dreaming about cruising and make an appointment to go aboard this world capable cruiser today
 
Nominal Length: 56'