2023 Bluewater 56

Enroute to Fort Lauderdale : Not For Sale To US Residents While In US Waters

Some yachts are designed to look good at the dock. This 2023 Bluewater 56 (Hull 5) was built for the owner who actually wants to go—comfortably, confidently, and without a two-year build timeline or a refit list.

Just as importantly, this is as “new” as it gets. CENTURION is dialed-in from delivery and commissioning, with the upgrades and finishing details already sorted. In today’s market, that’s rare: this is about as close to “perfect” as you’re going to get for a truly turnkey, modern yacht.

At the core is what matters most: a German Frers center-cockpit platform that has earned its reputation offshore—solid-glass construction with a Twaron aramid structure, a half skeg-hung rudder concept for added protection and tracking, and a step-down transom for practical boarding and water access. The three-cabin layout delivers real liveaboard functionality, and the interior execution is exactly what you’d expect at this level: white oak joinery, Ultraleather upholstery, smart storage, and thoughtful details like the third cabin with a double pull-out berth and a stainless plate beneath designed as a true workbench.

For serious cruising, the configuration is dialed: 305 gallons of fuel and 300 gallons of freshwater deliver meaningful range and autonomy, while 7'4" draft supports bluewater and Caribbean cruising programs.

The rig and sailhandling package is where this boat separates itself for short-handed cruising: Selden synchronized electric furling and electric winches, paired with a real Doyle inventory including Hydranet triradial sails, plus a bowsprit and downwind inventory that makes light-air sailing and passagemaking realistic for an owner-operator.

Below, the systems spec is the kind buyers seek when they plan to spend real time away from the dock: 1,600Ah lithium, dual Mastervolt 4,500W inverters, 1,000W solar, CruisAir 3-zone reverse-cycle A/C, Spectra Cape Horn 380 watermaker, Cablemaster, and Arid Bilge system—backed by modern offshore electronics and a layout that works for real cruising.

KEY FEATURES

• 2023 Bluewater 56 (Hull 5) – German Frers design center-cockpit bluewater cruiser
• Awlgrip hull paint (Black)
• Awlwood toe rail varnish
• Twaron aramid structure; half skeg-hung rudder concept for protection and tracking
• Selden synchronized electric furling (in-mast + headsails) and electric winches for push-button handling
• Doyle Hydranet triradial sail inventory including main with vertical battens, genoa, and staysail; asymmetric capability
• Custom M Yachts stainless steel bowsprit
• 1,600Ah lithium house bank; dual Mastervolt 4,500W inverters with 200A chargers; upgraded alternator/regulator design
• 1,000W solar array (Victron MPPT noted)
• CruisAir 3-zone reverse-cycle A/C with variable-speed seawater pump
• Spectra Cape Horn 380 watermaker
• Garmin offshore electronics package (per build sheet)
• Side-Power bow thruster; Jefa direct-drive steering; drivetrain refinements including Bullflex coupling
• Simpson Lawrence electric davits (S300)
• Full cockpit enclosure
• Coppercoat bottom paint
• Maxwell windlass and stainless steel Ultra anchor (oversized)
• Vitrifrigo drawer refrigeration/freezer; Force 10 five-burner stove
• Combination microwave/air fryer/convection oven
• Fisher & Paykel dishwasher

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND LAYOUT

• Stainless ladder – sail locker
• Splendide 2100 vented washer/dryer
• White oak interior joinery
• Louvered cabinetry and lockers throughout the interior
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers
• Red courtesy lights throughout interior (as specified)
• Stainless handrail at both sides of companionway ladder
• Vimar switches throughout
• Tool storage locker in sail locker (interior side) with door on right side
• Hook bars in master area (as specified)
• Overhead hatch screens as specified
• Hatch shade/screen units (OceanAir type) as specified
• Additional AC outlets (110V) as specified for cabins / nav station
• Additional berth lights and reading lights as specified
• Lee-cloth padeyes in cabins as specified
• Third cabin configured with double pull-out berth and stainless workbench plate detail
• Teak hatch screens in specified compartments
• Additional lockers/cabinetry adjustments per owner specification

MAIN SALOON

• Interior rope lighting (as specified)
• Additional overhead LED lighting and red footlights (saloon) as specified
• Saloon dimmers / lighting controls as specified
• Teak sole with gloss finish; epoxy sealed end grains and subflooring as specified
• Saloon seating / cabinetry execution per owner specification

MASTER STATEROOM AND HEAD

• Centerline queen berth (80" x 60")
• Two additional 110V outlets in master stateroom (port and starboard)
• Reading lights and additional berth lighting as specified
• TV cabinet provisioning with HDMI and CATV5 routing as specified
• Raritan Elegance electric freshwater toilet
• Custom tile work and fixture selections as specified
• Additional hooks / storage refinements as specified

VIP STATEROOM AND HEAD

• Forward cabin joinery and storage configured per owner selections
• Raritan Elegance electric freshwater toilet
• Forward head tile/fixture selections per owner selections

GUEST CABINS

• Third portside cabin with double pull-out berth
• Stainless plate beneath berth designed as a true workbench surface
• Additional 110VAC outlets and lee-cloth padeyes as specified

GALLEY

• Vitrifrigo stainless dual-drawer refrigerator/freezer units (drawer modules)
• Force 10 five-burner stove/oven (owner upgrade)
• Xintex propane monitor with sensors
• Seagull water purifier specified
• Fisher & Paykel dishwasher (installed in U.S.)
• Combination microwave/air fryer/convection oven (installed)
• Ice maker as specified
• Additional galley storage / cabinetry items as specified

NAV STATION, ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND HELM STATION

• Full L-shaped nav station with dedicated computer desk and slide-out shelf
• Drop-down electronics panel for access to wiring harnesses and connections
• Garmin Offshore Cruising electronics package (owner specified)
• Autopilot specified (DU 120 noted)
• 12V outlet at nav station (cigarette-type) as specified
• Additional nav station refinements / wiring access per build sheet

HULL

• Awlgrip hull paint – Black
• Twaron carbon-aramid reinforced hull structure with hand-laid FRP, vinylester resins, and isophthalic gelcoat
• Two epoxy barrier coats below waterline (standard spec)
• Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage
• Watertight stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker
• Solid lead keel with substantial stainless keel bolts and backing plates
• Half skeg-hung rudder configuration for strength, tracking, and protection
• Coppercoat bottom paint (factory applied)

DECK

• Full Flexiteek decking specified (deck + coachroof areas)
• Molded rubrail with stainless striker plate
• Teak caprail on bulwark
• Awlwood toe rail varnish
• Stainless protection at the bow down to the waterline (port and starboard)
• Centerline wide stern gate (detail)
• Additional stern cleats under helm seats
• Pushpit extension to midship gate
• Stainless hoods to opening ports (excluding stern ports)
• Fold-down stem seating (port & starboard)
• Stainless companionway rails / deck handrails as specified
• Second Maxwell chain control at pedestal (as specified)
• Deck fittings and hardware as specified

COCKPIT

• Center-cockpit layout with protected watchstanding and entertaining space
• Hard dodger and hard bimini profile (as specified)
• Full cockpit enclosure
• Cockpit cushions (Sunbrella) specified
• Additional cockpit padeyes as specified
• Owner modifications to cockpit table / drawers as specified
• Additional cockpit refinements per build sheet

MAST AND RIGGING

• Selden carbon synchronized electric in-mast furling system
• Selden synchronized electric roller furling (genoa and staysail)
• Hasselfors standing rigging with Sta-Lok mechanical fittings (no swage fittings at deck)
• Forward and aft lowers for rig stability with individual chainplates
• Additional rigging / fittings per build sheet

SAILS AND WINCHES

• Doyle Hydranet triradial mainsail with vertical battens
• Doyle Hydranet triradial 130% genoa
• Cutter staysail
• Asymmetric spinnaker
• Custom M Yachts stainless steel bowsprit
• Selden sprit / asymmetric hardware as specified
• Carbon whisker pole / pole details as specified
• Selden electric primary winches
• Electric mainsheet winch

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

• Yanmar 150 hp diesel with cockpit controls and alarm system
• Engine hours: 300 (reported)
• Northern Lights 6 kW generator
• Side-Power bow thruster (170 noted)
• Jefa direct-drive steering system
• 4-blade MaxProp
• Vetus Bullflex flexible coupling
• Shaft cutters (as specified)
• Simpson Lawrence S300 electric davits

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

• Fuel tankage: 305 gallons (two independent tanks)
• Water tankage: 300 gallons (three independent tanks)
• Two independent holding tanks (30 gallons each noted)
• Bronze through-hull fittings with seacocks or valves; bonded
• Spectra Cape Horn 380 watermaker
• TankTender water and fuel gauges
• CruisAir 3-zone reverse-cycle A/C / heat system with variable-speed seawater pump
• Arid Bilge system
• Additional plumbing and tankage details per build sheet

ELECTRICAL

• 1,600Ah lithium house bank
• Dual Mastervolt 4,500W inverters, each with 200A charger
• Upgraded alternator and regulator charging design
• 1,000W solar array with Victron MPPT controller
• Mastervolt 24V/12V step-down converter; DC transformer (noted)
• Glendinning Cablemaster shore-power retrieval system (50A / 250V)
• Additional electrical distribution and outlet provisions per build sheet

AUDIO-VISUAL

• TV cabinet provisioning with HDMI and CATV5 routing (noted)
• Additional AV provisions per build sheet

SAFETY

• Sea-Fire engine-room fire suppression system
• 8-man life raft
• Additional safety items per build sheet / standard equipment excerpt

TENDER

• Tender handling support via Simpson Lawrence S300 electric davits
• Tender-related deck pads / strap provisions as specified

GROUND TACKLE

• Maxwell VWC 3500 windlass with chain feed and stainless chain-protection plate
• Primary tackle: 250' System 40, 3/8" galvanized hi-tensile chain
• Secondary tackle: 50' System 40, 3/8" hi-tensile chain
• Stainless steel Ultra anchor (oversized)

BROKER’S COMMENTS

CENTURION (Hull 5) is positioned as a near-new, fully specified Bluewater 56 with the advantage of being available now. Buyers comparing 55–60’ bluewater cruisers will appreciate the owner-operator sailhandling, energy autonomy, and the level of factory and commissioning refinement that is already completed.

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com