56' Neptunus 56' Flybridge 2004

This 56' Neptunus "Flybridge Model" offers more than any other similar size yacht with her three generous staterooms, two heads, a lower helm station, an on deck galley and dining options forward of the galley or on the flybridge.

The interior has the perfect blend of high gloss cherry joinery, padded off white Ultra Leather paneling, silk fabrics with many relaxing areas and large cedar lined closets are throughout this yacht.

The deck plan of the main deck, below deck and flybridge are unique only to Neptunus designs.  The Neptunus Space planning is excellent and needs to be seen to be appreciated.

This particular 56' Neptunus has been very well cared for with most of her use in freshwater.

Upon entering the Aft Deck, with built in seating and port and starboard access to the side decks, the same deck level Salon is entered via a centerline door.  There is seating to both port and starboard with the full Galley two steps up on the port side.  Forward of the Galley is ample dinette seating to port with the Lower Helm to starboard.  Just aft of the Lower Helm are the curved steps to the accommodations below.  The Master is aft with an en suite Head.  Forward to starboard is a twin lower berth Guest Cabin.  All the way forward is the VIP.  The shared Guest Head is to port opposite the Guest Cabin.

The Salon is entered via a curved “Trend” stainless steel sliding door with a sliding insect screen and lined silk drapery.  The entire main deck is open with two levels of accommodation.  To port is an L shaped off white Ultra Leather sofa with storage below the cushions.  An oval cherry and burl wood coffee table lies in front of the settee.  The carpet in the Salon and throughout the boat was replaced (summer 2019).

To starboard is a matching Ultra Leather settee with cherry arm rests with storage below the cushions.  Just forward of the settee is a built in 32” LCD TV with a cherry countertop above.  Above is a cabinet with the KVH service port, Clarion AM/FM/CD/Sat radio, Clarion 6 disc changer, Glomex Terrestrial TV attenuator and wine glass storage below.

Also in the Salon are the Neptunus signature bi level cabin side windows each with silk drapes and an upholstered panel between.  Additional equipment includes Clarion stereo speakers, a Clarion subwoofer, a Walvac central vacuum unit and outlet, digital Marine Air AC controls.  Six halogen mini spots on a dimmer and rope lighting behind the upper valance provide lighting.

This open floor plan leads you forward and up two steps into the full Galley. The Galley’s design is U shaped to port and includes the following features:

Cherry plank flooring
Avonite countertops
Double stainless steel sink 
Single lever faucet w/removable sprayer
Separate stainless steel drinking water tap
AEG four burner Ceran type cook top
Exhaust fan
Panasonic Dimension 4 convection/microwave oven concealed behind a cherry door
Sub Zero under counter freezer w/icemaker behind a cherry door
Sub Zero under counter refrigerator behind a cherry door
Insinkerator disposal
(4) Halogen mini spots 
(12) Cherry cabinet doors for storage space
One cherry drawer
Portside windows with drapes

One step up from the Galley is the yacht’s Dining Area on the port side just ahead of and open to the Galley.

Recovered in Ultra Suede in the summer of 2019, the settee shows as new.

Also in this area is a skylight to the Lower Companionway, another Marine Air digital AC control and two directional halogen mini spots over the table.

To starboard is a complete Lower Helm with an Ultra Leather oversize helm bench with storage below.  Five cherry cabinets below the Helm offer extra storage space and equipment access. 

Equipment at the Lower Helm includes:

(2) CAT LCD engine monitors
Northstar 962 DGPS plotter/GPS
Simrad AP20 ST 8002 autopilot
Raymarine ST 60 tridata for depth/speed/log/temp
Icom IC M504 VHF w/DSC
Raymarine RL 80C color 72 mile radar w/4’ open scanner
Dino tilt wood steering wheel
CAT electronic controls w/synchronizer
Vetus bow thruster control
Bennett trim tab controls 
Fireboy Halon override controls
(3) Windshield wipers/washers
Kahlenberg air horn control
(4) Bilge pump switches w/(3) bilge pump counters & alarm
Generator on indicator
Defogger controls
5" Ritchie Power Damp compass
12 Volt outlet
(2) Stereo speakers
Neptunus Profile drawing showing Nav light, bilge pump & AC power on indicators

To the starboard side opposite the Galley are seven curved carpeted steps, LED nightlights, a bookshelf and an opening stainless steel porthole half way down the stairs. The yacht's main electrical panel is near the top of the steps.

At a landing at the bottom of the steps is a Whirlpool Thin Twin heavy duty washer dryer in a cedar lined locker behind cherry doors.

Continuing forward are carpeted steps going up, a skylight to the Dining Area above, storage below the sole, cherry handrails and LCD mini lights at the steps.

At the bottom of the Companionway is an arched cherry doorway that accesses the Master Cabin. A raised platform berth with two storage drawers and rope lighting below is positioned off the port aft corner maximizing the floor space of the cabin. Brass swing arm lamps flank the upholstered headboard that sits upon a mirrored bulkhead. To port is cabinetry forming a nightstand with a drawer below, bookshelf above and two opening stainless steel portholes with drapes above the bookshelf. Next forward is access to the en suite Head.

To the starboard side of the berth is a nightstand with three drawers below and an adjacent cabinet with three additional drawers, between them is a cherry cabinet.

Next forward is a large cedar lined closet with auto light, hidden storage, a digital safe and a dressing mirror inside the door.

At the foot of the berth is a cabinet with a drawer and two doors below. Above is a custom TV cabinet with a 14" LCD TV built in facing the bed.

Also in this cabin are stereo speakers, a CO detector and six overhead mini halogen lights.

Two steps up from the Master is the private Head with a marble tile sole, bow front vanity cabinet with an under mount sink on the Avonite countertop. Above are four mirrored front medicine cabinets. Below the medicine cabinets is an opening stainless steel porthole with Duette shades. The toilet is a Raritan Atlantis model with the updated Raritan flush control. The stall shower has a plexiglass door, handheld or wall mounted fixture, a light, a soap dispenser and an exhaust fan.

Plenty of mirrors and three halogen mini spots offer excellent lighting, the overhead is also mirrored.

Forward through the center Companionway and up three steps is the Starboard Guest Cabin with twin lower berths. Between the berths is a three drawer cherry nightstand. Beneath each berth is one large and two small drawers.

The outboard berth has two opening stainless steel portholes with Roman shades and five cherry cabinet doors above.

At the foot of the outboard berth is a cedar lined hanging locker.

Also in this cabin is a full size dressing mirror, two reading lights, digital AC controls and rope accent lighting at the valance.  A hinged access panel gives great access to the back of the Helm and associated electronics.

Across the Companionway from the Starboard Guest Cabin is the Guest Head with two access doors, one from the center line Companionway, the other from the VIP. It features a marble tile sole, bow front vanity cabinet with an under mount sink on the Avonite countertop. Above there are four mirror front medicine cabinets. Below the medicine cabinets is an opening stainless steel porthole with Duette shades. The toilet is a Raritan Atlantis model with the updated flush control.  The stall shower has a plexiglass door, handheld or wall mounted fixture, a light, a soap dispenser and an exhaust fan.

Plenty of mirrors including the overhead and three halogen mini spots offer excellent lighting.

All the way forward is the spacious VIP Cabin with a centerline queen size berth with two drawers and rope lighting beneath the berth. The forward bulkhead is mirrored with an upholstered headboard affixed to the mirror. To both port and starboard are cherry countertops to serve as nightstands. Also to port and starboard are eight cherry cabinet doors. Below is one opening stainless steel porthole behind Roman shades on both the port and starboard sides.

Aft to port is the cabin's entrance to the Guest Head. To starboard is a cedar hanging locker. The cherry vanity has been modified to house three storage drawers below the countertop and has a cabinet with a 14” LCD TV above. Below the sole is access the bow thruster. Also in this cabin are five halogen mini spots, two halogen reading lights, rope accent lighting, a CO detector, two stereo speakers with volume control, a central vac outlet and an opening round Bomar hatch above for ventilation or escape.

Fiberglass nonskid decks
Stainless steel 55 lb. Delta Plow anchor w/150’ chain rode
Lewmar anchor windlass w/up & down foot switches
Bow roller & stainless steel anchor chute
Chain locker hinged access hatch
Freshwater anchor wash down spigot & hose
Oversize welded stainless steel bow rails w/stainless steel lifeline
(3) Windshield wipers w/washers
Forward hailer horn
International navigation lights
Black Textulene windshield cover
Side deck grab rails
Port & starboard opening side gate in bow rail
Dual spring line cleats port & starboard
Stainless burgee staff
Round Bomar deck hatch to VIP   
Stainless steel vertical boarding ladder mounts port & starboard, stows in Lazarette
Dark tinted frameless cabin side windows
Kahlenberg air horns
(2) Custom stainless steel Fore Deck handrails
White vinyl sun cushions w/blue piping & black Stamoid cover

(3) Teak steps port & starboard down to swim platform
(2) Hinged stainless steel gates w/Neptunus logo
Four person aft bench seat w/Sunbrella cushions & Stamoid cover
Teak sole w/removable hatch to service engines
(7) Teak steps to Flybridge w/stainless steel handrail
LED bullet lights at each step
(2) Teak steps to side deck, port & starboard w/LED step lights
Port & starboard coaming doors to access stern cleats, each with (2) stainless steel fair leads
ACR 406 EPIRB in portside locker
PAR pressure regulated water inlet in portside locker
Glendinning cable master controls in starboard side locker
TV/telephone inlet in starboard side locker
Hyraulic platform controls in starboard side locker
SSI hot & cold shower enclosure to starboard
(2) Additional stainless steel stern cleats at transom
750 lb. Hydraulic fiberglass swim platform for tender storage
Stainless steel flag pole w/ensign
(3) Overhead stainless steel trimmed halogen lights
Miele electric BBQ under hinged top to starboard
Large storage locker below grill
Clarion stereo speakers w/separate tweeters
Clarion FB stereo remote control on Aft Deck

2000 11’10” Novurania RIB w/a 25 hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard
Bow rail w/lights
Side console steering
Fuel/water separator
Battery cutoff switch
Doel fin stabilizer
12 Volt accessory outlet
Tie down straps
Black Stamoid cover
Chocks for platform storage

Teak laid deck over fiberglass
Helm to starboard
Unique sun lounge area w/cushions forward of Helm
Tinted Venturi windscreen 
Flybridge bar w/stainless steel sink, newer Norcold refrigerator 
J Shaped flybridge seating w/removable cushions & storage below
Mounted life ring w/line
Bell & flares
Custom folding cherry tables on stainless steel bases w/covers
Fiberglass radar arch integrated into fiberglass hardtop
LED deck lighting
Trac Vision 4 Sat dome on hardtop
Storage locker at Helm
(4) Clarion stereo speakers w/separate tweeters & subwoofer
(2) Helm chairs w/Stamoid covers
Storage under helm seats
Stamoid helm cover
Stamoid wheel cover
Centerline stainless steel handrail forward
Neptunus fiberglass hardtop
Four side Stratoglass enclosure w/panels that snap up to overhead
(5) Overhead dimmable stainless steel lights
Custom canvas to close off steps to Aft Deck

The Flybridge Helm features the following equipment:

Garmin GPS Map 7212
Raymarine RL 80 C 72 mile color radar
Simrad AP20 autopilot
Simrad R3000X autopilot remote
Raymarine ST 60 digital speed log
Raymarine ST 60 digital depth finder
(2) LCD CAT engine displays
Icom M 504 VHF w/DSC w/remote speaker
Bennett trim tab controls
CAT electronic engine controls w/synchronizer
Vetus bow thruster controls
ITT Jabsco searchlight controls
(2) Weema fuel gauges
Ritchie 5" Powerdamp Plus magnetic compass
"Dino" wood tilt steering wheel
Engine start/stop key switches
4 Station high water alarm w/(3) bilge counters
Windlass remote controls
Teak footrest
12 Volt outlet
Fireboy engine shutdown override controls
XMD3 Clarion AM/FM/CD stereo Sirius ready w/Sirius antenna
Windshield wiper/washer on glass panel at Helm
CAT backup engine control panel
Glomex Terrestrial TV antenna
VHF antenna

The Lazarette and the Engine Room are reached via lifting up the center section of the Aft Deck seating.  A five teak tread stainless steel locker heads to the Lazarette with the Engine Room just forward behind a hinged door.

Lazarette equipment includes:

5 Step ladder to Aft Deck
(2) Mounted spare props
Timer for waste discharge pump
AC fluorescent lighting
Spare fenders & lines
Four teak step stainless steel boarding/swim ladder
Rudder gear under covered box
GFCI outlet
Access panels to bilge below
Hydraulic power pack for swim platform
High water alarm

(2) Racor 75/1000 HX fuel filters for each engine w/vacuum gauges & manifold
Twin Disc V drives, MG 5114, 2:037 to 1 ratio
"Strong Seal" dripless shaft seals w/mounted spares
2 ½" stainless steel shafts
4 Blade bronze props
Dual actuator Bennett trim tabs
10 HP Vetus bow thruster
Reverso 5 Point oil change system for mains & generator & transmission
(2) 24,000 BTU Cruiseair chillers (chilled water) (one new 12/11)
Rheem 20 gallon hot water heater
Airsep crankcase ventilation system
Water tank electric gauge
Waste tank electric gauge
(2) Coolant recovery bottles for main engines
Coolant recovery bottle for generator
Engine driven Teleflex Sea Star power steering system
Racor 500 fuel filter for generator
Groco 3" main engine intake strainers w/ball valves 
AC fluorescent lighting
DC incandescent lighting
Grundfos X 110 volt fresh water pump
Wellsaver expansion tank for water system
Shaft brushes for bonding
Door between Engine Room & Lazarette w/window
57 lb. Fireboy Halon fire controls system
Groco fuel transfer pump
Engine Room insulation behind perforated aluminum panels
(2) 240V Engine Room blowers
(3) Fiberglass mufflers
Sanigard holding tank vent filter
(2) 413 Gallon fuel tanks w/site gauges
Hard coat wrapped exhaust risers
(3) Rule 3700 bilge pumps

17 kW Onan Generator in sound shield 
(2) 4D Gel Cell12V batteries for 24V engine starting, thruster & windlass, new 9/09
(2) 8D Gel Cell12V batteries for house service & generator starting, new 9/09
220 volt 50 amp Glendinning cable master w/75' cord in starboard cleat locker
Charles Charger 24V 5000 series 30 amp battery charger for starting batteries
Charles Charge 12V 5000 series 80 amp battery charger for house batteries
Iso Boost power transformer (new 2015)
LED DC volt meter
LED AC volt meter
LED DC amp meters
LED AC amp meter
Cable TV/telephone inlets in starboard cleat locker
Neptunus DC panel w/42 breaker protected circuits w/indicator lights
Neptunus 110V panel w/20 breaker protected circuits w/indicator lights
Neptunus 220V panel w/8 double pole breaker protected circuits w/indicator lights
A/B antenna switch
Newmar GI 50 galvanic isolators
2500 Watt inverter system w/(2) extra batteries
Fully bonded for electrolysis protection
(2) Battery shut off switches
Heart Interface Link 1000 digital charger status panel
Port engine alternator is 24V 60 amp output
Starboard engine alternator is 12V 105 amp output
Centrally located GFCI outlets for ease of resetting
Battery switch in VIP to cut off power to bow thruster
Having the Gel batteries located out of the heat the of the Engine Room, they typically last 5 – 6 years before replacement.

DESIDERATA has had only three conscientious owners who have lavished her with care and upgrades.  The 56’ Neptunus is an excellent choice for those looking in the 52’ – 60’ Sedan/Motoryacht style market.  Made entirely of US/Canadian parts, Neptunus Yachts are known for their excellent sea keeping abilities and well regarded quality, good looks and resale value.

While every effort was made to list all pertinent included equipment aboard DESIDERATA, there are some personal belongings aboard.  Prospective purchasers should assume any item not specifically mentioned herein will not convey at closing.