53' 1986 Southern Cross 53

Basic Details Photos Measurements Propulsion Other Details

Asking Price: $264,500.00

Boat Name: Audacious
YW#: IYBA_2801462
Year: 1986
Located in: Mystic, Connecticut, United States

The Southern Cross 53 is known as an Australian-built version of a Hatteras with a modern open layout on the main deck and lots of volume. The single flush deck runs almost the full length of the vessel with no steps or bulkheads from the covered aft deck through the salon and galley all the way up to the helm. Side access doors on port and starboard provide easy access from the lower helm to the bow and side decks. Down below are 3 staterooms and 2 heads including an incredible redesigned primary stateroom with an oversized head with stall shower and large walk-in closet.

Audacious can be operated economically at trawler speeds or cruise at 18 knots if you need to get somewhere quickly, she has the upgraded 550hp engines, most had the 435s. Live-aboard owner-operators will love these features: the massive flybridge, stand up engine room, open layout in the salon/galley and the incredible primary stateroom.

With one owner since 1997, Audacious has been thoughtfully and tastefully updated over the years with a good maintenance history and is worth a look if you're in the market for a live-aboard trawler. She is in the water and available for showings by appointment.

Rick Obey Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by East Coast Yacht Sales. 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

Beam: 15'

Number of Engines: 2

Make: Detroit / Model: 6V92 / Engine Power (HP): 550.00 / Engine Power (KW): 410.13 / Fuel: Diesel / Engine Type: Inboard / Drive Type: Direct / Hours: 2785.00 / Engine Location: Port /

OPTIONS

Hull and Deck

White gelcoat hull with black boot stripe
Black antifouling bottom paint
Black "mask" paint around windows and brow
White gelcoat superstructure
Black canvas soft top on flybridge
Teak decks NEW 2020
Teak combing boards in the aft cockpit NEW 2020
Handrails painted black
Stainless steel handrails on bow
Galvanized fairleads and cleats
Large swim platform with telescoping swim ladder
Transom access door
Aft cockpit features engine room access, and small wetbar sink and storage
(4) teak folding chairs with cushions
(3) Shore power cord inlets port and starboard aft and forward
Main deck windows re-done
Electric windlass with helm remote
Galvanized chain 150'' with galvanized CQR anchor
Forward sunpad with storage below
Huge Frigibar top load freezer on aft deck

Salon

Open layout with zero steps from the aft deck, through the salon, galley and all the way up to the helm
L-shaped Stickley sofa NEW 2021
Hi-low folding leaf table for coffee table or dining
Loveseat to starboard just inside entry sliding door
Bankette to starboard has a flatscreen tv, electronic equipment and ULine fridge/icemaker
Bose surround sound
Oversized side windows bring an impressive amount of light into the salon area
Soft touch overheads with wood battens
Snap-in canvas sunbrella walkway cover to protect carpet

Galley

U-shaped galley up
Double basin undermount sink
GE dishwasher
GE Profile 4 burner stove with Corian filler pieces
Viking microwave convection oven with range vent
Trash compactor
Dual drawer fridge NEW 2017
Custom Corian countertops
U Line fridge and Icemaker in starboard bankette NEW 2019
2 person dinette breakfast nook opposite the galley with storage below
Lots of above and below counter storage
Sit up bar area on aft end of galley

Helm and Electronics

Arrigoni helm chair
Bench next to helm chair with dedicated storage beneath
Port and starboard side access doors provide phenomenal access to the bow and side decks for easy docking, anchoring and maneuvering
Furuno Navnet multifunction chartplotter
Furuno open array radar
Dual lever throttles
Garmin handheld backup GPS on mount
Analog engine gauges
iCom IC-M80 VHF radio
B&G HS 911
Robertson AP 100 DL autopilot
Bennett trim tab gauges
ACR RCL-100 search light
Ritchie compass

Mechanical and Electrical

Twin Detroit Diesel 6V92 550hp engines (much larger than the standard 435hps that are in most of the SC 53s)
Port engine rebuilt at 2500 hours Starboard rebuilt at 2000
Allison reverse transmission gears
DeAngelo marine exhaust
Isuzu 15kW primary generator with 5970 hours (rebuilt at 5000 hours)
Fisher Panda mini 12kW secondary generator with 150 hours
AGM batteries
Water heater
ProNautic battery chargers
Fireboy Fire suppression system
Air conditioner with reverse cycle heat
Electric heaters throughout
LED lights throughout
Bilge pumps
Pre-plumbed for a watermaker

Flybridge

Huge flybridge covers the aft deck, with varnished teak ladder access from there
Sliding hatch for sun and rain protection below
Large L-settee to port with long bench to starboard
Dual pedestal table to port
White vinyl cushions with black piping
Pedestal helm seat centerline with swing around footrest
Pioneer stereo system
Flybridge helm electronics and gauges match lower helm
Plumbed storage box to starboard of helm, owner uses this as an ice box
11'' Boston Whaler with 25hp Yamaha outboard mounted centerline aft on custom wood chocks
Davit
Life raft mount (life raft is mounted but overdue for inspection, will need replacing)
Large fixed bimini frame painted black with black canvas
VHF antennas, GPS and open array radar mounted on bimini
Aft flood lights

Primary Stateroom

Primary stateroom was redesigned to be full-beam with the head and closet aft
Full walk around center island berth with bedside tables either side
Bankette with storage and small bench seat to port
Bankette with storage and desk with fold out seat to starboard
(4) opening portlights
Walk-in closet to port with lots of hanging space and built in shelving
Samsung flatscreen tv
Head is to starboard with full stall shower, custom Corian countertops and plenty of above and below counter storage
Framed picture mirror
Vacuflush marine toilet
Black water tank gauge

Guest Cabins and Accommodations

Forward Guest Cabin

(3) Single berths, 2 bunks above and 1 below
Small built-in love seat
Flatscreen TV
Vanity to starboard with mirrored doors to hanging locker and cabinet storage below
Privacy door
Overhead hatch opens for ventilation

Mid Guest Cabin

Large double berth with drawer and cabinet storage beneath
Opening portlight window for ventilation
Privacy door

Guest Head

Accessed from the companionway, port side
Stall shower with molded seat and tile floor
Vacuflush marine toilet
Basin sink
Medicine cabinet with mirror
Drawer and cabinet storage under counter

Laundry Room

Accessed from companionway starboard side
Splendide combo washer/dryer
Surprising amount of counter space for folding clothes and storage
Spare parts storage above and below counter
Shelving forward for cleaning supplies and tools

Additional Information

Any clothing, artwork, tools, or personal items seen onboard or in photos are at the discretion of the Seller.
The Liferaft is out of service
Boston Whaler 11'' and Yamaha 25hp outboard conveys with the purchase

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The East Coast Yacht Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.