Back to top

1986 Azimut 56 Sportfish

George Town

$279,000

Reel Happiness is a very rare and well-maintained vessel.  Azimut made six of these boats in the mid-80s and applied their legendary Italian fit and finish to the sportfish market.  This is an open flybridge version rigged with a tuna tower.  Fisability is extraordinary with comfort to match.  Galley/salon up and three staterooms below. Huge cockpit and swim platform. This boat was always a pet project for her owner and has been constantly improved and upgraded.  Currently, she is set up with new electronics, a new generator, a new watermaker, and a great overall equipment package.  Clean boat, with spotless engine room and bilges.  A rare find!  

She was hauled out in November 2023 for a fresh bottom job and other misc work.

MUST SEE if you are looking for something fabulous and unique.

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Avalon Marine.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: Reel Happiness
Make: Azimut
Model: 56 Sportfish
Year: 1986
Condition: New
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: LSV56006F686
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 56 ft / 17.07 m
Length Overall: 59'6 ft / 18.14 m
Beam: 16'4 ft / 4.98 m
Min Draft: 3.5 ft
Dry Weight: 56,218 lb
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit
  • Model: 12V92
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,080hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1986
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit
  • Model: 12V92
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,080hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 4 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1986
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 2,160hp
Cruising Speed: 24 kn
Propeller RPM: 1900
Maximum Speed: 35 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 663 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 300 gal
Water Tank Material: GRP
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 38 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Trim Tabs: Yes
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats, Flybridge

Accommodations

MASTER:

The master stateroom in the bow has a large double berth with storage and A/C air handler under. There are lockers on both sides and a large mirror on the forward bulkhead.  The decorative finish is to a high standard with vinyl-covered headliner and bulkheads with wood cabinetry.

HEADS:

There are two heads with one leading off the master state-room and the other accessed from the passageway leading aft to the other cabins and the main saloon. Both are similar with separate glass enclosed shower stalls, wash basins and toilets. The decorative finish is in marble and hardwood with Formica. The toilets are of the electric flushing type.

STATEROOMS:

There are two of staterooms, other than the master stateroom, which lead off the main passageway with one to port and one to starboard. These both have 2-tier bunks. Storage lockers are provided in each cabin.

MAIN SALON:

There are two main areas, comprising the galley and dining area on the port side and lounge and bar to starboard. This is well furnished in hardwood cabinetry. Near the exit door to the cockpit is a glass fronted fishing rod stowage locker. The accommodation is carpeted throughout.

The saloon also contains the main switchboard panels (AC & DC) and remote generator starting position. An unusual feature is the mimic panel of the vessel displaying indicator lights of the bilge pumps operation and for the navigation lights.  

 

Galley

Location:                     Forward port side of main saloon with sink unit and storage .

Type of stove:              Electric type by KITCHEN AID with two burners.

Refrigeration:               A two door Whirlpool fridge / freezer.

                                    There is also an icemaker in the bar area of saloon.

Microwave oven:          Whirlpoolmodel.

Washing machine:        A clothes washer/dryer is provided.

Hot water:                    Provided to the galley and to bathrooms from a 10-gallon capacity hot water tank.

Generators and Mains

8.5 KW Phasor Generator installed 2008- 1,313 hours

21 KW Phasor Generator - Recently installed- 149 hours 

Main engines are twin Detriot 12V92 original motors - One was rebuilt out of the boat in 2006.   Hours are not reliably recorded but are thought to be under 2,000. 

Electronics

New in 2023:

Garmin Autopilot

Garmin 72 NM Radar xHD2 open array

Garmin GPSmap 12" x 3 units

Garmin Engine room video cameras

Garmin small MFD

Other electronics:

Sonos entertainment/audio

Television

 

Deck and other equipment

Windlass

Outriggers

Flo Scans

Airseps

Oil fuel monitoring system for main engines.

Heavy gauge stainless steel exhaust systems

Watermaker new 2023

3 battery chargers

5 bilge pumps

5 Air conditioning units

Electical is 220V AC, 24V DC and 12 V DC

Liferaft

 

Disclaimer
The Company 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.

Contact Us