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2020 Horizon 56' (17.07 m) E56

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

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2020 56 Horizon 3 Stateroom 2 head. Please Note: Most dependable CAT Engines and straight drive running gear (NOT IPS DRIVE). Finest 56' Horizon ever built. Interior upgrades. Built with solid glass bottom and quality materials. Beautiful condition.

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Vessel ID# 2848688    Last Updated: 2026-04-09 12:44:57

NEW TO MARKET

$ 1,899,000 USD

1,630,211 Euros
$ 2,617,659 CAD
£ 1,412,838 GBP

Description

2020 56 Horizon 3 Stateroom 2 head. Please Note: Most dependable CAT Engines and straight drive running gear (NOT IPS DRIVE). Finest 56' Horizon ever built. Many years of planning and design were put into this yacht. Bow and stern thrusters plus 4 stations make handling a dream. Interior upgrades include Sapele wood, custom upgraded counter tops and designer soft goods. Large roomy layout. Built with solid glass bottom (not foam) and quality materials and hardware of a much larger yacht. Beautiful condition. Owned by meticulous owners with impressive maintenance and upgrading. 


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Merritt's Boat and Engine Works. 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

Specifications

HIN/IMO: HY15618H920

LOA: 56' (17.07 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 2020

Beam: 15' 9''

Draft Max: 4' 8''

Cabins: 3

Heads: 2

Maximum Speed: 28 Knots

Cruise Speed: 23 Knots

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Air Conditioning: Yes

Tower: No

Fuel Tank: 720 Gallons (2725.5 Liters)

Fresh Water: 160 Gallons (605.67 Liters)

Holding Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)

Builder: Horizon

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: CAT
  • Engine Model: C-12
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 850.00
  • Power KW: 633.85
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 300.00
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: CAT
  • Engine Model: C-12
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 850.00
  • Power KW: 633.85
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 300.00
  • Engine Location: Starboard

Full Details

LOADED OPTIONS AND UPGRADES

  • Upgraded Caterpillar C12 850 HP engines
  • Updated Garmin electronics/ NAV system on upper and lower helm
  • Port Aft engine & thruster control station
  • Starboard Aft Engine & thruster control station
  • Side Power bow thruster
  • Side Power stern thruster
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Oil Change system
  • Shore power system w/ 75' retractable cord
  • V-Kool installed on all forward and side windows
  • Ultra Violet lights built into in every air handler on the boat to make the cleanest air possible
  • Customized flybridge cover
  • 2nd Water heater with added circulating pump
  • Washer and dryer in separate cabinets 
  • Customized FRP entry step with storage
  • Added storage throughout
  • 21.5 KW generator with 3kW Inverter
  • Italian Vinmar switches throughout
  • Extra boarding gate
  • Teak in aft deck
  • Custom interior design throughout
  • Upgraded custom cockpit table
  • Upgraded custom flybridge table
  • Upgrade flybridge two Sidd chairs
  • Upgraded AV systems throughout
  • Upgrade fuel capacity
  • Granite in galley in lieu of Corian
  • Honeycomb granite floors and counter tops in both heads
  • Hotel grade mattresses
  • Additional standby freshwater pump
  • Pre-wire for water maker
  • Custom boarding stair storage in step
  • Boarding stairs and hand rail


SPECIFICATIONS

  • White gel coat finish
  • 3D VARTM infusion process for improved strength & less weight
  • High-density foam cored construction above waterline
  • FRP solid hull bottom
  • One-piece hull lamination and longitudinal girders
  • Main engine girders w/ high density foam coring
  • Deck & superstructure foam cored reinforcement for rigidity
  • International brand anti-fouling bottom paint with anti-osmosis treatment


FORWARD AND AFT DECKS

  • FRP cap rail
  • S/S rubrail around hull deck joint
  • Maxwell winch VC12000 w/ FRP base
  • High tensile 3/8”, 200 ft anchor chains
  • S/S roller & chain stopper for anchor chain
  • S/S  50kg anchor
  • Fresh water anchor chain washdown
  • Sunbathing cushion on forward eck
  • Frameless windows, tinted tempered safety glass with V-Kool application
  • (2) Side boarding gates
  • Teak on aft deck, swim platform & exterior steps
  • Aft deck table with Teak tabletop, Wenge trim + sliding mechanism
  • Built-in shower with hot/cold water above swim platfonm
  • Custom-designed FRP box in first step for boarding ladder storage
  • Marquipt manual gangway for boarding
  • Exterior aft deck stairwell to flybridge
  • Access hatch to engine room with ladder
  • Control stations to port & stbd aft
  • FRP cabinet with ice maker + storage, per layout
  • Hurley made electric winch for dingy
  • 4 custom rod holders 
  • New dingy and motor


FLYBRIDGE AND DECK

  • Nonskid boat deck
  • Tinted acrylic windshield with S/S frame
  • Seating with teak table with Walnut trim
  • Custom-designed larger FRP cabinet w/ half-height fridge/icemaker & electric
  • BBQ in wet bar cabinet 
  • (2) STIDD helm
  • Luxury helm console with full set of instruments
  • One Takai Sunshine search light
  • Radar arch with antennas, SAT TV dome, and electric horn
  • Slatted drain panels under seats for storage
  • Custom privacy shade for back deck 
  • Flybridge portable airconditioner


ENGINE AND PROPULSION DETAILS

  • Twin Caterpillar C12.9 Tier 3 Acert 850hp engines
  • High performance 4 blade propellers
  • Fuel filters/water separator each engine
  • Exhaust system for engines w/ by-pass mufflers
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Side power electric bow/stern thrusters,
  • Engine alarm system for low oil pressure & high-water temperature
  • (2) Engine compartment blowers (AC&DC)
  • Sea Fire fire/smoke alarm system
  • Engine room designed w/ white finish & black rubber floor
  • Sound & heat insulated material in bulkheads & ceiling
  • S/S overhead grab rail
  • LED ceiling lights in ER


MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

  • Aluminum, fuel tanks total 720USG w/ sight gauges
  • RACOR 500MA fuel filter on generator
  • Oil change pump system for engine & gens
  • Chilled water Marine Air air conditioning
  • Fresh water hose for engine & gen expansion tanks
  • 160 Gallon FRP water tank
  • High volume DC freshwater pressure pump 
  • Marine grade lines & color-coded piping
  • (2) 20 Gallon water heaters
  • Hot water recyle pump
  • Extra stand-by freshwater pump
  • Pre-wire for watermaker
  • 60 Gallon holding tank w/ pump
  • Electric level indicators for holding tank w/ Y-valve for dockside pump out
  • TECMA electric flush toilet in each head
  • Electric RULE bilge pumps
  • Two-level high water bilge alarm


ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  • 3kW inverter
  • 50A shore power system w/ 75' cable
  • LED ceiling, coμrtesy, bulwark, and rope lighting, throughout
  • 24VDC to 12V DC step down 40A transformer
  • One battery charger for all batteries
  • (4) Batteries for engine start up
  • (2) Batteries for ships service power
  • GFI protection for AC required outlets
  • BEP monitoring system for tanks & batteries
  • Electrolysis bonding system
  • 24V DC monitoring system
  • BEP Battery Switch
  • Italian VIMAR switches for lighting & receptacles
  • AV equipment entire yacht, per owner's specifications
  • Starlink service 
  • 4 lunatic train lighting multi radio


INTERIOR DECOR AND EQUIPMENT

  • Guest accommodations include full beam master w/head, stbd twin cabin & VIP w/shared head
  • Lower helm w/ black leather riding seat w/ storage underneath
  • Sapele wood with a satin finish
  • Customized, luxurious interior design for soft goods & finishes
  • Custom carpet in the salon & staterooms
  • Stacked washer and dryer
  • Custom Hunter Douglas blinds for main salon & cabins


SALON

  • L-shaped sofa and loveseat with Kravet Designer Chenille fabric
  • Custom-designed hi/lo coffee/dining table
  • Multiple storage cabinets
  • Samsung 40" LED TV
  • BOSE Lifestyle 600 entertainment system
  • Samsung Blue-ray player+ Apple TV


GALLEY

  • Granite countertops + floor
  • S/S sink with disposal
  • Upgraded to GE stainless refrigerator w/ icemaker
  • GE electric cook top w/ exhaust blower
  • GE convection oven and microwave oven
  • GE dishwasher
  • Built in spice rack


MASTER STATEROOM

  • Full-beam stateroom design
  • Queen-size; bed w/ hotel grade innerspring mattress
  • Full height hanging locker
  • Storage cabinets per layout, w/ Maitore wood countertop
  • Samsung 40” LED TV w/ Fusion speakers
  • Granite nightstand tops
  • Ensuite head with show, toilet & sink per layout
  • White quartz countertops & floors in head
  • Large bathroom with stand up shower


VIP STATEROOM

  • Queen-size bed w/ hotel grade innerspring mattress
  • Full height hanging locker
  • Storage cabinets per layout
  • Granite nightstand tops
  • Ensuite head with stand up shower, toilet & sink per layout
  • White quartz countertops & floors in head


GUEST STATEROOM

  • Single bed with hotel grade innerspring mattress
  • Full height hanging locker
  • Granite nightstand tops
  • Shares head with VIP Stateroom


LOWER HELM

  • (2) GARMlN GPSMAP 16" screens
  • GARMIN autopilot, AIS
  • ICOM VHF
  • Integrated instrument panel w/ engine instruments & monitoring equipment
  • RITCHIE compass
  • Variable speed\wipers for windshield
  • Fuel/water level indicator system


RECENT UPGRADES

  • 2022, Electric winch Hurley Marine
  • 2022, 4 custom Rod Holders 
  • 2023, New top and enclosure with sun screens
  • 2023, Bridge portable air conditioner
  • 2023, New dingy and 25 HP yamaha
  • 2025, Electric strainer Pro for airconditioner
  • 2025, New Starlink service
  • 2025, Lumitic underwater transom multicolor lights 
  • 2026, Viking 8 person life raft new inspection
  • 2026, Fresh complete bottom job
  • 2026, complete CAT service engines and generator 
  • 2026, Exterior and interior cleaning/ waxing on schedule monthly
  • Custom Lighting for the name of boat
  • Privacy curtains for back deck


FLYBRIDGE

  • (2) GARMlN GPSMAP 17" screens
  • Integrated instrument panel w/ engine instruments & monitoring equipment
  • ICOM VHF
  • RITCHIE compass
  • New top end enclosure 


BROKER CONTACT

Brad Hunt | 954 802 2962 | Bradh@merrittboat.com

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.

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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.

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