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1994 Johnson 56' (17.07 m) High Tech 56' Euro

Rock Hall, Maryland, United States

Mar Sea

THE JOHNSON YACHTS HIGH-TECH 56 IS BUILT & DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS IN A LUXURIOUS YACHT THAT CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE SPECTACULAR EVERY DAY!

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Vessel ID# 2836677    Last Updated: 2026-06-15 14:33:00

Priced to Sell. Great Value

$ 234,500 USD

204,312 Euros
$ 332,157 CAD
£ 177,221 GBP

Description

ARE YOU LOOKING TO CRUISE TO "SOMEWHERE HOT"?

LOOKING FOR AN IMPESSIVE ON-THE-WATER LIVEABOARD?


Do not be mislead by the age of this boat. It has many upgrades and is mechanically sound. Having recently run from Boca Raton, Florida to Rock Hall, MD it ran beautifully. The 1000 Hour Service was completed upon arriving at Rock Hall, MD in December 2026!


THE JOHNSON HIGH-TECH 56' Motor Yacht BUILT & DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS IN A LUXURIOUS YACHT THAT CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE SPECTACULAR EVERY DAY!!! AND, WHEN YOU ARE READY TO PULL UP THE ANCHOR, SHE WILL TAKE YOU TO YOUR FAVORITE ANCHORAGE OR ISLAND SAFELY & COMFORTAABLY


This Bill Dixon designed Johnson 56 High Tech Euro Motor Yacht is a perfect blend of comfort and performance. She will cruise at 23 knots and handles the seas very well with 1475 HP diesels and Displacement Hull She rides comfortablly, safe and dry.


Her efficient floor plan features luxurious elegance with lots of elbow room, height and storage. Once on board, enjoy the spacious cockpit with a beautiful Sea-Tec floor that was installed to give warmth and easy cleaning to the area. The bridge is equipped with all of the technology needed for long cruises or short getaways as well as a large, wraparound sitting area, a refrigerator & sink for entertaining and an expansive sun pad for those to enjoy. Enter the yacht to a spacious salon with a wraparound sofa to enjoy indoor social gatherings or a relaxing time watching TV. Hardwood floors throughout give the ambiance of a cozy, nautical vibe. Step up to the interior helm as well as a large dinette that has beautiful water views. The galley is spacious and has all of the amenities of home, including a dishwasher and a trash compactor as bonuses! Walk down a spiral staircase at the stern to a private en-suite cabin with large windows giving the feel of being “right on the water”. The second spacious en-suite cabin is at the bow. Both of these cabins have a makeup table and stool matching the bedding as an additional amenity. A third private cabin with twin beds and it’s own head for family, guests or storage is mid-cabin off of the galley. This is a well maintained yacht from bow to stern. The owner is meticulous! The 1000 hour service was recently done December, 2025. This Johnson 56 is the perfect yacht for the cruiser or liveaboard. Please call for more information and to set up a showing. Pictures don’t do it justice!!!!


The Sellers will consider trade-ins and financing. If you like Rock Hall, the slip overlooking the Haven is available. Marsea is a great opportunity!!!


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. 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: HHF56012H394

Official Number: 998445

LOA: 56' 0'' (17.07 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1994

Beam: 16' 0''

Draft Max: 4' 2''

Cabins: 3

Sleeps: 6

Single Berths: 2

Queen Berths: 2

Heads: 3

Head Room: 7' 0''

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Modified Vee

Air Conditioning: Yes

Tower: No

Fuel Tank: 500 Gallons (1892.71 Liters)

Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)

Holding Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)

Displacement: 52000 lbs

Designer: Bill Dixon

Builder: Johnson Yachts

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Detroit
  • Engine Model: 8V92TA
  • Engine Year: 1994
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 737.00
  • Power KW: 549.58
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1139.00
  • Serial Number: RVF154663
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: DETROIT
  • Engine Model: 8V92TA
  • Engine Year: 1994
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 737.00
  • Power KW: 549.58
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1138.00
  • Serial Number: RVF154659
  • Engine Location: Starboard

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ACCOMMODATIONS & WALKTHRU

The Johnson High-Tech 56' Euro Motor Yacht has amazing, well thought out interior that perfectly serves the CRUISER and the LIVEABOARD with an efficient layout that sleeps 6 in 3 private cabins with additional room in the Saloon and in good weather on the Flybridge. The Master Stateroom is aft and entered down a magnificent spiral staircase. The Guest Berth is forward and mirrors the Master in size and features. "Mar Sea" has the storage space to support guests and crew, family and friends. The Saloon is large and comfortable with a long "U" shaped sofa. There is plenty of room for additional seating. The raised dining area nicely accommodates you and your guests. The spacious, lower, "U" shaped Galley makes entertaining easy and efficient!!!


INTERIOR EQUIPMENT


A 96000 BTU CRUISAIR-DOMETIC HVAC/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM remote expansion system with 2 AC seawater pumps supplying water to 4 compressors which then supply refrigerant gas to Air Handlers. The system can be run through shorepower receptacles or generator which makes it very "cool" to anchor out on a hot summer night!


3-BURNER STOVETOP

GE MICROWAVE

EXHAUST FAN OVER SINK

GE DISHWASHER

U-LINE GALLEY REFRIGERATION

SUB-ZERO GALLEY FREEZER

ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATOR ON FLYBRIDGE

SPLENDIDE 2000 COMBO WASHER/DRYER

NUTONE CENTRAL VACUUM

BROAN TRASH COMPACTOR

Electrical

The 56 Hi Tech Euro has both a Ship's 120 Volt and a Shorepower110 Volt Electrical Systems.ER


NORTHERN LIGHTS GENERATOR PX-0

2-125/250 VOLT 50AMP SHOREPOWER RECEPTACLES W/ITH BREAKERS

50' SHOREPOWER CABLE

GALVANIC ISOLATERS

HVAC/AIIR SYSTEM (SEE ACCOMMODATIONS)

12-8D GEL TYPE BATTERIES

SENTURY 12v, 60AMP BATTERY CHARGER

PROMARINER 12v, 20AMP BATTERY CHARGER

NEWMAR 24v, 50AMP BATTERY CHARGER

6- GUEST ROTARY BATTERY SWITCHES

12v ELECTRIC PANEL AT PILOTHOUSE HELM


Mechanical

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTT


TWIN DETROIT FWC, 8-CYLINDER MODEL 8V92TA DIESELS (PORT 1139 HRS & ST11ARRBOARD 1138 HRS)

Bow Thruster 24v WITH SINGLE 3-BLADE PROP IN 12" TUBE

Trim Tabs Electro-Hydraulic 12"X54" SS

STEERING SYSTEM BY HYNAUTIC WITH Hydraulic Single Ram

SS SPADE RUDDERS 11"x27"


WATER SYSTEMS & PLUMBING


200 GALLON SS FRESHWATER TANK WITH ACCUMULATOR TANK & HEADHUNTER EXCALIBER 12v PUMP

RARITAN 20 GALLON WATER HEATER

FRESHWATER WASHDOWN

DECK SHOWER AT TRANSOM

60 GALLON WASTE TANK WITH Y VALVE

2 RULE 12V SUMP PUMPS & FLOAT SWITCHES

2-ALUMINUM 300 GALLONS EACH FUEL TANKS WITH 12V FUEL TRANSFER PUMP

REVERSO OIL TRANSFER PUMP WITH MANIFOLD

4 - RULE SUMP PUMPS SUBMERSIBLE 12v W/FLOAT SWITCHES

MANUAL BILGE PUMP IN ENGINE ROOM

AUDIO & VISUAL BILGE ALARMS AS PER ABYC

Electronics and Navigation

The fully equipped and Maintained Inside Helm is across from the Dining area on port. and at Flybridge Helm is centered with great 360 degree vision. In addition, there are two sets of engine controls in the cockpit: one on starboard and one on port.


UPPER STATION (FLYBRIDGE)

4" Ritchie Compass

Simrad AP20 Autopilot

Garmin GPS Map 942xs

Northstar GPS/LORAN 800

CHART PLOTTERS

GARMIN 36 MILE RADAR

AUTOHELM TRIDATA: KNOTMETER, DEPTHSOUNDER, WATER TEMPERATURE

STANDARD HORIZON VHF RADIO AND HAILER

ENGINE MONITORING GAUGES


LOWER STATION (WHEEL HOUSE)

4" Ritchie Compass

Simrad AP20 Autopilot

Garmin GPS Map 942xs

Northstar GPS/LORAN 800

CHART PLOTTERS

GARMIN 36 MILE RADAR

AUTOHELM TRIDATA: KNOTMETER, DEPTHSOUNDER, WATER TEMPERATURE

SEA VHF RADIO

ENGINE MONITORING GAUGES


ENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS

INTELLIAN SATELLITE SYSTEM

SAMSUNG TV/DVD/MEDIA PLAYER IN MASTER

SAMSUNG TV IN GUEST CABIN

SONY TV/DVD/MEDIA PLAYER IN SALOON

PIANOLA CASSETTE/TUNER SOUND SYSTEMS IN EACH STATEROOM


Hull & Deck Build and Equipment

Johnson Yachts and designer Bill Dixon have put together a superb PILOTHOUSE MOTOR YACHT with Modified V Planing Solid glass hull and Cored Fiberglass Decs with Non-Skid and laid Vinyl Teak

Fiberglass Bow Sprit with SS Anchor Roller Bracket

SS Bow Pulpit

SS Rubrails

Molded Fiberglas Hardtop


DECKS WERE PRIMED AND PAINTED WITH AWLGRIP TO MATCH PREVIOUSLY PAINTED TOPSIDES FROM BOW TO JUST INSIDE COCKPIT AND FROM RUB RAIL TO PAINTED AREA AROUND BRIDGE

Muir Electric, Vertical, Anchor Windlass with remote controls

Danforth polished 55 lb ANCHOR

DOCKLINES AND FENDERS

TELESCOPING SS SWIM LADDER ON GOOD SIZED SWIM PLATFORM

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 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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