The 2007 Marquis 55 Motor Yacht Salty Side Eye represents an exceptional blend of Italian styling, American engineering, and luxury cruising comfort. Designed by renowned Italian superyacht designers Nuvolari-Lenard and built in Pulaski, Wisconsin by Marquis Yachts (a division of Carver Yachts), the Marquis series quickly earned a reputation for combining European elegance with solid American construction and performance.
At 55 feet, this model offers a layout and interior volume typically found in much larger yachts. A full-beam salon and full-beam master stateroom, expansive flybridge, and elegant interior finishes create a true luxury cruising platform well suited for extended travel, entertaining, or liveaboard comfort.
Salty Side Eye has benefitted from numerous upgrades and service items completed in 2024, 2025, and 2026, making her a highly desirable example of this popular model.
Powered by twin Volvo Penta D12 800HP diesel engines, this yacht delivers strong performance and dependable cruising capability. Current engine hours are approximately 1,650 hours on the port engine and 1,880 hours on the starboard engine, with the Kohler 23kW generator showing approximately 3,250 hours.
4/2026 Bottom Paint and Prop Speed on freshly balanced props
Recent mechanical improvements include a new turbo installed on the starboard engine in 2025 and a new turbo and exhaust pipe installed on the port engine in 2024, along with shaft seal replacements and additional servicing.
Navigation and onboard systems have been significantly modernized with a complete Garmin electronics suite installed in 2024, including dual multifunction displays, radar, AIS, autopilot, wind and depth sensors, and integrated cameras. Additional technology upgrades include Starlink internet and Nebolink remote monitoring, allowing owners to stay connected and monitor the vessel remotely.
Outdoor entertaining spaces aboard Salty Side Eye are equally impressive. The yacht features a large fully enclosed flybridge with wet bar, grill, refrigeration, and generous seating, while the cockpit offers comfortable lounging space and easy access to the water.
A hydraulic swim platform supports the 2025 Highfield Classic 360 tender, making it easy to launch the dinghy and explore beaches, waterfront restaurants, or quiet anchorages.
Below deck, the yacht features a three-stateroom, two-head layout, highlighted by a spacious full-beam master stateroom with private ensuite, a forward VIP stateroom with guest head access, and a twin-berth guest cabin.
With its timeless styling, recent upgrades, and luxurious accommodations, Salty Side Eye represents an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking a refined cruising yacht in the 50–60 foot range.
Boarding Salty Side Eye from the stern, guests arrive at the wide hydraulic swim platform, which also serves as the launch area for the Highfield tender. The platform provides excellent access to the water for swimming or watersports.
A few steps up leads to the cockpit, where synthetic teak decking, comfortable seating, and a teak dining table create an inviting outdoor gathering space. The cockpit provides direct access to the salon through sliding glass doors and also offers stair access to the flybridge.
Entering the salon, guests are welcomed into a bright, open living space highlighted by large windows, high-gloss cherry cabinetry, and elegant furnishings. The salon flows forward into the raised dinette and galley, providing a seamless transition between entertaining and dining areas.
Interior stairs lead to the flybridge, a spacious upper deck designed for entertaining and comfortable cruising. The bridge features a fully enclosed isinglass enclosure, generous lounge seating, a wet bar with grill and refrigerator, and a well-equipped helm station with the updated Garmin electronics.
Moving below deck, the yacht features a three-stateroom layout designed for privacy and comfort. The full-beam master stateroom is located amidships and features an ensuite head and separate shower. The forward VIP stateroom includes direct access to the guest head, while the twin guest stateroom offers additional accommodations for family or guests.
The Marquis 55 offers a comfortable three-stateroom, two-head layout designed for both owner privacy and guest comfort.
Master Stateroom
• Full-beam master located amidships
• Queen berth with storage beneath
• Private ensuite head
• Separate shower stall
• Cedar-lined hanging lockers
• Abundant drawer and cabinet storage
• Climate-controlled comfort
VIP Stateroom
• Forward VIP guest stateroom
• Island berth
• Dual hanging lockers
• Direct access to guest head and shower
• Overhead hatch and natural light
Guest Stateroom• Twin berths
• Storage lockers and drawers
• Shared access to guest head
Additional features
• High-gloss cherry cabinetry throughout
• Climate control throughout the interior
• Quality upholstery and furnishings
The salon aboard Salty Side Eye is one of the most impressive features of the Marquis 55 design, offering exceptional space, natural light, and luxurious finishes.
Salon highlights include:
• Full-beam layout with expansive windows
• Natuzzi Italia large sofa
• Two Natuzzi club chairs
• High-gloss cherry cabinetry
• Flat-screen television
• Entertainment system
• LED lighting throughout
• Elegant wood flooring and finishes
The salon creates an inviting environment for relaxing, entertaining guests, or enjoying extended cruising.
The raised galley aboard Salty Side Eye is thoughtfully designed for both liveaboard comfort and extended cruising.
Galley features include:
• Summit under-counter refrigerator and freezer
• Euro Kera 3-burner cooktop
• Tappan microwave / convection oven
• Nuwave countertop oven
• Large stainless steel sink
• Ample cabinet and drawer storage
• Solid surface countertops
Adjacent to the galley is a U-shaped dinette with seating for six, creating a comfortable dining space with excellent visibility and natural light.
Salty Side Eye is powered by twin Volvo Penta D12 diesel engines rated at 800 horsepower each, delivering strong cruising performance and reliable operation.
Mechanical highlights include:
• Twin Volvo Penta D12 800HP diesel engines
• Port engine hours: approximately 1,650
• Starboard engine hours: approximately 1,880
• 2025 new turbo installed on starboard engine
• 2024 new turbo and exhaust pipe installed on port engine
• Bow thruster
• Stern thruster
Additional mechanical updates include:
• 2024 shaft seals replaced on both rudders
• 2024 hydraulic hoses replaced on swim platform
• 2024 refreshed bottom paint and PropSpeed
The vessel is equipped with a robust electrical system designed for comfortable cruising and reliable onboard power.
Electrical equipment includes:
• Kohler 23kW generator (approx. 3,250 hours)
• Shore power connections
• Magnum inverter system
• New house and generator batteries (2024)
• LED lighting upgrades throughout interior
Salty Side Eye received a complete Garmin electronics upgrade in 2024, providing modern navigation capability and excellent situational awareness.
Electronics include:
• Dual Garmin multifunction displays (2024)
• Garmin autopilot
• Garmin radar
• Garmin AIS
• Garmin wind sensor
• Garmin depth sensor
• Garmin backup camera
• Engine room cameras
• Nebolink remote monitoring system
• Starlink satellite internet
• Apple TV entertainment system
• Updated flybridge speakers
The Marquis 55 offers generous outdoor living space and high-quality deck hardware for both entertaining and cruising.
Deck features include:
• Hydraulic swim platform
• 2025 Highfield Classic 360 tender
• Synthetic teak cockpit decking
• Marquip boarding stairs
• 2025 Bow sun pads
• Electric windlass with foot controls
• Mantus anchor bridle
• Cockpit seating and dining table
• Teak table with two chairs
• Wide side decks for safe access forward
Flybridge features include:
• Full isinglass enclosure with sunshades
• Wet bar with sink
• Electric grill
• Refrigerator units
• Generous lounge seating
Safety equipment aboard Salty Side Eye includes:
• Life jackets
• Throwable flotation device
• Navigation lights
• Electric horn
• Automatic bilge pumps with float switches
• Fire suppression system in engine room
• Engine room fire extinguisher (serviced 2024)
• Smoke detectors (2024)
• Carbon monoxide detectors (2024)
• Spotlight
Included in the sale is a 2025 Highfield Classic 360 tender:
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.
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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