Some yachts are designed to look good at the dock. This 2023 Bluewater 56 (Hull 5) was built for the owner who actually wants to go—comfortably, confidently, and without a two-year build timeline or a refit list.
Just as importantly, this is as “new” as it gets. CENTURION is dialed-in from delivery and commissioning, with the upgrades and finishing details already sorted. In today’s market, that’s rare: this is about as close to “perfect” as you’re going to get for a truly turnkey, modern yacht.
At the core is what matters most: a German Frers center-cockpit platform that has earned its reputation offshore—solid-glass construction with a Twaron aramid structure, a half skeg-hung rudder concept for added protection and tracking, and a step-down transom for practical boarding and water access. The three-cabin layout delivers real liveaboard functionality, and the interior execution is exactly what you’d expect at this level: white oak joinery, Ultraleather upholstery, smart storage, and thoughtful details like the third cabin with a double pull-out berth and a stainless plate beneath designed as a true workbench.
For serious cruising, the configuration is dialed: 305 gallons of fuel and 300 gallons of freshwater deliver meaningful range and autonomy, while 7'4" draft supports bluewater and Caribbean cruising programs.
The rig and sailhandling package is where this boat separates itself for short-handed cruising: Selden synchronized electric furling and electric winches, paired with a real Doyle inventory including Hydranet triradial sails, plus a bowsprit and downwind inventory that makes light-air sailing and passagemaking realistic for an owner-operator.
Below, the systems spec is the kind buyers seek when they plan to spend real time away from the dock: 1,600Ah lithium, dual Mastervolt 4,500W inverters, 1,000W solar, CruisAir 3-zone reverse-cycle A/C, Spectra Cape Horn 380 watermaker, Cablemaster, and Arid Bilge system—backed by modern offshore electronics and a layout that works for real cruising.
Maxwell windlass and stainless steel Ultra anchor (oversized)
Vitrifrigo drawer refrigeration/freezer; Force 10 five-burner stove
Combination microwave/air fryer/convection oven
Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
Crusader Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by David Walters 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
Basic Boat Info
BuilderBluewater
Model56
CategoryCenter Cockpit
TypeSail
Year2023
HIN/IMOBWY56005C323
ConditionUsed
Fuel TypeDiesel
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Number of Engines1
Dimensions
LOA56' 4"
Beam16' 2"
Max Draft7' 4"
Dry Weight0 LBS
Engines
MakeYanmar
Drive TypeDirect
Engine Power111.86 KW
Year2023
Model4LV150
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard
Engines1
Tanks
Fuel Tank305 GAL
Fresh Water300 GAL
Holding Tank60 GAL
Other
Displacement50,200 LBS
Keel TypeBulb Keel
Ballast20,020 LBS
Cabins3
ADDITIONAL INFO
Some yachts are designed to look good at the dock. This 2023 Bluewater 56 (Hull 5) was built for the owner who actually wants to go—comfortably, confidently, and without a two-year build timeline or a refit list.
FULL DETAILS
interior accommodations and layout
Stainless ladder – sail locker
Splendide 2100 vented washer/dryer
White oak interior joinery
Louvered cabinetry and lockers throughout the interior
Cedar-lined hanging lockers
Red courtesy lights throughout interior (as specified)
Stainless handrail at both sides of companionway ladder
Vimar switches throughout
Tool storage locker in sail locker (interior side) with door on right side
Hook bars in master area (as specified)
Overhead hatch screens as specified
Hatch shade/screen units (OceanAir type) as specified
Additional AC outlets (110V) as specified for cabins / nav station
Additional berth lights and reading lights as specified
Lee-cloth padeyes in cabins as specified
Third cabin configured with double pull-out berth and stainless workbench plate detail
Teak hatch screens in specified compartments
Additional lockers/cabinetry adjustments per owner specification
main saloon
Interior rope lighting (as specified)
Additional overhead LED lighting and red footlights (saloon) as specified
Saloon dimmers / lighting controls as specified
Teak sole with gloss finish; epoxy sealed end grains and subflooring as specified
Saloon seating / cabinetry execution per owner specification
master stateroom and head
Centerline queen berth (80" x 60")
Two additional 110V outlets in master stateroom (port and starboard)
Reading lights and additional berth lighting as specified
TV cabinet provisioning with HDMI and CATV5 routing as specified
Raritan Elegance electric freshwater toilet
Custom tile work and fixture selections as specified
Additional hooks / storage refinements as specified
vip stateroom and head
Forward cabin joinery and storage configured per owner selections
Raritan Elegance electric freshwater toilet
Forward head tile/fixture selections per owner selections
guest cabins
Third portside cabin with double pull-out berth
Stainless plate beneath berth designed as a true workbench surface
Additional 110VAC outlets and lee-cloth padeyes as specified
galley
Vitrifrigo stainless dual-drawer refrigerator/freezer units (drawer modules)
12V outlet at nav station (cigarette-type) as specified
Additional nav station refinements / wiring access per build sheet
hull
Awlgrip hull paint – Black
Twaron carbon-aramid reinforced hull structure with hand-laid FRP, vinylester resins, and isophthalic gelcoat
Two epoxy barrier coats below waterline (standard spec)
Watertight collision bulkhead forward of forward cabin with independent overboard drainage
Watertight stern sections across aft lazarettes and stern locker
Solid lead keel with substantial stainless keel bolts and backing plates
Half skeg-hung rudder configuration for strength, tracking, and protection
Coppercoat bottom paint (factory applied)
deck
Full Flexiteek decking specified (deck + coachroof areas)
Molded rubrail with stainless striker plate
Teak caprail on bulwark
Awlwood toe rail varnish
Stainless protection at the bow down to the waterline (port and starboard)
Centerline wide stern gate (detail)
Additional stern cleats under helm seats
Pushpit extension to midship gate
Stainless hoods to opening ports (excluding stern ports)
Fold-down stem seating (port & starboard)
Stainless companionway rails / deck handrails as specified
Second Maxwell chain control at pedestal (as specified)
Deck fittings and hardware as specified
cockpit
Center-cockpit layout with protected watchstanding and entertaining space
Hard dodger and hard bimini profile (as specified)
Full cockpit enclosure
Cockpit cushions (Sunbrella) specified
Additional cockpit padeyes as specified
Owner modifications to cockpit table / drawers as specified
Additional cockpit refinements per build sheet
mast and rigging
Selden carbon synchronized electric in-mast furling system
Selden synchronized electric roller furling (genoa and staysail)
Hasselfors standing rigging with Sta-Lok mechanical fittings (no swage fittings at deck)
Forward and aft lowers for rig stability with individual chainplates
Additional rigging / fittings per build sheet
sails and winches
Doyle Hydranet triradial mainsail with vertical battens
Doyle Hydranet triradial 130% genoa
Cutter staysail
Asymmetric spinnaker
Custom M Yachts stainless steel bowsprit
Selden sprit / asymmetric hardware as specified
Carbon whisker pole / pole details as specified
Selden electric primary winches
Electric mainsheet winch
engine and mechanical
Yanmar 150 hp diesel with cockpit controls and alarm system
Engine hours: 300 (reported)
Northern Lights 6 kW generator
Side-Power bow thruster (170 noted)
Jefa direct-drive steering system
4-blade MaxProp
Vetus Bullflex flexible coupling
Shaft cutters (as specified)
Simpson Lawrence S300 electric davits
plumbing and tankage
Fuel tankage: 305 gallons (two independent tanks)
Water tankage: 300 gallons (three independent tanks)
Two independent holding tanks (30 gallons each noted)
Bronze through-hull fittings with seacocks or valves; bonded
Spectra Cape Horn 380 watermaker
TankTender water and fuel gauges
CruisAir 3-zone reverse-cycle A/C / heat system with variable-speed seawater pump
Arid Bilge system
Additional plumbing and tankage details per build sheet
electrical
1,600Ah lithium house bank
Dual Mastervolt 4,500W inverters, each with 200A charger
Upgraded alternator and regulator charging design
1,000W solar array with Victron MPPT controller
Mastervolt 24V/12V step-down converter; DC transformer (noted)
Glendinning Cablemaster shore-power retrieval system (50A / 250V)
Additional electrical distribution and outlet provisions per build sheet
audio-visual
TV cabinet provisioning with HDMI and CATV5 routing (noted)
Additional AV provisions per build sheet
safety
Sea-Fire engine-room fire suppression system
8-man life raft
Additional safety items per build sheet / standard equipment excerpt
tender
Tender handling support via Simpson Lawrence S300 electric davits
Tender-related deck pads / strap provisions as specified
ground tackle
Maxwell VWC 3500 windlass with chain feed and stainless chain-protection plate
Primary tackle: 250' System 40, 3/8" galvanized hi-tensile chain
Secondary tackle: 50' System 40, 3/8" hi-tensile chain
Stainless steel Ultra anchor (oversized)
broker’s comments
CENTURION (Hull 5) is positioned as a near-new, fully specified Bluewater 56 with the advantage of being available now. Buyers comparing 55–60’ bluewater cruisers will appreciate the owner-operator sailhandling, energy autonomy, and the level of factory and commissioning refinement that is already completed.