1997 Navigator Sundance 5600

The 1997 Navigator Sundance 5600 is a prime example of a well-crafted motor yacht, offering a blend of comfort, reliability, and value. Navigator Yachts has built a reputation for producing solidly constructed vessels, and the Sundance 5600 is no exception. This model is particularly favored for its spacious interiors and practical design, making it ideal for long-range cruising. With a length of 56 feet and a beam of 15 feet, it provides ample space across its three cabins and two heads, ensuring comfort for extended voyages. Powered by diesel engines, it cruises efficiently at 10 knots, with a maximum speed of 20 knots, supported by a 600-gallon fuel tank that allows for considerable range. This vessel is perfect for experienced yachtsmen seeking a reliable and spacious yacht for extended cruising or living aboard. However, potential buyers should be mindful of its age, as older models may present issues such as electrical system challenges and occasional leaks around windows and hatches. Despite these considerations, the Sundance 5600 remains a compelling choice for those prioritizing comfort and practicality in a motor yacht.

Rare Opportunity — Price Reduced by $10,000 Navigator Yachts were built in California and are well known for their “slippery”/efficient hull design. This vessel is no exception, recording an average fuel consumption over several years of a mere 4.5 Gallons per hour, TOTAL!! (Cruising between 8 – 10 knots (1200 rpm) with “sprints” (18+ knots @ 2200 rpm) every so often to keep the engine clean and the Turbo Chargers “Happy”). Description: Boarding the boat from the generous swim grid via the Starboard side transom door, you arrive in the large cockpit (with floor hatch access to the lazarette and Engine Room) and are immediately greeted by the custom, double side, stainless steel sliding doors and rear window trim. Entering the vessel one notes the surprisingly spacious “living room” style salon, created by having the galley up feature – on the PilotHouse level, rather than in the main salon. The salon has a sense of volume. It is truly a full beam salon, the type usually found on larger vessels. The open floorplan, high-gloss maple wood cabinet finishes and the natural light from nearly 360 degrees of glass lend a sense of warmth and comfort. Owners can dial in the desired natural lighting via roller blinds. The area offers a three-person leather sofa, coffee table, 2 reclining/swivel leather chairs with matching foot stools positioned around the salon. For privacy, the Master Stateroom (with ensuite) is accessed directly from the salon (rather than from the forward companionway), a feature no usually seen in Yachts under 70”, and because there in no Pilothouse bulkhead, the helmsman has a good view aft, and guests in the Salon have a bright living area bathed by light ingress from all directions. The Salon has its own reverse cycle heater/air conditioner. The Private entrance to the Master Stateroom is on the Starboard Side of the Salon, beside the enterainment console (42” LCD TV, Stero with Sirius Satellite Radio, and B?I 25 bottle wine rack ). The Master Stateroom is down 5 curved stairs and features a C/L King Size Bed, Mirrored Vanity and rolling stool, 2 large hanging lockers + 1 locker with storage sheves and Plenty of storage und the bed. There is a Private ensuite with shower. The Master Stateroom has its own dedicated reverse cycle heater/air conditioner. Forward from the Salon and up 3 steps is the 7 person dinette which is opposite the galley in the wheelhouse. The Galley features a double sink, induction cooktop, convection/microwave oven and an apartment sized fridge with freezer over.This area has its own dedicated reverse cycle heater/air conditioner. The Captain’s steering station is set to the Starboard Side and has a 2 person bench, engine controls and gauges, Radar and Chart Plotter (fully functional but somewhat dated) and auto-pilot. This area has both Port and Starboard sliding doors (with roller screens) to access the ample foredeck. Forward, on deck are two stainless steel, rail mounted, Kayak racks and fully forward is a custom made, stainless steel bench. Abeam the dinette, on the Port side are the satairs/ladder that lead up to the bi-level Lunge/Command Bridge. This upper lounge area has wrap-around guest seating (sunbrella) and comfortably sits 12 guests. This area features a JennAir cooktop, sink and undercounter fridge as well as dinghy storage serviced by an 850lb. lifting crane/Davit. Forward of the upper lounge and up 3 stairs is the Command Bridge with comfortable seating for 7, including the Captain’s Bench with seating for 2. The Command Station has full controls including Bow Thruster as well as Depth Sounder/Chart Plotter, VHF Radio and auto-pilot. Also found here is one of the Vessel’s AM/FM Sirius Radio sets. Back down to the Pilot House, moving forward and down 5 steps are the additional living quarters, 2 staterooms and Guest Head. To Port is the Bunk Room with single upper berth and double lower berth. There is a hanging locker and under berth storage. Also in this room, in its own closet, is the Stacking Washer/Dryer. Directly across the hall, on the Starboard side is the Gues head with Shower. Forward is the VIP Stateroom with Queen Size bed, hanging locker and storage under the bed and wall cabinets, The anchor locker is accessed from the head of the bed. There is a roof hatch with sliding screen/blind combination. The VIP Stateroom has its own dedicated reverse cycle heater/air conditioner. The Vessel has been Professionally maintained. The vessel has had a recent survey in 2022, with no outstanding recommendations from the Survey. Accommodations: Staterooms: 3 Heads: 2 Measurements: Length: 60’-2” (LOA) Beam: 15’ Draft: 4’-6” Displacement: 48,000 lbs. Options and Features • Cable Master with 75’ of Electrical Cable (50 Amp connection) • Shore water inlet • Stern fresh water Wash-down • Stern mounted Hot/Cold fresh water shower • Upper and Lower Helm Stations • Underwater Lights • Heating/Air Conditioning (Revers Cycle) • Wizard Roller Blind Screen Doors • Icemaker • Wet-bar • JennAir cooktop in upper Lounge • Induction cooktop • Convection/Micro Wave Oven • Over/Under Laundry • Built in central Vacuum System • Full Beam Master Stateroom • Full Beam Salon • 850lb. Davit • 3 Staterooms • Two Showers • Intercom system • 24V Windlass • 24V Bow Thruster • Water Maker (600 gpd) • 4 @ 100W Solar Panels • 13.5 Kw Kohler GenSet • Underwater exhaust system for the GenSet • 3Kw Sine Wave Inverter • Stainless Stell outboard mounted Kayak Racks • Custom Stainless Steel Bow Bench • Custom Stainless Steel Doors and Window Trim in the cockpit • 35kg Stainless Steel Anchor with 275’ Chain • Custom shelf system in Lazerette • Dripless Shafts • Reboarding Ladder B/I under the swim grid Mechanical Engine Model: Volvo TAMD72 (2600 hours) Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel Capacity: 600 Gal (US) Water capacity: 170 Gal (+600 gph water maker) Holding Tank Capacity: 50 Gal Batteries Inverter: 8 @ 250 AH Deep Cycle 6V Port Starter: 1 @ 8D House and Starboard Starter: 2 @ 8D GenSet Starter: 1 @ 12V 24V Windlass and Bow Thruster: 3 @ 8 Dimensions LOA: 60 ft 2 in. Beam: 15 ft Draft: 4 ft 6 in. Dry Weight: 46000 lbs Tankage Fresh Water Tanks: 170 gal. (+ 600 gps Water Maker) Fuel Tanks: 600 gal. Holding Tank: 50 gal. Engines Engine Make: Twin Volvo Engine Model: TAMD72 Drive Type: Direct Drive HP: 450 hp Hours: 2600 Hrs Fuel Type: Diesel Navigation Equipment Chartplotter: Furuno Radar: Furuno Depth Sounder/GPS: Lowrance VHF: Standard (1) & Uniden (1) Auto-pilot: B&G Bow Thruster: Wesmar Compass: Two Electrical Systems Inverter - 8 @ 250AH deep cycle 6V Port Starter: 1 @ 8D House and Starboard starter: 2 @ 8D GenSet Starter: 12V 24V Windlass & Bow Thruster: (With their own dedicated 24V Charger) 3 @ 8D DC Type: 12 Volt 8 D’s for House Genset: Kohler diesel one 12V Solar: 400 Watt Solar Panel System (4 x 100 Watt panels) Inverter: Samlex 3000 Pure Sine Wave inverter with remote control (EVO-RC-Plus) Inside Equipment Upper & Lower Helm Stations Heating/Air-conditioning (reverse cycle) Wizard Roller Blinds on Doors Icemaker Wet bar JennAir cooktop in upper Lounge Induction Cooktop Convection/Microwave Oven Over/Under Laundry Built in Central Vacuum system Roll down blinds in the Salon Heating/Air-conditioning (reverse cycle) Stereo/Radio: AM/FM/Sirius Television: 42" LCD TV Built In 35 bottle wine rack Intercom System Outside Equipment Stainless Steel outboard mounted Kayak Racks Custom Stainless Steel Bow Bench Custom Stainless Steel Doors and Window trim in the cockpit Custom shelf system in Lazerette 850 lb. Davit/Crane 24V Windlass 35kg Stainless Steel Anchor with 275' chain Shore Water Inlet Stern Fresh Water Wash-down Stern mounted Hot/Cold Fresh Water Shower Underwater Lights Cable Master with 75’ of Electrical Cable (50 Amp connection) 10ft. Rib Tender Accommodations Staterooms: 3 Heads: 2 Salon The Salon is extremely large due to the wide body design and taking advantage of its full beam. It is bright and airy with its large windows and tall headroom. Master Stateroom KyCourNata has a grand master when it comes to staterooms. Located just aft you have complete separation from the other staterooms with your own private stairway to your oasis retreat. Just to starboard as you go below you will find an oversized built-in vanity with storage. This full beam master offers plenty of storage and hanging locker space surrounding her KING sized bed. The ensuite head has good counter space, an VacuFlush unit, and walk in shower. Guest Staterooms There are 2 oversized staterooms in the forward section of the boat. To port you will find an over under with a double on the bottom and a single above. This stateroom has the washer dryer and custom bedding. Across the hall on the starboard side is a full head with walk in shower and VacuFlush unit. Just forward in the V-Berth there is an elevated queen sized island berth with storage below and hanging lockers too. Your guest will have all the amenities of home and enjoy the privacy of being forward.

The Navigator Sundance 5600 is a motor yacht that exemplifies solid build quality and practical design. Known for its spacious and well-appointed interiors, it is ideal for long-range cruising and liveaboard lifestyles. The hull design provides a stable and comfortable ride, handling moderate seas with ease. While not the fastest in its class, it offers reliable and predictable handling. The vessel's value proposition lies in its balance of comfort and performance, making it a competitive choice for those seeking a reliable cruiser. For a vessel of this age, a marine surveyor would focus on inspecting the electrical systems, checking for leaks around windows and hatches, and assessing the condition of the gelcoat. This yacht is best suited for experienced cruisers who prioritize space and comfort over speed, and who are prepared to invest in regular maintenance to keep it in top condition.