Bella Dona - OCEAN YACHTS FOR SALE

Built in 1999, this Ocean Yachts 56 Convertible sportfishing yacht is a pristine, freshwater-kept motor yacht, long based in Harrison Township, MI and cruising the Great Lakes. Now in Florida, she shows low engine hours, open-checkbook care, and extensive updates. In true Palm Beach condition, she offers a sought-after 3-stateroom, 3-head layout, flybridge, and bluewater, tournament-caliber capability—ready for her next offshore adventure.

Summary

This 1999 Ocean Yachts 56 Convertible is a standout freshwater example, pampered for most of her life in a climate‑controlled Great Lakes boathouse—free of the saltwater corrosion and gelcoat fatigue that plague lesser boats—and presented in true Palm Beach condition. Her wide, tournament-ready cockpit is meticulously outfitted with a varnished rocket‑launcher pedestal, a bait freezer, a tackle center, a 12" Garmin cockpit display with aft back‑down controls, and a transom door with removable Armstrong swim ladder. Up top, the flybridge inspires confidence with dual ladder‑back helm chairs, updated Garmin navigation, Starlink, and a crisp four‑sided enclosure.

Inside, the full‑beam salon wraps you in rich teak joinery, buttery leather seating, a 39" Samsung TV, and floods of natural light from expansive side windows. The chef‑forward galley is equipped to entertain, with a full‑size Frigidaire refrigerator with water and ice, a Force 10 cooktop, dishwasher, trash compactor, and a generous U‑shaped dinette. Below, a three‑stateroom, three‑head layout centers on a full‑beam master with en suite, a forward VIP with private head, and a guest bunk cabin with day‑head access. Entertainment is elevated throughout with TVs and stereos in every cabin, Fusion audio, and Flir night vision for confident after‑dark passages.

With low hours and open‑checkbook care, she is genuinely turnkey—a rare, heavily upgraded 56 Convertible with a pedigree that speaks for itself. Lying in Palm Beach, Florida, she is fueled, detailed, and ready for her next fishing adventure.

Accommodations, furnishings, layouts

Kept for nearly her entire life in a climate‑controlled freshwater boathouse on the Great Lakes, this convertible flybridge carries the crisp, unmistakable profile of a classic offshore sportfisher without the usual corrosion or gelcoat issues—simply Palm Beach condition. Boarding is effortless from the broad cockpit gunwales with a convenient step box, or by water through the transom door with removable Armstrong ladder for quick access from a swim. The cockpit is purpose‑built for action, featuring a tackle center, a beautifully varnished rocket‑launcher pedestal, a bait freezer, a Garmin bottom display with aft back‑down controls, a massive non‑skid fishing deck, and a smooth‑gliding door into the salon. An aluminum ladder with teak accent steps leads you easily to the flybridge.

Command comes naturally from the flybridge’s central helm console with an unobstructed 360‑degree view. Two custom ladder‑back helm chairs keep the captain within easy reach of every electronic and mechanical control, while the bridge itself is outfitted with dual Garmins, radar, Starlink, abundant seating, generous storage, a refrigerator, and a taut four‑sided Eisenglass enclosure that seals in comfort underway or at anchor.

Wide side decks make the bow secure and sure‑footed. Forward, you’ll find a Lewmar anchor windlass, a grippy non‑skid sole, robust aluminum handrails, and three Bomar hatches, all set for effortless anchoring and ventilation.

Enter the salon through the forward cockpit sliding door and discover a full‑beam living space with an ultrasoft leather settee to port, exquisite teak cabinetry, and varnished countertops. Large side windows and a white overhead bathe the room in natural light, complemented by a generous ottoman, 39" Samsung TV, LED lighting, abundant cabinetry with additional storage beneath the settee, and a practical ceiling handrail.

Step forward to a portside galley and starboard dinette designed for everything from a simple snack to a full dinner for six. The U‑shaped galley blends Corian countertops, home‑size appliances, numerous teak cabinets, and recessed LED lighting, while the starboard U‑shaped dinette comfortably seats six adults.

Six steps down from the galley, the forward companionway opens to a serene VIP stateroom with an island queen berth and a private head with a separate shower stall. Highlights include a 31" TV, teak cabinets and hanging lockers, a deck hatch, reading lights, and independent air‑conditioning control. Aft to port, the guest cabin offers over‑under single berths with teak accents, reading lights, an A/C duct, and recessed lighting. The third head off the companionway doubles as a day head and guest head, complete with a separate shower stall.

Midships, the full‑beam master stateroom indulges with an en suite head and separate shower. A white vinyl overhead with recessed LED lighting and plush Berber carpet create a quiet retreat, complemented by generous cabinets, drawers, and hanging lockers for extended cruising. Additional amenities include a 23" TV, reading lamps, dedicated air‑conditioning controls, textured wall coverings, and accent mirrors.

Galley & laundry

Purpose‑built to entertain, the galley and utility suite blend household convenience with offshore durability. Up on the flybridge, a Kenmore refrigerator keeps refreshments at the ready, while the main galley centers on a full‑size Frigidaire refrigerator with water and ice maker joined by a large U‑Line ice maker for serious capacity. Corian countertops frame a Force 10 four‑burner stovetop, a Sharp microwave oven, a Kenmore dishwasher, a Broan trash compactor, and a Keurig coffee maker, complemented by an Insta 190 hot‑water dispenser and a deep sink with a pullout faucet. A salon sink adds flexibility for casual service. Stowage is excellent, with 17 cabinets and 4 drawers organized for provisions and serveware. For longer stays aboard, a Kenmore washer and dryer pair with a central VAC system to keep everything fresh and shipshape.

Electronics & navigation equipment

The helm is comprehensively outfitted with two 12" Garmin chart plotters integrating radar and bottom sounder on the bridge, a Garmin autopilot, an ICOM IC‑M506 VHF, a Standard Horizon VHF, and an ICOM AIS transmitter, all flanked by a Danforth 5" compass and a Starlink antenna with receiver for reliable high‑speed connectivity offshore. Audio on the bridge is handled by a Fusion stereo with remote and two 6" stereo speakers, mirrored aft by a Fusion remote in the cockpit, a muscular 7" subwoofer, and four 6" stereo speakers to carry your soundtrack across the fishing deck. Safety and awareness are elevated by an ACR EPIRB, Flir night vision, and an engine‑room camera. Guests will appreciate a 39" Samsung TV in the salon, a 23" Samsung TV and JVC stereo in the master stateroom, and a 31" Samsung TV with JVC stereo in the VIP cabin, with a traditional clock and barometer adding yacht‑caliber detail in the salon. A 12" Garmin cockpit display keeps critical data visible right where the action is.

Electrical system

Power is delivered by a Westerbeke 15 kW generator showing 1737 hours, backed by a 50 AMP shore power cord and a Glendenning Cable Master for effortless cable handling. Battery capacity is robust, with two 12‑volt batteries under the cockpit and eight 12V batteries forward in the engine room, all managed through AC and DC distribution panels with dedicated volt and amp gauges. Charging is supported by a Sentry 12V 60 AMP charger and a Pro Nautic 12/60 charger to keep house and start banks in peak condition.

Deck equipment

The bridge wears a fiberglass hardtop and arch with four side Eisenglass enclosures, an aft aluminum handrail, two hardtop LED spreader lights, and a seven‑step aluminum ladder to the bridge with teak treads. Overhead details include two hardtop flag burgees and a Bomar hatch. The fiberglass bridge helm integrates two storage cabinets, with an above‑helm electronics box under a clear plexi cover and a secondary electronics box fitted with dome lights. Comfort touches include a helm footrest with Sea Deck, an aft bridge sole finished in Sea Deck, a forward helm bench with storage beneath, wrap‑around seating forward on the flybridge with more storage below, a forward‑center bridge storage cabinet, helm chair covers, and an aluminum handrail under the hardtop.

Forward and on deck, ground tackle is ready with a Lewmar anchor windlass, 30' chain, 300 rode, a Lewmar anchor, an anchor roller, a forward flag burgee, three 12" bow cleats, four 12" midship cleats, and port and starboard side deck‑house grab rails. A teak cockpit cap rail frames the working deck, complemented by a transom door, two 12" stern cleats, two stern hawse pipes, a fiberglass cockpit step box, a spare Fortress anchor, and a removable fiberglass bin in the cockpit sole. Boarding and water access are a breeze with a boarding pole and a removable Armstrong swim ladder. Evening ambiance and utility are covered by two cockpit dome lights, underwater lights, a sliding salon door to the cockpit, a ship’s bell, a sun cover for the cockpit, and fender tracks port and starboard under the sunwall.

Fishing equipment

Anglers will appreciate six rocket launchers along the aft bridge rail, a transom livewell, a transom tuna door, and four cockpit gunwale rod holders. At center stage stands a varnished rocket‑launcher cockpit pedestal with six rod holders, two cup holders, and a handy drawer, flanked by two in‑deck fish boxes with macerators and four deep‑drop electric plugs to power your favorite reels. Fresh‑ and salt‑water spigots simplify cleanup. A 12" Garmin cockpit display keeps the numbers in view, while a cockpit bait freezer, tackle cabinet, and sink ensure the spread stays sharp from lines‑in to lines‑out.

Mechanical equipment & engine details

Engine‑room systems are specified for reliability and control, starting with five automatic bilge pumps, an engine alarm, fresh‑water cooling, and overboard electric heads, all wrapped in thermal and acoustic insulation. Steering is precise via hydraulic steering with an Edgon hydraulic steering helm, with Hynautic clutch and throttle controls and ZF 2,007 transmissions delivering smooth engagement. Safety and handling are enhanced by a Fireboy fire‑suppression system, a Vetus bow thruster, Caterpillar instrument display at the helm, bilge‑pump light indicators at the helm, VDO volt and fuel gauges, Bennett trim tabs, and cockpit clutch controls for tight‑quarters maneuvering. Driveline integrity is ensured by tied shaft seals with two spare seals per shaft and an Oil X‑Changer system for clean, quick service. Fuel quality and priming are managed by Racor fuel filters with vacuum gauges, an electric fuel primer pump, and two engine‑room blowers. Climate control is robust, with three Dometic air‑conditioning units, and sanitation is handled by a VacuFlush head system.

Extras & exclusions

Meticulously updated and serviced, this 56 Convertible benefits from new dripless shaft logs with spares (2/2024), new cutlass bearings (2/2024), and tuned props (2/2024). Comfort systems shine with three new A/C units (11/2023), a new ice‑box compressor (2023), a new A/C water pump (2025), all new batteries (2025), new underwater lights (2025), new commercial Starlink (2024), fresh bottom paint (2/2025), and new spreader lights (2025). Reliability is further underlined by three new VacuFlush heads (2023) and a comprehensive 1000‑hour service of the engines and generator, including heat exchangers and coolers (2023). Exclusions are limited to the owner’s personal items and binoculars.