NN 2026 OUTBACK - OUTBACK YACHTS FOR SALE

56-foot 2026 Motor Yacht — Designed by Michael Peters

Crafted for those who prize poise, pace, and pedigree, this 2026 model year, 56-foot motor yacht celebrates the award-winning vision of Michael Peters. Built in 2025 in the United States, her lines are timeless yet purposeful, with a refined running surface that delivers the smooth, confident ride and offshore assurance for which Peters’ designs are renowned.

The hull and deck are executed in advanced fiberglass composite for strength, rigidity, and a hushed ride at speed. Twin Volvo inboard diesels provide reliable, efficient propulsion—settling into a composed 20-knot cruise and reaching up to 24 knots when the horizon calls. With 550 gallons of fuel and a thoughtfully balanced hull form, she’s equally at home on weekend escapes and longer coastal passages. A beam of 15 feet grants superb stability and volume, while her seakeeping draft underscores blue-water intent and tracking in a range of conditions.

On deck, broad walkways and a clean, modern profile invite open-air living. Entertaining flows naturally from the cockpit to the salon, where expansive glazing fills the space with light and sea views. Fine joinery and premium finishes elevate every touchpoint, creating an ambiance that is both contemporary and warm. The galley is designed to host with ease, and generous lounging areas encourage unhurried conversation at anchor or underway.

Below, accommodations are arranged for comfort and privacy, with ample storage and thoughtfully engineered sound attenuation for restful nights. Two well-appointed heads serve owners and guests, each finished to a yacht-standard fit and feel. With 200 gallons of fresh water aboard and efficient mechanical systems, extended weekends become effortless.

Every element has been considered for intuitive handling and low-stress ownership—from the Volvo diesel reliability to easy-service access and durable fiberglass decking. This is a yacht that rewards a discerning eye: elegant, purposeful, and ready to cruise.

Ideal for buyers seeking a motor yacht that blends luxury cruiser comfort with performance pedigree—think motor yacht, luxury cruiser, performance yacht, inboard diesel, fiberglass composite, Michael Peters design, 56-foot yacht—this American-built 2026 model stands out for its balance of design excellence, livability, and trustworthy speed.

Description

She has the deck space of a seventy-footer, the performance and seaworthiness of a pilot boat, and the comfortable accommodations you expect from a fifty-footer, all while delivering the docking simplicity of a center console. Conceived by Michael Peters, the Outback 50 was designed for maximum comfort, performance, and pure enjoyment, featuring an open transom with a standard removable security railing that transforms the cockpit into a true infinity deck. Available in two- or three-stateroom configurations, she is tailored for couples, families, and onboard guests alike, harmonizing generous outdoor living with versatile, restful interiors.

Overview

Versatility, efficiency, and performance define Outback Yachts, where form follows function to reimagine recreational yachting. The seasoned Outback team partnered with the legendary Michael Peters Yacht Design to create a remarkably versatile, extremely efficient, and exceptionally seaworthy yacht. Perfect for day outings, weekend adventures, or open-water cruising, her expansive outdoor deck space and practical interior accommodations deliver the best in safe, comfortable cruising. The flagship Outback 50—actually 56' in overall length—draws only 3 feet and carries a keel to protect her running gear, so a grounding need not be a catastrophe. With twin 480 hp Volvos she runs to 24 knots, and a custom-built version can be delivered in less than a year. Her unique design places the engines and generator under the aft deck rather than beneath the salon sole, and a conventional straight-shaft drive eliminates the complexity of Pod or V-drive alternatives while employing a much shorter shaft than other straight-shaft vessels. Fuel and water are centered over the center of buoyancy so trim remains consistent regardless of fluid levels, concentrating weight where it most benefits performance. The result is a smooth, quiet, and supremely comfortable ride unlike anything else in her class, with impressive economy and a range of approximately 1200 miles at trawler speeds.

Hull, superstructure, and main deck construction

The hull topsides and superstructure are crafted in foam-cored FRP composite, with outer layers utilizing vinylester resins and E-glass reinforcements throughout. Below the waterline the hull is solid FRP laminate, transitioning to foam-cored FRP above. All molded FRP parts are finished in high-gloss Cook 941 gelcoat. Areas subject to concentrated hardware loads receive high-density foam or solid laminates. Molded propeller tunnels are recessed into the hull to reduce draft and shaft angle, while the fully cored main deck combines flat and cambered sections with transverse and longitudinal support via girders and hat-section stiffeners. A 1" stainless-steel rubrail traces the sheer around the entire perimeter, including the transom, over a high-gloss, low-VOC Polynt gelcoat exterior. Details include a high-gloss black boot stripe, light grey non-skid on walkarounds and foredeck, Seahawk epoxy barrier coating and bottom paint with a limited 3-year osmosis warranty, and Pettit Prop Protect “barnacle barrier” for underwater metals. Access is practical and secure with two hull entry doors on the port and starboard sides.

Propulsion

Power comes from twin Volvo Penta D6 480 HP engines—six-cylinder, common-rail, electronically shifted and Tier III emission certified—supported by a Sidepower SEP130 24VDC bow thruster with proportional speed control and an SEP stern thruster. Zipwake Dynamic Control System KB 600-E interceptors refine running attitude, and an integrated freshwater heat-exchanger cooling system underpins reliability. Each engine carries a 24V/80-amp alternator driving four-blade bronze propellers via Aquamet #19 propeller shafts, with Tides Marine dripless rudder and shaft seals, and Groco raw-water intake strainers and thru-hulls. The engine room benefits from blowers and vent ducts, a non-skid FRP sole, a gloss-white finish, comprehensive sound-damping insulation, and anti-vibration mounts on the engine stringers. Steering is precise through a Teleflex BA-200 hydraulic system with two stations.

Plumbing and piping systems

The installation is neat, accessible, and clearly labeled, beginning with a single 550-gallon aluminum fuel tank forward of the engine-room bulkhead, filled via two 2" lines—one to port and one to starboard—with a sight gauge for easy monitoring and protected by two Racor fuel filters. Bilge management includes four Seaflo 24V pumps with three-way switches and Ultra float switches, supplemented by a Beckson manual bilge pump. Freshwater capacity comes from two stainless-steel 100-gallon tanks located at the sole, with a crossover and shutoff valves allowing fill from port or starboard, pressurized by a Jabsco Par Max 4 24V freshwater pump and stabilized by two Jabsco accumulator tanks. Hot water is supplied by a Whale Marine 10-gallon 120V heater. Grey water is handled by a Trionic 14.5-gallon 24V sump tank serving head sinks and showers, while black water capacity totals 80 gallons with discharge via a Sealand T Series 24V pump and level monitoring through a Sealand Tank Watch 4 indicator. For utility, there is a Jabsco seawater deck wash pump, three freshwater hose coils at the bow, stern, and flybridge, a Whale Twist deck shower at the transom, and an LG front-load washer/dryer combo.

Electrical

A Northern Lights 12 kW generator with sound shield anchors the electrical system, with a remote start/stop panel at the lower helm. House power is robust with four 24V 160/AH AGM batteries, complemented by four 12V AGM engine-start batteries. Charging and conversion are handled by a Mastervolt Combimaster 24/2000 120 inverter/charger, a Mastervolt Chargemaster Plus 24V/80 for house service, a Mastervolt Chargemaster 12V/35 for engine batteries, a Mastervolt “Battery Mate” isolator, and a Mastervolt 24/12-24 converter. Climate control is assured by a Dometic Marine Air reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating system featuring two remote-mount compressors feeding three air handlers, providing a 48K BTU tropical-capable package, with a gas/water separator muffler for quiet generator operation. The AC/DC main control panel sits near the lower helm, and shore power arrives via two Marinco inlets rated 50 amp/110v/220v, switching through a Kraus & Naimer transfer switch for forward or aft shore power and protected by a Promariner galvanic isolator and bonding system. Throughout the accommodations, flybridge, infinity deck, and engine room are 110V outlets—GFCI protected and weatherproof at exterior points—alongside a 24V house system, BCM LED interior overhead lighting, effective illumination in all machinery and storage spaces, Hella main deck and exterior safety lighting, BCM LED exterior overhead infinity deck lighting, and Hella LED navigation lights.

Deck fittings and equipment

Anchoring is effortless with a Muir Windlass VRC1250 24V featuring two-station controls and a stainless-steel chain stopper, paired with 150' of 3/8" ACCO BBB galvanized chain and 150' of 5/8" nylon anchor line feeding a Bruce-style 66 lb. anchor through a molded FRP pulpit with stainless-steel anchor channel and roller. Mooring hardware includes five 12" stainless-steel cleats, two 15" cleats at the transom, and two 10" cleats on the swim platform for a snubber line, supported by two stainless-steel hawse holes at midships and two stainless-steel chocks serving the forward cleats. An aluminum mast with white powder coat crowns the flybridge, hinged to reduce bridge clearance to 13'3" and secured by a stainless-steel saddle holder, while visibility is maintained by a trio of Exalto wiper/washer sets with speed control.

Flybridge

The flybridge invites relaxation with an L-shaped lounge finished in custom upholstery and a molded FRP helm console set off by a 26" stainless-steel wheel and two Stidd 500-N helm chairs upholstered in Ultraleather on powder-coated pedestals. Stout 3" stainless-steel stanchions support the boat deck, and the structure is pre-laminated and pre-wired for a future davit. Safety and access are enhanced by 1 1/4" stainless-steel rails to port, starboard, and aft, with removable sections for tender handling, plus a 1 1/4" stainless-steel rail surrounding the ladder to the infinity deck. A tinted plexiglass venturi softens the breeze, the dining table features an LG Hi-Mac solid-surface top on stainless pedestals, and an FRP hatch with a stainless frame and plexiglass panel completes the space.

Infinity deck

A full spread of Flexiteek covers the entire deck and swim platform, complemented by a stainless-steel hinged soft-angle ladder with integrated handrail and Flexiteek stair treads. Port and starboard FRP bench seats with lift-top storage flank the space, served by two multi-position tables with LG Hi-Mac solid-surface tops on stainless-steel pedestals. A large integrated storage cabinet sits beneath the galley window. Machinery access is superb with a large engine-room hatch on dual-ram electric-hydraulic lifts, a quick-access engine-room hatch with ladder, a large generator-room hatch on dual-ram electric-hydraulic lifts, and a lazarette hatch, with all hatches draining to the waterline and natural ventilation provided to the aft storage compartment. A stainless-steel three-piece transom railing system offers multiple configurations, with stainless rub-strake protection at the transom corners, a stainless retractable swim ladder with cover on the platform, heavy-duty folding stainless cleats on the platform, and a 1 1/4" stainless-steel safety handrail leading from the infinity deck to the bow.

Helm stations

At the lower helm, a Stidd 500-N helm chair in Ultraleather faces a command center with a custom stainless-spoke steering wheel and stainless footrest, flanked by a custom-upholstered portside bench. The portside window opens for fresh air, while a sliding entry door leads to the starboard side deck. Volvo Penta engine monitoring systems sit alongside twin-lever shift and throttle controls (EVC-E), with triple windshield wipers offering multiple speed settings and freshwater-plumbed washers. Navigation and systems are at hand with a Ritchie SS 2000 compass and switchgear for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine-room blowers, and bilge pumps. Up on the flybridge helm, twin Stidd 500-N side-by-side helm chairs face Volvo Penta engine monitoring with Volvo EVC-E shift and throttle controls, guided by a Ritchie SS 2000 compass. Switches for horn, running lights, and anchor light are logically grouped, a custom 26" stainless-spoke wheel offers sure control, and lift-top gear stowage bins live to port and starboard.

Salon

A centerline opening door pairs with a sliding galley window to blur inside and out, framing a custom-upholstered L-settee with hidden storage and two bespoke lounge chairs around a versatile hi-low dining/coffee table with removable leaf. Entertainment is seamless with a Samsung 32" LED TV on an electric drop-down lift and a Fusion stereo system with amplifier and router feeding speakers in the salon, on the infinity deck, and on the flybridge. The mold-resistant engineered leather headliner is removable for service, storage is provided by a dedicated cabinet, and gas shocks assist the hatches to storage and equipment rooms. Privacy arrives via pull-down duette shades, and the sole is finished in Amtico “white oak” planks.

Galley

The large open-concept galley delights with panoramic views and solid quartz countertops over a stainless-steel under-mount Elkay sink served by a single-lever polished chrome faucet. Upper storage cabinets line both port and starboard, while cold storage is entrusted to Thor stainless-steel refrigerator drawers, a Summit 15" freezer, and a Vitrifrigo Classic Hydro ice maker. Cooking is effortless with a Kenyon three-burner cooktop and a Bosch speed oven/microwave. Organization is effortless with drawers and lockers beneath the counters, and the sole continues in Amtico “white oak” planks.

Master stateroom

The master features a queen berth with storage drawers below and white matte-finished shiplap cabin sides that feel bright and timeless. Natural light and air come through two Manship stainless-steel opening portlights and a Manship stainless overhead hatch fitted with OceanAir sliding screens. Nighttime comfort is ensured by two polished BCM Catalina LED reading lights. Stowage is generous with a large aft hanging locker, while a carpeted sole and a removable mold-resistant engineered leather headliner complete the serene retreat.

Master head

Refined and functional, the master head presents a porcelain vessel sink over a satin-finish wood-laminate cabinet, an opening side portlight, and a mirrored medicine cabinet. The separate shower is enclosed by a hinged glass door and ventilated by a Rule DC blower. A full-height mirror adorns the entry door, polished chrome faucets serve sink and shower, and a Tecma Silence Plus 2G deep-bowl head ensures comfort and cleanliness. Underfoot, a custom-tiled sole elevates the experience.

Guest staterooms

Each guest cabin offers twin side-by-side berths flanking a nightstand, illuminated by LED Catalina reading lights beneath a removable mold-resistant engineered leather headliner. Portlights brighten the space, while storage lockers and shelves keep belongings organized. White matte-finished shiplap cabin sides and a carpeted sole create a calm, inviting retreat for family and friends.

Guest head

Echoing the master, the guest head features a porcelain vessel sink over a satin wood-laminate cabinet, an opening side portlight, and a mirrored medicine cabinet. The shower encloses with a hinged glass door and ventilates via a Rule DC blower. A full-height mirror graces the head door, polished chrome faucets serve sink and shower, a Tecma Silence Plus 2G deep-bowl head enhances comfort, and a custom-tiled sole finishes the room.

Turnkey decor package

A cohesive, turnkey decor elevates every space: white oak interior cabinetry in a satin finish throughout pairs with tile selections in the master head and shower. Quartz surfaces highlight the galley, the starboard forward counter, the bunkroom nightstand, and the head counters, extending even to the shower seats. Aft deck seating is tailored with port and starboard settee cushions, while the salon showcases upholstered settee cushions with pillows and two custom-upholstered chairs. Forward to port, an upholstered bench seat with pillows adds versatility. Bedding includes duvet covers and pillows for the master and bunk rooms, and the helm console is upholstered in black padded vinyl with baseball-stitched seams. Comfortable foam mattresses equip the master and bunk rooms, duette shades grace the main deck, and carpeting softens the lower level. Furnishings are designed and decorated with high-quality fabrics, and a comprehensive canvas package completes the protection: custom exterior Sunbrella covers for settees, tables, helm seat, console, and windlass, with custom Stamoid covers for the forward helm windows.

Miscellaneous

Delivered ready for adventure, she includes four fenders, six braided dock lines, and twelve Coast Guard–approved life jackets. Safety gear comprises an electric trumpet horn, a 24-inch life ring, and three hand-held fire extinguishers—one Type-1 and two Type-2—alongside a flare gun kit and a copy of the United States Coast Guard navigation rules. Commercial terms are clear: a $60,000 freight allowance is included, with any freight costs above or below adjusted accordingly; port fees and/or surcharges, if any, are the responsibility of the owner; cargo insurance is the responsibility of the owner. Commissioning is included; however, U.S. import duties and tariffs are not included in the listed price, and any applicable tariffs will be determined based on prevailing regulations at the time of importation and are the buyer’s responsibility. Offshore registration fees (foreign flagging), if applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer.

Pricing upon request for the following

Tailor your specification with pricing upon request for the tender and for the full electronics suite, each curated to match your cruising ambitions and integration preferences.

Comments

At an actual length of 56 feet, each Outback 50 is built to the specific needs of its owner. Some examples have three staterooms and two heads, while others feature two larger staterooms with one or two heads. The galley can be located forward in the deckhouse or aft. The boat currently in build features three staterooms, two heads, and an aft galley, with a layout illustration included among the photos. The images shown present various layouts and features from previous Outbacks. The boat now in build will be completed in November. We can also commence a custom build with delivery in approximately one year or discuss an existing Outback 50 as a brokerage alternative.