Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe High Tech 56' EurobyJohnsonis a versatilemotor yachtin themotor yacht classsegment, built on afiberglass constructionplatform. With twin Detroit Diesel inboards, generous tankage, and accommodations for six, it’s a capable 56-footer for extended cruising and hosting.
Selecting a High Tech 56' Euro
Choosing the High Tech 56' Euromakes sense if you value a provenmotor yacht platformwith the comfort of three heads, sleeping for six, and Detroit Diesel inboard propulsion. The model sits squarely in themotor yacht classsegment and appeals to owners seeking durability from thefiberglass and plastic categoryhull.
Features of the Model
- Twin inboard propulsion: 2 x Detroit Diesel engines, diesel fuel.
- Spacious accommodations: sleeping for up to 6 with 3 heads for family and guests.
- Solid construction: hull in the fiberglass and plastic classcategory; fiberglass deck for durability.
- Well-balanced dimensions: 56 ft LOA, 16 ft beam, and a 13.67 ft max draft for stability and comfort underway.
- Tankage for cruising: approximately 500 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of fresh water.
Technical Specifications
- Model: High Tech 56' Euro
- Builder: Johnson
- Type: motor yacht/motor yacht class
- Hull: fiberglass and plastic; Deck: Fiberglass
- LOA: 56 ft (17.07 m)
- Beam: 16 ft (4.88 m)
- Max draft: 13.67 ft (4.1666 m)
- Engines: 2 x Detroit Diesel, Inboard
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Accommodations: 6
- Heads: 3
- Fuel capacity: 500 gal
- Fresh water capacity: 200 gal
Pricing and Ordering
To discuss pricing, availability, and next steps for the High Tech 56' Euro, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through selection, offers, and delivery arrangements for thismotor yachtbyJohnson.
Questions and Answers
Q1: What type of yacht is the High Tech 56' Euro? A1: It’s amotor yachtin themotor yacht classsegment with afiberglass hullbuild. Keytypedetails align with comfortable cruising.
Q2: Who builds the High Tech 56' Euro? A2: ThebuilderisJohnson, with a hull in thefiberglass/plasticcategory and afiberglassdeck.
Q3: What are the dimensions? A3: LOA56 ft (17.07 m),Beam16 ft (4.88 m),Max draft13.67 ft (4.1666 m).
Q4: What powers the yacht? A4: Enginesare 2 x Detroit Diesel,Inboardconfiguration, running onDieselfuel.
Q5: How many people can sleep aboard and how many heads are there? A5: Accommodationfor up to 6 with3 heads, supported byfuelcapacity of 500 gal andfresh watercapacity of 200 gal.
Owner Experience Review
Owners gravitate to the High Tech 56' EurobyJohnsonfor practical family cruising, liveaboard stretches, and week-long charter-style trips. The three-stateroom, three-head layout supports real-life routines, with a spacious salon and U-shaped sofa for downtime. The galley sits a few steps down with a raised dinette and interior helm, while the flybridge’s wraparound seating with fridge/sink, the teak cockpit sole, and a broad foredeck sunpad make hosting straightforward.
On the water, the semi‑V hull and wide 16' beam provide a steady, settled motion for a 56' flybridge yacht, and multiple listings describe a comfortable, confident ride when seas turn unfriendly. Performance depends on the engines: early Detroit 6V92 installations typically cruise around 22 knots with about 25–28 knots at the top, while later Cat packages are reported to cruise in the mid‑20s and reach roughly 30 knots.
Maintenance expectations should be realistic for the vintage. Detroit Diesel Series 92 options are robust but thirsty and aging, with specialist shops and parts getting harder to find and overhaul costs potentially high. Engine-room access is workable for routine service, but major engine projects usually require a haul‑out and a dedicated diesel shop. As with yachts built with cored hull sides, a careful survey for core saturation or osmosis is prudent, and listings touting meticulous ownership often track recent maintenance and upgrades.
Pros and Cons
- Versatile three-stateroom, three-head layout suits families, liveaboard life, and week-long trips.
- Semi‑V hull and 16' beam deliver stable handling and a comfortable ride in rougher conditions.
- Social zones—wraparound flybridge seating with fridge/sink, large cockpit, and foredeck sunpad—work well for entertaining.
- Detroit 92 power is robust but thirsty, aging, and can be costly to overhaul with parts and shops harder to find.
- Cored hull sides warrant diligent survey work to rule out saturation or osmosis on older examples.
- Major engine projects typically require haul‑out and specialized diesel shops, adding downtime and expense.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech 56' Euro | 56' 0" (17.07 m) | 16' 0" (4.88 m) | 13' 8" (4.17 m) | - | - |
| Motor Yacht wFB wOn-Deck Master | 115' 0" (35.05 m) | 27' 0" (8.43 m) | 21' 10" (6.67 m) – 22' 2" (6.75 m) | 12 kn / 14 kn | 154 |
| RPH wOn Deck Master | 110' 0" (33.53 m) | 23' 0" (7.19 m) | 21' 4" (6.50 m) – 22' 8" (6.92 m) | 19 kn / 22 kn | 105 |
| SKYLOUNGE | 70' 0" (21.46 m) | 18' 0" (5.59 m) | 10' 11" (3.33 m) – 11' 3" (3.42 m) | 22 kn / 25 kn | 48 |
| Open Flybridge with Hydraulic Platform | 93' 0" (28.58 m) | 23' 0" (7.19 m) | 21' 4" (6.50 m) | 22 kn | 95 |
| 83' SKYLOUNGE WFISHING COCKPIT | 83' 0" (25.30 m) | 20' 0" (6.32 m) | 19' 8" (6 m) – 19' 11" (6.08 m) | 21 kn / 25 kn | 63 |
| Skylounge with Hydraulic Platform | 83' 0" (25.30 m) | 20' 0" (6.32 m) | 19' 8" (6 m) – 19' 11" (6.08 m) | 25 kn | 63 |
| FLYBRIDGE wFLYBRIDGE FISHING COCKPIT | 83' 0" (25.30 m) | 20' 0" (6.32 m) | 19' 8" (6 m) – 19' 11" (6.08 m) | 21 kn / 25 kn | 63 |
| Flybridge Motor Yacht | 83' 0" (25.30 m) | 20' 0" (6.32 m) | 19' 8" (6 m) – 19' 11" (6.08 m) | 21 kn / 25 kn | 63 |
| Skylounge wFishing Cockpit | 80' 0" (24.38 m) | 20' 0" (6.32 m) | 19' 8" (6 m) – 19' 11" (6.08 m) | 21 kn / 25 kn | 63 |
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