N/A - Summit 54 - For Sale

The Summit 54bySUMMITis a contemporarymotor-yacht categorywithin themotor-yacht typesegment, built on a planing platform with afiberglass-and-plastic hull. Presented and represented by Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales, it blends confident performance with practical cruising comfort.

Selecting a Summit 54

Choosing the Summit 54means prioritizing balanced performance and livability. With twin inboard power from Cummins, a planing hull, and a 54 ft LOA with a 15 ft beam, it neatly fits the needs of owners seeking an agile, efficiently sizedmotor-yacht typefor family cruising and longer weekends. Work with Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to align specifications, survey requirements, and delivery timing to your plans.

Features of the Model

• Performance you can use: a 20-knot cruiseand26-knot top speedfor quick passages when weather windows open.
• Reliable propulsion: twinCumminsinboardengines support straightforward service and predictable handling.
• Proven running surface: a planinghull promotes efficient lift and responsive acceleration.
• Build and finish: a fiberglass-and-plastic buildwithfiberglassdecks for durable, easy-care ownership.
• Practical capacity: 750 galfuel and215 galwater support extended weekends; accommodations for5, sleeping capacity for3, and3 headsadd flexibility for guests.

Technical Specifications

• Category: motor-yacht category
• Subcategory: motor-yacht type
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Hull configuration: Planing
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• LOA: 54 ft (16.46 m)
• Beam: 15 ft (4.83 m)
• Max draft: 11.756 ft (3.5833 m)
• Cruise speed: 20 kn (23.02 mph)
• Max speed: 26 kn (29.92 mph)
• Engines: 2 x Cummins, Inboard
• Accommodation count: 5
• Sleeps: 3
• Heads: 3
• Fuel capacity: 750 gal
• Water capacity: 215 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to arrange viewings or surveys of the Summit 54bySUMMIT, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through option selection, negotiations, and closing, ensuring yourmotor-yacht categoryacquisition proceeds smoothly from offer to delivery.

Questions and Answers

Q: What are the performance numbers of the Summit 54? A: Thecruise speedis 20 kn (23.02 mph) and thetop speedis 26 kn (29.92 mph), aided by the yacht’splaninghull.

Q: Which engines power this model? A: It’s equipped with twoCumminsinboardengines, providing reliable propulsion and straightforward service access.

Q: What are the key dimensions? A: LOAis 54 ft (16.46 m),beamis 15 ft (4.83 m), andmax draftis 11.756 ft (3.5833 m).

Q: What is the hull and deck construction? A: The hull aligns with a fiberglass-and-plastic standardand thedeck materialis Fiberglass.

Q: How many people can stay aboard and what amenities are included? A: There’s an accommodation countof 5,sleepingcapacity for 3, and3 heads, offering practical flexibility for cruising.

Owner Experience Review

As an owner-operator platform, the Summit 54has proven itself on real itineraries: one owner reported, "I’ve been from Newport all the way down to Florida, around Key West to Boca Grande, and back to Newport." The open indoor–outdoor flow—tri-pocket sliding salon doors and the opening galley window—keeps the cockpit, galley, and salon connected for weekends with friends, while the three-cabin layout (including a full-beam master and a bunk/office third stateroom) brings genuine live-aboard flexibility. Up top and forward, the flybridge and foredeck social zones, along with the teak cockpit, encourage time outside; down below, full-size appliances, multiple fridge/freezer drawers, and a proper washer/dryer support extended cruising.

Underway, the Michael Peters planing hull delivers a seakindly, quiet ride, getting on plane in roughly 7 seconds and settling into an efficient 21–23-knot cruise, with test top speeds reported around 23.5–25 knots. Reviewers consistently note low cabin noise thanks to insulation around the engine room and that range improves meaningfully when throttled back. Mechanical access is straightforward, and the twin Cummins QSB6.7 diesels are a widely supported choice. Construction is by Asia Harbor in Kaohsiung—the same yard associated with Kadey-Krogen—with multiple reviews emphasizing robust build quality. A caveat for prospective buyers: Kadey-Krogen, the parent behind SUMMIT, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 6, 2026, and owners have reported uncertainty about factory warranty and support going forward.

Pros and Cons

• Owner-operator friendly for coastal cruising and longer hops, including an owner’s Newport–Florida–Key West round-trip.
• Seakindly and quiet, with ~7-second time to plane and an efficient 21–23-knot cruise.
• Open cockpit–galley–salon flow, flybridge/foredeck social areas, and full-size appliances with laundry suit entertaining and extended stays.
• Corporate parent of SUMMIT, Kadey-Krogen, filed Chapter 7 on July 6, 2026, creating uncertainty around factory warranty/support.
• Test top speeds in the mid-20-knot range may not satisfy buyers seeking higher performance.
• Best range comes at slower speeds, so fast cruising reduces economy.

Comparison with Other Models