2015 Absolute 56 STY Yacht Review

Absolute 56 STY ReviewOver the past few years the line between beautiful sports boats and fast functional boats has become thinner and thinner. The Absolute 56 STY is the superior combination of these two. It started out as a flying bridge boat and then little by little things began to change. The top deck gave way to a sun roof and it became a sportster. It can accommodate the same amount and has a lavish upper saloon. Flying bridge boats may appear a little too bulky to some people, but with the comfortable atmosphere, there is much enjoyment to be had.

Accommodations:

One major thing that will draw you into the Absolute 56 STY is the galley-aft layout. It works great for a boat where the galley is set equally between the two primary living quarters. There is a great variety of storage spaces in the galley as well. Lockers at eye level and home size refrigerators are just some of the options. The doors of the cockpit push outward so there is a nice wide opening between the inside and the outside. The threshold is completely flat which allows easy access between the two sections. The rear end of the saloon and the cockpit mesh well into one large space to keep company amused and make it comfortable to live.

Absolute 56 STY

LOA: 54’4″
BEAM: 15’3″
DRAFT: 4’5″
DISPL.: 46,800 lb.
FUEL: 449 gal.
WATER: 148 gal.
TEST POWER: 2/600-hp Volvo Penta IPS 800s
OPTIONAL POWER: 2/435-hp Volvo Penta IPS600s; 3/435-hp Volvo Penta IPS600s
TRANSMISSION: Volvo Penta IPS800
GENERATOR: 20-kW Kohler
BASE PRICE: $1,674,400
PRICE AS TESTED: $1,976,400

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Absolute 56 STY ReviewMost of the best accommodations can be found below deck, much better in comparison to the 55 STY. The crew cabin has a good amount of space and the floor area in the master suite is delightful. At the end of the berth and extending to both of its sides, the floor space in the owners’ suite is magnificent. When two people are moving around in a specific area they usually feel tight, but that is not the case with this beauty. Additionally, a great aspect of this master is the light bursts that shine through the triple hull windows and single port openings naturally on each side on the craft. Your guests will be just as happy with their living quarters because there cabin is only slightly less spacious as the master suite and has hull windows to allow natural lighting. Walkways are widespread allowing for carefree access on either side of the berth.

Generally speaking, the Absolute 56 STY is a very relaxed boat to be onboard. It works very well as an entertainment place, whether you are sitting outside, resting in your cabin, or enjoying a movie in the saloon. It performs well and exceeds in comparison to its competition. The sport cruiser has been progressing over the past years, and the Absolute 56 STY surely is smooth sailing.

Performance:

The Absolute 56 STY is driven by Volvo Penta IPS setups, which is no shock considering the brand. The middle option is powered with two 600 horsepower IPS800s. With the IPS800s, the boat performs with   minimal noise and is very efficient. In almost no time you are moving along at 35 knots and making contented headway. Engines sound like they are far away at 25 knots, except when you quickly decrease the revs. This is the most cost-effective cruising range because it delivers a range of 250miles+.

Twin and triple IPS600s are also available. 105 horsepower is added with the triple version and the engine room becomes a little more cramped. Servicing costs are also increased.

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