Palm Beach PB55 For Sale

The Palm Beach PB55 is a 19.1-metre Downeast motor yacht that represents the Australian builder at its most accomplished, a fast, frugal and beautifully finished cruiser that blends genuine offshore capability with the refinement of a much larger yacht. With a commanding 5.23-metre beam and purposeful proportions, she carries the timeless lobster-boat aesthetic that has defined Palm Beach for over thirty years, while delivering the volume, speed and range expected of a serious passage-maker.

Central to the PB55 is Palm Beach’s proprietary V-WARP Technology, a warped semi-displacement hull laid up in high-grade E-Glass with epoxy resins and extensive carbon fibre, fused to the deck, bulkheads and superstructure for a structure that is at once stiff, light and exceptionally strong. The fine forward sections and finely tuned running surfaces give a soft, dry and remarkably level ride, together with the fuel efficiency that is a Palm Beach signature. Standard twin Volvo Penta IPS 950S engines of 725 horsepower drive her to a 34-knot top speed, a 28-knot cruise and a 436-nautical-mile range at 21 knots; a potent twin IPS 1200S package of 900 horsepower lifts top speed to 40 knots, while twin Volvo D11 shaft drives of 725 horsepower are offered for owners who favour conventional propulsion.

Below, the PB55 accommodates guests across up to three staterooms depending on layout, with well-appointed heads and a bright, elegant saloon finished in the hand-crafted timber joinery that is central to the marque’s identity. The single-level main deck unites galley, dinette and helm with a deep, sociable cockpit through wide sliding doors, while expansive glazing floods the interior with light and keeps the sea in constant view. Generous fuel and water capacity support extended cruising, and the open, flowing layout is designed equally for relaxed family time and polished entertaining.

Designed by founder and champion ocean racer Mark Richards, the PB55 channels his competitive heritage into a sophisticated, confidence-inspiring cruiser. Sold factory-direct and individually finished to each owner’s specification under Richards’ hands-on supervision, every PB55 is a true bespoke yacht. For those seeking Palm Beach’s hallmark blend of speed, economy, sea-keeping and craftsmanship in a thoroughly capable mid-size package, the PB55 stands among the finest Downeast cruisers afloat.