Southern Cross 53 1986 "Audacious"

Hull and Deck

• White gelcoat hull with black boot stripe
• Black antifouling bottom paint
• Black "mask" paint around windows and brow
• White gelcoat superstructure
• Black canvas soft top on flybridge
• Teak decks NEW 2020
• Teak combing boards in the aft cockpit NEW 2020
• Handrails painted black
• Stainless steel handrails on bow
• Galvanized fairleads and cleats
• Large swim platform with telescoping swim ladder
• Transom access door
• Aft cockpit features engine room access, and small wetbar sink and storage
• (4) teak folding chairs with cushions
• (3) Shore power cord inlets port and starboard aft and forward
• Main deck windows re-done
• Electric windlass with helm remote
• Galvanized chain 150' with galvanized CQR anchor
• Forward sunpad with storage below
• Huge Frigibar top load freezer on aft deck

Salon

• Open layout with zero steps from the aft deck, through the salon, galley and all the way up to the helm
• L-shaped Stickley sofa NEW 2021
• Hi-low folding leaf table for coffee table or dining
• Loveseat to starboard just inside entry sliding door
• Bankette to starboard has a flatscreen tv, electronic equipment and ULine fridge/icemaker
• Bose surround sound
• Oversized side windows bring an impressive amount of light into the salon area
• Soft touch overheads with wood battens
• Snap-in canvas sunbrella walkway cover to protect carpet

Galley

• U-shaped galley up
• Double basin undermount sink
• GE dishwasher
• GE Profile 4 burner stove with Corian filler pieces
• Viking microwave convection oven with range vent
• Trash compactor 
• Dual drawer fridge NEW 2017
• Custom Corian countertops
• U Line fridge and Icemaker in starboard bankette NEW 2019
• 2 person dinette breakfast nook opposite the galley with storage below
• Lots of above and below counter storage
• Sit up bar area on aft end of galley

Helm and Electronics

• Arrigoni helm chair
• Bench next to helm chair with dedicated storage beneath
• Port and starboard side access doors provide phenomenal access to the bow and side decks for easy docking, anchoring and maneuvering
• Furuno Navnet multifunction chartplotter
• Furuno open array radar
• Dual lever throttles
• Garmin handheld backup GPS on mount
• Analog engine gauges
• iCom IC-M80 VHF radio
• B&G HS 911
• Robertson AP 100 DL autopilot
• Bennett trim tab gauges
• ACR RCL-100 search light
• Ritchie compass

Mechanical and Electrical

• Twin Detroit Diesel 6V92 550hp engines (much larger than the standard 435hps that are in most of the SC 53s)
• Port engine rebuilt at 2500 hours Starboard rebuilt at 2000
• Allison reverse transmission gears
• DeAngelo marine exhaust
• Isuzu 15kW primary generator with 5970 hours (rebuilt at 5000 hours)
• Fisher Panda mini 12kW secondary generator with 150 hours
• AGM batteries
• Water heater
• ProNautic battery chargers
• Fireboy Fire suppression system
• Air conditioner with reverse cycle heat
• Electric heaters throughout
• LED lights throughout
• Bilge pumps
• Pre-plumbed for a watermaker

Flybridge

• Huge flybridge covers the aft deck, with varnished teak ladder access from there
• Sliding hatch for sun and rain protection below
• Large L-settee to port with long bench to starboard
• Dual pedestal table to port 
• White vinyl cushions with black piping
• Pedestal helm seat centerline with swing around footrest
• Pioneer stereo system
• Flybridge helm electronics and gauges match lower helm
• Plumbed storage box to starboard of helm, owner uses this as an ice box
• 11' Boston Whaler with 25hp Yamaha outboard mounted centerline aft on custom wood chocks
• Davit
• Life raft mount (life raft is mounted but overdue for inspection, will need replacing)
• Large fixed bimini frame painted black with black canvas
• VHF antennas, GPS and open array radar mounted on bimini
• Aft flood lights

Primary Stateroom

• Primary stateroom was redesigned to be full-beam with the head and closet aft
• Full walk around center island berth with bedside tables either side
• Bankette with storage and small bench seat to port
• Bankette with storage and desk with fold out seat to starboard
• (4) opening portlights
• Walk-in closet to port with lots of hanging space and built in shelving
• Samsung flatscreen tv
• Head is to starboard with full stall shower, custom Corian countertops and plenty of above and below counter storage
• Framed picture mirror
• Vacuflush marine toilet
• Black water tank gauge

Guest Cabins and Accommodations

Forward Guest Cabin

• (3) Single berths, 2 bunks above and 1 below
• Small built-in love seat 
• Flatscreen TV
• Vanity to starboard with mirrored doors to hanging locker and cabinet storage below
• Privacy door
• Overhead hatch opens for ventilation

Mid Guest Cabin

• Large double berth with drawer and cabinet storage beneath
• Opening portlight window for ventilation
• Privacy door

Guest Head

• Accessed from the companionway, port side
• Stall shower with molded seat and tile floor
• Vacuflush marine toilet
• Basin sink
• Medicine cabinet with mirror
• Drawer and cabinet storage under counter

Laundry Room

• Accessed from companionway starboard side
• Splendide combo washer/dryer
• Surprising amount of counter space for folding clothes and storage
• Spare parts storage above and below counter
• Shelving forward for cleaning supplies and tools

Additional Information

• Any clothing, artwork, tools, or personal items seen onboard or in photos are at the discretion of the Seller.
• The Liferaft is out of service
• Boston Whaler 11' and Yamaha 25hp outboard conveys with the purchase

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.