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1996 Ocean Yachts 53 Super Sport — photo 1
$385K

1996 Ocean Yachts 53 Super Sport

Sport Fishing·
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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$385K
USD · Asking Price
53 ft
Length
1996
Year
Sport Fishing
Type
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Location

About This Vessel

This 1996 Ocean Yachts 53 Super Sport, measures 53 ft, and is located in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, powered by 2x MAN D2840-LE401 820.00HP.

1996 Ocean Yachts 53 Super Sport convertible with a beautiful CUSTOM MEZZANINE surround by beautiful custom teak covering boards, a 3-cabin, 2-head layout, reliable twin MAN diesel power with a cruse of 30 knots, fuel burn at a combined 54 GPH, and a range over 300 nautical miles. The Ocean 53 Super Sport was built by Ocean Yachts from 1991 to 1999, with the 1996 model falling squarely into a well-regarded mid-production era known for improved manufacturing techniques, lighter and faster hulls, and strong popularity as a high-performance sportfishing convertible. 53 feet long with a 16.3 foot beam, it quickly became a staple in the offshore sportfishing class. This particular 53 Super Sport is professional maintained and ready to go on day one. Don't miss out...priced to sell quick! Insurance survey with pics from August 26, 2026 available upon request.PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE "NOTABLES" AND "MAJOR REFITS" included in this listing. YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED!Note: Owner's personal items including fishing gear, boat name, and items with boat name does not convey with sale of vessel. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Major Refits and Upgrades

Mezzanine cut in/installed November and December 2012 by St. Augustine Marine Center cost $54,000Hull and topsides (Full boat) faired, painted, bow rail removed December 2009. By St. Augustine Marine Center cost $100,000Hardtop Fabricated and installed August 2008 By Barry LeRay, Wilmington, NC Cost $36,000Teak Covering boards and coaming installed October 2007 By Adam Covella, Charleston, SCNew Bluewater fighting chair 2007New Pompanette helm chairs 2007New ZF Microcomander controls 2007All new interior, soft goods, carpet, new ultra leather, custom Release Marine Hi-Lo table, bridge cushions, mattress, by IK Yacht Design, Fort Lauderdale, FL cost $86,000Approximately $325,000 spent on refits and upgrades between 2007 to 2012Electric door opener by J.R. Beers (Marine Power Door) $6700Tides Rudder Port Bearings and Seals $4511.10New starboard shaft 9/23 $5700

Notables

1000 hours service recently performed by Davis Diesel along with new hoses and many other engine maintenance items at a cost of almost $56,000 (have receipts)Nibral 4 blade spare propsNew Maxwell windlass with with 75' of chain and 250' of ropeAcrylic bridge enclosureRevere 6 man life raft includedEskimo ice machine  Fighting chair refinished and new rocket launcher 2022Bilge B Dry lazarette and forward bilge2 new refrigerators/freezer 2023New instahot at galley sink 2026New hot water heater 20263 new smart TV’s 2022New Mezzanine cushions 2024New electric teaser reels Tanacom 1000’s on separate 30 amps breakersNew memory foam mattress Master 2024New fighting chair and helm chair covers 2023Whole boat ceramic coated top to bottom 2025 touched up 8/26New Lumitec underwater lights spectrum full color 2023New bridge and cockpit Lumitec spectrum full color lightsNew custom stainless steel trim tabs 9/2025All new batteries replaced 8/2026 (8)Salon icemaker motor replaced 2024New engine room blowers 2026New freshwater gauge and senderNew Fireboy 2025New A/C Blower Master Stateroom 2025New Flow Marine 24K BTU A/C unit (everything condenser and 2 air handler)Krypto Quiet Bearings 2025Boat has been completely painted with Awlcraft 2000, Hull Ice Blue; top sides Snow whiteCustom hardtopMezzanine with cockpit freezer, engine room access, and Tackle drawersInsulated bait and drink boxes in stepTeak ladder back helm seatingBridge seating with storage underneathLED light bar on hard topRitchie compass(2) 12volt reel outlets in cockpitTeak deck and covering boards in cockpitMezzanine seatingNewly refurbished BlueWater Teak fighting chair with Custom made rocket launcherNew 3 each Bomar sunshade/screens to bow hatches at a cost of $1100Port and Stbd 30 amps 12VDC electric reel outlets in cockpitCustom 110VAC electrical outlet for portable watermaker in aft cockpit stbd gunwale lockerAdditional 110VAC electrical outlet added in aft engine roomNew 75' cable master power cord replace standard 50'Jabsco macerator overboard sewage pump new in 2023Salon carpet runner and full salon floor cover3 rung removable aluminum dive ladder, mount underneath transom doorInsurance survey from August 26, 2026 has yacht valued at 375K

Electronics

2 Garmin 8612’s XSV New 20251 Garmin GXM 54 weather antenna New 2025Garmin GMR 1206 XHD2 RadarIcom M605 VHFIcom M506 VHF with remote micSimrad AP 22 Auto pilotFusion MS RA70 Stereo New in 2023 W/JL Audio speakers2 Garmin GC 200 Marine IP cameras engine roomNew switch panel and switches replaced 2025Starlink internetSecurity Alarm System plus cameras on Bridge, Cockpit, and salon

Vessel Overview

Year1996
MakeOcean Yachts
Model53 Super Sport
Vessel NameNauti Rascal
CategorySport Fishing
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall53 ft
Beam16 ft
Max Draft4 ft

Performance & Capacity

Max Speed35 kts
Cruise Speed30 kts
Fuel Capacity860 gal
Fresh Water200 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeMAN
Engine 1 ModelD2840-LE401
Engine 1 Power820.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours4770.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeMAN
Engine 2 ModelD2840-LE401
Engine 2 Power820.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours4770.00 hrs

Generators

MakeOnan

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