BESTEVAER 56ST
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 57.68 ft |
| LWL | 49.87 ft |
| Beam | 15.22 ft |
| Draft | 11.48 ft/ 5.91 ft min |
| Displacement | 46,297 lb |
| Ballast | 8,819.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.5 kn |
About the BESTEVAER 56ST
Due to builder customization, numbers can vary. Available with a cutter rig. Mast above DWL: 23.1m / 75.8 ft Additional water ballast: 2x 2,050kg Reported SA = Main + Genoa. Optional 110 hp engine
The Bestevaer 56ST is a heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and built by KM Yachtbuilders, with production records indicating a single build year of 2006. As a rare vessel with an unknown total hull count, it represents a specific era of Dutch naval architecture focused on robust, comfortable offshore performance.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed planing, particularly those seeking a stable, heavy-displacement platform for extended offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 46297.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.7, and a comfort ratio of 36.5, the 56ST is engineered for serious offshore capability, offering exceptional stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Dykstra designs such as the Bestevaer 47 or 52, as well as heavy-displacement trawler-style yachts from the mid-2000s like the Hallberg-Rassy 42 or Swan 42, sharing similar fractional sloop rigs and emphasis on seaworthiness.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BESTEVAER 56ST yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 57.68ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BESTEVAER 56STyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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