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Wind Dueller-Test
Sailing yacht · 54 ft (16 m) · Darsena Acton
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Modell
- Ocean Star 56.1
- Länge
- 54 ft (16 m)
- Gäste
- 12
- Kabinen
- 5
Urteil
The Ocean Star 56.1 is a roomy, charter-oriented cruiser with a practical 5-cabin layout and enough length and beam to suit larger crews. Its strength is space and livability rather than outright sailing performance, and its 2004 build means buyers should judge condition and refit history carefully.
Vorteile
- +Spacious 5-cabin layout for up to 12 guests
- +Wide beam supports good interior volume and cockpit space
- +160 hp Yanmar gives solid auxiliary power for docking and light-air motoring
- +Charter-focused setup suits family or group cruising
Nachteile
- −Older 2004 build, so upkeep and refit status matter
- −Performance is more cruiser than fast sailing yacht
- −Heavy charter use can mean more wear on systems and interiors
- −Deep-ish draft can limit some shallow anchorages
The Ocean Star 56.1 is a Greek-built cruising sailboat designed around charter utility and interior volume. At 16.55 m long with a 5.10 m beam, it has the proportions of a stable, space-efficient cruiser rather than a light-performance yacht, and this Wind Dueller example is configured with 5 cabins for up to 12 guests.[1][3]
On the water, the model is generally set up for dependable cruising: a 160 hp Yanmar is a strong auxiliary engine for a boat of this size, and the wide hull form should contribute to steadier behavior at anchor and under power. Public listings show a sailboat with a moderate draft around 2.3 m, which supports better upwind capability than shallow-keel charter cats, but it is still best viewed as a comfortable cruiser rather than a spirited performance boat.[1][6][15]
Comfort is a main selling point. The layout is aimed at group charters, with multiple cabins and enough beam to improve saloon and cockpit livability, making it suitable for family trips or mixed crews. Public listings also suggest the model is commonly equipped with charter-friendly features such as bow thruster, autopilot, generator, air conditioning, and bimini/sprayhood on some boats, though fit-out varies by vessel.[8][10][15]
In value terms, the Ocean Star 56.1 usually makes sense for buyers or charterers prioritizing space, practical systems, and easy group use over modern styling or top-end sailing performance. Because this boat is a 2004 example, the strongest indicator of value will be maintenance records, electronics age, sails, and evidence of any refit rather than the base model itself.[1][13]


