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Yacht · 53 ft (16 m) · Mykonos
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Key specs
- Builder
- Astondoa
- Model
- CT
- Length
- 53 ft (16 m)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 3
Verdict
Astondoa’s 53-foot platform is a proven Mediterranean-style express cruiser: sporty, spacious for its size, and well suited to day cruising or short escapes. The listed boat’s exact configuration is not fully verified, so the review reflects the model family rather than this specific yacht.
Pros
- +3-cabin layout is well suited to small groups or family use
- +Twin MAN 800 hp installations are common on the model and support brisk cruising
- +Fiberglass express-cruiser format balances speed with usable deck space
- +Typically equipped with air conditioning, autopilot, GPS, and Wi‑Fi
Cons
- −Actual listing details for this boat are not fully confirmed
- −Capacity data is inconsistent: 12 claimed vs 10 found in a comparable listing
- −Fuel and range figures vary by source and configuration
- −Performance and handling depend heavily on engine hours and maintenance
The Astondoa 53 Open is an express cruiser with a clean, sporty profile and a layout aimed at social cruising. Public listings show the model commonly offered with three cabins and two heads, which supports private charters or family use rather than large-group overnighting.[1][4][6]
On the water, the model is generally associated with twin MAN 800 hp diesel inboards, a setup that delivers strong acceleration and high-speed cruising for a 53-foot boat. Published sources place top speed in the low-30-knot range, but exact numbers vary by build, load, and condition.[1][2][3][5]
Comfort is one of the model’s strengths: reported amenities include air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, autopilot, and GPS, while the open-deck format and sunpad/helm arrangement make it appealing for warm-weather cruising.[5] Value is more mixed, because the platform is established and capable, but the specific boat’s verified data is incomplete and listed capacity differs across sources, so pricing should be judged against condition, maintenance, and refit level rather than brochure claims alone.[1][4][5]
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