56' North Wind 56

$339,000 | 2001 | Marina del Rey, CA
  • Sailboat North Wind 56, 2001 model, docked at sunset with palm trees in background.
  • Luxury North Wind 56 yacht from 2001 docked at marina, showcasing sleek wooden deck.
  • Sailboat North Wind 56, 2001 model, docked at sunset with palm trees in background.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 sailboat with ropes and wooden finish.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with ropes and winch, docked at marina.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 sailboat with ropes and winch at dock.
  • Sailboat North Wind 56, 2001 model, docked at marina with wooden deck.
  • Sailboat deck view of 2001 North Wind 56, featuring sleek design and modern fittings.
  • Sailboat docked at marina, North Wind 56, 2001 model, with wooden deck and blue cover.
  • Luxurious 2001 North Wind 56 yacht interior with wooden deck and marina view.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with hatch and winch.
  • Deck view of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with inflatable boat and Honda motor.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with winch and wooden details.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht featuring a winch and teak wood finish.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with Lewmar winch and wooden accents.
  • Deck of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with winch and wooden finish.
  • Cockpit of 2001 North Wind 56 sailboat with Raymarine navigation equipment.
  • Yanmar control panel on 2001 North Wind 56 yacht, featuring gauges and switches.
  • Interior view of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with elegant wood paneling and ceiling lights.
  • Luxurious wooden interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with striped seating.
  • Interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wooden flooring and striped cushions.
  • 2001 North Wind 56 yacht bathroom with sink, mirror, and shower area.
  • Cozy cabin bed in 2001 North Wind 56 yacht, featuring wooden interior and plush bedding.
  • Cozy cabin bedroom in 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wooden interior and comfortable bedding.
  • Cozy cabin bedroom in 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wooden interior and comfortable bedding.
  • Luxurious wooden yacht kitchen interior, North Wind 56, 2001 model, featuring modern appliances.
  • Luxurious North Wind 56 yacht interior with striped seating, wooden table, and mounted TV, 2001 model.
  • Luxurious 2001 North Wind 56 yacht interior with wood finish and cozy seating area.
  • Luxurious interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wood finish and cozy seating area.
  • Luxurious North Wind 56 yacht interior with striped seating, wooden table, and mounted TV, 2001 model.
  • Luxurious 2001 North Wind 56 yacht interior with wood cabinetry and cozy seating area.
  • Luxurious interior of a 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wood finishes and cozy seating.
  • Luxurious interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with cozy seating and wooden finishes.
  • Luxurious wooden interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with striped seating and decor.
  • Navigation equipment on a North Wind 56 yacht, featuring Raytheon systems, wooden interior, 2001 model.
  • Control panel of a 2001 North Wind 56 yacht, featuring various switches and gauges.
  • Cozy navigation station in 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wood finish and striped seating.
  • Luxurious bathroom in 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with wooden cabinetry and shower.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of a 2001 North Wind 56 yacht, featuring cozy bedding.
  • Luxurious wooden interior of a 2001 North Wind 56 yacht cabin.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with bed and storage.
  • Luxurious wooden cabin interior of 2001 North Wind 56 yacht with cozy bed.
  • Luxurious cabin on a North Wind 56 yacht, year 2001.

Description

2001 North Wind 56 | Heavy-Built Offshore Yacht | Exceptional Value. 

She is the only 56 model designed by Sparksman & Stephens and she was the last 56 built by North Wind. 

LLC Owned. 

A rare opportunity to own a true offshore sailing yacht with serious construction and volume—at a fraction of the cost of a new 55–60’ production boat.

The North Wind 56 is a true blue-water sailing yacht, designed and built for serious offshore cruising and long-range independence. Constructed in Spain by North Wind Yachts, this 2001 model offers old-school build quality, substantial displacement, and a layout optimized for passagemaking and liveaboard comfort—a compelling alternative to lighter, more production-oriented modern yachts.

This is a yacht for experienced sailors and discerning buyers seeking strength, safety, and value in a proven offshore platform.

Construction & Design

  • Solid fiberglass hull with robust structural grid

  • Heavy-duty construction designed for ocean crossings

  • Wide beam provides excellent interior volume and stability

  • Deep cockpit with high coamings for offshore security

  • Practical deck layout with safe movement fore and aft

Unlike many newer boats built for coastal cruising, the North Wind 56 was engineered with long passages, redundancy, and durability as priorities.

Sailing & Performance

  • Powerful masthead rig. Mainsail mast furling system.

  • Balanced hull form for comfortable motion at sea

  • Designed for efficient passagemaking rather than racing

  • Sail plan suitable for shorthanded crews

  • Predictable handling and strong upwind performance for a vessel of this size

The North Wind 56 is known for its confidence-inspiring feel offshore, particularly in heavier conditions.

Interior & Accommodations

Below deck, the yacht offers a warm, functional interior designed for extended time aboard:

  • Spacious saloon with excellent seating and storage

  • Well-equipped galley with sea-going layout

  • Multiple private cabins for owners and guests

  • Generous tankage and storage for long-range cruising

  • Traditional craftsmanship with solid joinery throughout

The interior prioritizes function, ventilation, and livability—ideal for full-time cruising or seasonal liveaboard use.

Systems & Equipment

  • Reliable inboard diesel engine with strong motoring performance

  • Systems designed for serviceability and long-term ownership

  • Typically equipped with generator, climate control, and full navigation station (equipment varies by vessel)

  • Engine room and systems access suitable for owner-operators

Why This Boat

For U.S. buyers comparing this yacht to newer production boats, the North Wind 56 stands out for:

  • Substantially heavier build and stronger structure

  • Greater offshore capability

  • Better motion at sea

  • Exceptional value per foot in the 55–60’ category

This is not a dockside condo—it’s a serious cruising yacht designed to go places safely and comfortably.



Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. The boat is centrally listed by ACY Yachts - Marina Del Rey.

Contact

West Coast Yachts
949-673-2060
sales@wcyachts.com
Engines
Number of Engines 1
Engine Model 56
Engine power (total) 140 hp
Engine hours (port/starboard) 3200
Drive Type Direct
Dimensions
LOA 56 ft
Beam 16 ft
Maximum Draft: 8.58 ft
Accommodations
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2
Tanks
Fresh water tanks 320|gallon
Fuel tanks 240|gallon
Holding tanks 25|gallon

Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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