For Sale: Palm Beach Motor Yachts PB55

Pitt Stop has a 27-knot cruising speed and a 33-knot top end, thanks to its twin 725 hp Volvo D11 engines.
Palm Beach PB55 Pitt Stop
Pitt Stop is the only Palm Beach PB55 currently available with conventional shaft propulsion and twin 725 hp Volvo D11s. It’s located in Stuart, Florida. Courtesy Grand Banks Yacht Sales

Pitt Stop is a 2020 Palm Beach Motor Yachts PB55 which is powered by twin 725 hp Volvo D11s and is the only PB55 currently on the market equipped with conventional shaft propulsion, prized for its simplicity, durability, and ease of ownership. It has a cruise of 27 knots and a top speed around 33 knots. Notably, she, and is further enhanced by bow and stern thrusters for confident maneuvering. It’s located in Stuart, Florida, and offered by Grand Banks Yacht Sales for $2.495 million. 

Belowdecks, the forward stateroom features a split-bunk configuration forward that works equally well for couples, children or crew. To port, a flexible lounge area adds another layer of functionality, converting into a  single berth complete with its own television and refrigerator, ideal for extended cruising. On deck and throughout, Pitt Stop is outfitted with premium features including Humphree stabilizing fins, Starlink connectivity, a removable sun awning and concealed tender garage that allows you to easily launch the dinghy out over the swim platform. 

Palm Beach PB55 Pitt Stop
The interior showcases the builder’s custom woodworking and joinery abilities, with ample room for entertaining. Courtesy Grand Banks Yacht Sales

According to the brokerage team at Grand Banks Yacht Sales, the vessel has many thoughtful upgrades, an intelligent use of space, and Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ renowned craftsmanship. They say, “Pitt Stop is a rare opportunity to own a PB55 that offers exceptional flexibility, comfort, and performance in a highly manageable package. It is fully equipped and ready to cruise today.”

Yachting previously wrote: “The Palm Beach 55 is the latest incarnation of the downeast-style lobster-boat-turned-yacht. There have been a number of predecessors, including those actually built somewhere in the Northeast. There have been some Down (Far) East versions built in the Orient, some Down (Over) East yachts built in Italy and a stylish Down West line from the Pacific Northwest, but this is the first Down Under lobster-yacht. And, as the Aussies say on her home turf, “she’s a right corker,” meaning something better than excellent.

Palm Beach PB55 Pitt Stop
The aft deck is perfect for alfresco cocktails or dining, with a large teak table. Courtesy Grand Banks Yacht Sales

Company owner Mark Richards is arguably Australia’s best-known sailor and an America’s Cup veteran, so it’s no accident that these yachts blend fine craftsmanship, thoughtful design and advanced construction materials and methods.” A 10-foot Sirocco RIB Alloy 310 tender with Yamaha 4-stroke 20hp engine is also included in the sale. 

Palm Beach PB55 Pitt Stop
The helm has dual multifunction displays and comfortable seating in climate-controlled comfort. Courtesy Grand Banks Yacht Sales

Where is Pitt Stop located? The vessel is currently lying in Stuart, Florida.

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Grand Banks Yacht Sales professional broker Sarah Antona at 772-633-4020.

Quick Specifications

  • Length Overall: 55’
  • Beam: 17’2”
  • Draft: 3’4”