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1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible “LUCKY” Priced to sell

55 ft · West Palm Beach, FL

$889,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales - Florida SE Coast.

1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible yacht on open water under a blue sky.

Description

1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible Sportfish

"Lucky" is Rybovich hull # 84 built as the "Marlynn". In recent years she has undergone two major refits; the receipts for which total well above her asking price. Most recently, a full paint job was completed 6/2022. All work was done by Michael Rybovich. She is in extraordinary cosmetic condition and the 1,000 hour engine service was completed. Tuna Tower was new in 2016.

She is that turnkey opportunity that seldom surfaces on the market.

Updates 2025:

  • February 2025 Shipyard. New Bottom Paint micron 66.
  • New propspeed on running gear.
  • New Tide seals plus two spares added to shaft.
  • New chiller plate.
  • Wheels sent out to be balanced.
  • Four fresh coats of varnish May 2025.
  • Carpet cleaned September 2025.
  • Annual fire inspection September 2025.
  • Starlink

New Updates 2026:

  • New air handlers for salon and master stateroom
  • New windlass motor
  • Oil changed engines in June
  • Both wheels balanced
  • Main salon windows re caulked
  • New Dripless Rudder seals installed
  • New bottom paint
  • Clear Coat Transom

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$889,000
Year
1983
Make
Rybovich
Model
55 Convertible
Condition
Used
Type
Convertible Boats, Sports Fishing Boats, Saltwater Fishing
Hull Material
Wood
Location
West Palm Beach, FLApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
55 ft (16.8 m)
Beam
17 ft (5.18 m)
Draft
4.83 ft (1.47 m)

Performance

Cruising Speed
27 kn
Max Speed
30 kn
Propeller Cruising Speed
2,200 rpm

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
1,430 hp
Total Hours
3,020 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engines
2× Cummins QSM11-715 HO · 715 hp each · 1,510 hrs · 2014 · Inboard · Direct

Tankage

Fuel
1,176 gal (4,452 L) · 1 tank
Fresh Water
150 gal (568 L) · 1 tank

Accommodations

Cabins
3
Heads
2

Full Details

Vessel Walkthrough

Layout Walkthrough:

Starting Forward is the Master Head with:

  • Stall shower
  • Lectrasan head
  • Sink
  • Built in hamper
  • Generous storage

Aft to Master Stateroom with:

  • Walk around queen bed
  • (4) Hanging lockers
  • (13) Drawers for storage
  • Extensive built-in bookcase
  • Pop-up TV
  • Overhead hatch

Aft to Companionway Bunks:

  • (2) Stacked bunks with storage below located to Starboard
  • Large hanging locker

Aft to Starboard is Guest Head with:

  • Stall Shower
  • Sink
  • Lectrasan head
  • Clothes washer
  • Drawer and locker storage
  • Teak and Holly flooring

To Port is the Guest Stateroom:

  • There are criss- cross upper and lower berths
  • Vanity with sink
  • Large amounts of drawer and hanging locker storage

Up and Aft to the Island Style Galley:

  • Stainless sink and surround
  • Concealed pop-up microwave
  • Concealed Jennair cooktop
  • Four Kitchenaide drawer style refrigeration/freezer units
  • Abundant drawer and locker built-in storage

Up and Aft to the Salon:

  • To port is a large L-Shaped settee with custom table and storage below
  • To starboard are two occasional chairs
  • Concealed entertainment center
  • 50" Pop-Up TV
  • Ice Maker
  • Drawer and compartment storage
  • Pneumatic door to cockpit

Decor is extensive Teak paneling and trim through-out, Corian bathroom counters, textured wall coverings, Teak and Holly floor treatments, and Teak blinds.

Cockpit:

The cockpit has twin tackle centers. To port is the drink box and bait freezer. To starboard is a sink, bait prep area, and cockpit controls. Below deck are an insulated fish box with macerator pump and a large baitwell with both natural and mechanical aspiration. There is a Murray tuna chair with rocket launcher an extra large transom door and port and starboard lazerettes. There are triple spreader Rupp outriggers. Bulkhead, tackle lockers, fighting chair, and side wings are varnished Teak. The cockpit sole and covering boards are natural Teak. Port Aft Chiller Plate Fish Box.

Flybridge:

Flybridge has a center console with concealed pneumatic electronics storage. There are port and starboard bench seats with storage below and a forward centerline bench seat. There are two Murray helm chairs.

Electronics:

  • Two Furuno Navnet displays
  • Furuno 120 mile radar
  • Simrad AP20 auto pilot
  • Icom M504 VHF
  • Furuno RD-33 fish finder
  • Twin Cummins vessel view
  • 5" Ritchie compass
  • Maretron digital fuel gauges

Mechanical and Deck Equipment:

  • Custom aluminum bow rail with anchor pulpit and Muir electric anchor windlass
  • 60# CQR anchor with 25' of chain
  • Auto CO2 fire system
  • Chain and cable steering
  • Reverso oil change system
  • Emergency engine driven crash pumps
  • Trolling valves
  • Cepar primary fuel filters
  • 30-Gallon electric water heater
  • Spare props
  • Cruisair AC
  • Air compressor
  • Full cockpit cover
  • Flybridge enclosure curtains
  • Chair covers
  • Saltwater washdown
  • Single lever electronic controls
  • Two 40-amp battery chargers
  • Gen Onan 21.5 Kw with 1,634 Hours

Construction:

  • Cold molded mahogany and epoxy
  • Newly varnished Teak toe rail, bridge rail, flybridge trim, half round, bow pulpit, bulkhead, cockpit wings, transom, flybridge console, helm and fighting chairs

Broker's Comments

"Lucky" represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a vintage, full dress Rybovich which has been thoroughly and extensively updated in every respect.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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  • 1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible yacht "Lucky" cruising on open ocean under clear skies.
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  • 1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible yacht "Lucky" cruising on open ocean under blue sky.
  • Aerial view of 1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible yacht cruising on open water.
  • 1983 Rybovich 55 Convertible yacht cruising on open ocean waters.
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The Company 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.