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2018 Dixon Dixon 55 “"SALT SHAKER"”

55 ft · Portsmouth, NH

$2,500,000

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Carl Bettano Yacht Sales.

A 2018 Dixon 55 yacht cruising on open water, showcasing sleek design and performance.

Description

Introducing the remarkable,Completely Custom Built "SALT SHAKER," a 2018 Dixon 55 Downeast, Sport Fishing Yacht with full walk around both port & starboard. She combines Great Offshore Performance and Comfort. With an impressive overall length of 55 feet and a 20 ft beam there is nothing like her on the water. Powered by twin Caterpillar C-18 inboard engines, each delivering 1150 hp, she offers cruising speeds of 20 knots, making her perfect for both long range fishing expeditions and leisurely outings. With a range of 900 miles, "SALT SHAKER" is designed for extended adventures both Offshore & Coastal cruising. This Custom Built 55 Dixon is truly One of a Kind, SHE HAS EVERYTHING !!!. She was Custom built by a Very Knowledgeable & Particular owner who has spent Millions of Dollars to get the Custom boat he wanted with the best of everything, and now feels it's time for another challenge. She has been constantly updated since her Completion in 2018. You really have to see her to believe her. The term "SPARED NO EXPENSE " most definitely applies to this Custom 55 Dixon. With a New Construction cost of approx 5-6 Million Dollars and 2 years of time, she is a great value at an Asking price of $2,500,000. If you are buyer who want's a Custom Offshore Yacht that can do anything you ask "SALT SHAKER " is the boat for you. She's in the water ready to run to the Canyons . Please call for an appointment to see "SALT SHAKER".

RECENT $400K PRICE REDUCTION ! !

FROM $2,900,000.00 TO $2,500,000.00

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$2,500,000
Year
2018
Make
Dixon
Model
Dixon 55
Condition
Used
Type
Sports Fishing Boats, Saltwater Fishing, Downeast
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Portsmouth, NHApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
55 ft (16.8 m)
Length on Deck
20 ft (6.1 m)
Beam
20 ft (6.1 m)
Draft
5.42 ft (1.65 m)
Dry Weight
90,000 lb (40,823 kg)

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
2,300 hp
Total Hours
7,980 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engines
2× Caterpiller C-18 · 1,150 hp each · 3,990 hrs · 2018 · Inboard · Direct

Tankage

Fuel
3,000 gal (11,356 L)
Fresh Water
500 gal (1,893 L)
Holding
50 gal (189 L)

Accommodations

Heads
1

Full Details

Equipment

  • 4 Helm Stations, Helm, Midship,and Rear Station in the Cockpit, 4th Station is Remote that plugs in, so you can move it while fighting a fish.
  • Full stand up walk around engine room
  • Heat Exchangers, Intercoolers just Serviced
  • Full Service Log
  • 3000 gal fuel capacity for long range
  • High volume fuel polishing system & fuel transfer to all 4 tanks
  • Westerbeke 22 KW Generator Stator replaced in 2023
  • Delta T air intake & air outlet from the engine room with temp Control
  • AC-DC engine room lighting as well as DC lighting in the fishbox
  • Maretron system & Victron system to monitoring all fuel tank levels,fresh water, Black water, Batteries, wing and air pressure.
  • Additional cabin de-humidifier for extended stays with engines off. Allows you to control the cabin humidity without running the AC & Heat Systems
  • ZF Controls with full back up ZF controls for safety Offshore
  • Full Cabin Controls, Full Cockpit Controls, with a third station with a remote that plugs in to move the boat while fighting large fish
  • Sleeping for 6 in with Comfortable bunks,
  • Head with Separate Extra large shower stall & Bench Seat for rough weather use.
  • Large cockpit monitor to see your Bow & Stern down lines or up to 4 Screens from anywhere in the cockpit
  • Twin AC/Heat Systems with the Compressors located in the engine room for quite night operation
  • Over sized SEA KEEPER 26 just totally rebuilt in 2025 with New Sphere & Brake Arms etc,
  • 2- 1000 lb per day Dometic Ice Makers that pump to the slush tank or main fish box at the same time
  • Filtered ice cube maker
  • 1800 per day Water Maker
  • 2- approx 200 gallon live wells each with 4500 gph Hooker Bait well pumps
  • Cool fish water chiller
  • Extra large Transom Fish Box/ Live well that hold hundreds of Lbs of fish with 4500 gph Hooker Bait
  • well pump
  • 10 Ft x 4ft x 4ft Slush Box / Fish Box plumbed to both ice machines. Saltwater fed gear driven pump to fill & Drain the Box @ 200 gallons per minute
  • Additional Pacer Pump for quick cockpit clean up w/2" Hose
  • 200 gph Saltwater & Fresh water Wash downs
  • XXXL Custom Cockpit Freezer
  • Extra large Ice Chest in the Cockpit for Drinks etc. in the Cockpit.
  • 1000 - 1500 Lb Hydraulic Crane on the cabin roof to move large fish from Slush tank to the Dock
  • Fresh water wash down on Cabin roof
  • Foul weather Closet in the cockpit with fans from the engine room to warm and dry boots & foul weather gear
  • Raised Work/Rigging /fish Cleaning table in the Cockpit
  • Rigging table top is hinged with large storage area for fish storage, Ice for Canyon trips or just storage.
  • Custom Commercial Grade 30" flat iron Grill for Cockpit Cooking fully protected and covered for all weather conditions.
  • 14" Hydraulic Hydroslave hauler for anchoring and pulling fish aboard. Has retractable over head arm with pulley adjustable for docking, Hauling etc.
  • Built in Tuna/Fish slide with extra wide transom door with hinged transom gate for easy use
  • Many Heavy Duty Cleats along the Bow and Mid-ship to adjust the boat to the optimum Position when fishing
  • 30 inch High Bow rail for safety when working in Rough Weather
  • Full walk around to the Bow from both Port & Starboard
  • Side cabin door located next to the cabin Helm Station
  • High Powered Spotlight on the bow for night Navigation through Lobster pots etc.
  • High Powered lights in the cockpit for night Fishing
  • Rupp Heavy duty Outriggers
  • Commercial grade Sea Deck thru out the cockpit and walk aroung
  • Lumishore under water lights across the bottom, in the transom, on the side and stern
  • Extra large Metal Halide lights on the port & starboard for large surface Illumination and deep water penetration
  • 6 large Halogan lights with 360 degree lighting
  • Greenstick with electramate custom hydraulic bandit reel with mutipul spools for greenstick trolling
  • Salon has Extra large Settee with Custom expandable table with seating for 5-6
  • 8 Large tackle Drawers just inside the salon door so all equipment is kept dry
  • Large Rod room with Tackle shelves
  • Star Link
  • Running gear full serviced 2026 with New Cutlass bearings, Props Balanced, Engine alignment Checked

Electronics

  • Garmin Navigation System, including B275 Transducer
  • Dual TIMEZERO Navigation Computers with Dedicated Displays
  • Two Furuno TZT3 17" Multifunction Displays
  • Dual Furuno Radar Systems: DRS4 Dome Radar, Plus 25kw 4' Open Array
  • Simrad SY50 Commercial Sonar with Dual Displays
  • Furuno PM542LHW / 165T-B54 Tranducer Package
  • Simrad Commercial grade Auto Pilot
  • FLIR Thermal Imaging and SIONYX Low Light/Night Vision Cameras
  • Twin Icom VHF Radios, Yeasu Radio and Taiyo Radio Direction Finder (RDF)
  • Triple Redundant Architecture across many critical systems using both NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183 Networks
  • HDMI Matrix Distributing Navigation,Radar,Sonar,Fishing and Vessel Information to TV's & Aft Displays throughout the vessel
  • Full Onboard Camera & Security System with local Recording
  • Digital Tank Monitoring & Comprehensive Vessel Monitoring
  • Maretron Battery, Tank, and Systems Monitoring
  • Victron Electrical Monitoring and Back up Systems
  • Premium Wet Sounds Audio System with Speakers Throughout the Vessel
  • Dual Shore Power System with 100 amp Capability
  • Remote Battery Switching with ACR Integration between Systems
  • Triple Redundant Charging Architecture with constant DC Back up Capabilty
  • Aprox 10kw of Inverter Capacity
  • AGM Telecom Batteries, 8 for the House Bank & 2 for each engine

Photos (66)

  • A 2018 Dixon 55 boat named "Salt Shaker" cruising on calm waters under a cloudy sky.
  • Dixon 55 boat named "Salt Shaker" docked at marina, 2018 model.
  • Docked Dixon 55 boat from 2018, moored at a sunny marina with clear skies.
  • Aerial view of Dixon 55 yacht docked at marina, 2018 model.
  • Aerial view of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat docked at a marina.
  • Fishing boat "Salt Shaker" with large catch at night, Dixon 55 model, 2018.
  • Fishing boat "Salt Shaker" docked in New Castle, NH marina, Dixon model 55, 2018.
  • Docked Dixon 55 boat from 2018, surrounded by other vessels in a marina.
  • Boat docked at marina, Dixon 55 model, 2018, named "Salt Shaker," surrounded by other vessels.
  • A 2018 Dixon 55 boat named "Salt Shaker" cruising swiftly on open water.
  • Aerial view of 2018 Dixon 55 boat navigating near a dock.
  • A 2018 Dixon 55 boat cruising on calm waters near a red buoy.
  • 2018 Dixon 55 boat cruising on open water, equipped for fishing.
  • Fishing boat "Salt Shaker" on calm sea, Dixon 55 model, 2018.
  • Aerial view of 2018 Dixon 55 boat cruising on open water.
  • Aerial view of 2018 Dixon 55 boat cruising on open water.
  • A 2018 Dixon 55 boat navigating the ocean under a clear blue sky.
  • Dixon 55 boat, 2018 model, featuring advanced navigation and communication equipment at a marina.
  • 2018 Dixon 55 yacht docked at marina under clear blue sky.
  • Marina view with Dixon 55 boat equipment, featuring radar and life raft, under clear blue sky.
  • Modern Dixon 55 yacht docked at marina, showcasing advanced equipment and serene waterfront view.
  • Fishing boat deck with rods, docked at marina; Dixon 55, 2018 model.
  • Dixon 55 boat interior, 2018 model, docked at marina with clear blue sky.
  • Luxury Dixon 55 yacht deck, 2018 model, featuring seating and fishing equipment at marina.
  • Docked Dixon 55 boat from 2018, with clear blue sky and calm waters.
  • Aerial view of a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht docked at a marina.
  • Side view of a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht docked at a marina under clear blue skies.
  • Fishing deck of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat, equipped with rods and seating, docked at a marina.
  • Dixon 55 boat deck, 2018 model, featuring fishing rods and seating under a clear blue sky.
  • Fishing boat deck with equipment, Dixon 55 model, 2018, docked under clear blue sky.
  • Interior of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat with navigation equipment and controls.
  • Boat steering console on a Dixon 55, 2018 model, docked at a marina.
  • Cockpit of 2018 Dixon 55 yacht with advanced navigation and control systems.
  • Interior of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat with modern navigation equipment and seating.
  • Electrical control panel on a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, featuring switches and displays.
  • Fishing rod storage room on a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, featuring organized racks and equipment.
  • Luxurious 2018 Dixon 55 yacht interior with modern kitchen and wooden accents.
  • Interior of 2018 Dixon 55 boat with fishing rods, seating, and wooden cabinetry.
  • Interior of 2018 Dixon 55 boat with fishing rods and modern amenities.
  • Interior of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat, featuring wood accents and modern amenities.
  • Interior of 2018 Dixon 55 yacht featuring cozy wooden bunk beds and modern design.
  • Cozy Dixon 55 yacht cabin with wooden bunk beds and storage, 2018 model.
  • Interior of 2018 Dixon 55 yacht featuring wooden cabinetry, bunk beds, and a compact bathroom.
  • Compact yacht bathroom with wooden cabinetry, mirrors, and modern fixtures, Dixon 55, 2018 model.
  • Modern shower interior with chrome fixtures and built-in shelving, Dixon model 55, 2018.
  • Engine room of a 2018 Dixon 55, showcasing complex wiring and machinery.
  • Engine room of a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, showcasing complex machinery and wiring.
  • Engine room of a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, showcasing complex machinery and equipment.
  • Engine room of 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, showcasing complex machinery and equipment.
  • Electrical system setup with Victron Energy chargers in a Dixon 55, 2018 model.
  • Fishing deck of a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, featuring chairs and fishing rods at a marina.
  • 2018 Dixon 55 yacht docked, featuring spacious deck and modern amenities under clear blue skies.
  • Spacious deck of a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht, docked with clear blue skies.
  • Control panel of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat docked at a marina.
  • Fishing deck of 2018 Dixon 55 boat, equipped with rods and seating, docked at marina.
  • Deck view of 2018 Dixon 55 boat with fishing equipment and seating.
  • Interior of 2018 Dixon 55 boat with navigation equipment and control panel.
  • Interior view of a 2018 Dixon 55 boat, featuring a blue patterned floor.
  • Open storage compartment on 2018 Dixon 55 boat, showcasing spacious interior design.
  • Storage compartment on a 2018 Dixon 55 boat with jackets and boots.
  • Open storage compartments on a 2018 Dixon 55 boat deck.
  • Interior storage compartment of 2018 Dixon 55 boat, featuring organized equipment and bright lighting.
  • Dixon 55 boat, 2018 model, docked with visible yellow hose and steps.
  • Outdoor grill on a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht deck, featuring a sleek stainless steel design.
  • Open storage compartment on a 2018 Dixon 55 yacht deck, showcasing interior space.

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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.