The master suite is downright opulent with great indirect lighting and his and hers hatches overhead. SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: Yanmar 80 w/ Saildrive or110 HP w/ shaft LENGTH OVERALL: 56' 2 " LENGTH WATER LINE: 50' 6 " BEAM: 16' 5 " DRAFT: 6'7 " , 8' 2 " FUEL/WATER CAPACITY: 106/190 GALLONS A desk dedicated to ship's business is key, especially for those living aboard or making extended passages. UNDER POWER Our boat was fitted with the upgraded 110-hp Yanmar turbo diesel and a straight shaft although standard propulsion is a Yanmar 80-hp with Saildrive. The larger engine makes this big boat nimble and the retractable Sidepower bow thruster helps in narrow fairways and tight slips. Beneteau's Dock & Go joystick steering system is an available option with the 80-hp engine, but with just a thruster, 22 she's quite maneuverable and turns on a dime even without the upgrade. We motored at 9.2 knots and 3300 rpm at wide-open throttle. A more economical cruise can be found at 8.6 knots and 2400 rpm. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS Given her racing origins, it's no surprise that the Oceanis Yacht 54 is an exciting boat that delivers a fast cruise. CANADIAN YACHTING | MAY 2021 DISPLACEMENT (FULL LOAD): 36,586 lbs. SAIL AREA: 1,378 sq. ft. (with furling mainsail) AIR DRAFT: 78' 9 " (+5' 11 " for performance rig) AIR DRAFT: 60' 2 " DESIGNER: Biscontini Yacht Design BUILDER: Groupe Beneteau AS TESTED PRICE: $861,000 USD VISIT: BENETEAU.COMhttp://www.BENETEAU.COM