Lakeland Boating — July 2017

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 54'1"

Beam: 16'6"

Draft: 3'6"

Weight: 49,604 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 792 gals.

Water Capacity:

184 gals.

Power:T-725-hp Volvo

Penta IPS950

Base Price: $1,776,700

BELIZEMOTORYACHTS.COM

DEALERS

Bay Marine,

Waukegan, IL

BAYMARINE.NET 

Lake Michigan

Yacht Sales

Bay Harbor, MI

LAKEMICHIGANYACHT

SALES.COM 

Onekama Marine

Onekama, MI

ONEKAMAMARINE.COM

Belize 54 Day Bridge

Lap of luxury.

S

ometimes you step on a boat and are simply floored

not only by how beautiful it is, but also by the level

of thoughtfulness that went into its design. The Belize

54 Day Bridge is one such boat. From the electrically

operated dinghy garage in the stern to the massive,

teak-lined exterior entertaining spaces, this boat is

packed to the gills with comfort and conveniences. It’s

also a real looker.

A lot of polished stainless steel and highly varnished

wood highlight the interior, which is open from the

main salon to the aft cockpit. The galley is situated right

inside the salon entrance, making entertaining cockpit

guests a snap. Farther below is the three-stateroom

layout. The VIP stateroom with a queen-size island

berth is located in the bow, while the master stateroom

is located midcabin under the main salon. Each has its

own enclosed head/shower. The small guest/crew cabin

is situated to starboard between the other staterooms.

The flybridge is accessible via a graceful set of steps from

the aft cockpit. Once you’re up here, it won’t be easy to go

back down — it’s that nice. You not only get a commanding

view but also lots of comfortable accommodations. There’s

a large L-shaped lounge positioned around a gorgeous teak

table. It sits across from a day bar with pullout refrigeration,

a sink, an ice box and a cutting board.

Hiding in the belly of the Belize 54 Day Bridge is

a pair of 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950 pod drives. A

judicious application of throttle will produce a wide-

open speed of 34.2 knots; however, most folks will want

to cruise at around 28 knots, where the two engines burn

a very reasonable 58 gph. Of course, some owners will

peel back the throttles even further to enjoy more miserly

fuel consumption for long-range jaunts. Since there’s

IPS on-board, the 54 Day Bridge is easily maneuverable

with joystick steering.

Matt Mrozinski with Lake Michigan Yacht Sales

says, “The Belize 54 Day Bridge is an eloquent example

of cutting-edge technology and premium components

combined with a refined, classic appearance. We like to

refer to it as a ‘Gentleman’s Yacht.’” ★

by Gary Reich

BOAT SPOTLIGHT

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