1973 56' Matthews

Length

56'

Draft

5' 1"

Beam

16'

Location

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Price

$225,000

Overview

Price Reduction! Now asking only $225,000! (1/28/2026)

History of Matthews Yachts

Founded in 1890 in Ohio the Matthews Boat Company built over 1000 boats and yachts.Many were minesweepers for the US Navy.In business till 1975, when transitioning from wood to fiberglass, they teamed up with Halmatic LTD from Great Britain to supply their hulls.Halmatic built patrol boats and commercial craft with their over built hulls reportedly able to withstand machine gun fire.

This 56 Voyager model has a Halmatic solid fiberglass semi-displacement hull with the decks and deckhouse built at Matthews of wood...

Price Reduction! Now asking only $225,000! (1/28/2026)

History of Matthews Yachts

Founded in 1890 in Ohio the Matthews Boat Company built over 1000 boats and yachts.Many were minesweepers for the US Navy.In business till 1975, when transitioning from wood to fiberglass, they teamed up with Halmatic LTD from Great Britain to supply their hulls.Halmatic built patrol boats and commercial craft with their over built hulls reportedly able to withstand machine gun fire.

This 56 Voyager model has a Halmatic solid fiberglass semi-displacement hull with the decks and deckhouse built at Matthews of wood with decks and some components having a fiberglass cloth covering.

All spec and photos are current and accurate!

Silver King Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Gilman Yachts of Ft. Lauderdale, Inc.. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

  • Builder Matthews
  • Model Voyager
  • Category Motor Yachts
  • Type Power
  • Year 1973
  • HIN/IMO 56-4171
  • Refit Year 2014
  • Condition Used
  • Maximum Speed 21 KN
  • Cruise Speed 19 KN
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Hull Material Fiberglass
  • Number of Engines 2

Additional Info

Lovingly maintained and updated, “MY ALIBI” represents a modernized classic with updated 4-cycle MACK engines, a newer generator, updated A/C, galley and electronics.
She would make a perfect liveaboard with her huge master cabin and updated galley.
All spec and photos are current and accurate!

1973 56' Matthews
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