Summit Motoryachts 54 for Sale

A planing hull is the most efficient way to go faster on the water: Once it reaches a certain speed, the hull hops up out of the water and rides on the surface. The experienced boatbuilders at Kadey-Krogen Yachts have looked at all aspects of performance cruising and worked with Michael Peters Yacht Design to create a new brand that exceeds expectations, and that includes more choices down to the most fundamental levels. While the initial Summit 54 Motoryachts have been equipped with conventional shaft propulsion, we are also ready to incorporate Volvo Penta IPS into future builds. Because the hull is on the surface of the water, less of the hull actually touches the water, so there’s less friction to overcome with horsepower and fuel burn.

It’s this combination of speed and efficiency that inspired the team at Summit Motoryachts to design a planing hull for a cruising yacht. While performance is a key factor in these yachts, it’s not the only consideration: We knew our buyers would expect a certain level of robust construction, smart use of interior space with plenty of stowage, a fine interior finish, and plenty of proven equipment.