My Christina, a 2018 Palm Beach PB55 Flybridge, is a high-performance yacht with sporty lines, two staterooms and is on the market at $2.499 million.
This yacht is powered with twin 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200 diesels that can propel this 55-footer to 40 knots on the pins. It has an easy fast cruise speed of 33 knots. Dropping down to 21 knots provides an effective cruising range of almost 500 nautical miles.
Construction is vacuum-infused E-Glass with carbon fiber in structural areas, stitched multi-axial fabric and vinylester and epoxy resins, and is core with Corcell and Airex foam. The deck and superstructure are fully-infused carbon fiber. All bulkheads and fixed furniture are structurally bonded to the hull and deck for strength and rigidity. A watertight bulkhead is located in the bow. The yacht’s interior was outfitted with optional Burmese teak.
My Christina has an upper and lower helm, Humphree zero-speed fin stabilizers and a dynamic positioning system. A remote docking station has joystick controls and a bow thruster assists in close-quarter-handling scenarios.This 55-foot flybridge yacht has the following helm tech:
- Garmin/Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit Navigation Yacht Management System
- Garmin software updated Aug 2023
- 8215 radar/plotter
- GSD 24 fishfinder/sounder
- Garmin autopilot
- GMR X-HD 18″ dome radar
- Garmin 300 VHF with speaker
- Two cameras: 1- engine room and 1- aft deck
- Starlink
My Christina’s flybridge has a centerline helm station with two Stidd helm seats covered by a Bimini top, allowing guests the option of sun or shade. Relax on an L-shaped settee with teak table abaft the helm station and enjoy the ocean breezes and views underway.
The cockpit is shaded by a fixed Sun awning and has a corner bench seat, a sofa with teak table and a wet bar with refrigerator, ice maker, sink, stowage and a glassware cabinet. Guests have easy access to the extended teak swim platform and bow where cushioned sun pads and a bow rider seat are available Open the garage, launch the 2017 10’6″ Sirocco MX-310/2 RIB with the upgraded Freedom Lift 4485 HD Gen III and take off on a private excursion.
My Christina‘s salon has a U-shaped settee with teak hi/low table to port and two sofas with a teak table to starboard. Large windows, which have V-kool window film, provide nearly 360-degree views and allow natural light to flow throughout the salon. Custom carpet with acoustic underlay, satin-finish solid teak cabinetry and custom Ultraleather upholstery enhance the luxury and comfort quotient.
Forward of the salon is the lower helm to starboard, which has a carpeted sole, teak steering wheel and two Stidd seats. To port is a custom bench seat, which can serve as a navigation/charting station. Three large windscreens, along with large side windows, give the captain a full view of the environs.
The U-shaped galley on My Christina is forward of the helm station and down a few steps. It has a teak sole, Silestone countertop, stainless-steel sink with designer faucet recessed in countertop, under-bench recessed disposal bin with Silestone cover. The sizable countertop space makes for easy meal prep, and amenities include a two-burner Induction cooktop, Miele stainless-steel Speed microwave/convection oven, an AC/DC-compatible refrigerator, a Fisher Paykel dishwasher and a wine cooler.
After a long day on the water, owners and guests can retire to one of two staterooms. The master stateroom has an island berth with under-berth stowage drawers, custom carpet, a portside lounge seat, satin-finish teak cabinetry and an en suite head with teak sole. The VIP stateroom has twin double berths with a custom carpet, custom upholster, solid teak cabinetry with a satin finish, dressing cabinets and mirror and an en suite head.
Grand Banks stated, “My Christina’s twin Volvo IPS 1200’s at 900hp each (1,245 hours as of September 2024) provide a smooth ride, incredible efficiency and quiet operation. The ergonomically designed custom flybridge and lower helm stations offer exceptional navigation. Her optional Bow Rider seat provides the ideal spot to soak up sunsets and get lost in conversation. There is a rear tender garage for convenient stowage and new Freedom lift for easy launch/retrieval.”
Where is My Christina located? The yacht is currently lying in North Palm Beach,FL.
Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Carvey Iannuzzi, (616) 889-7766, Grand Banks
Quick Specifications
- Length Overall: 55′
- Maximum Beam: 17.17′
- Max Draft: 4′
- Cruising Speed: 33 knots
- Max Speed: 40 knots
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: IPS1200
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Combined Horsepower: 1,800 hp
- Range: 493 nm @ 21 knots
- Fuel Capacity: 686 Gal.
- Fresh Water Capacity: 211 Gal.
