Auckland, New Zealand — Palm Beach Motor Yachts will return to the Auckland Boat Show, March 5–8, showcasing the iconic and highly regarded Palm Beach 55, a model that continues to resonate with New Zealand boaters who value performance, craftsmanship, stunning looks, and genuine offshore capability. Founded in 1995 by Australian ocean-racing sailing champion Mark Richards, Palm Beach Motor Yachts has spent more than three decades refining a singular philosophy: motor yachts designed with a sailor’s understanding of the sea. As the company enters its 31st year, that mindset remains central to every Palm Beach built, including the Palm Beach 55 on display in Auckland.

Well known in New Zealand waters, the Palm Beach 55 has earned a loyal following thanks to her combination of elegant design, impressive speed and efficiency, and a calm, confidence-inspiring ride in challenging conditions. She is a yacht designed not simply to look beautiful at rest, but to perform exceptionally when the weather turns, and the miles stretch on. Like all Palm Beach Motor Yachts, the Palm Beach 55 is semi-custom, offering owners a choice of Flybridge or Express configurations, with flexible interior layouts including galley-up or galley-down arrangements and two- or three-stateroom accommodations. Regardless of layout, every Palm Beach shares the same performance DNA: lightweight construction, refined balance, and uncompromising build quality.

The Palm Beach 55 is the built using Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ proprietary V-Warp Technology®, a design and construction philosophy born directly from Richards’ lifetime of offshore racing experience, including multiple victories and record-setting podium finishes in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. This deep passion for yachting and innovation recently intersected with the major modifications of the legendary Supermaxi Palm Beach XI by Richards and team as they are on a continuous journey to maximize innovation and performance across the yachting spectrum.

Standard power for the Palm Beach 55 is twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS 950s, delivering a cruising speed of approximately 28 knots and a top speed of 34 knots. Optional 900-hp IPS 1200s offer performance up to 41 knots, while traditionalists can opt for straight-shaft Volvo D11s, delivering a comfortable cruise of 26 knots and a top speed of 30 knots.