1994 Hyundai Elegant 49 (Sonata 5300)

If you have been searching for a serious liveaboard-style motor yacht with volume, presence and proven twin diesel power, this 1994 Hyundai Elegant 49 / Sonata 5300 deserves your attention.

Built by Hyundai Shipyards South Korea, this substantial aft-cabin cruiser delivers the kind of internal space, beam and practicality that makes these larger motor yachts so appealing. With an approximate 53ft hull length and around 55ft 4in overall including duckboard/platform, she offers the feel of a much larger vessel, with a broad 4.72m beam, semi-displacement hull and commanding flybridge profile.

Step aboard and you are welcomed by wide side decks, a spacious cockpit/aft deck and an expansive flybridge, making this a boat equally suited to entertaining, extended coastal cruising or simply enjoying life aboard in comfort. Inside, the layout is all about usable volume. The saloon is bright and generous, with large windows, a comfortable lounge setting and an inviting helm area with excellent visibility. There is also a lower helm with side access door, galley-down layout, large refrigeration capacity, dinette seating, multiple sleeping areas and a proper aft master configuration that gives this vessel genuine liveaboard appeal.

Accommodation is one of this yacht’s standout features. These Sonata 5300 / Elegant 49 models are known for their roomy two-stateroom, galley-down layout, and this example offers the kind of separation and comfort that works beautifully for couples, families or guests staying aboard for extended trips. The aft master is a major drawcard in this class, while the forward guest accommodation and additional living space make the boat feel far more like a waterfront apartment than a typical cruiser.

Underway, she is powered by twin Caterpillar 3208TA diesel inboards rated at 375hp each, a well-known and respected package for a vessel of this size. The attached survey records engine hours at approximately 1,702 hrs port and 2,447 hrs starboard at time of inspection, and also notes substantial onboard capacities of approximately 2,270 litres of fuel and 1,100 litres of water, giving her the legs and practicality for extended stays away.

For buyers wanting a larger motor yacht without the replacement cost of a modern equivalent, this Hyundai presents a compelling opportunity. She has the size, layout and presence to suit a range of uses — from weekends away and coastal cruising through to a comfortable marina-based retreat or liveaboard lifestyle.

Key Features

• 1994 Hyundai Elegant 49 / Sonata 5300

• Built by Hyundai Shipyards South Korea

• Approx. 55ft 4in LOA including duckboard/platform

• Approx. 53ft hull length

• 4.72m beam

• Approx. 1.37m draft

• Twin Caterpillar 3208TA diesel engines 375hp each

• Approx. 2,270L fuel capacity

• Approx. 1,100L water capacity

• Spacious aft-cabin motor yacht layout

• Large saloon and galley-down arrangement

• Flybridge helm and lower helm

• Strong liveaboard, entertaining and cruising potential

Located on Lake Macquarie, Inspections are highly recommended - ready for immediate delivery.

Oliver Wrigley
Director & Sales Broker - Buyaboat
Phone: 0439042822
Email: [email protected]