Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Steeler 55S Flyday 2024 vs Steeler 56S Performance 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Steeler 55S Flyday 2024 vs Steeler 56S Performance 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Steeler 56S Performance 2021 tops out at 725 hp. Engine specs for the Steeler 55S Flyday 2024 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Steeler 55S Flyday 2024 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Steeler 56S Performance 2021 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Steeler 55S Flyday 2024 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Steeler 55S Flyday 2024 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 54,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Steeler 56S Performance 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail54.13 ft
Length overall - Detail43.60 ft
Length - Feet54.13
Length - Feet43.6
Length overall - Meters16.5
Length overall - Meters13.29
Length overall - Inches650
Length overall - Inches523
Beam - Meters4.7
Beam - Meters4.94
Beam - Inches185
Beam - Inches194
Draft [max] - Detail3.94 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.2
Draft [max] - Meters1.46
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches58
Displacement35274.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal581
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2199.32
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelIPS8
Engine modelD11
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS8
Engine 2 Engine ModelD11
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower725 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower725 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower