On the Water with HCB: Testing the 56 Sueños GIX

The Denison Yachting marketing team recently spent a day on the water aboard the 56’ HCB Sueños GIX, getting hands-on time with the model and seeing what sets it apart in the mega center console category. The sea trial centered on the exact kind of details buyers care about most once they step on board: ride quality, layout, comfort, and how the boat feels when you actually run it.

“Dude… that was insane. From start to finish, the entire experience was next level. Getting to meet and hang with Elias, hear the story behind HCB Yachts, and do it all while sea trialing the new 56 was the perfect introduction for our team. It wasn’t just a boat ride, it gave us a real feel for who they are, how they operate, and why HCB is leading the charge in luxury performance center-console yachts.”  – Steven, VP of Marketing

That “Elias” is Elias De La Torre III, who led the evolution from Hydra-Sports Custom Boats into HCB Center Console Yachts, pushing the idea of a luxury, highly customized center console platform into a category of its own.

To keep the “dude” quotes going: “Dude, we ran the 56 Suenos in some pretty ugly ocean chop and this boat just ate it up. Super stable, tons of power, and comfort of a larger yacht without losing that edge of excitement.” – Connor Bradley, Yacht Broker

A Closer Look at the 56′ Sueños GIX

The 56’ Sueños GIX we demoed is powered by quint Mercury V12 600 hp outboards and equipped with a Seakeeper 9, a setup that’s become a serious calling card for this model. 

On the water, that combination showed up exactly where you want it to: the boat stayed composed through chop, felt planted underfoot, and kept the onboard experience comfortable even as conditions picked up.

“Was a great time out on the water! Couldn’t believe how smooth the boat rode considering the chop we’ve had lately.”  – Logan Agostino, Marketing Specialist

Logan also called out the “Seakeeper effect,” the center pass-through layout, and the higher hull sides helping keep everyone drier during the run. 

The team’s feedback landed in a consistent place: this isn’t a “looks good at the dock” boat only. It’s a boat that feels engineered around real usage, from how the seating zones flow, to how protected the ride feels for guests, to how it behaves when you push it.

“I loved it. Had an amazing time, especially when we were going full speed.”  – Andrzej, Web Developer

Andrzej also noted it was quieter than expected and that the layout felt genuinely comfortable with plenty of seating areas, which matters when the goal is to bring people along for the day and keep it fun for everyone.

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Who It's Perfect For

From the team’s perspective, the 56’ Sueños GIX is an easy fit for owners who want the best of both worlds: performance when you want it, and comfort when you are hosting.

“People who truly want something unique. This isn’t a boat you buy to blend in, it’s for owners who want something different, something special, and something that feels personal the moment you step on board.”  - Steven, VP of Marketing

"Having run options from competitors such as Valhalla and Scout, the 56’ HCB really stands out on top. I would encourage anyone seriously shopping and considering alternatives to simply test drive them all, because once you let the boats speak for themselves, I promise you'll end up going with the HCB." - Connor Bradley, Yacht Broker

For buyers looking for a luxury center console experience with a confident ride, strong guest protection, and a layout built around being on the water all day, the 56’ Sueños GIX checks a lot of boxes.

VIEW THE MODEL: 56' HCB Sueños GIX