The 52, marks a whole new era in the design of cruising catamarans, as indeed did its predecessor, the famed 500.
With her diamond-shaped vertical bows, bevelled hulls, her as if levitated deckhouse and tall rig, the 52 is no ordinary catamaran, but her originality goes a great deal further than just its "outer" appearance, or even her interior layout.
52 : luxurious and contemporary
Noble and luxurious materials, with soft shades for a harmonious interior
Continuous horizontal and fluent lines give the interior open and generous spaces
Continuity between exterior and interior life
A slender exterior design for a boat with a strong character
Exterior: elegance, comfort and safety
The boat is accessed via large aft transoms, facilitating boarding and disembarking
Broad sidedecks, with recessed deck hatches
The cockpit is level with the saloon, and has an outdoor lounge and sun-lounging area to starboard
The cabin-top design creates a more elegant and punchier roof outline
a large sunbathing area on the cabintop
The sail areas are the same with the FlyBridge version. However, the lower mast and boom:
- reduces pitching
- makes the boom easier to access
The cabintop bulkhead fitted steering position includes the following:
- all maneuvers
- integrated comfortable helm station seat for 2 persons
- access from the cockpit and the sidedeck
- an optional extra safety system is also offered, with a tilting composite beam (optional) to close off the steering station in bad weather
- a composite bimini above steering area is available as an option
Specifications
Naval architect VPLP design
Exterior design Patrick le Quément
Interior design Nauta Design
Length over all 15,85 m / 52'
Beam 8.60 m / 28'3''
Draft 1.50 m / 4'11''
Mast clearance 27.66 m / 90'9''
Light displacement (EEC) 22,5 t / 49,606 Lbs
Sail area 156 m² / 1,679 sq.ft
Full-batten mainsail 97 m² / 1,044 sq.ft
Square top mainsail 107 m² / 1,151 sq.ft
Selftacking jib 59 m² / 635 sq.ft
Asymetrical spinnaker (opt.) 255 m² / 2,744 sq.ft
Code 0 (opt.) 154 m² / 1,657 sq.ft
Engine (std) 2 x 57 cv CR to 2 x 80 cv CR
Fuel capacity 2 x 496 l / 2 x 131 US gal
Fresh water capacity 4 x 240 l / 4 x 63 US gal
No. Of berths 6 to 14
EC certification A : 14 ; B : 14 ; C : 16 ; D : 30