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:
The cabintop bulkhead fitted steering position includes the following:
3/4/5/6 Cabins
6/14 Beds
Naval architect | VPLP DESIGN |
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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 |
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