The Biscontini-Nauta designed Oceanis 52 has a lot in common with the 47, but the extra five feet really do make space for some extra features. The cockpit, for example, includes adjustable height tables with c-shaped benches that face each other, making for a true gathered-for-meal-time vibe. The aft portion of the seating doesn’t have a back rest, so it can also be a good spot from which to keep the helmsman company. Primary and secondary winches have been separated to give better access if they’re in use simultaneously. A self tacking jib makes for easy maneuvering. A First Line version is available with a taller mast and overlapping genoa to give a performance boost. Belowdeck, there’s no shortage of space with an aft-facing chart table to port that has a bench seat and looks back at the galley, plus a more standard salon table set up to starboard.
LOA 51’8” Beam 15’11” Draft 7’9” (deep) 6’4” (shallow) Displacement 31,905 lbs (light) Sail Area 1,539 sq ft (Code 0) Power NA
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