Baltic 52 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

52.49' · 16 m

Disp.

31,967 lbs · 14,500 kg

First year

1990

The Baltic 52 represents a pivotal era for the Finnish shipyard, marking a transition from the IORinfluenced designs of the early 1980s toward a more refined, highperformance cruising philosophy. Launched in 1988 and designed by the legendary firm Sparkman & Stephens, the 52 was the successor to the highly successful Baltic 51 (a Germán Frers design). While the 51 was known for its massive volume and powerful rig, the Baltic 52 prioritized a more balanced hull form and advanced construction techniques. According to the Baltic Yachts Archive, only 18 units were produced between 1988 and 1994, making it a rare and highly soughtafter specimen on the secondary market. The vessel was a showcase for the builder’s expertise in sandwich construction, utilizing aircraftgrade balsa cores and vacuumbagged epoxy resins to achieve a displacementtoballast ratio that favored true oceancrossing speed without sacrificing the luxurious appointments expected of a Baltic.