The Nauticat 52 represents a pinnacle of Finnish maritime engineering from the Siltala Yachts shipyard, designed to serve as a high-latitude flagship for the most demanding blue-water cruisers. Unlike the brand’s "traditional motorsailers" (such as the 33 or 44), which prioritized motoring capability and a fuller hull form, the Nauticat 52 was conceived as a "Pilothouse Sailing Yacht." This distinction, spearheaded by designer Kaj Gustafsson, moved the brand toward a more performance-oriented hull with a deeper fin keel and a powerful ketch rig, while retaining the protected internal steering position that is the hallmark of the Nauticat philosophy. Produced primarily during the late 1980s and 1990s, the 52 paved the way for the later Nauticat 515 and the subsequent flagship, the Nauticat 525, sharing a lineage of robust construction and "ship-like" proportions that allow for comfortable passage-making in conditions that would keep lesser vessels in port.
Nauticat 52 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Nauticat
- Model
- 52
- Builder
- Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
- Designer
- Sparkman & Stephens
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 | $434,709 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | $425,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | $335,751 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | $384,855 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $150,793 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $90,712 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $117,690 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 | $434,709 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
25.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 14.2% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nauticat 33 | 33.17' | $74,000 | 57 | 28 |
| Nauticat 38 | 37.5' | $115,451 | 39 | 16 |
| Nauticat 44 | 43.67' | $162,242 | 26 | 8 |
| Nauticat 43 | 42.67' | $149,606 | 21 | 9 |
| Pilothouse 42 | 42.65' | $270,957 | 19 | 10 |
| Nauticat 52 | $381,567 | 16 | 7 | |
| Nauticat 35 | 34.92' | $108,135 | 14 | 6 |
| Nauticat 40 | 39.37' | $129,900 | 13 | 7 |
| Nauticat 32 | 32.15' | $93,434 | 12 | 5 |
| Amel Mango 52 | 53' | $179,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Nauticat 385 | 38.22' | $386,228 | 5 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $434,709 | 4 | 1 |
| Croatia | $493,613 | 3 | 2 |
| United Kingdom | $338,134 | 2 | 2 |
| Saint Lucia | $380,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Spain | $335,751 | 1 | 0 |
| France | $159,040 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy | $117,690 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey | $150,793 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Nauticat 52 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Nauticat 52 over the past 12 months is $381,567. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Nauticat 52 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 16 Nauticat 52 listings over the past 12 months, with 7 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Nauticat 52 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Nauticat 52 has increased by 13.93% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Nauticat 52?
- Italy currently has the lowest median asking price at $117,690, while Croatia is the most expensive at $493,613 — a 319% difference.
- Do Nauticat 52 listings get price reductions?
- About 25% of Nauticat 52 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 14.2% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Nauticat 52?
- Comparable models include the Nauticat 33, Nauticat 38, Nauticat 44. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.