Nauticat 52 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1981·Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
51.16' · 15.59 m
Displ.
56,000 lbs · 25,401 kg
First year
1981

The Nauticat 52 represents a pinnacle of Finnish maritime engineering from the Siltala Yachts shipyard, designed to serve as a highlatitude flagship for the most demanding bluewater 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 performanceoriented 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 "shiplike" proportions that allow for comfortable passagemaking in conditions that would keep lesser vessels in port.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 336,622
Ask, not sold · 19 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
19 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+14.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
Croatia (27.8%) · Netherlands (22.2%) · Saint Lucia (16.7%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nauticat 52 listings span 8 countries. Croatia leads with 5 listings (27.8%), followed by Netherlands and Saint Lucia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

18 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 487,5005427.8%
Netherlands$ 383,9504322.2%
Saint Lucia$ 295,1123116.7%
United Kingdom$ 336,6222211.1%
Spain$ 331,593105.6%
France$ 157,070105.6%
Italy$ 116,232105.6%
Turkey$ 148,926105.6%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9957641
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9793920
Nauticat 4342.67'$ 145,0002714
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,601218
Nauticat 52You are here$ 336,6221911
Nauticat 3534.92'$ 107,6521911
Amel Mango 5253'$ 179,000199
Nauticat 3232.15'$ 91,915157
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,850147
Nauticat 44144.78'$ 464,23085

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nauticat 52 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nauticat 52 over the past 12 months is $336,622. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nauticat 52 sailboats are for sale?+
11 Nauticat 52 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 19 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nauticat 52 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nauticat 52 has increased by 14.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nauticat 52 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nauticat 52 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (27.8%), Netherlands (22.2%), Saint Lucia (16.7%).
05Do Nauticat 52 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Nauticat 52 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nauticat 52?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Nauticat 38, Nauticat 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.