The Santa Cruz 52 represents the refined apex of Bill Lee’s "Fast is Fun" philosophy, transitioning the brand from the spartan, narrow-beam "sleds" of the 1970s into the realm of high-performance luxury cruising. Introduced in the early 1990s as a successor to the legendary Santa Cruz 50, the 52 was designed to satisfy a growing market of sailors who demanded Transpac-winning speeds without sacrificing the amenities required for comfortable coastal cruising or entertaining. Unlike its predecessor, which featured a narrow 12-foot beam, the Santa Cruz 52 utilizes a more modern, powerful hull form with a 14-foot beam, providing significantly more initial stability and massive interior volume. This model remains a benchmark in the Ultra-Light Displacement Boat (ULDB) category, balancing a lightweight balsa-cored hull with a sophisticated triple-spreader rig and a deep, high-aspect keel. It serves as the middle sibling in the later Santa Cruz lineup, positioned between the more compact Santa Cruz 40 and the cavernous Santa Cruz 70.
Santa Cruz 52 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Santa Cruz
- Model
- 52
- Builder
- Santa Cruz Yachts
- Designer
- Bill Lee/Bob Smith
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $335,500 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $224,900 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First Yacht 53 | 56.17' | $818,585 | 42 | 26 |
| Dehler 42 | 42.13' | $338,146 | 16 | 4 |
| Outremer 55-2 | 54.89' | $2,149,985 | 13 | 5 |
| Grand Soleil 52 Performance | $129,588 | 11 | 2 | |
| Santa Cruz 50 | 50' | $210,000 | 9 | 0 |
| Balance 526 | 52.49' | $1,499,000 | 9 | 7 |
| Voyage 500 | 50' | $335,000 | 8 | 4 |
| Santa Cruz 70 | 68' | $319,000 | 5 | 0 |
| Catana 53 | 53.08' | $1,968,913 | 4 | 2 |
| Santa Cruz 52 | $280,200 | 2 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $224,900 | 1 | 1 |
| United States | $335,500 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Santa Cruz 52 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Santa Cruz 52 over the past 12 months is $280,200. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Santa Cruz 52 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Santa Cruz 52 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Santa Cruz 52 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Santa Cruz 52 has decreased by 19.74% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Santa Cruz 52?
- Canada currently has the lowest median asking price at $224,900, while United States is the most expensive at $335,500 — a 49% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Santa Cruz 52?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau First Yacht 53, Dehler 42, Outremer 55-2. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.