Santa Cruz 52 Sailboats for Sale

Bill Lee/Bob Smith·1992·Santa Cruz Yachts
Santa Cruz 52 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
53' · 16.15 m
Disp.
21,000 lbs · 9,525 kg
First year
1992

The Santa Cruz 52 represents the refined apex of Bill Lee’s "Fast is Fun" philosophy, transitioning the brand from the spartan, narrowbeam "sleds" of the 1970s into the realm of highperformance 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 Transpacwinning speeds without sacrificing the amenities required for comfortable coastal cruising or entertaining. Unlike its predecessor, which featured a narrow 12foot beam, the Santa Cruz 52 utilizes a more modern, powerful hull form with a 14foot beam, providing significantly more initial stability and massive interior volume. This model remains a benchmark in the UltraLight Displacement Boat (ULDB) category, balancing a lightweight balsacored hull with a sophisticated triplespreader rig and a deep, highaspect 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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 329,900
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (57.1%) · Canada (42.9%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Santa Cruz 52 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 4 (57.1%), followed by Canada.

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

Country view

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 329,9004257.1%
Canada$ 224,9003242.9%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catana 5353.08'$ 1,850,0001310
Santa Cruz 5050'$ 210,00091
Santa Cruz 52You are here$ 329,90085
NEEL 5252'$ 1,585,43385
Beneteau Oceanis 5251.67'$ 653,21163

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Santa Cruz 52 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Santa Cruz 52 over the past 12 months is $329,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Santa Cruz 52 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Santa Cruz 52 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Santa Cruz 52 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Santa Cruz 52 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Santa Cruz 52 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Santa Cruz 52 listings over the past 12 months are United States (57.1%), Canada (42.9%).
05Do Santa Cruz 52 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Santa Cruz 52 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.7% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Santa Cruz 52?+
Comparable models include Catana 53, Santa Cruz 50, NEEL 52. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.