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.
Used Santa Cruz 52 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Santa Cruz
- Model
- 52
- Builder
- Santa Cruz Yachts
- Designer
- Bill Lee/Bob Smith
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - ??
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