Santa Cruz 52 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 280,200
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-19.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Canada (60.0%) · United States (40.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Santa Cruz 52 listings span 2 countries. Canada leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Canada$ 224,9003360.0%
United States$ 335,5002140.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First Yacht 5356.17'$ 808,4474826
Dehler 4242.13'$ 323,144197
Grand Soleil 52 LC55.94'$ 775,0001910
Voyage Yachts 50050'$ 359,5001814
Balance Catamaran 52652.49'$ 1,799,0001510
Grand Soleil 52 Performance$ 145,951123
Outremer 55-254.89'$ 2,123,360125
Santa Cruz 7068'$ 319,00072
Santa Cruz 52You are here$ 280,20065
Beneteau Oceanis 5251.67'$ 666,31742

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 $280,200. 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 6 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 decreased by 19.7% over the last 3 months compared to 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 Canada (60.0%), United States (40.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Santa Cruz 52?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First Yacht 53, Dehler 42, Grand Soleil 52 LC. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.