Sweden 52 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

52.03' · 15.86 m

Disp.

33,841 lbs · 15,350 kg

First year

1996

Representing the absolute pinnacle of Scandinavian yachtbuilding pedigree, the Sweden Yachts 52 is a masterpiece of performanceoriented cruising design. Conceived by the legendary design partnership of naval architect Peter Norlin and designer Jens Östmann, this model was introduced in 1996 and remained the brand’s flagship cruiser until production officially ceased in 2002. Built by the renowned Sweden Yachts yard in Stenungsund, Sweden, the 52 was designed for sailors who demanded the safety and bluewater comfort of a heavydisplacement cruiser without sacrificing the thrilling, closewinded performance that was Norlin's trademark. To understand the Sweden Yachts 52, one must look at the shipyard’s history of custom commissions—including Sweden’s 12meter America’s Cup contender, Sverige—which infused the yard's production models with a rare thoroughbred DNA. The 52 is exceptionally rare; official shipyard and broker records indicate that only a single hull was completed in 1996, making it an incredibly exclusive semicustom masterpiece that commands immense respect in any anchorage.