Sweden 52 Buyer's Guide
The Sweden Yachts 52 is a singular presence on the used market: a single hull built in 1996 by Sweden Yachts under designers Peter Norlin and Jens Östmann, and also recorded as the 52 CLASSIC. With only one example ever produced, any buyer is examining a unique vessel rather than a model with a fleet of sisters to compare against. The known specification, however, is detailed enough to guide a viewing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 52 was specified as a mahogany-interior cruiser with eight berths, a galley, and a toilet facility. Tankage runs to 700 liters of fresh water and 700 liters of diesel, with a separate 240 liters for waste water. The interior layout reflects a boat planned for a full crew on extended voyages rather than a minimalist short-handed setup.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The as-built specification centers on a Volvo Penta TMD 31 diesel rated at 100 horsepower on a shaft drive, which is the engine to confirm at survey. Rigging is masthead sloop with a mainsail-and-jib area of 115 square meters and a 135 percent genoa option raising the sail-area-to-displacement ratio to 23.3. Keel choice divides the practical used-market picture: a wing keel draws about 6.5 to 6.8 feet, while the fin keel draws 8.5 to 8.8 feet and limits the yacht to major marinas anchor.
What to Inspect
A buyer should verify the build details on the specific hull: confirm the fiberglass balsa-cored sandwich hull and deck, the lead keel attachment for the keel type fitted, and the Volvo Penta TMD 31 installation and shaft drive. Confirm the CE Class A OCEAN certification and the stated tank capacities as part of the condition survey.
Buyer's Takeaway
- Verify the keel type and measured draft against the specific hull
- Confirm the Volvo Penta TMD 31 and shaft drive condition
- Check the balsa-cored hull and deck for any core issues
- Validate tank capacities and CE Class A certification
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 54 | 54.92' | $ 920,569 | 23 | 8 |
| Swan 53 | 53' | $ 390,327 | 19 | 7 |
| Siltala Yachts OY 52 | 51.16' | $ 293,350 | 19 | 4 |
| Sweden Yachts 50 | 50' | $ 268,481 | 15 | 0 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $ 196,932 | 11 | 4 |
| Santa Cruz 52 | 53' | $ 329,900 | 7 | 3 |