1983 Nauticat 52, 195.000 GBP

Nauticat 52 – 1983 | Exceptionally Upgraded Owner's Yacht | Bluewater Cruiser | Ready to Sail

Asking Price: £195,000

This magnificent Nauticat 52 represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of this legendary Finnish-built bluewater motorsailer. Built in 1983, she has benefited from continuous ownership, meticulous maintenance and an extensive programme of mechanical, electrical and cosmetic upgrades, making her one of the best-equipped Nauticat 52s currently available on the market.

Designed for serious offshore cruising and comfortable liveaboard life, the Nauticat 52 perfectly combines the security of a protected wheelhouse with excellent sailing performance under her proven ketch rig. Her solid construction, exceptional seaworthiness, generous tank capacities and spacious accommodation make her equally suited for Mediterranean cruising, ocean passages or full-time living aboard.

Every major improvement has been carried out with reliability, safety and long-distance cruising in mind. This is a genuinely turnkey yacht requiring no significant investment before departure.

Accommodation

Comfortably sleeping up to 9 guests (ideal cruising capacity for 6), the interior offers generous living space rarely found on yachts of this size.

She features:

Spacious aft owner's cabin with ensuite bathroom
Additional guest cabins
Large and bright main saloon
Raised wheelhouse saloon with panoramic visibility
Two heads with showers
Sauna/storage area adjoining the owner's ensuite
Excellent storage throughout

Recent interior upgrades include:

Completely renewed upholstery (2025)
New IKEA mattress in the aft cabin (2026)
Cabin fans throughout
LED lighting throughout the yacht
USB charging sockets throughout
New microwave (2026)
New Dualit kettle and toaster
Royal Schatz clock, barometer and comfort meter
New aft cabin clock
Television/DVD player
Engine & Mechanical

Powered by the legendary Ford Lehman six-cylinder diesel engine, renowned worldwide for reliability and longevity.

Engine Hours: Approximately 4,600

Professionally maintained by the owner with three oil and filter services annually.

Cruising speed: 7.5 knots

Maximum speed: 9 knots

Fuel consumption: Approximately 11 litres/hour

Major mechanical upgrades include:

New gearbox
New propeller shaft
New R&D flexible coupling
Two new cutlass bearings
New oil cooler
New water pump
New front crankshaft seal
Complete engine rewiring
Renewed engine wiring loom
Reconditioned alternator
New 80-litre hot water heater
Complete renewal of main battery cables throughout the yacht
New bilge pump (2025)
Electrical Systems

Extensively modernised electrical installation including:

New 6 kVA inverter
New domestic batteries (2026)
New bow thruster batteries (2026)
400W solar panel system
New AC electrical breakers
LED lighting throughout
USB charging sockets throughout
Fully renewed main electrical cabling
Navigation & Electronics

Fully equipped for extended offshore cruising:

Raymarine radar
Raymarine autopilot
Two Raymarine chartplotters
Raymarine R73 GMDSS / AIS VHF radio
Philips GPS display
NAVTEX weather receiver
Icom M93 GMDSS handheld VHF
Two offshore steering compasses
Reconditioned hydraulic steering
Rebuilt aft steering station
Deck Equipment

The yacht's exterior has been maintained to an exceptional standard.

Equipment includes:

Lofrans Falcon anchor windlass
Windlass completely overhauled with new bearings, bushes, seals and solenoid (2025)
Lofrans Bluetooth anchor windlass remote control
Secondary anchor windlass control at the aft helm
Fully rebuilt bow thruster (new bearings, bushes, seals and gearbox)
New deck lighting
Stainless steel towing line reel
Benzoni folding passerelle
New removable cockpit table
Full cockpit cushions
Full forward sunbathing cushions
New fenders and fender covers
Wheelhouse enclosure (2025)
Lewmar flyscreens and blackout blinds fitted throughout
Teak decks in outstanding condition, professionally protected during every winter lay-up
Sailing Equipment

The Nauticat's ketch rig delivers outstanding balance, versatility and easy sail handling.

Features include:

Sails in excellent condition
Genoa with new UV protection strip
New running rigging
Modern timber blocks and pulleys
Two Lewmar 65 genoa winches
Additional Lewmar and Anderson winches for mainsail and reefing
Galley & Domestic Equipment

Fully equipped for comfortable liveaboard cruising:

Dometic refrigerator/freezer
New freezer compressor
Four-burner Inox gas/electric cooker with oven
Microwave
Hot water system
Air conditioning (saloon and owner's cabin)
Television/DVD entertainment system
Tank Capacities

Fresh Water:

2 x 1,000 litres

Fuel:

2 x 1,000 litres

These impressive capacities allow extended cruising with minimal reliance on marinas.

Included Equipment

The sale includes:

Zodiac 330 DL RIB
Yamaha 20 HP electric-start outboard
Bauer dive compressor
Two complete diving equipment sets
Red Paddle Co. 12.5 paddleboard with paddles
Full Mediterranean paper chart portfolio
Automatic engine room fire suppression system
Complete fire safety equipment
Highlights
British Registered
Extensively upgraded throughout
Ford Lehman diesel
Air conditioning
Solar panels
6 kVA inverter
Modern Raymarine navigation suite
AIS
Radar
Autopilot
Bluetooth anchor control
Bow thruster
Excellent teak decks
Beautiful interior
Huge tank capacities
Bluewater ready
Liveaboard ready
Broker's Remarks

This Nauticat 52 is a truly exceptional owner's yacht that has been continuously upgraded with a focus on reliability, comfort and serious offshore capability. The extensive investment in mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, navigation equipment and onboard comfort sets her apart from the majority of comparable yachts currently available.

Offering legendary Finnish build quality, outstanding sea-keeping ability, generous accommodation and impressive cruising autonomy, she is perfectly suited for discerning sailors seeking a classic yacht capable of taking them anywhere in comfort and safety.

Early viewing is highly recommended.