1979 De Biot Schooner 52 Ketch, USD 122 000

S/Y Gyziana is now on the market! This well-maintained, beautiful 1979 aluminum 52’ Schooner Ketch has been thoughtfully designed and expertly built by the renowned Chantier Naval BIOT shipyard, located in Monnickendam, the Netherlands. Known for their ability to navigate the open seas with grace and stability, these fine vessels are perfectly suited for adventurers eager to explore the open seas.

With a generous 13.71 ft beam, the interior of S/Y Gyziana is spacious and inviting, featuring over 6 ft headroom throughout. The interior boasts exquisite teak cabinetry and beautifully maintained teak and holly floors. The thoughtful 3-cabin layout includes 2 heads, both equipped with Jabsco marine manual toilets and one with shower, ensuring comfort and convenience for all aboard. The v-berth cabin is designed for relaxation, featuring 2 single berths with an ensuite head located forward. In 2025, the small starboard bow berth was re-upholstered with new fabric, enhancing its appeal. The spacious salon is perfect for entertaining, offering ample seating for guests along with a center folding table. Positioned across from the salon, the expansive navigation station is well-equipped with all necessary instruments for your journeys. The galley is conveniently located in the walkthrough to the aft cabin, providing abundant storage and counter space, making meal preparation a delight. The galley is equipped with a TECHIMPEX XL3 propane 3-burner stove with oven, along with 2 refrigerators/freezers, a double sink with 1 fresh water faucet, and a 1 saltwater foot pump equipped with a manual water filter. The luxurious aft cabin features 3 double berths and ample storage for all your belongings, complemented by the second head situated at the aft. Throughout the vessel, large hatches provide excellent ventilation, while 6 electric bilge pumps ensure safety at sea.

On the exterior, the center cockpit is both roomy and accessible, featuring an open deck space that makes moving around easy. All cockpit cushions were replaced with new upholstery in 2025. Additionally, there is a convenient cockpit shower. In January 2026, the topsides were fully repainted, giving the boat a fresh and vibrant appearance. A custom-built mobile swim platform has been installed at the Ferroalquimar Shipyard in Cartagena, Colombia. This innovative platform can be raised during navigation to clear the davits for dinghy hoisting and lowered at anchor for swimming, sunbathing, and easy dinghy boarding.

Powering S/Y Gyziana is a robust 2008 100hp IVECO NM100 N45MNAM diesel engine that has only 1,172 hours on it. The hydraulic steering system can be bypassed to work with cables if necessary and includes a tiller for emergency steering. The vessel’s sail inventory is impressive, featuring a new heavy-duty full-batten mainsail installed in 2023, specifically designed for long-distance cruising. The new battened Dracon mainsail is only one year old and comes with a stack pack. The headsails are in good condition and are equipped with PROFURL roller furling. A removable forestay for the cutter is also in good condition, and additional spare sails include a Fisherman sail, two stay sails, and another mainsail. For navigation, S/Y Gyziana is outfitted with top-of-the-line equipment, including a Furuno NAVNET VX2 chartplotter, Furuno radar, Furuno Navpilot 500 autopilot, Furuno Mod. HS 2021 VHF radio, and an ICOM SSB radio with Pactor 2.

For your power needs, S/Y Gyziana is equipped with 450 watts of solar panels and a 300-watt Cristec inverter. It features two 100ah batteries for engine start and a battery bank with six new lead acid 105ah batteries installed in 2025. Ground tackle is plentiful and reliable, featuring a Falkon 1500-watt Lofran’s mod fk 003004 windlass. The primary anchor has been upgraded to a 43kg Spade anchor with 330 ft chain and 100 ft rode, ensuring secure anchoring even in high winds. The original 60 lbs. CQR remains onboard as a spare, along with a 27kg Bugel and a 20g Admiralty anchor.

S/Y Gyziana represents a unique opportunity to own a one of a kind offshore cruiser that combines elegance, practicality, and performance. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a long-distance cruising expedition, this beautifully maintained schooner is ready to take you wherever your heart desires.
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