A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well-equipped **Nauticat 52**, extensively upgraded for serious offshore cruising and comfortable long-term living aboard.
Built in Finland in 1983, the Nauticat 52 is renowned for its exceptionally robust construction, protected pilothouse, generous tank capacities and proven bluewater capability.
This owner's yacht has benefited from continuous maintenance and substantial mechanical, electrical and cosmetic investment. She is presented as a genuine turn-key cruising yacht, ready for extended Mediterranean cruising or long-distance passage making.
### Major Mechanical Upgrades
Powered by a proven **Ford Lehman six-cylinder diesel engine** with approximately **4,600 hours**, professionally maintained with regular servicing.
Recent 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
- Reconditioned alternator
- Reconditioned hydraulic steering
- Rebuilt aft steering station
- New 80 L hot-water heater
- New bilge pump — 2025
Approximate cruising speed is **7.5 knots**, with maximum speed around **9 knots** and fuel consumption of approximately **11 litres/hour**.
### Electrical & Energy Systems
The electrical installation has been extensively modernised for autonomous cruising:
- 6 kVA inverter
- New domestic batteries — 2026
- New bow-thruster batteries — 2026
- 400 W solar system
- Renewed main battery cabling
- New AC electrical breakers
- LED lighting throughout
- USB charging throughout
### Navigation & Electronics
Fully equipped for offshore cruising with:
- Raymarine radar
- Two Raymarine chartplotters
- Raymarine autopilot
- Raymarine GMDSS / AIS VHF
- NAVTEX weather receiver
- Handheld GMDSS VHF
- GPS
- Offshore steering compasses
### Accommodation
The spacious interior comfortably accommodates **six guests for extended cruising**, with sleeping capacity for up to nine.
The layout includes:
- Large aft owner's cabin with ensuite bathroom
- Guest cabins
- Two heads with showers
- Spacious main saloon
- Raised pilothouse saloon with panoramic visibility
- Excellent storage throughout
- Additional sauna/storage area adjoining the owner's suite
Recent interior improvements include **completely renewed upholstery in 2025**, a new aft-cabin mattress in 2026, cabin fans, LED lighting, USB charging and a new microwave.
Air conditioning serves both the **main saloon and owner's cabin**.
### Deck & Sailing Equipment
Her traditional ketch rig provides excellent balance and versatility for long-distance cruising.
Equipment includes:
- Sails in excellent condition
- Genoa with renewed UV protection
- New running rigging
- Lewmar 65 genoa winches
- Fully rebuilt bow thruster
- Lofrans Falcon anchor windlass
- Windlass fully overhauled in 2025
- Bluetooth windlass remote
- Secondary anchor control at aft helm
- Teak decks maintained in excellent condition
- Benzoni folding passerelle
- Full cockpit cushions
- Forward sunbathing cushions
- Wheelhouse enclosure — 2025
### Exceptional Cruising Autonomy
- **Fresh water: approx. 2,000 L**
- **Fuel: approx. 2,000 L**
- 400 W solar generation
- 6 kVA inverter
These substantial capacities make the yacht particularly suitable for extended periods away from marinas.
### Included Equipment
The sale also includes:
- Zodiac 330 DL RIB
- Yamaha 20 HP electric-start outboard
- Bauer diving compressor
- Two complete diving equipment sets
- Paddleboard with paddles
- Mediterranean paper-chart portfolio
- Automatic engine-room fire suppression system
For buyers searching for a **serious bluewater yacht, long-term liveaboard or highly capable Mediterranean cruising vessel**, this extensively upgraded Nauticat 52 deserves close consideration.
**Asking Price: £195,000 — EU VAT Paid**
Located in Greece.
Contact Orso Nero Rosa Yacht Brokers for complete specifications, additional photographs and viewing arrangements.
