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1979 Irwin 52Sold

$144,500

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Boat in Solomons, MD 20688 US

builtBuilt in 1979
Year the boat was built
model

52

Boat model
engine

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Engine type and count
length

55 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

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Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Length Overall
55ft
Length at Waterline
44ft
Length on Deck
52ft
Beam
15.42ft
Max Bridge Clearance
63.42ft
Max Draft
6.42ft
Ballast
16000lb
Cabins
4
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
400gal
Fuel Tanks
250gal
Holding Tanks
90gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Ac
Summary
"Anodyne" has recently been outfitted to sail across the Atlantic to England including all new standing rigging. Due to the inability of the owners to find a crew, they have decided after 10 years of cruising to leave her here in Maryland to be sold and they themselves have gone back to England.
Accommodations
  • "Anodyne" is the Center cockpit, Short rig, solid keel version of the Irwin 52. From the cockpit one enters the Large Main Salon, Galley and Navigation station area. To port is a 55" 4K TV, Denon AV receiver, Bose 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound system, Pioneer radio, tape and multi CD player with speakers in all cabins and the cockpit (speaker output is selectable). Aft is the Navigation station with a flip-up chart table, storage shelves, navigation chair, hull side lockers and integral chart storage. Forward is a 2 drawer bureau, 5 hull side lockers. To starboard is a large love seat sofa, stool, and removable table, three lockers, book shelf, ice maker, glazed drink cabinet and 16 BTU reverse cycle AC unit. Aft is an aft facing breakfast bar that looks into the Starboard aft galley. Under the salon is the access to the engine and generator and other mechanical systems. The salon windows have been replaced as well as the Mahogany wood cabin sides. The whole interior appears to be mahogany cabinetry and bulkheads. 2 overhead hatches along with the 7 large coach roof windows make for an open and bright interior. With no built-in furniture, one can design the salon in any fashion they like. There is so much room to add additional furnishings. She has 6'6" headroom and the hull sides are staved with Teak ceiling strips.
  • Her galley is to starboard and aft of the companionway. One step down from the main salon and is large enough for several onboard chefs to share food preparation. To port and aft of the companionway is the passageway to the Master Stateroom. Large storage lockers containing comprehensive set of spare parts, filters and tools. Underneath is a front loading washing/dryer and a trash compactor. House bank of Lithium batteries and Victron MPPT and Multiplus-II. The passageway shares a centerline counter with the galley on the other side.
  • At the aft end of the passageway is the Master Stateroom. Spacious accommodations with an athwart-ship queen size berth (standard size spring mattress makes it easy for finding fitted sheets). Large closet starboard, hanging locker on bulkhead forward, large locker port, eight drawers, book shelves, full length mirror, L-shaped settee to port, mirrored bulkhead with 2 lockers and shelves, 2 overhead hatches, 5 portlights and new teak floor installed in 2024 round out the aft stateroom. 16K BTU reverse cycle AC unit makes for comfortable sleeping on hot nights. She has an en-suite bath with manual head, tiles counter-top with stainless steel sink, mirror, fully tiled separate tub/shower (new shower installed in 2016), three lockers and shelf storage. Portlight and overhead hatch for additional light and ventilation.
  • Moving forward of the salon one will find a guest head to port with tiles counter-top, stainless steel sink, 2 lockers, tiles walls, bulkhead mirror, manual head and a separate fully tiles shower stall with seat (new shower installed in 2016).
  • The crew or kids stateroom is opposite the head to starboard with over and under twin berths which can convert to a sofa during the day. Two hanging lockers, 3 drawers, four lockers and 3 storage bins, and 1 portlight. This area can be closed off from the walkway for privacy.
  • The third and or guest stateroom is all the way forward with a V-berth, mirrored 3 drawer bureau, locker, hull side shelves, overhead hatch, two portlights for excellent light and ventilation. There is also an additional 6K BTU reverse cycle AC unit.
  • Her center cockpit is the heart of the vessel. Very spacious with settees that are over 7' long. Owner installed lovely Teak on the floor and seats. Perfect for sleeping 'under the stars". Six coaming lockers provide plenty of storage. Her full enclosure makes this area the place to be in inclement weather. She has a large cockpit table for meals. She has a large Destroyer steering wheel with adjustable brake, Danforth compass mounted on the pedestal. Access around the boat on deck is very comfortable and secure with wide side decks and good grab holds.
  • All deck hatches were replaced with custom Bofor alloy low profile hatches in 2017. The salon coach roof windows were all reglazed and the internal wood paneling was replaced in 2020. The portlights were resealed and refurbished in 2023.
Galley

This is a great U-shaped Sea Galley that actually wraps all the way around you. There is plenty of counter space for food prep, storage outboard as well as under the counters.

  • Double stainless steel sinks with hot and cold pressure water
  • Formica Counter tops with fiddles
  • Ceramic 3 pan stove top
  • Samsung combination convection oven, grill and microwave oven
  • Kettle and air fryer
  • Nova Kool dual voltage refrigerator and freezer
  • 110V Chest freezer
  • Additional preparation and serving area centerline under the cockpit floor
  • Forward of the sinks is a breakfast bar or additional serving area
  • two opening portlights
Electronics
  • Raymarine E125 MDF - New 2014
  • Raymarine RD418HD 48 mile radar dome mounted on mizzen mast - new 2014
  • Raymarine I70- Wind, Depth and Speed - New 2015
  • Raymarine Autohelm ST7000 - chain driven auto helm
  • Uniden Oceanus DSC VHF
  • Simrad RS35 Fixed-mount DSC VHF radio with AIS receiver - new 2019
  • Yacht Devices NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway YDWG-02 - New 2020
  • Digital Yacht IAISTX AIS Transponder sender - New 2023
  • Starlink - new 2023
  • IslandTime Wifi Signal booster and reouter - new 2016
  • Maxwell AA150 Chain Counter - new 2023
Sails and Rigging
  • Aluminum Hood spars - Main mast stepped on keel and Mizzen stepped on deck - compression post step replaced 2023
  • Hood electric in mast furling on main mast
  • Harken roller furler for the Mizzen
  • North Sails furler for the jib/headsail
  • 2 - Barient #32 electrics 2 speed self-tailing primarty winches
  • 2 - Harken #35 2 speed self-tailing secondary winches - new 2020
  • 1 - Barlow #25 Self-tailing main sheet winch
  • 1 - Barlow #19 Mizzen sheet winch
  • 2 - Barlow #25 on main mast
  • 1 - Barlow #19 Port main mast
  • 1 - Barlow #19 Mizzen mast halyard
  • Traveler positioned in cockpit with easy reach from the helm
  • Sobstad 107% Yankee - New 2023
  • Asymmetric Spinnaker sail - New in 2017 and used very little
  • In mast furling mainsail - good condition
  • Roller furling mizzen sail - good condition
  • Spare Mainsail - Fair condition
  • Storm Sail - Good condition
  • Standing Rigging replaced spring 2025
  • Running rigging and sheets either new or in good condition
Electrical
  • 12-volt DC and 110-volt AC power
  • Power distribution panels with circuit breakers
  • 50Amp 110/220V shore power with splitter for twin 30amp cords
  • 50' 50amp cord
  • 4 X 50' 30amp cords
  • Victron Cerbo GX 0 new 2023
  • Victron MultioPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 120/240V Inverter Charger - 3000W inverter - new 2022
  • 2X Victron SmartSolar charger MPPT 100/30 - New 2023
  • 2X Victron SmartShunt 500A - New 2023
  • Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 30A DC-DC charger - new 2023
  • 4X 200W BougeRV CIGS Solar panels - new 2023
  • 400W MarineKinetix MK4+ wind generator and hybrid charger - new 2023
  • 8X Renogy 100AH Lithium with bluetooth house batteries - new 2023
  • Renogy Battery monitor - new 2023
  • Wakespeed WS500 alternator regulator - new 2023
  • 2X 100ah AGM batteries for windlass and bow thruster
  • Promariner Prosport 20 Gen 3 Heavy Duty On-Board Marine Battery Charger - 20amp - 2 bank - new 2019
  • 2X starter batteries for engine and generator
  • 20 gallon hot water heater - new 2022
  • SeaWater Pro electric 20 GPH water maker - new 2023 (could easily be expanded to 40 GPH
  • ELCI protection for both 50A and 30A shore power connections
  • 60A Galvanic Isolator
  • All 110V sockets replaced with GFCI receptacles
  • Macerators replaced 2023
  • Bilge pumps replaced 2015
  • Dometic Turbo DTU AC 16K - new 2017
  • CruiseAir AC 16K
  • MarineAire AC 6K - new 2023
  • March 1000GPH AC pump - new 2023
  • 3 - Oil filled electric radiators
  • Engine room compartment heater
Mechanical

Large engine compartment under salon with multiple hatch access points

  • Perkins 4-236 85HP diesel engine rebuilt in 2024
  • Fuel lines and water lines replaced 2016
  • Exhaust hose replaced 2014
  • Marine Wurf Velvet-drive transmission with stainless steel shaft 2024
  • Perkins engine display with RRPM, volts, oil pressure and wter teimperature at helm
  • Single transmission and engine control at helm
  • Dual Racor primary fuel filters for engine
  • Northern Lights M843BW3 12KW diesel generator new in 2016 - 600 hours
  • Single Racor primary fuel filter for generator
  • Oil sump pump for both engine and generator
  • Fire Boy automatic engine room fire extinguisher
  • Fire Boy automatic engine shutdown control
Hull
  • Hull under the waterline stripped back and epoxy barrier coated 2015
  • All thru-hulls replaced 2015
  • New Rudder July 2025
  • Rudder bearing replaced 2025
  • Cutless bearing replaced 2024
  • Drive shaft bearing replaced 2024
  • Drive shaft U-Joint replaced 2024
  • Stuffing Box refurbished 2024
  • Vetus bow thruster
  • Fuel tanks were professionally cleaned out in 2020
  • New rudder 2025
Deck and Hardware
  • TnT Electric Dinghy Lift with swim platform
  • Large fiberglass and stainless steel bow pulpit with teak inlay
  • Dual stainless steel bow rollers
  • Stainless steel bow rail
  • Nilsson V3000 electric anchor windlass with foot switch
  • Anchor chain hause pipes
  • Primary anchor; 65lb Bruce with 400' of 3/8" chain rode (chain new in 2020)
  • Secondary anchor: 45LB CQR with chain and 350' rope rode
  • Kedge anchor: 65LB Danforth with 100' chain and 110" rope rode
  • Stainless steel side stanchions (re-bed 2015) with double life lines and netting
  • Port and starboard boarding gates
  • folding full height ladder on starboar side
  • Teak toe rails
  • Teak eye brows and handrails
  • Large aft lazarette
  • Sunbrella Linen full cockpit enclosure with winter covers and fly screens
  • Sunbrella Linen deck hatch covers
  • Phifertex black salon window covers
  • Rub rail with stainless steel insert
  • Dickinson Marine Large Sea-B-Que Grill mounted on pushpit
  • Full complement of fenders and dock lines
  • 150' water hose
  • Outboard engine hoist
  • Zodiac 310 Cadet ALU 10' RIB - new 2020
  • Yamaha F8B upgraded to 9.9HP - new 2020
Safety
  • 4 person Viking liferaft
  • Sea Anchor
  • Webbing Jack lines
  • 6 automatic lifejackets with integrated harness
  • Baby lifejacket
  • Buoyancy aids
  • McMurdo SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB
  • 2 - life slings
  • Lifering
  • Throwable horseshoe
  • One electric flare and numerous pyro flares
  • Ship's bell
  • Loud-hailer/fog horn mounted on Mizzen mast
  • Personal wireless intercom headsets
  • Topclimber mast climbing bosuns chair
  • 3 - ABC fire extinguishers
Extras that convey with the vessel
  • Splendide Washer/dryer combo WD2100XC - new 2017
  • Montgomery Ward compactor - Never used, unknown condition
  • TCL Roku 55" 4K TV - new 2020
  • Denon AV Reciever-S930H - New 2020
  • Bose 5.1 surroung sound speakers and Subwoofer - new 2020
  • Bagless vacuum cleaner
  • HP Printer and scanner - new 2023
  • Iron
  • Sailrite LSZ - 1 sewing machine - new 2023
  • BLU3 Nomad tankless dive system - new 2023
  • Wet suits and snorkeling gear
  • Fishing rod and gear
  • Cutlery and crockery
  • Pots, pans, ford containers etc.
  • Lots of spares; sincs, filters, fan belts, sail material, electrical wire, hose, sealant, WEst System epoxy and matting, oil absorption pads etc.
  • Power tools: drill, sanders, jig saw, circular saw, rotary tool, oscillating tool
  • Large selection of hand tools: chisels, files, screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, saws, clamps, pliers, impeller extractors etc.
  • Large selection of Caribbean courtesy flags
A little history
  • "Anodyne" is a true cruising blue water ketch that the previous owners bought in 1984 and sailed her throughout the Great Lakes. The current owners have lived on her full time in New York City and Long Island since 2014 and have cruised her extensively along the North East Coast. They have spent the last few years refurbishing and preparing her for longer term cruising. Last year they sailed south to cruise the Chesapeake and the Bahamas.
  • She has returned from the Bahamas this 2025 spring and is all ready to continue cruising or to become a very comfortable home. She is well suited to remote working. All systems are operational and ready to go. the owners have now moved back to the UK and are willing to listen to offers.
Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
8/19/25Price decreased$144,500(-3.3%)
6/29/25Initial price$149,500

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