1996 Santa Cruz 52
$335,500
Boat in San Diego, CA 92106 US
Built in 1996
52
1 Engine (Yanmar)
52 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Rigging by Scott Easom - Easom RIgging San Francisco
It Time for MEDUSA to take its new owners to the PODIUM!
The SC52 features a spacious interior that is finished in rich teak with red leather seating along with teak and holly flooring hatches with molded in fiberglass settees and storage cabinets. The spacious Owners Stateroom located forward consists of a double berth with plush mattress and built in shelfs port and starboard, along with built in storage drawers, a large hanging storage lockers is located to starboard with a small seat located below and additional storage drawers just aft of seat, private access to the forward head that is located on the port side just aft of the Owner stateroom and forward of the mast and main bulkhead.
Working your way aft past the forward bulkhead you will find a straight settee to starboard with a Quarter Berth/Pilot Berth above and outboard, on the port side you will find a "U" shaped Settee with dinning table and a Quarter Berth/Pilot Berth above and outboard of the Settee. Moving further aft along the starboard side just aft of the Settee you will find the forward facing Nav Station, across from there to port sits the Galley, beyond that is the aft Head with storage access through the Head where you will find a Pipe Berth, H20 heater, H20 maker, and plenty of storage for misc items, with additional access from the cockpit Lazerette. There is a wet locker located to starboard just beyond the NAV Station and an Aft Berth and upper folding Pipe Berth and a storage hanging locker.
LOA: 53 ft
LWL: 46.5 ft
BEAM: 14 ft
DRAFT: 8 ft 5 in
Ballast: 9,100 lb
Displacement: 21,000 lb
Designer: Bill Lee "The Wizzard"
Builder: Santa Cruz Yachts
Brand: Yanmar Diesel
Model: 4JH2TBE
Drive: Shaft w PSS Dripless Shaft Seal
Prop: Folding 3 blade
Engine Hours: TBD
-Fuel/Diesel: 104 us gallons
-Fresh Water: 147 us gallons (Boat has a Watermaker as well)
-Holding: 26 us gallons
-Aluminum Spar Xtra Tall Rig (Keel Stepped)
-Aluminum Boom
-Carbon Spin Pole
-Reaching Struts
-Navtec Discontinuous Rod Rigging
-Navtec Hydraulic Adjustments boom vang / backstay / outhaul
A-1 Red North Sails
A-2 Red North Sails
A-3 Green/grey North Sails
A-4 Grey (Robbie Haines favorite)
A-5 Light blue/gray (Scott Easom’s favorite)
Code-0 White wire luff North Sails with Harken furler
Staysail White Spinnaker Cloth North Sails on Harken furler
Genoa Stay Sail 3DL Carbon North Sails
#3 Jib 100% maybe 110%.
#2 Full carbon 3DI North Sails Genoa
Mainsail Carbon Race Quantum Sails
Old practice sail
# 1 160% Genoa
Mainsail old practice
Mainsail Heavy cruising Dacron Evolution Sails on the boat now.
A-2 Blue and white
A-2 White
A-2 Red white and blue practice sail
Cruising spinnaker in sock all Blue Quantum sails (great easy sail for short handed)
-New Rudder Designed by Alan Andrews (see photo)
-Emergency Rudder and Associated Mounting Hardware
-Bottom Faired
Instruments located above main hatch in Instrument pod:
-1 B&G Hercules 2000 MFD
-3 B&G 20/20s
Instruments located at Navigation Station
-GPS/CHARTPLOTTER Garmin 4212 series
-B&G Hercules 2000 MFD
-Link 2000 Heart Interface Invert / Charger Monitor
-Village marine H2O maker Monitor
-SAT PHONE
-SSB Radio: ICOM ICM 804
-VHF Radio: ICOM ICM 504
1 at nav station
1 in cockpit with commercial oversize ram Mic
-Simrad AP28 Auto Pilot
-Panasonic XM Radio - Sirius Sat Radio
-Laptop connectivity for navigation
-XX Man Liferaft ( Cert thru XXXX)
-Epirb
-MOM module
-Life Sling
-Ditch bag
-Potable VHF Radio
-Fire Extinguishers
-Flares
-Air Horn
-Jack Line Attachment Padeyes
-Jack lines
-Separate AC and DC electrical distribution panels
-XX House Batteries SIze ______ AMp Hrs ______Battery System consists of 6v batteries in parallel 240 AMP per
-30 amp Shore Power Service and Power Cord
-Turning blocks / leads / jammers - through bolted and custom backing plates used for all deck hardware
WINCHES
-(2) Harken 58 2-speed self-tailing (Primary/Jib)
-(2) Harken 48 2-speed self-tailing (Runners)
-(2) Harken 48 2-speed self-tailing (travler)
-(3) Harken 44 2-speed self-tailing (halyards)
-(1) Harken 44 electric winch mounted on cabin top
-(10) Spinlock Rope Jammers
-Harken deck leads
-Harken turning Blocks at mast base
-Harken Adjustable Genoa tracks
-Navtec three function hydraulics (vang, flattener(outhaul), backstay)
-Running backstays
-Harken roller furling system1
-Carbon Spinnaker pole
-Spin track on front of mast and running rigging setup for pole
-Reaching strut
-Village Marine Water Maker 800 Gal Per Day
-Refrigerator on DC System
-RK Systems H2O Cooled Refrigeration
-Fresh Water Electric Flush Heads(2)
-Hot Water Heater 8 gal/ Engine Driven or Via Shorepower
-Cabin Heater
-Shower Sump Pump
-Sump Pump Located at Base of Mast
-Manual/Auto Bilge Pump in Anchor Windlass Locker at Bow
-Manual/Auto Bilge Pump in Main Saloon
-Salt Water Wash-down in Anchor Locker at Bow
-NEW Dodger / Bimini / Wheel / Sheet Bag Canvas (Memos Canvas San Diego 7/2024) All Done in Toast / Tan Color
-Mainsail Cover
-Folded Bimini Cover
-Winch Covers
-Leather Wrapping Around Shroud Bases
-Carib Hard Bottom Inflatable
-7hp outboard
-Dinghy Cradle For foredeck storage
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/24 | Initial price | $335,500 |
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Overview from around the web 1996 Santa Cruz 52
Customers praise the 1996 Santa Cruz 52 for its exceptional craftsmanship and performance
Many highlight its robust construction and sleek design, noting how well it handles both coastal cruising and offshore passages. Owners appreciate the spacious and comfortable interior layout, which makes extended voyages enjoyable. The boat’s responsive handling and solid build quality consistently receive positive remarks, making it a favorite among serious sailors looking for a reliable and stylish vessel. Overall, feedback emphasizes the Santa Cruz 52’s blend of speed, comfort, and durability.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1996 Santa Cruz 52 is a renowned performance cruiser that balances speed, comfort, and seaworthiness. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:
Pros
Exceptional Performance: Designed for speed and agility, the Santa Cruz 52 offers impressive sailing performance, especially in upwind conditions.
Sturdy Construction: Built with high-quality materials and craftsmanship, ensuring durability and reliability in offshore conditions.
Spacious Interior: Despite its performance focus, the 52 provides comfortable accommodations with well-designed living spaces suitable for extended cruising.
Responsive Handling: The boat's design allows for precise and responsive handling, making it enjoyable for experienced sailors.
Good Resale Value: Due to its reputation and build quality, the Santa Cruz 52 tends to retain value well in the used boat market.
Cons
Maintenance Intensive: High-performance boats like the Santa Cruz 52 may require more regular maintenance and upkeep to keep them in top condition.
Limited Availability of Parts: Given its age and specialized design, sourcing specific replacement parts can sometimes be challenging.
Cost: Both initial purchase and ongoing maintenance can be higher compared to more conventional cruising yachts.
Crew Requirements: To fully exploit its performance capabilities, the boat may require a skilled and experienced crew, which could be a consideration for casual sailors.
Interior Layout: While comfortable, the interior may feel more Spartan compared to luxury cruisers, reflecting its performance-oriented design.
Made For
The 1996 Santa Cruz 52 is ideal for experienced sailors and racing enthusiasts seeking a high-performance cruiser that combines speed, agility, and comfort. Designed for those who appreciate advanced engineering and sleek design, this boat is perfect for competitive ocean racing as well as spirited coastal cruising. Its robust construction and responsive handling make it well-suited for sailors who want a versatile vessel capable of delivering thrilling performance without sacrificing onboard livability.
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5060 N Harbor Drive, Suite 155, San Diego, CA, 92106
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