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1946 Steelcraft Custom 52
$75,000
Boat in Marine City, MI 48039 US
Custom 52
1 Engine (Detroit Diesel)
52 feet
Diesel
Steel
Stock #470232
Video of this vessel available at www.popsells.com/view/470232
This Steelcraft has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers!
Classic Steel Hull Motoryacht, Detroit Diesel, Generator, Dual Stations
The Steelcraft Custom 52 built by the Russel Brothers at Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, offers a two-stateroom, upper and lower helm stations, full galley, and two full baths. She is built of solid steel hull construction. A dependable Diesel 8V71 Diesel powers her with a newly installed Next Generation 22Kw generator. The Steelcraft also has a bow thruster to make docking easier and has a 50 HP Perkins "auxiliary" engine.
The upper helm sports a pair of J-lounges with a center-positioned helm wheel and dash. At the helm, you'll find throttle and transmission controls for both engines, along with a Garmin GPSmap 741xs, gauges to monitor both engines, and a compass.
The upper helm windows are Isinglass that can be opened to allow in fresh air.
The enclosed lower helm station is located to port. It has throttle/transmission controls for the Detroit Diesel as well as the bow thruster. There are also gauges to monitor the Detroit Diesel.
There is a charter area on the starboard side of the helm station with a map drawer. All the windows in the enclosed helm have been replaced and are in excellent condition.
There are two passageways leading down into the Steelcraft. One set of stairs leads to the forward cabin area, with the other leading to the mid and aft sections of the vessel.
Transversing a set of stairs down to the mid and aft section, you'll find the galley on the port side with a master bath to starboard.
The galley features a refrigerator/freezer, a stainless-steel sink, a counter-top microwave, an electric stove, and an oven. There are also plenty of cupboard and drawer storage areas.
Across from the galley is one of the two full baths. You'll find a Vetus electric-flush toilet (upgrade), a sink with vanity, a shower, and plenty of cabinet storage.
Moving forward into the forward cabin, you'll find berths on the port and starboard sides, both with pull-out drawer storage underneath. There is a dresser with drawers just inside the entry, and another on the hatch into what was once the crew quarters, which is now used for storage.
Entry from the enclosed helm is to the navigation station, second full bath, and aft stateroom is down a flight of stairs.
The helm station has a bench seat, a table top, and drawer storage with a half wall separating it from the aft stateroom.
There is a queen bed with pull-out storage drawers below on the port side and a single berth to starboard with storage beneath the mattress.
You'll also find in wall-unit air conditioner mounted to the aft wall.
The master bath with sink, shower, and Vetus toilet (upgrade), as well as cabinet and drawer storage.
The bow area is spacious, and a bow railing was added for safety. A windlass makes for easy setting and retrieval of the anchor.
The two-tier aft deck is spacious with lots of room to hang out and enjoy the outdoors, and includes a large sun awning that provides shade over the area when open.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
We have several more Chris-Craft, Sea Ray, Silverton, and Carver vessels for sale. If you're in the Detroit, Sterling Heights, Dearborn, or Livonia areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other motor yacht options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Video of this vessel available at www.popsells.com/view/470232
This Steelcraft has now been on the market a couple months. Looking for any offers!
Classic Steel Hull Motoryacht, Detroit Diesel, Generator, Dual Stations
The Steelcraft Custom 52 built by the Russel Brothers at Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, offers a two-stateroom, upper and lower helm stations, full galley, and two full baths. She is built of solid steel hull construction. A dependable Diesel 8V71 Diesel powers her with a newly installed Next Generation 22Kw generator. The Steelcraft also has a bow thruster to make docking easier and has a 50 HP Perkins "auxiliary" engine.
The upper helm sports a pair of J-lounges with a center-positioned helm wheel and dash. At the helm, you'll find throttle and transmission controls for both engines, along with a Garmin GPSmap 741xs, gauges to monitor both engines, and a compass.
The upper helm windows are Isinglass that can be opened to allow in fresh air.
The enclosed lower helm station is located to port. It has throttle/transmission controls for the Detroit Diesel as well as the bow thruster. There are also gauges to monitor the Detroit Diesel.
There is a charter area on the starboard side of the helm station with a map drawer. All the windows in the enclosed helm have been replaced and are in excellent condition.
There are two passageways leading down into the Steelcraft. One set of stairs leads to the forward cabin area, with the other leading to the mid and aft sections of the vessel.
Transversing a set of stairs down to the mid and aft section, you'll find the galley on the port side with a master bath to starboard.
The galley features a refrigerator/freezer, a stainless-steel sink, a counter-top microwave, an electric stove, and an oven. There are also plenty of cupboard and drawer storage areas.
Across from the galley is one of the two full baths. You'll find a Vetus electric-flush toilet (upgrade), a sink with vanity, a shower, and plenty of cabinet storage.
Moving forward into the forward cabin, you'll find berths on the port and starboard sides, both with pull-out drawer storage underneath. There is a dresser with drawers just inside the entry, and another on the hatch into what was once the crew quarters, which is now used for storage.
Entry from the enclosed helm is to the navigation station, second full bath, and aft stateroom is down a flight of stairs.
The helm station has a bench seat, a table top, and drawer storage with a half wall separating it from the aft stateroom.
There is a queen bed with pull-out storage drawers below on the port side and a single berth to starboard with storage beneath the mattress.
You'll also find in wall-unit air conditioner mounted to the aft wall.
The master bath with sink, shower, and Vetus toilet (upgrade), as well as cabinet and drawer storage.
The bow area is spacious, and a bow railing was added for safety. A windlass makes for easy setting and retrieval of the anchor.
The two-tier aft deck is spacious with lots of room to hang out and enjoy the outdoors, and includes a large sun awning that provides shade over the area when open.
While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.
We have several more Chris-Craft, Sea Ray, Silverton, and Carver vessels for sale. If you're in the Detroit, Sterling Heights, Dearborn, or Livonia areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other motor yacht options we have locally that may meet your needs.
You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this vessel today.
Nominal Length
52ft
Length Overall
52ft
Beam
14ft
Max Draft
4ft
Cruising Speed
6.08kn
Max Speed
10.43kn
Cabins
2
Fresh Water Tanks
400gal
Fuel Tanks
700gal
Hull Material
steel
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
8V71
Total Power
320hp
Engine Type
Inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Material
bronze
Anchor
✓
Anchor Rode
✓
Bow Rail
✓
Cleats Fixed
✓
Full Enclosure
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Swim Platform
✓
Toe Rail
✓
Windlass
✓
Windshield One Piece
✓
Cabin Lighting
✓
Cabinets
✓
Fridge/freezer Full Size
✓
Head
✓
Port Holes
✓
Pressurized Water System
✓
Shower
✓
Sink Galley
✓
Stateroom Aft
✓
Stateroom Forward
✓
Stove / Oven
✓
110v Ac Outlets
✓
Ac Electric Panel
✓
Circuit Breaker Panel
✓
Fuel Gauge
✓
Fuse Panel
✓
Hour Meter
✓
Inverter
✓
Oil Pressure Gauge
✓
Shore Power
✓
Tachometer
✓
Volt Meter
✓
Water Heater
✓
Water Temp Gauge
✓
Bilge Pump
✓
Holding Tanks
✓
Rudder
✓
Throttle/shift: Mech
✓
Thruster Bow
✓
Compass
✓
Navigation Lights
✓
Vhf
✓
Vhf Antenna
✓
Horn
✓
Bottom Paint Antifouling
✓
Tagline
Classic Steel Hull Motoryacht, Detroit Diesel, Generator, Dual Stations
Condition detail
The overall condition of the Steelcraft Custom 52 is very good. The seller has taken very good care of the vessel.
The exterior condition was found to be clean in very good condition (steel painted hull and exterior).
The interior was found to be clean and in very good condition, with the seller reporting that all systems are in working order.
AC detail
Window Unit
Generators
Generator 1
Detail
Next Generation, 22Kw
Storage
Status
Winterized
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/25 | Initial price | $75,000 |
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