The Barnett 52 represents the pinnacle of New Zealand bluewater cruising design, penned by respected local naval architect Tim Barnett. This 1999 example stretches an impressive 16 metres on deck with a 4.1m beam, delivering the space, stability and sea-keeping ability that serious offshore sailors demand. Three well-appointed cabins make her ideal for extended passages or liveaboard life, comfortably accommodating crew and guests on long-range voyages.
The 1.4m draft strikes the ideal balance between windward performance and access to shallower anchorages — a genuine advantage when cruising the Pacific Islands and beyond. Built to Tim Barnett's exacting standards, these vessels have earned an outstanding reputation among New Zealand bluewater sailors for their structural integrity, comfortable motion and purposeful layout. Currently located in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula — one of New Zealand's premier cruising hubs — she is primed and ready for the next chapter of adventure.
Whether you're planning a circumnavigation, island-hopping through the Pacific, or simply seeking a capable and comfortable coastal cruiser, the Barnett 52 delivers with authority. Offered at NZD $495,000, this is exceptional value for a proven New Zealand-built offshore yacht of this calibre and pedigree.
