Built in 2002 to a Carl Schumacher design, this 52-foot performance cruiser gives a buyer the chance to own a yacht from one of America's most respected naval architects, known for hulls that are fast and seaworthy. She lies in Whangarei, New Zealand, a composite monohull measuring 15.8m LOA with a 4.3m beam and 2.8m draft, dimensions that go a long way to explaining the speed and stability Schumacher's designs are known for. Below deck, the three-cabin layout gives comfortable accommodation for extended passages or weekends away, a practical balance between racing pedigree and cruising comfort.
Schumacher's approach to design, light, stiff and efficient, shows clearly in this yacht's lines. She rewards confident sailing without becoming a handful for family use. The price has recently been reduced to USD $238,000, putting a serious performance yacht within reach without the usual price tag attached.
She's equally happy on an offshore passage, cruising the coast or lining up for a club race, a capable and versatile design. This Schumacher 52 is listed for sale through 36 Degrees. She's a boat for sailors after real sailing performance and liveable comfort, backed by a design pedigree that has earned its reputation on the water.
