The Exploration 52 by Garcia Yachting, a sailboat for long voyages.

The Exploration 52 is one of the flagship models from the Garcia Yachting shipyard. This boat is the flagship sailboat of this specialist in aluminum cruising sailboats. Here’s a look at a boat capable of sailing on all seas, from the warmest to the coldest.

This new cruising sailboat, aluminum integral dinghy was designed by Berret Racoupeau law firm Yacht Design. Exploration 52 is, like all the sailboats from the shipyardan ocean-going vesselThis cruising yacht is suitable for sailing in both high latitudes and the tropics. For navigation, the Exploration 52 is expected to meet the shipyard’s standards. It will be equipped with an interior wheelhouse offering panoramic views, a swim platform, and a watertight companionway door.

Exploration 52, an owner’s sailboat

The Standard version of Exploration 52 It includes a spacious owner’s cabin with a forward ensuite head and separate shower. An additional aft cabin with a double berth to starboard completes the cabins. This cabin also has a large ensuite head with a separate shower. Finally, a technical room under the saloon to starboard will prove invaluable during offshore sailing. The Exploration 52 also offers a large deck lounge with windows offering a sea view and an opening onto the horizon, at 270°.

Exploration 52 retains the strengths that are the hallmark of the Garcia construction siteStandards that contributed to the success of the Exploration 45 include the interior helm station and the deck saloon with panoramic views. At the same time, it also offers fully protected exterior watch stations with 360° visibility.

Mers&Bateaux’s review of Exploration 52

The Exploration 52 was nominated for European Boat of the Year in 2016. And as if that weren’t enough, this Garcia was also nominated for the 2016 Sailing Today Awards in the Bluewater Cruiser category. This award recognizes the best in the nautical and cruising industry and is decided by the public, not a jury.

In short, to summarize, Exploration 52 is a cruising sailboat Super Maramu, THE Cordova or even theAlubat 58.

Garcia Exploration 52 Technical Specifications:

Length: 16.55 m	Width: 4.80 m
Length: 14.59 m	Draft: 1.27/3.00 m
Displacement: 18.88 T	Mast height: 21.50 m
Engine: 110 hp	Water capacity: 800 L
Architect: Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design