Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
$119,500
$10,000
Perkins
135hp
-
Ketch
52ft
1982
52
The Irwin 52 stands out for its reliable performance and strong power, with its Perkins engines supporting responsive performance. Confident handling is a consistent highlight in owner feedback, making it suitable for various sailing conditions. The three cabin and two head layout offers ample overnight comfort, enhancing the liveaboard experience. Longer trip capability adds practical convenience for extended voyages, accommodating the needs of cruising enthusiasts. Overall, the Irwin 52 is appreciated for its spacious design and dependable sailing characteristics.
reliable performance
strong power
confident handling
overnight comfort
longer trip capability
1982 Irwin 52 Ketch – Bluewater Cruiser / Liveaboard Sailing Yacht
This 1982 Irwin 52 Ketch is a proven bluewater cruising sailboat offering a spacious interior, solid fiberglass construction, and a versatile ketch rig well suited for offshore passagemaking, coastal cruising, or liveaboard use. Designed by Ted Irwin, the Irwin 52 is known for its wide beam, stable motion, and excellent interior volume.
The ketch rig sailing yacht configuration allows for flexible sail plans and easier sail handling, making this vessel manageable for short-handed crews while maintaining offshore capability. With her heavy-displacement hull and full cruising amenities, this Irwin 52 is a popular choice among sailors seeking a capable offshore cruising sailboat.
Accommodations & Interior
Below deck, the Irwin 52 offers a comfortable and functional layout ideal for extended cruising or full-time liveaboard life. Warm wood interior finishes, generous storage, and excellent headroom create a welcoming environment for long stays aboard.
Deck, Rigging & Cockpit
On deck, the Irwin 52 features wide side decks, strong deck hardware, and a protected cockpit, providing safety and comfort underway. The ketch rig sailboat layout offers balanced sailing characteristics and multiple sail combinations for varying conditions.
Overview
The Irwin 52 Ketch is a well-regarded cruising sailboat offering the size, layout, and capability sought by buyers searching for a liveaboard sailboat, bluewater cruiser, or offshore sailing yacht. This vessel represents an excellent opportunity to own a large, classic cruising yacht at a competitive price point.
Ideal for long-range cruising, liveaboard comfort, or extended coastal sailing.
Length:52ft
Length Overall:52ft
Bridge Clearance:63.5ft
Max Draft:11ft
Min Draft:5.5ft
Beam:15.5ft
Length at Waterline:44ft
Electrical Circuit:110v
Fresh Water Tanks:375gal
Fuel Tanks:250gal
Holding Tanks:2 × 50gal
Cabins:3
Heads:2
Engine Make:Perkins
Engine Model:null
Engine Year:1982
Total Power:135hp
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:direct
Fuel Type:diesel
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Depthsounder:✓
TV Set:✓
Navigation Center:✓
Autopilot:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
VHF:✓
Flat Screen TV:✓
Air Conditioning:✓
Heating:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Solar Panel:✓
Cockpit Cushions:✓
Cockpit Table:✓
Furling Genoa:✓
For the right buyer, there is an opportunity for the current Slip to Convey - No Waiting List!!!
Jodi: “I had such a sense of freedom and peaceful living aboard At Last From the moment I stepped aboard. I knew this was our boat. Every weekend I would hate going back to our own house and found I preferred being aboard her. The master suite is so large and comfortable making it my dream space for naps. Sitting up in the large cockpit and enjoying company has always been a favorite.”
Steve: “We picked the boat due to its large living space and storage enough for our 5 kids. Rasing the children with the boat brought our family together as we had many adventures. Family dynamics change when underway as we all had to depend on each other. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a steward for this vessel as well as the surprising quality of people we’ve met. After the kids grew and moved on with their lives, we sold the big house and moved onto the boat. We’ve lived aboard for 12 years and are now ready to pass this journey to someone new. We’ve loved our life with her and would like to see the journey continue with a new family.”
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.
McNally Yacht Sales
As an avid sailor, boater, ocean swimmer, and scuba diver, my love of the ocean is never far from the surface. A graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology, I worked as a Marine Biologist prior to pursuing a business career. Following a 30+ year sales career, I decided to apply my expertise in helping clients achieve their goals to my passion for boating and sailing. “I joined McNally Yacht Sales because as a boutique firm, we are able to tailor our approach to each individual client.
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