Baltic Yachts 52

Sailboat 52′ 6″ Since 1990

Overview

Builder
Baltic Yachts
Model
52
Type
Sailboat
Built
1990 on
Designer
Sparkman & Stephens
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
FG Composite
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
52′ 6″ (16.00 m)
Waterline length
43′ 1″ (13.14 m)
Beam
15′ 5″ (4.69 m)
Displacement
31,967 lb (14,500 kg)
Ballast
13,228 lb (6,000 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,358 sq ft (126.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
70′ 2″ (21.38 m)
J (foretriangle base)
20′ 4″ (6.20 m)
P (mainsail luff)
61′ 10″ (18.84 m)
E (mainsail foot)
19′ 4″ (5.89 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
178

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
41%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.94

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG Composite

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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