About This Vessel
This 1982 Via 52, measures 52 ft, and is located in Marigot, powered by Beta Marine Beta 90 90.00HP.
A fantastic opportunity to own a fully renovated, durable, and exceptionally equipped blue water cruiser – ready for ocean voyages or life aboard. MARE is not only a yacht, she’s a vessel of freedom. This is second (2nd) owner.The 52' Via is a robust, cutter-rigged aluminum sailboat designed by Jean-Louis Noir naval architect built in France (Via Marine at Paimpol and Fécamp Shipyards) with long-distance, blue water cruising in mind. Designed with a strong emphasis on safety and self-sufficiency, the Via 52 features a fully welded aluminum hull and deck, providing exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion. Its design includes a secure closed deep cockpit, a long swing keel on hydraulics with dual rudders, and a powerful sail plan that delivers capable performance under sail. With ample tankage, a oversized rigging, and reliable systems, the Via 52 is well-suited for passage making and extended offshore voyaging.Below deck, the Via 52 offers a warm and functional interior layout, crafted in rich hardwoods with practical finishes. The boat features a spacious bow owner's cabin, two berths for guests, and a generous galley and navigation station, all designed to be comfortable at sea or at anchor. Large storage capacity and thoughtful ergonomics make the interior ideal for life aboard during long journeys. Whether crossing oceans or exploring remote anchorages, the Via 52 stands out as a capable and trusted choice for sailors who value strength, reliability, and thoughtful design.Total custom refit in 2020New sails, rigging, and mast (2020)Aluminum Marine Grade AG4MC/5083 hull (12mm flat bottom – allows for beaching, 6mm sides, 5mm deck)Fully insulated 50mm ArmaflexSiemens solar array: 900W totalHydraulic centerboard: 1.1m draft up / 3.3m downB&G full navigation suite (2020)Beta Marine 90HP engine (300 hours) (2020)Caribe 12’ dinghy with Yamaha 9.9 HP outboardAvailable for viewing in St. Martin and Saint BarthélemyOWNER’S COMMENTS"After a comprehensive rebuild, we’ve prepared her for long voyages with comfort, safety, and full autonomy in mind. She’s a joy to sail and completely ready for her next chapter."REVIEWS"An extraordinary blue water cruiser with all the features seasoned sailors look for in a liveaboard-ready yacht. The VIA 52’s aluminum build and cutter rig provide unmatched durability and flexibility." – Cruising Sailor Journal It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND LAYOUTMain area is spacious and bright, port side long galley with central cabinet with SS counter top, starboard open-thru salon seating, allowing easy walk thru to bow cabin. Teak laminates finish the sides while vinyl ceiling boards (epoxied).· Teak, stainless steel, off-white vinyl ceiling· Fully insulated with 50mm Armaflex· Abundant storage and cabinetry· Repainted interior and topsides (Awlgrip 2024)GALLEYPort side galley with vast SS countertop for preparing cooking given it’s central cabinet with SS countertop and ample storage/drawers below. Deep sink with high-end faucets.· Stainless steel kitchen countertops· Single deep sink· High-end faucets· Bottom drawers finished inside SS· SunFrost RF16 refrigerator (BD35) & freezer (BD50)· Force 10 gimbaled 3-burner stove and oven· 3x deck hatches, 6x side hatchesMAIN SALONSpacious and bright, with large seating.· Headroom: 6.23 ft / 1.90 m· Teak and off-white finishSTATEROOM and CABINSForward cabin with private double berth and en-suite.· Double sized berth· 4x large drawers underneath· Ensuite head with shower· Custom cabinetry aft· Work table· 3x deck hatches, 2x side hatchesMASTER HEADDedicated WC and shower in master cabin.· High-end stainless fixtures· Full width mirror· Wet-room style· Blakes Lavac vacuum-flush marine toilet· Aluminum sidings, floor and door· Awlgrip finishGUEST CABINTwo double stern cabins.· Teak and aluminum interior· Overhead lighting· Custom open storage· 1x side hatch, 1x cockpit hatch, 1x roof hatch· 1x 220v outletGUEST HEADSeparate head and shower area.· Blakes Lavac vacuum-flush marine toilet· Wet-room layout· Aluminum sidings and door· Awlgrip finishNAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICSFully updated suite of B&G instruments (2020).ELECTRONICS· B&G Zeus 3 12” chartplotter· B&G V60B VHF with wireless handset· B&G AIS Transponder· B&G Wind and depth sensors· B&G External GPS antenna· Bluetooth Smart antennaHELM· Single wheel steering· Hydraulic wheel steering· Autopilot: B&G NAC3 with wireless remoteCONSTRUCTION & KEY FEATURES OF HULL & DECKHULLStrong marine grade aluminum construction AG4MC/5083.· 12mm thick flat bottom – allows for beaching· 6mm thick sides· 5mm thick deck· Twin rudders· Hydraulic centerboard with two cylinders system· Fully insulated (50mm Armaflex)· Custom Awlgrip paintDECKSpacious and safe working areas. Notice the strong and whole length handrail.· Dinghy davits and storage racks· 8x dorades· 1”1/2 aluminum Awlgrip painted handrailGROUND TACKLE· Double anchor· Primary anchor: Lewmar 66 lbs / 30 kg· Primary chain: 12 mm x 262 ft / 80 m· Optional secondary anchor+chain: 154 lbs / 70 kg· Windlass: Lofrans Falkon 1700W with remover hard cover· Fenders: 6x· Dock linesMAST AND RIGGINGNew mast, three level inline spreaders and standing rigging (2020).· Deck stepped aluminum mast (19.5m)· Cutter rigged:2x Profurl· Grand-father support· Blocks and linesSeveral newLewmar and AntalSpectra, dyneema· Hydraulic backstay insulated for SSBSAILS AND WINCHESOneSails sail suite – all 2020.· Main sail area: 581.3 sq ft / 54 m²· Genoa sail area: 592.0 sq ft / 55 m²· Jib sail area: 376.7 sq ft / 35 m²· Winches, mast:2x 41.2COCKPITDeep and well-protected.· Large T-shaped cockpit· Under seat quick storage· Stern davits for lifting· Winches, port and starboard:2x 44.22x 51.22x 65.2SHIP SYSTEMSENGINE AND MECHANICAL· Engine: Beta Marine 4-cylinders 90HP / 3.8L (2020)· Hours: 300· Transmission: ZF Marine Arco ZF 68 IV· Propeller: J-Prop 3-blade feathering· Alternators: Dual insulated (100A each)· Fuel capacity: 600 L (plus 70 L day tank)· Fuel tanks: Aluminum integrated to hull, 2x inspection holes· Generator: None· Bow thruster: NonePLUMBING & TANKAGE· Water tanks: 2x 350L, 1x 100L· Water maker: Village Marine 25L/h· Water maker location: Port aft guest's under bunk· Washing machine: Asko 1600rpmELECTRICAL SYSTEM· 1000 Ah Winston LiFePO4 battery bank (2020)· Siemens 900W solar array (12x 75W)· Mastervolt 2kW inverter 230V (2020)· FW II wind generator (not installed)· Custom DC/AC electric panel (2020)· Shore power: none· Main switch board (7x, 1x free)Center Board(Free)Inverter 230VWindlassStarting BatteryService BatteriesAlternatorGAS SYSTEM· Gas type: Propane· Force 10 galley stove: 3 burners and 1 oven· Gas locker with ventSAFETY EQUIPMENT· Watertight bulkheads· Manual and electric bilge pumps· Emergency tiller· High lifelines - rigid aluminumEXTRASDINGHY· Caribe 12 ft semi-rigid· Yamaha 9.9HP 4-stroke
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