Garcia Exploration 52

The Garcia Exploration 52 is the latest yacht in the Exploration series conceived by Jimmy Cornell. The Exploration 52 is designed and constructed for serious high latitude and tropical sailing: featuring a centerboard for shallow draft capability, deck salon with 270 degree views, insulated aluminum hull with collision bulkheads and watertight companionway, and bulletproof systems and with incomparable access.

Key Specifications

–    Integral aluminium centreboard
–    Deck saloon with 270° visibility and internal steering position
–    Watertight companionway door
–    Watertight forward aluminium bulkhead
–    Watertight aft aluminium bulkhead with  watertight hatches to access the stern compartments from the aft cabins
–    All through-hull fittings made of welded aluminium – all valves positioned above waterline
–    Double glazed saloon windows, one opening above the galley – coachroof extends beyond the windows and acts as a sun-awning
–    Thermal and acoustic insulation above waterline of automotive-grade polyethylene foam panels
–    Insulated floor (thick foam core)
–    Chain locker centrally positioned at the foot of the mast – electric windlass located in locker below deck just ahead of the mast
–    Centrally located large capacity tanks – Water and fuel tanks can be ballasted port / starboard
–    Centrally located service battery set
–    Generous storage space available throughout the boat
–    Forefoot chainplate for towing and ice breaking
–    Integrated aft arch for electronics, wind generator, solar panels and use as davits
–    Twin aluminium rudder configuration to ensure optimal control in heavy seas with protective skeg and JEFA self-aligning bearings
–    Large aft platform with easy access to/from the water
–    Liferaft stowage in locker accessed from aft platform
–    All essential lines controlled from the cockpit

The Exploration 52 is offered in three layouts:

The Standard Version comprises of a spacious forward master cabin with a private bathroom and separate shower, a guest cabin with double bed to starboard in the aft, a large bathroom with separate shower and technical area with sea bunk to port in the aft. Large deck saloon with 270° panoramic view, forward facing chart table with internal steering position, and galley with storage in the forward passageway. Technical locker can be transformed into an additional cabin if desired.

The 3 Cabin Version comprises of a spacious forward master cabin with a private bathroom and separate shower, a guest cabin with double bed and large bathroom with separate shower to starboard in the aft, an additional cabin with two superimposed bunks and a technical area with sea bunk to port in the aft. Large deck saloon with 270° panoramic view, forward facing chart table with internal steering position, and galley with storage in the forward passageway. Technical locker can be transformed into an additional cabin if desired.

The 2 Cabin Version with very large guest cabin comprises of a spacious forward master cabin with double bed accessible from both sides with a private bathroom and separate shower, a technical area with sea bunk and large bathroom with separate shower to port in the aft, and very large guest cabin with double bed to starboard in the aft. Large deck saloon with 270° panoramic view, forward facing chart table with internal steering position, and galley with storage in the forward passageway.

Disclaimer

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.