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Garcia Exploration 52

Garcia Yachts · 2016 · Cutter rig

Garcia Exploration 52 profile drawing
LOA54.63'
Beam15.75'
Draft9.51'
Displ.21.5t
Rigcutter
HullAluminum

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Garcia Exploration 52, rated 5 of 5: 'Innovative, impressive, go-anywhere aluminum lifting keel designs with protected steering positions.'

Overview

The Garcia Exploration 52 is an aluminum cutter designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Garcia Yachts, first built in 2016.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a ballasted keel with a centerboard and twin rudders, 54.63 ft overall on a 47.87 ft waterline, 15.75 ft of beam and 4.17 ft of draft with the keel or board raised and 9.51 ft lowered. Displacement is 42,990 lb with 14,493 lb of ballast, and the cutter carries about 1,297 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates the Garcia Exploration range 5 of 5: aluminum lifting-keel designs built to go anywhere, with protected steering positions.

Passage records

Expedition X2025

ARC+ 2025, Mindelo to Grenada (Atlantic leg)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC+ 2025 provisional results, Cruising, leg 2

Emma· REBECCA HIRSCH2023

Rolex Fastnet Race (2023)

Finished.

Source: Royal Ocean Racing Club: Rolex Fastnet Race 2023 results

  1. [1]SpecificationsGarcia Exploration 52 brochure (Garcia Yachts, 2023)- Model drawing used as the cover.
  2. [2]SpecificationsEXPLORATION 52 (GARCIA) - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  3. [3]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Garcia Exploration 52, rated 5 of 5.
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