The Exploration 52 upholds the key characteristics that continue to contribute to the success of its younger brother, the Exploration 45, such as the pilothouse and the deck saloon with its peripheral views. The Exploration 52 also provides for a very well protected watch position with 360° vision at the front of the cockpit. A boat designed to sail and live aboard both in high latitudes and tropical waters.
Key specifications:
– Integral aluminum centerboard
– Deck saloon with 270° visibility and internal steering position
– Watertight companionway door
– Watertight forward aluminum bulkhead
– Watertight aft aluminum bulkhead with watertight hatches to access the stern compartments from the aft cabins
– All through-hull fittings made of welded aluminum – all valves positioned above waterline
– Double glazed saloon windows, one opening above the galley – coach roof 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 chain plate for towing and ice breaking
– Integrated aft arch for electronics, wind generator, solar panels and use as davits
– Twin aluminum 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
– Life raft stowage in locker accessed from aft platform
– All essential lines controlled from the cockpit
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