Via 52
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David Walters Yachts
United States
| Make | Via |
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| Model | 52 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$299,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cutter |
| Length | 15.85 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Aluminum |
| Location | Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 15.85 m |
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| Length at Water Line | 12.98 m |
| Beam | 4.7 m |
| Max Draft | 1.09 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-lifting |
| Displacement | 31300 lb |
| Ballast | 13227 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 22.07 m |
| Cabin Headroom | 1.91 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Beta Marine |
| Engine Model | Beta 90 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2020 |
| Power | 90 hp |
| Drive Type | V-drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 300 |
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| Designer | Jean-Louis Noir |
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| Builder | VIA MARINE |
| Guest Cabins | 3 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Seating Capacity | 12 |
| Fuel Tanks | 158.5 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 237.8 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 18.5 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
MARE is a French-built Via 52 aluminum expedition yacht designed by Jean-Louis Noir for serious bluewater voyaging. This is a purposeful, ocean-capable platform meant to cross oceans, explore remote anchorages, and support long-term life aboard. Her current owner invested in a substantial custom refit in 2020, positioning MARE as a turnkey world-cruising voyager rather than a project.
The Via 52 concept is straightforward: a fully welded, marine-grade aluminum hull and deck, engineered for durability, impact resistance, and long-range self-sufficiency. MARE’s 12 mm flat bottom is designed to take the ground, making beaching and thin-water cruising practical, while watertight subdivision and robust plating provide confidence offshore. She is fully insulated with 50 mm Armaflex - a meaningful advantage for comfort in the tropics and a key foundation for high-latitude cruising.
Her hydraulic centerboard and twin-rudder configuration deliver the best of both worlds: 1.10 m (3'7") with the board up for shoal anchorages and beaching capability, and 3.30 m (10'10") with the board down for strong windward performance and offshore stability. It is a rare combination in a 52-footer: true exploring draft range without giving up sailing manners when conditions build.
On deck, MARE is laid out for passagemaking. The cockpit is deep and well protected, providing a secure working area in heavy weather and comfortable shelter from spray and sun. A raised deckhouse/pilothouse-style profile and practical deck hardware support safe watchkeeping and easy sail handling for a short-handed crew.
Key Features
- Marine-grade aluminum hull and deck (AG4MC/5083) with 12 mm flat bottom engineered for beaching and taking the ground
- Hydraulic centerboard with true shoal-draft access and deep-draft performance: 1.10 m (3'7") board up / 3.30 m (10'10") board down
- Twin-rudder configuration for control and balance under sail
- Major custom refit completed in 2020, focused on offshore reliability and autonomy
- Fully insulated with 50 mm Armaflex for comfort and improved suitability for high-latitude cruising
- NEW Z Spars mast and standing rigging (2020)
- NEW OneSails sail suite (2020)
- B&G navigation suite (2020)
- Solar array: Siemens PRO4JF 900 W (12 x 75 W)
- 1000 Ah Winston LiFePO4 battery bank (2020) with Mastervolt 2 kW inverter (2020)
- Beta Marine 90 HP diesel (2020) - approx. 300 hours
- Caribe 12' dinghy with Yamaha 9.9 HP outboard
Recent Upgrades and Service Highlights
- Major custom refit - 2020
- NEW Z Spars mast and new standing rigging - 2020
- NEW OneSails sail suite - 2020
- B&G navigation suite - 2020
- Beta Marine 90 HP diesel installed - 2020 (approx. 300 hours)
- 1000 Ah Winston LiFePO4 battery bank installed - 2020
- Custom DC/AC electrical panel installed - 2020
- Siemens 900 W solar array installed - 2020
- Awlgrip repaint of interior and topsides - 2024
Broker's Comments
MARE is for the buyer who wants a true expedition-capable bluewater platform - not a lightly built coastal cruiser. Her welded aluminum construction, watertight subdivision, and full insulation align with serious offshore and remote-area cruising, while the hydraulic centerboard delivers a rare combination of shoal draft access and deep-draft performance when the miles are offshore. With a comprehensive 2020 refit (rig, sails, engine, navigation, lithium/solar), she stands out as an opportunity to step into a proven design that has already had the major capital work completed. If your cruising plans include remote anchorages, long passages, and a yacht that can take care of her crew in difficult weather, MARE deserves a close look.
Accommodations and Layout
MARE offers a warm and highly functional interior designed for offshore living: practical finishes, abundant storage, and excellent ventilation. The layout features a long port-side galley, comfortable main saloon seating to starboard, and an easy walk-through flow forward to the owner's stateroom.
- Teak, stainless steel, and off-white vinyl ceiling panels
- Fully insulated with 50 mm Armaflex
- Abundant storage and cabinetry
- Interior and topsides repainted (Awlgrip 2024)
- Main saloon headroom: 1.90 m (6.23 ft)
Master Stateroom
Forward owner's cabin with a private double berth and en-suite facilities.
- Forward cabin with private double berth and en-suite head
- Double-sized berth with drawers underneath
- Custom cabinetry and work table
- En-suite with dedicated WC and shower; Blakes Lavac vacuum-flush marine toilet
- Wet-room style head with aluminum surfaces and Awlgrip finish
Guest Cabin(s)
Two double aft cabins plus a dedicated guest head.
- Two double stern cabins
- Teak and aluminum interior with overhead lighting
- Opening hatches for ventilation (side hatch, cockpit hatch, and roof hatch per listing)
- Dedicated guest head with Blakes Lavac vacuum-flush marine toilet
- Wet-room layout with aluminum surfaces and Awlgrip finish
- Separate shower space is not plumbed/finished and is currently used as storage
Galley
Port-side galley with generous stainless work surfaces, deep sink, and substantial storage for extended cruising.
- Stainless steel countertops
- Single deep sink with high-end faucets
- Bottom drawers finished inside stainless steel
- SunFrost RF16 refrigerator (BD35) and freezer (BD50)
- Force 10 gimbaled 3-burner stove and oven
- Ventilation via 3 deck hatches and 6 opening side hatches
Navigation and Electronics
Fully updated B&G instrument suite (2020) with modern navigation, AIS, and communication equipment.
Helm / Pilothouse
- Single wheel helm with hydraulic steering
- B&G NAC3 autopilot with wireless remote
Electronics and Communication
- 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 antenna
Deck, Hull, and Construction
Hull
- Marine-grade aluminum construction (AG4MC/5083)
- 12 mm flat bottom, 6 mm sides, 5 mm deck
- Watertight subdivision and robust scantlings for offshore safety
- Fully insulated with 50 mm Armaflex
- Twin rudders and hydraulic centerboard with dual-cylinder system
- Custom Awlgrip paint
Deck and Cockpit
- Spacious working decks with strong full-length handrails
- 8 dorade vents (per listing)
- Dinghy davits and storage racks
- Deep, well-protected T-shaped cockpit
- Cockpit winches: (2) 44.2, (2) 51.2, (2) 65.2
- No cockpit table; quick-access storage under seats
- Ground tackle: dual anchors - primary Lewmar 66 lb (30 kg) with 12 mm chain x 262 ft (80 m)
- Secondary anchor and chain (optional) listed at 154 lb (70 kg)
- Windlass: Lofrans Falkon 1700 W with removable hard cover
- Fenders: 6; dock lines included (per listing)
Rig and Sails
- Deck-stepped aluminum mast, approx. 19.5 m
- Cutter rig with (2) Profurl furlers
- Hydraulic backstay (insulated for SSB per listing)
- Updated blocks and running rigging (Lewmar/Antal hardware; Spectra/Dyneema)
- OneSails inventory (all 2020): mainsail 54 m² (581.3 sq ft), genoa 55 m² (592.0 sq ft), jib 35 m² (376.7 sq ft)
- Mast winches: (2) 41.2
Mechanical and Systems
Engines and Propulsion
- Engine: Beta Marine 4-cylinder 90 HP / 3.8 L (2020) - approx. 300 hours
- Transmission: ZF Marine Arco ZF 68 IV
- Propeller: J-Prop 3-blade feathering
- Alternators: dual insulated (100 A each)
- Fuel capacity: 600 L plus 70 L day tank
- Fuel tanks: aluminum, integrated into hull (2 inspection holes noted)
Generator(s) and Power Management
- Solar: Siemens PRO4JF 900 W (12 x 75 W)
- Wind generator: FW II (not installed)
Electrical System
- Battery bank: 1000 Ah Winston LiFePO4 (2020)
- Inverter: Mastervolt 2 kW (2020)
- Custom DC/AC electric panel (2020)
- Main switch board with labeled circuits including centerboard, inverter, windlass, starting battery, service batteries, alternator, and gas system (per listing)
Plumbing and Tankage
- Water tanks: (2) 350 L and (1) 100 L
- Watermaker: Village Marine 25 L/hr (located under port aft guest bunk)
- Washing machine: Asko (1600 rpm)
- Hot water: boiler not installed; designated space available
- Propane system with vented gas locker; Force 10 3-burner stove and oven
HVAC and Ventilation
- Full 50 mm Armaflex insulation throughout for comfort, condensation control, and improved cold-weather capability
- Natural ventilation via multiple dorades, deck hatches, and opening ports
Safety Equipment
- Watertight bulkheads
- Manual and electric bilge pumps
- Emergency tiller
- Full deck length lifeline railing
Tender
- Caribe 12' semi-rigid tender
- Yamaha 9.9 HP 4-stroke outboard
Exclusions
Personal items and select tools are excluded. A detailed exclusions list will be provided upon request.
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.
Presented For Sale By:
David Walters Yachts
United States
Presented For Sale By:
David Walters Yachts
United States
