Irwin 52
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XPresented For Sale By:
McNally Yacht Sales
United States
| Make | Irwin |
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| Model | 52 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$129,500 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Ketch |
| Length | 15.85 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Lighthouse Point, Florida, United States |
| LOA | 15.85 m |
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| Length at Water Line | 13.41 m |
| Beam | 4.72 m |
| Max Draft | 3.35 m |
| Min. Draft | 1.68 m |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 19.35 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Perkins |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 1982 |
| Power | 135 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
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| Electrical Equipment |
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| Designer | Ted Irwin |
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| Builder | Irwin |
| Guest Cabins | 3 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 250 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 375 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 2 x 50 gal |
| Hull Shape | Displacement |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
1982 Irwin 52 Ketch – Bluewater Cruiser / Liveaboard Sailing Yacht
This 1982 Irwin 52 Ketch is a proven bluewater cruising sailboat offering a spacious interior, solid fiberglass construction, and a versatile ketch rig well suited for offshore passagemaking, coastal cruising, or liveaboard use. Designed by Ted Irwin, the Irwin 52 is known for its wide beam, stable motion, and excellent interior volume.
The ketch rig sailing yacht configuration allows for flexible sail plans and easier sail handling, making this vessel manageable for short-handed crews while maintaining offshore capability. With her heavy-displacement hull and full cruising amenities, this Irwin 52 is a popular choice among sailors seeking a capable offshore cruising sailboat.
Accommodations & Interior
Below deck, the Irwin 52 offers a comfortable and functional layout ideal for extended cruising or full-time liveaboard life. Warm wood interior finishes, generous storage, and excellent headroom create a welcoming environment for long stays aboard.
- Large main salon with ample seating
- Functional galley designed for cruising
- Multiple private staterooms, including an aft cabin
- Multiple heads with showers
- Excellent ventilation and natural light
Deck, Rigging & Cockpit
On deck, the Irwin 52 features wide side decks, strong deck hardware, and a protected cockpit, providing safety and comfort underway. The ketch rig sailboat layout offers balanced sailing characteristics and multiple sail combinations for varying conditions.
- Ketch rig with mast and mizzen
- Comfortable cockpit with good visibility
- Wide side decks for safe passage forward
- Solid fiberglass hull construction
Overview
The Irwin 52 Ketch is a well-regarded cruising sailboat offering the size, layout, and capability sought by buyers searching for a liveaboard sailboat, bluewater cruiser, or offshore sailing yacht. This vessel represents an excellent opportunity to own a large, classic cruising yacht at a competitive price point.
Ideal for long-range cruising, liveaboard comfort, or extended coastal sailing.
Lighthouse Point Marina Slip Available
For the right buyer, there is an opportunity for the current Slip to Convey - No Waiting List!!!
A Note From The Owners
Jodi: “I had such a sense of freedom and peaceful living aboard At Last From the moment I stepped aboard. I knew this was our boat. Every weekend I would hate going back to our own house and found I preferred being aboard her. The master suite is so large and comfortable making it my dream space for naps. Sitting up in the large cockpit and enjoying company has always been a favorite.”
Steve: “We picked the boat due to its large living space and storage enough for our 5 kids. Rasing the children with the boat brought our family together as we had many adventures. Family dynamics change when underway as we all had to depend on each other. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a steward for this vessel as well as the surprising quality of people we’ve met. After the kids grew and moved on with their lives, we sold the big house and moved onto the boat. We’ve lived aboard for 12 years and are now ready to pass this journey to someone new. We’ve loved our life with her and would like to see the journey continue with a new family.”
Improvements by Current Owner
- 2026 Hot Water Heater
- 2025 Rebuilt Transmission
- 2025 New Transmission Heat Exchanger
- 2025 New NMEA2000 VDO Masthead Anemometer
- 2025 New Entertainment Center
- 2025 27" Display at Nav Station
- 2025 HalPi2 Linux computer running Signalk and KIP for Instrument Displays
- 2025 900Ahr LifePO4 House Bank
- 2024 Custom Compass and Autopilot
- 2024 Custom Voltage and Current Displays, AC and DC
- 2024 New NMEA2000 Garmin GPS
- 2024 New NMEA2000 speed and depth transducer
- 2024 2 8" Samsung Displays for Speed, Depth, etc.
- 2023 Galaxy Compass Rebuilt
- 2023 2 Samsung Waterproof Tablets for Navigation and Signalk Data
- 2023 New NMEA2000 Rudder Angle Transducer
- 2023 8000 BTU Marine-Aire A/C
- 2023 Victron Mutiplus Inverter
- 2021 Samsung 32" Smart TV
- 2020 Flagship Marine 22,000 BTU A/C
- 2019 New Compressor and Coldplate for Refrigeration
- 2019 New Dedicated Marine Hardtop with Bose Speakers and LED Illumination
- 2019 650w Solar
- 2018 Replaced all fluorescent overhead lights to Custom LED Arrays
- 2013 New Horizon VHF
- 2006 ICOM 802 SSB
- 2005 New Salon Cushions
- 2005 New Blue Seas Electrical Panels, AC and DC
- 2004 New Seldon mast and boom with in-mast Furler
- 2004 Standing & Running Rigging Replaced
- 2004 New Furlex Furlers for Genoa and Staysail
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:
McNally Yacht Sales
United States
Presented For Sale By:
McNally Yacht Sales
United States
