Garcia Explocat 52

This is a rare unit on the market: the EXPLOCAT 52, designed by Garcia Yachts, is built to take you anywhere in the world, with no constraints, in total safety, and absolute comfort.

It is a true ocean-going exploration catamaran, designed for those who dream of complete freedom and independence, capable of sailing as easily in the warm waters of the Pacific as in the icy fjords of the far North.

Its marine-grade aluminum structure, fully welded, gives it unmatched strength. Unlike composite catamarans, the EXPLOCAT 52 is ready to handle groundings, ice, and the most demanding conditions. It offers exceptional passive safety, enhanced by full unsinkability. It is a true floating fortress.

In terms of performance, it combines the best of both worlds: speed and stability. Thanks to a design by French naval architect Pierre Delion (interior design by Franck Darnet), it delivers excellent average speeds while ensuring smooth and comfortable handling. With optimized weight distribution, protected helm station with pendulum wheel, and fluid onboard circulation, it’s a boat that remains safe and easy to handle in any conditions even short-handed.

But the EXPLOCAT 52 is also an exceptional living space. The panoramic saloon offers a 360° view, a true interior watch station, and rare natural light. The cabins are spacious, the finishes refined, and the thermal and acoustic insulation allows comfortable living in all climates. It is ready for months—or even years—of autonomous navigation without returning to port, thanks to its outstanding self-sufficiency: water, energy, storage—nothing has been left to chance.

Everything is designed for complete independence: solar panels, lithium batteries, watermakers, fridges and freezers , state-of-the-art electronics, easy access to all systems and redundancy when needed … This is a boat that’s as easy to live aboard as it is to sail.

The EXPLOCAT 52 is intended for a demanding clientele: passionate sailors, couples or families planning a world tour, or owners who don’t want to choose between safety, comfort, and performance. It embodies a rare philosophy: that of a boat that is useful, durable, reliable, and elegant, designed for those who see the sea not as a boundary, but as a world to explore. Its current owners long considered building a custom catamaran before confidently choosing this model…