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2018 Garcia Exploration 52

Marseille, France

€1,100,000

For sale Garcia Exploration 52 from 2018. Rare and unique opportunity to purchase an iconic Garcia Exploration yacht. Second owner. 3 cabins / 2 heads + 1 independent shower cabin / 1 single bed. She is fully equipped for long distance autonomous blue water cruising. Spacious and luxurious interior plus an extremely well protected cockpit area set up for shorthanded sailing. She has been well maintained and used by her knowledgeable owner.

The iconic Garcia Exploration 52 is a pilot saloon designed for demanding owner willing to sail anywhere.

Stand out FEATURES

MULTI 3 cabins layout with modified forward cabin with extended double island bed, 2 aft cabins + Single bed below the saloon in the workshop area.

  • 150 HP VOLVO D3-150I-H engine with extra sound insulation in the engine room
  • Services batteries just renewed in June 2024
  • 520W solar array
  • VICTRON 3000W Inverter
  • FISCHER PANDA P8000i – 8kVA
  • DESSALATOR 100L/H DUO 24/220V
  • 11 Kwa Aerotherm WEBASTO heating system
  • Redundant autopilot system with 2 independent autopilot (NAC3 & AP44)
  • Bow and stern thrusters for easy handling in confined spaces
  • Throttles control at each helm and at the navigation station and in the pilot house
  • INCIDENCES sails with HARKEN switch battcars system and STAYSAIL RECKMAN furling systems
  • BAUER junior II diving compressor
  • Compact Washing machine

Available in OCTOBER 2024 in south of France.

Disclaimer

Approved Boats is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by MDYB.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Not Paid
Make: Garcia
Model: Exploration 52
Year: 2018
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Aluminum
Keel Type: Centerboard

Dimensions

Length: 54'8 ft / 16.65 m
Length Overall: 54'8 ft / 16.65 m
Waterline Length: 47'10 ft / 14.59 m
Beam: 15'9 ft / 4.80 m
Max Draft: 9'10 ft / 3.00 m
Min Draft: 4.17 ft

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: VOLVO PENTA
  • Model: D3-150I-H
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 150hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 5 Blade
  • Year: 2018
  • Engine Hours: 1600

Other

Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Pilothouse

Specifications
BUILT DIMENSIONS & TANKAGE   Overall length-------------------------------16.65 m/ 54.63 ft Hull length-----------------------------------15.84 m / 51.97 ft Waterline length----------------------------14.59 m / 47.87 ft Beam-----------------------------------------4.80 m / 15.75 ft Draught (centerboard down)------------- 2.90 m / 9.51 ft Draught (centerboard up)---------------- 1.27 m / 4.17 ft Air draught (excl. Antenna)-------------- 21.50 m / 70.54 ft Displacement-------------------------------19.5 t / 43000 Lbs Ballast----------------------------------------6.574 t/14500 Lbs     TANKAGE Diesel capacity (est.) --------------2 x 600 L fuel tanks Water capacity----------------------2 x 400 L polyethylene fresh water tanks Black water tanks ------------------1 x 40L in forehead + 1 x 100L in aft head Water boiler--------------------------75 L   DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Hull, Deck and Coachroof.-        Hull and deck structure in marine aluminium alloy-        5083 H111 for aluminium structure and sheets-        6060 T6 for extruded profiles-        Interior and exterior welding: MIG and TIG in inert (argon) gas-        Hull welding quality controlled by dye penetrant inspection-        Chainplates and reinforcement plates directly welded onto hull and deck structure-        Watertight forward and aft bulkheads directly welded onto hull and deck structure-        Built-in large capacity twin fuel tanks with ballast pump-        Vacuum infusion composite construction (fiberglass, PVC high density foam, polyester resin), interface with deck and roof structure by gluing and bolting Ballast and Appendices:-        Fixed, centrally positioned and resin-insulated ballast sited in lower compartments-        Fully retractable aluminium centreboard with NACA-type composite profile-        Two NACA-type profiled aluminium rudders with sacrificial end-fittings and protective skeg welded to the hull  >>uncoupling system available in case of a damaged rudder Insulation:-        Thermal and acoustic insulation above the waterline by automotive grade polyethylene foam (thickness 74mm for the hull and 37mm for the deck)-        Thick foam core insulated floors (30mm) Additional sound insulation in engine room Coating and Painting: -        Deck, roof structure, cockpit and rubbing strakes: comprehensive treatment consisting of a first primer coat of two-component epoxy, undercoats of two-component epoxy finish primer and coats of two-component polyurethane topcoat in Oyster White + non-slip finish in all necessary areas-        Cockpit floor, cockpit benches, transom and side decks: Marine Deck finish (composed of cork and resin)-        Hull topsides: matt finish sanded aluminium topsides, anti-oxidation clear coat varnish RUDDER & STEERING GEAR2 steering wheels each fitted on an independent JEFA cable steering mechanism, linked to each other by removable connecting barTwo aluminium NACA-type profiled rudders with sacrificial end-fitting mounted on self-aligning JEFA roller bearings incorporated in aluminium tubes directly welded to the hull structureTwo solid aluminium rudder stocksTwo upper rudder protection skegs welded to the hull   RIGGING & DECK GEAR Aluminium alloy anodised double spreader mast SPARCRAFT Canoë aluminium boom and rigid rodkicker Mast track fitted for ball bearing slider system and switch battcars systemMast foot with turning blocksWind vane, navigation lights, steaming light, anchor light and deck lightRECKMAN Staysail furling systemRunning backstays SAILS – Serviced and cleaned in June 2024INCIDENCES – Full batten Mainsail with HARKEN Switch battcars systemINCIDENCES – Solent- Dacron INCIDENCES – Staysail - Dacron DECK GEARTwo solent sheet tracks with lead blockTwo twin turning blocks with clutches (solent + mainsail)Four jammers (solent + mainsail)Two jammers (solent sheet traveller lines)One jammer for solent furling systemTwo electric Anderson compact 62 self-tailing primary winches located in the centre of the cockpitTwo electric Anderson compact 52 self-tailing secondary winches located on cockpit coamingsTwo Anderson self-tailing two speed winches in the aft of the cockpitOne ST45 self-tailing two speed winches to starboard in the aft of the cockpitOne ST45 self-tailing two speed winch on a plate fixed to the mastThree one-touch locking winch handles with storage sleeve11 jammers on the cockpit coamingsOne jam cleat to lock the centreboard in the down positionFittings for downwind sails   EXTERIORDeck Fittings:-        Aft arch with integrated waterproof LED spotlights for electronics, solar panels and use as davits-        Double glazed 270º forward windows with one opening above gas stove and one in aft bathroom-        One deck hatch (sail locker)-        One deck hatch (forward bathroom)-        Two deck hatches (forward cabin)-        Three deck hatches (coachroof above deck saloon)-        Foam for all deck hatches (insulation against ice or snow)-        Four opening portlights (interior cockpit – two in each aft cabin)-        Seven fixed horizontal rectangular hull portholes (three forward cabin, two in each aft cabin)-        Two fresh water deck fillers-        Two diesel fuel deck fillers with anti-spill device-        Two black water deck outlets  Exterior Storage:-        Swimming ladder and shower on transom-        One cockpit table with folding leaves, fiddles and glass holders-        One large, deep bow sail locker with built-in ladder, flooring and spotlight-        Two holes in the cockpit coamings under the coachroof-        Two line-storage compartments integrated in the backrest of the cockpit benches-        Two line-storage compartments integrated under the primary winches-        Two large dry transom side locker (400 litres each)-        Two lockers under the floor of the transom (secondary anchor, etc.)-        Gas bottle storage locker-        Life raft stowage under the steps from transom to cockpit-        Additional aluminium shelf above life raft-        Two cockpit bench lockers-        Port helm seat locker-        Large storage area under starboard helm seat accessible via watertight hatch from the transom   INTERIOR & ACCOMODATION General:-        WEBASTO Fuel burning water heating systems with radiators-        Engine heat exchangers for warming saloon from engine-        Fans for saloon, cabins and workroom (six in total)-        Heads compartments in white laminate-        40mm foam core insulated floors with laminate cover-        Floor openings with fixed portions around partitions and items of furniture to facilitate opening and prevent movement – locking mechanism-        Marine quality hardware-        Indirect lighting and lighting under steps-        Door retainers on all communication doors-        Blinds on all portlights-        Blinds and mosquito nets on all hatches-        Upholstery -        Safe with key-        USB sockets throughout all cabins and saloon Companionway:-        Watertight two-leaf glazed door with aluminium frame and four locking points-        Curved bond laminated wooden steps with non-slip tape-        Handrails  Deck Saloon:-        Located in the central/starboard part of the boat on an elevated platform with 270º panoramic view-        U-shaped bench to starboard with seats, backrests and storage area – can be converted to daybed and/or pilot berth when on watch-        Heigh adjustable central table, support and upholstery for double berth conversion-        Central bench with large storage area beneath accessible from the galley-        Storage lockers along the hull-        Internal blinds for side double glazed saloon windows-        LED overhead spotlights and reading lights-        Sockets  Pilothouse/Chart Table Area:-        Forward facing chart table with panoramic view-        Bench with reversible backrest-        Front panel with controls for instruments-        Storage area under chart table-        Red/white LED spot at chart table-        Sockets  Galley & Domestic Equipment:-        Kitchen unit located to port along the hull with large Corian worktop-        Sink with cover-        Pressurised hot and cold mixer tap-        Seawater / fresh water foot pump with three-way valve-        Double glazed stainless steel oven-        3 burners gas stove -        Microwave – 800W-        Gas shut off valve-        Integrated microwave oven and multiple storage space under port sidedeck-        Stainless steel 144 litre vertical two drawer fridge-        Built in stainless steel freezer drawer-        Storage unit under the sinks including a double waste bin -        Storage space under gas stove-        Central bench with synthetic resin worktop, drawers and ample storage space-        Stainless steel handrail-        LED overhead spotlights-        Sockets   Forward Cabin:-        Three large horizontal non-opening hull portholes and two hatches-        CENTRAL Double bed offset to starboard with slatted base-        Drawers and storage space under bed-        Storage on port and starboard-        Bed headboard with fiddles and storage compartments-        Large hanging locker with hanging storage and shelves to port-        Handrails-        Two articulated bedside reading lamps-        LED overhead spotlights-        Sockets-        Ensuite bathroom Forward Bathroom:-        Access via forward cabin, one deck hatch-        Vanity unit with synthetic resin worktop and mixer tap, built-in mirrored locker-        Separate shower unit with evacuation pump-        Jabsco electric “quiet flush” toilet-        Dimmable LED overhead spotlights-        Handrail-        Location of toilet modified to dry area rather than in the shower enclosure  Starboard Aft Cabin: Independent shower cabin on starboard through the workshop Located aft to starboard with two large non-opening portholes on the hull, two portlights opening to cockpit Rectangular 150cm wide double bed with two separate mattresses and slatted base, drawers and ventilated under bed storage Large hanging locker with hanging storage and shelves Wooden shelves and storage compartments on both sides of the bed Watertight hatch on the aft bulkhead to access the stern compartment (steering mechanism) Two articulated bedside reading lamps LED overhead spotlights Sockets  Starboard Workshop/Storage Locker: -        Located under the deck saloon, two large non-opening portholes on the hull-        One opening window-        1 single bed-        Large storage area-        Ventilation via dedicated dorade box-        LED overhead spotlights-        Sockets  Port Aft Bathroom:-        Opening in the double glazed window-        Vanity unit with synthetic resin worktop and mixer top, built-in mirrored locker-        Washing machine -        Handrail-        Jabsco electric “quiet flush” toilet -        Dimmable LED overhead spotlights  Port Aft Cabin:-        Two large non-opening horizontal portholes in the hull and two portlights openings to the cockpit-        Individual bed with mattress and slatted base, drawers and ventilated under bed storage-        Additional individual pull down bed with mattress and slatted base-        Work desk in aft port cabin-        Articulated bedside reading lamp-        Locker with hanging storage and shelves-        Watertight door on the aft bulkhead to access the stern compartment-        Dimmable LED overhead spotlights-        Sockets   VENTILATIONNatural ventilation via multiple hatches, portholes and air vents under protected areasDorade boxesFans   MACHINERY PROPULSIONVOLVO D3-150 HP diesel engine in lieu of standard Full serviced March Aprils 2024 – 1571 hoursReduction gearbox ratio 2.43/1Aquadrive flexible couplingFuel pre-filterDual switchable fuel filtersEngine compartment acoustic insulation by mass absorbing foamTwin pole electrical engine insulationAluminium stern tubeF16PH alloy steel propeller shaft and shaft seal5 blades MAXPROP BOOMERANGCooling via sea water intake with quarter turn seacock and filterForced air ventilationSpotlight in engine compartmentEngine instruments panel with alarmsTwo fuel tanks with individual fillers, vents and transfer pump for ballasting BOW and STERN THRUSTERS SIDE POWER Bow thruster: tunnel Max Power CT225SIDE POWER Stern thruster: retractable DIVING COMPRESSOR 220 V - BAUER Junior II + 2 bottles storage ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 / 24 / 220V electrical systemGenerator:  Fisher Panda 8000i Last serviced 03/2024 – 127 hrs   Solar panels520W on arch with MPPT load controller Victron Quattro 24V/3000W charger/inverterIsolation transformer with auto switchAlternators:-        Primary 12V/150A-        Secondary 12V/75A Charging:-        12V/220V/30A battery charger-        24V/220V/35A battery charger-        Philippi touchscreen battery monitoring system Batteries : Services :6 x 12V / 220A – May 2024 Engine : 1 x 12 volts de 108Ah watertight Generator: 1 x 12 volts de 108Ah watertight Bow thruster: 2 x 50Ah AGM OPTIMA / 24 volts (07/2021)  Stern thruster : 2 x 50Ah AGM OPTIMA / 24 volts (07/2021)  Monitoring:-        220V multi-function electric panel with 2-pole circuit breakers-        24V multi-function electric panel with 2-pole circuit breakers, electrical leak detector, navigation light controls, bilge pump alarms and controls, ballast pump controls, voltmeter, water and fuel gauges-        12V multi-function control panel with 2-pole circuit breakers220V shore power socket with cableExtra 220V sockets, USB sockets and 12V sockets  WATER SYSTEMFresh Water:-        Watermaker: DESSALATOR 24V/220V Duo-        Individual fillers, vents, filters, level gauges and ballast pump-        filter for fresh water-        24V pressurized water system with expansion tank-        75 liter calorifier – triple energy-        Water distribution by manifold to allow for the isolation of each circuit-        Hot/cold circuits to galley, forward heads, aft heads, shower on transom Black & Grey Water:-        Grey water from galley and bathroom sinks evacuated by gravity-        Grey water from showers evacuated by drainage pumps-        Black water from forward toilet evacuated to black water tank-        Black water from aft toilet evacuated to black water tank-        Black water tanks emptied by aspiration via deck outlet or under waterline by drainage pumpBilge Pumps:-        Two primary 24V electric bilge pumps in the bilge compartment with alarm and controls-        24V electric bilge pump in the sail locker-        24V electric blige pump in the forward compartment-        24V electric bilge pump in the stern compartment-        Heavy duty manual bilge pump in the cockpit-        Mobile manual pump   NAVIGATION Navigation aids :B&G 12” electronic pack:-          Two 12” Zeus3 touchscreens NAC3 autopilot calculator unit Precision-9 compass JEFA power unit VHF V60 unit with remote wireless handset H60 2023 - B&G WS310 with NMEA  Speed/depth/water temperature sensor 5 x Triton2 digital displays 1 x interior display 2 x Autopilot units controls 1 x control unit for AP44 WR10 wireless autopilot control unit PC/USB interface NMEA data GPS active antenna ZG100 Second autopilot installed with calculator and power unit Additional electrical engine control and navigation desk Communications: GLOMEX antenna Wifi 4G+ mounted on arch Iridium pre fitting MOTOROLA  Glomex WiFi and amplifier Additional waterproof USB socket at each helm ENTERTAINMENTAudio Fusion Marine Pack:-        Marine stereo MS-AV750 CD / DVD-        USB connection kit-        Bluetooth MS-BT200 kit-        Two indoor 2-way speakers -        Two outdoor waterproof 2-way speakers GROUND TACKLE & MOORINGTwo boarding gates for port and starboard side accessBoarding laddersBow roller for main anchorElectric vertical windlass located below the deck in locker at the foot of the mast, controlled at the foot of the mast + remote control33kg Spade anchor with 100m 12mm galvanized chain with shackles and snubber line for bow anchorFX37 Fortress light anchor with 50m 16mm nylon warp (20m of which are metal weighted) with shackles for aft anchor1000 W Electric capstan for mooringChain and deck washChain locker centrally positioned at the foot of the mast with drainage and interior access10 x mooring cleats welded onto deck2 x mooring cleats on each side of the archSelection of fenders and mooring lines  TENDER Dinghy AB9.5AL – CIN : GOABM50171H718.  Outboard engine TOHATSU 6CV Tackles for tender lift   COVERS & CUSHIONSCockpit cushions Silvertex upholsteryBiminiRemovable textile protection to convert watch position into pilothouseLazy bag     SAFETY EPIRB KANNAD marine SAFEPRO AIS VIKING life-saving – 8pax fire extinguishers Self-draining cockpitFour pushpits, two pulpits and eight stanchionsFive handrails on each side of the coachroofSix safety harness eyes in the cockpitAll pushpits, pulpits, granny bars and stanchions in polished stainless steelSix cockpit handrails and two transom handrailsTriple lifelines Welded aluminium toerail with chainplates and composite teak rubber coveringAft chainplates for towing drogue The buyer should ensure the safety equipment is suited to their usage plans, assume service or replacement will be required by them after purchase and complies with any flagging requirements. 
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"MDYB is acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract. A prospective buyer isstrongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. (1) The engine hours indicated are the ones displayed on the hourmeter or if the hourmeter is not in working order, an estimation given by the owner. The engine hours are communicated as a rough guide. MDYB  cannot guarantee the reliability of this information. (2) All figures approximate"

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