Beneteau Oceanis 52

The Beneteau Oceanis 52 is a modern cruising sailboat, designed by Biscontini Yacht Design and Nauta Design, with provisional specifications as of 2025. It features a fractional sloop rig, a fin keel with bulb, and dual rudders, measuring 15.8 meters LOA with a 4.8-meter beam and 2.4-meter draft.17:33 The design prioritizes interior volume and simplified sail handling for shorthanded crews, offering a self-tacking jib as standard and options for furling or classic mainsails.7:52 Its cockpit is designed for living and anchoring, with wide seating and clear walkways, rather than aggressive sail trim.1:42 Below deck, large hull windows and an open saloon create significant interior space, with the full beam carried aft to benefit the aft cabins and a proper owner's cabin forward.5:36 The interior finish is durable and broadly appealing, reflecting a charter-fleet influence.6:12 Compared to heavier bluewater designs, the Oceanis 52 offers lighter handling and more interior light, trading some offshore motion-dampening.4:01 It is available with multiple keel, mast, and sail plan options, including a shallow keel option with a 1.92-meter draft. The Beneteau Oceanis 52 was featured at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show and the 65th Genoa Boat Show, where its wider beam was noted for increasing living area by 30% over the Oceanis 51.1.0:03