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Harpoon 52
Designer: C&C Design  ·  Builder: Boston Whaler (Usa)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Harpoon 52

Built for serious blue-water cruising, this substantial yacht represents the larger end of the Harpoon Marine lineup, designed to handle extended offshore passages with confidence. While detailed specifications remain scarce, the 52-foot length suggests a vessel capable of accommodating extended cruising with generous interior volume and storage capacity. Harpoon Marine's reputation centered on building robust, seaworthy cruising boats that prioritized structural integrity over racing performance. The Harpoon 52 likely follows this philosophy, featuring heavy displacement construction and conservative design elements that inspire confidence in challenging conditions. These yachts were typically built with thick fiberglass layups and substantial rigging systems designed to withstand the rigors of ocean crossings. Given its size and the builder's focus, this model would appeal to serious cruisers planning extended voyages or liveaboard arrangements. The substantial length provides space for comprehensive navigation equipment, extended provisioning, and comfortable accommodations for long-term cruising. While not designed for racing, the Harpoon 52's seakindly nature and stable platform make it well-suited for covering long distances safely and comfortably, embodying the traditional cruising yacht values of reliability and seaworthiness over speed.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 17.00 ft / 5.18 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
Beam 7.50 ft / 2.29 m
Max Draft 3.67 ft / 1.12 m
Displacement 565.00 lb / 256 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer C&C Design
Builder Boston Whaler (USA)
First Built 1977
Last Built 1983
Number Built 1700
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Performance Ratios
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
74.74
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 2.41 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 0.31 ft / 0.09 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 160.00 ft² / 14.86 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 74.74
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