Built for performance on open water, the Ocean Racer 52 Le Comte is a purpose-driven sailboat designed with serious offshore and ocean racing in mind. As the name suggests, this is a vessel built to cover miles efficiently and competitively, making it well suited for bluewater passage-making as well as organized offshore racing campaigns.
Le Comte is a Dutch shipyard with a respected history in building performance-oriented sailing yachts, and the Ocean Racer 52 reflects that heritage. The design prioritizes speed and seakeeping ability, offering a hull form that handles demanding open-ocean conditions with confidence. Sailors drawn to this model tend to be experienced hands looking for a boat capable of delivering strong passages without sacrificing the structural integrity needed for offshore work.
With limited detailed specifications publicly available, prospective buyers are encouraged to seek out the builder directly or consult class documentation for full technical details. What is clear from the lineage and design intent is that the Ocean Racer 52 Le Comte occupies a compelling space for those seeking a capable, competition-ready offshore yacht with genuine bluewater credentials.
Ballast/Displacement
Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
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
488.84
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.
9.7 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height)
14.24
P (Mainsail Luff)
1,088.00 ft² / 101.08 m²
E (Mainsail Foot)
488.84
How It Compares
vs. Baltic 51, Columbia 52, First 51 Beneteau, Le Comte 52, Swan 51
