Davidson 52 Performance Ketch
Boat Name: Tauranga
Features
Tauranga is a sleek performance cruising ketch designed by legendary designer Laurie Davidson. She oozes quality, comfort, and speed, with a deck and interior layout to suit most couples or families. Sail handling systems are designed to make life onboard a breeze, with furling genoa and in-boom furling for both mainsails. Wide side decks, a secure cockpit with a solid dodger, and bulkhead steering make her an awesome offshore yacht.
Stepping below you continue with the quality and generous layout. There is a large u-shaped galley with a 4-burner stove/oven and plenty of storage space. The saloon has leather cushions and seats at least 6 comfortably. Up forward is a toilet with shower and a large double V berth. Moving aft past the chart table is a passage that leads to the master cabin with writing desk, double bed and ensuite.
She is powered by an 88hp Turbo charged Yanmar driving a Max prop with rope cutter. 4 x 48W + 3 x 135W solar panels managed by Vectron Systems. Instruments are a combination of B&G for sailing and Raymarine for navigation.
Specifications
Specifications
-
year1994
-
makeDavidson
-
model52
-
styleKetch
-
stock number10286
-
commentWell presented off-shore cruiser
Construction
-
Hull ConstructionComposite strip planked Western Red Cedar and West System epoxy resin
-
builderDonnell Boat Builders, Tauranga
-
LOA approx15.85 m
-
beam approx4.4 m
-
draft approx1.98 m
-
hull typeMono
-
transomEnclosed
Engine
-
enginemakeYanmar 88hp
-
engine model4JH2_DTE
-
hours approx6773
-
engine fuelDiesel
-
drive systemShaft with 3 blade folding Max prop
Tankage
-
fuel capacity approx730lt Litres
-
fuel tankIn keel
-
water capacity approx705lt Litres
Interior
-
berths6
-
headroom1.9m +
-
toilet2 x Electric with showers + cockpit shower + 70lt Holding tank + 80lt Grey water tank, 50lt Hot water tank
-
cookingU-shaped galley with 3 Burner Hob/oven, 12V fridge and freezer
-
cabin no3
-
saloonLarge u shaped saloon seating with central table, chart table, passage with storage
Accessories
-
safety equipment1 Life ring with light, 1 Dan Buoy, 1 Electric bilge pump + 2 manual, 4 Person liferaft (2016), Epirb (2017), 4 Self inflating Life Jackets, Flares, 4 Fire extinguishers, Smoke detector
-
navigation gearRaymarine - a127 Multifunction + a97 Chart plotters, 2 Autopilots, Radar - 18" HD, VHF + HF radios, AIS, Iridium Go receiver, B+G Log, Wind direction, Compass
-
ground tackle40kg Rocna anchor c/w 100mts chain, 30kg Bruce anchor c/w10mtrs chain, 50mtrs warp, Fortress anchor c/w 10mtrs + 50mtrs warp, Sea Anchor c/w chain + warp
-
capstanWindlass - Muir (2017), 3.5t with remote control from helm
Features
-
Fusion radio with speakers, Sunbrella covers, 3m Polycraft tender with 8hp Yamaha outboard, Fenders, Thermo heater, Spectra watermaker, AGM batteries, Inverter, Spares
Rig
-
rig detailsTwin spreader Ketch rigged
-
rigging2016 Stainless Steel inspected 2018
-
reefingLeisure Furl main + Mizzen boom, Furling Genoa + staysail and Code Zero on furler
-
sparsAlloy
-
sailsGenoa 130% + 110%, Storm Jib, Fully battened Main + Mizzen (2017), MPS c/w wire luff, Code Zero (2017)
-
winches2 x Two speed electric 53.3"selftailing Primary, Two speed electric 44" self-tailing main halyard, 3 x Single sp 16's, 5 x Two sp 40's, Single sp 15"