Custom Laurin 52
Beautifully presented and very smartly optimised fast cruising yacht from the pen of Arvid Laurin and some subsequent wizardry below the waterline by Peter Norlin. Perfect for classic racing, but also great for cruising too. A VERY special yacht indeed!
Hull and Deck:
- Honduras mahogany on laminated oak frames – epoxied and glassed below waterline - 1994
- All mahogany coated with Coelan varnish
- Teak deck on pine beams; decks renovated and recaulked 2014.
- Stainless stem fitting on oak
- Spacer made of stainless steel with 11 mm wall thickness containing compartments for fuel, water and bilge water. Draining plugs enables cleaning & inspection.
- Stainless chain plates above deck attached to stainless steel ring frame down to keel
- Steel bulkhead between cockpits to keel to take twin hydraulic back stays
- Custom made Rondal flush deck fore hatch
Keel and Rudder:
- Long keel profile with separate, free hanging rudder.
- Keel ballast of high antimony lead – 7,200kgs
Features:
TypeSail
CategoryRacer/Cruisers
MakeCustom Laurin
Model52
Year built1961
Length52ft
Hull MaterialWood
Beam12.99ft
Sleeping places10
New/UsedUsed
FuelDiesel