Would you drive this ultra-lightweight modern classic to a podium finish in an intense international regatta or enjoy its high-speed handling on a fast coastal passage? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Spirit 52 © Spirit Yachts Length overall: 15.90 m or 52 ft 2 in Length waterline: 11.20 m or 36 ft 8 in Beam: 3.40 m or 11 ft 2 in Draft: 2.20 m or 7 ft 3 in Displacement: 8,800 kg or 19,400 lb Engine: 40 hp Upwind sail area: 92.90 m² or 1,000 sq ft Cabins: 2 Berths: 4-6 persons The Spirit 52 represents a magnificent milestone for the British shipyard, debuting as a highly successful racing monohull designed by founder Sean McMillan to blend a timeless aesthetic with raw competitive performance. The hull is handcrafted using wood-epoxy composites with robust cedar planking overlaid by rich mahogany ringframes and veneers to maximize structural strength while keeping displacement exceptionally low. Optimized with a sleek underwater profile and minimal wet surface area, the platform is built to catch light winds efficiently and can confidently reach a top speed of sixteen knots when pushing hard downwind under an asymmetric spinnaker. The deck arrangement is explicitly engineered for fast short-handed management or precise crew coordination, leaving all essential running rigging led cleanly aft to a secure cockpit layout. Equipped with a high-aspect fractional rig, advanced carbon fiber spars, and nitronic rod rigging, the vessel delivers immense stability and fine-tuned rudder feedback when heavily heeled under a large sail plan. Below deck, the space-efficient arrangement features white bulkheads contrasted by solid wooden joinery to establish a bright, sophisticated coastal manner atmosphere that comfortably accommodates up to six guests across two private en-suite cabins and the main saloon. This custom performance masterpiece provides a premier choice for serious yachtsmen seeking racing pedigree, commanding a market value of 1.5 million US dollars. #Spirit52 #ClassicSailing #WoodenYacht #HarbourMasters

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Want to support the podcast? http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon Motoring the ICW in the fog! We woke up to fog on Jan 16, 2916, in Ft Walton but didn't want to wait for it to lift. We have 67 miles to travel to Panama City today! Kathleen Bush is on the bow and I am driving by the chart plotter.

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Reason 96 for converting an old sailboat into a solar electric liveaboard. 🌞 Why rush? On a solar electric boat, going slow is the secret superpower. Cruise at chill speeds → solar panels keep up in real time, batteries stay happy, range goes forever. No wake, no noise, just you, the water, and nature’s soundtrack. Less speed = more peace, more wildlife spotting, more magic moments. Slow it down to live it up. ⛵✨ #SolarBoat #GoSlow #ElectricBoating #SolarPowerLife #ChillCruising

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🧜🏼‍♀️ More Mermaids here: https://youtu.be/ERZZe8F01MY We saw lot of beautiful mermaids sailing the Bahamas, but none them had tails... Until.. We were at Rudder Cut Cay, near David Copperfield's private island, Musha Cay, where we found The Musician, a sculpture of a mermaid at a stainless steel grand piano, commissioned by David Copperfield and sunk in 13 feet of water for his guests to discover. It's pretty cool. And I gave her a wet kiss. #mermaid #davidcopperfield #sailing

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Discover the Garcia Exploration 60 from above — where comfort meets go-anywhere performance. Designed for serious bluewater cruising, she’s ready to take you anywhere, safely and in style. #garciayachts #aluminiumboat #exploration60 #sailinglife #bluewatercruising #oceanexploration #liveaboardlife #safeboat #sailingpassion

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