ORC 52.2 | A Cruiser Even More Appealing | Multihulls World

► The ORC yard presents its first new model since it was taken over by Grand Large Yachting in 2023. ► The ORC 52.2 keeps the excellent foundation of the 50 while offering an interior redesigned and refined by Franck Darnet Design. “We got an extra 200 kg, not any more,” jokes Antoine Gicquel, project manager at the firm. At the same time, the use of carbon bulkheads in series has helped keep the weight estimate at 10.5 t. We discover brighter, clearer layouts (many openings have been added and/or enlarged) and far more careful finishing - overall, it is undeniably more welcoming. The sail plan has remained faithful to that of the 50, which translates into unchanged speed potential. With 15 knots of wind during our downwind run off Groix, the 52.2 #1 sold to a couple of Americans managed an average of 8.5 knots upwind (55° from the actual wind). Under gennaker, we even reached 14.5 knots at 120° from the actual wind - enough to shorten the oceans, isn’t it? ► Technical Specifications: Builder : ORC Catamarans Architects : Barreau/Neuman Design : Franck Darnet Design Length : 51'12'' (15.84 m) Beam : 26'11'' (8.2 m) Displacement : 23,149 lb (10.5 t) Draft : 4'7’'/9'4'' (1.4/2.85 m) Air draft : 73'2'' (22.3 m) Main sail : 942 sq ft (87.6 m²) Solent : 764 sq ft (71 m²) Powertrain : 2 x 40 HP Fuel : 2 x 30.4 US gal (2 x 115 l) CE Category : A12/B12/C16/D16 ► www.ocean-rider-catamarans.com ► Sign up for our newsletter and win a free two-month subscription to Multihulls World by clicking here: https://bit.ly/48JP1Vk ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 600 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamaran #orccatamarans #orc52.2