Irwin 52

3 / 25 - score 67%

The Irwin 52 is a 52.0ft staysail ketch designed by Ted Irwin and built in fiberglass by Irwin Yachts between 1976 and 1985.

250 units have been built.

The Irwin 52 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 66%

Model	Irwin 52
Length	52 ft (96%)	the closest to 52.17 ft
Beam	15.33 ft (37%)	the closest to 14.60 ft
Draft	7 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 86%

Sail area / displ.	15.22
Ballast / displ.	29.27 %
Displ. / length	288.24
Comfort ratio	48.32 (86%)	the closest to 48.97
Capsize	1.62

Hull 49%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	44 ft (49%)	the closest to 41.99 ft
Maximum draft	7 ft
Displacement	55000 lbs
Ballast	16100 lbs
Hull speed	8.89 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Staysail Ketch
Sail area (100%)	1370 sq.ft
Air draft	67 ft
Sail area fore	658.86 sq.ft
Sail area main	535 sq.ft
I	59.33 ft
J	22.21 ft
P	53.50 ft
E	20 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	85 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Irwin Yachts
Designer	Ted Irwin
First built	1976
Last built	1985
Number built	250