Please select your home edition
Edition
GJW Direct - Yacht 2019 - Leaderboard

New Garcia Explocat 52 launched

by Garcia Yachts 26 Jul 2020 06:24 UTC

Garcia Yachts presents the Explocat 52, the ultimate aluminum exploration catamaran. Already sold in six units, she completes the range of Garcia Exploration monohulls.

Solid, safe, comfortable and performant

Solidity and structural rigidity of aluminium: The choice of aluminium increases the safety margin of the Explocat 52, designed to navigate off the beaten track. The rigidity of the platform, beyond industry standards, provides reliability and performance.

Seaworthiness and performance: The architectural choices (centering and weight distribution, height under basket, hull design, rostrum, power under sails,...) ensure a good marine behaviour in complicated seas.

Crew protection: The deck layout is designed for a reduced crew; steering and manoeuvres can be carried out solo, sheltered from the aft cockpit.

Comfort and design: The Garcia shipyard's historical care is taken in the conception, design and realization of the interior fittings, for a top-of-the-range living comfort on board.

Aluminum made shaped hull

Explocat 52 offers a combination of strongness, durability and lightweight, due to Garcia Yachts' 45 years of expertise in building aluminum shaped hulls.

Sail everywhere in any conditions

The Garcia Explocat 52 is designed to go off the beaten track and considerably broaden the scope of what is possible on a catamaran. She offers a new way to explore the world, previously reserved for monohulls.

An expert concept and design

Explocat 52 is the result of a close collaboration between Pierre Delion (architect), Darnet Design (design), the Garcia Yachts design office and the experts of Outremer and Gunboat.

Innovative solution: pendular helm

A pendular helm system* allows to steer either in a low position, sheltered from the hard bimini covering the cockpit, or high up for maneuvering and sailing in good weather conditions. This system was not developped when the Explocat 52#1 was ordered, it will be installed on #2 and following.

A front cockpit to observe environment

The Garcia Explocat 52 includes a front cockpit: in hot areas, it is a second well-ventilated resting space. In cold and icy areas, it's a protected lookout.

High comfort standards

The insulation, equipment and interior fittings of the Explocat 52 are all to the highest quality standards, characteristic of Garcia Yachts. The headroom is 2.05 m in the living areas.

Explore the world in panoramic vision

With its panoramic view, the Garcia Explocat 52 offers all the advantages of a catamaran aboard a no limit exploration yacht, made to sail among growlers as well as in the lagoons.

Welcome large crew on board

Various interior layouts are proposed, by association of two possibilities on the port hull and three ones on the starboard hull. This allows for 6 to 10 berths and in all cases offers a high level of comfort to the crew.

Main specifications:

  • Overall length: 55.61 ft
  • Beam: 26.90 ft
  • Draught: 4.92 ft
  • Air draught: 83.66 ft
  • Lightship displacement: 18.6 tons
  • Sail upwind: 167 sqm
  • Gennaker: 185 sqm
  • Engines: 2 x 60 HP
  • Fresh water: 174.4 US gal
  • Fuel capacity: 2 x 155 US gal
  • Number of cabins: From 3 to 4
  • Number of berths: From 6 to 10
  • Heardoom: 2.05 m
  • Architect: Pierre Delion
  • Interior design: Darnet Design

Related Articles

85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo drawing near
Preparations are progressing well for the sailing from Ramsgate to Dunkirk The date for the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) fleet sailing from Ramsgate to Dunkirk is drawing ever nearer, and preparations are progressing well for this, the Dynamo 85 return. Posted on 27 Apr
Grand Soleil Blue: Finally in the water
Designed for those who want to enjoy sailing in total independence The official video of the Grand Soleil BLUE is now online: a yacht that redefines the concept of contemporary sailing: free, spontaneous, elegant, and sustainable. Posted on 26 Apr
Smarter at the Dock, Safer at Sea
How Upgrades Are Changing Cruising The service being offered by yacht manufacturers leaps forward every year - responding to a market which demands the highest quality in every aspect. Posted on 25 Apr
A+T Instruments 10th Anniversary Celebrations
"We set out to make the World's Best Yacht Instruments" Globally recognised yacht instruments company A+T Instruments is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year after a decade of successful growth by pushing the boundaries of quality and customer service. Posted on 25 Apr
Leopard Catamarans unveils Leopard 46
This innovative sailing catamaran marks a bold advancement in design, technology, and comfort Leopard Catamarans, a world-renowned leader in sailing and power catamarans, is excited to introduce its latest model: the Leopard 46. Posted on 25 Apr
VETUS shares updates from SV Delos
YouTube stars Brian and Karin Trautman and their exciting catamaran build VETUS, the leading developer of onboard boat systems, is delighted to share the latest developments from the acclaimed YouTube stars, Brian and Karin Trautman of SV Delos, as they continue work on their ambitious project to build Delos 2.0. Posted on 24 Apr
FarSounder expands citizen science capabilities
With whale and trash reporting feature FarSounder is excited to announce the release of a new citizen science feature in its latest SonaSoft™ software update. Posted on 24 Apr
World ARC 2024-25 concludes in Saint Lucia
The 26,000 nautical mile adventure round the world concludes World ARC 2024-25 finished on Saturday in IGY Rodney Bay Marina, Saint Lucia, from where the boats set sail 15 months and 26,000NM ago. In total, 330 people aged from a toddler to over eighty sailed on one or more stages of the rally. Posted on 23 Apr
MarsKeel Brings History Back to Life
With a Custom Keel for SY Doris, first built in 1905 The keel of any yacht is more than ballast. It's one of the foundations of stability, and safety. But what happens when that foundation is missing entirely? That was the challenge posed by the full rebuilding of SY Doris. Posted on 23 Apr
Exposure Marine adds 3 unique RAW range products
All developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety Unique to the sailing world, these latest products feature red light designed to optimise night vision. They have all been developed to meet World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for safety. Posted on 22 Apr
Ocean Safety 2023 - New Identity - FOOTERExposure MarineStoneways Marine 2021 - FOOTER