NAUTICAT 525
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 52.17 ft |
| LWL | 40.03 ft |
| Beam | 15.09 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 52,911 lb |
| Ballast | 19,180.2 lb |
| Material | 52’ 2”15.9 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.5 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 435.9 L |
| Fuel | 414.8 L |
| CE category | About880 000€(2017) |
Engine
| Commonly | Yanmar |
About the NAUTICAT 525
LOA with bowsprit: 16.65m / 54.58 ft SA above = main + genoa I + mizzen Main sail = 43.1 sqm Mizzen = 20.0 sqm Genoa I = 78.6 sqm Genoa II = 66.8 sqm Spinnaker = 208 sqm Gennaker = 196 sqm
The Nauticat 525 is a robust, heavy-displacement ketch designed by Kaj Gustafsson and built by Nauticat Yachts OY in Finland, with production records indicating a build year of 2010. As a large, stable vessel, it represents the later era of the Nauticat brand, offering a blend of traditional cruising comfort and modern amenities, though specific hull production counts remain unverified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize stability, comfort, and spacious living quarters over high-speed performance, making it ideal for couples or families seeking a secure, long-range cruising platform.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 52911.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.61, and a comfort ratio of 50.44, the Nauticat 525 demonstrates strong offshore suitability, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 52 and the Hallberg-Rassy 42, as they share similar heavy displacement, fin-keel designs, and a focus on safe, comfortable offshore cruising, though the Nauticat offers a distinct ketch rig configuration.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 52.17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the NAUTICAT 525yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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