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A fantastic opportunity to own a fully renovated, durable, and exceptionally equipped blue water cruiser – ready for ocean voyages or life aboard. MARE is not only a yacht, she’s a vessel of freedom.

The 52′ Via is a robust, cutter-rigged aluminum sailboat built in France with long-distance, blue water cruising in mind. Designed with a strong emphasis on safety and self-sufficiency, the Via 52 features a fully welded aluminum hull and deck, providing exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion. Its design includes a secure closed deep cockpit, a long swing keel on hydraulics with dual rudders, and a powerful sail plan that delivers capable performance under sail. With ample tankage, a oversized rigging, and reliable systems, the Via 52 is well-suited for passage making and extended offshore voyaging.

Below deck, the Via 52 offers a warm and functional interior layout, crafted in rich hardwoods with practical finishes. The boat features a spacious bow owner’s cabin, two berths for guests, and a generous galley and navigation station, all designed to be comfortable at sea or at anchor. Large storage capacity and thoughtful ergonomics make the interior ideal for life aboard during long journeys. Whether crossing oceans or exploring remote anchorages, the Via 52 stands out as a capable and trusted choice for sailors who value strength, reliability, and thoughtful design.

Total custom refit in 2020
• New sails, rigging, and mast (2020)
• Aluminum hull (12mm flat bottom – allows for beaching, 6mm sides, 5mm deck)
• Fully insulated 50mm Armaflex
• Siemens solar array: 900W total
• Hydraulic centerboard: 1.1m draft up / 3.3m down
• B&G full navigation suite (2020)
• Beta Marine 90HP engine (300 hours)
• Caribe 12’ dinghy with Yamaha 9.9 HP outboard
• Available for viewing in St. Martin and Saint Barthélemy

OWNER’S COMMENTS
„After a comprehensive rebuild, we’ve prepared her for long voyages with comfort, safety, and full autonomy in mind. She’s a joy to sail and completely ready for her next chapter.“

REVIEWS
„An extraordinary blue water cruiser with all the features seasoned sailors look for in a liveaboard-ready yacht. The VIA 52’s aluminum build and cutter rig provide unmatched durability and flexibility.“ – Cruising Sailor Journal

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
• Length Overall/LOA: 52.2 ft / 15.92 m
• Length Water Line/LWL: 42.3 ft / 12.90 m
• Beam: 15.4 ft / 4.70 m
• Draft: 3.6 ft / 1.10m (up) / 10.8 ft / 3.30m (down)
• Air draught: 72.2 ft / 22.00 m
• Displacement: 33,069 lbs / 15.0 tons
Builder & Design
• Builder: VIA Marine, France
• Hull Material: Marine Aluminum (12mm bottom, 6mm sides, 5mm deck)
• Deck Material: Marine Aluminum
• Naval Architect: Jean-Louis Noir
Engine
• Engine Make: Beta Marine
• Hours: 300hrs
• Total Power: 90 HP / 67.1 kW
• Engine Type: 4-Cylinder, 3.8L
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Transmission: ZF Marine Arco ZF 68 V Drive
• Generator: None
• Bow thruster: None
Tanks
• Diesel tank total volume: 158.5 USGal / 600 Liters
• Water tank total volume: 237.8 USGal / 900 Liters
• Holding tank total volume: 18.5 USGal / 70 Liters
Accommodations
• Master Cabins: 1
• Master Head with Shower: 1
• Guest Cabins: 2
• Guest Heads: 1
• Berths: 8
Certificates
• CE: Category A – Ocean

INTERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND LAYOUT
Main area is spacious and bright, port side long galley with central cabinet with SS counter top, starboard open-thru salon seating, allowing easy walk thru to bow cabin. Teak laminates finish the sides while vinyl ceiling boards (epoxied).
• Teak, stainless steel, off-white vinyl ceiling
• Fully insulated with 50mm Armaflex
• Abundant storage and cabinetry
• Repainted interior and topsides (Awlgrip 2024)

GALLEY
Port side galley with vast SS countertop for preparing cooking given it’s central cabinet with SS countertop and ample storage/drawers below. Deep sink with high-end faucets.
• Stainless steel kitchen countertops
• Single deep sink
• High-end faucets
• Bottom drawers finished inside SS
• SunFrost RF16 refrigerator (BD35) & freezer (BD50)
• Force 10 gimbaled 3-burner stove and oven
• 3x deck hatches, 6x side hatches

MAIN SALON
Spacious and bright, with large seating.
• Headroom: 6.23 ft / 1.90 m
• Teak and off-white finish

STATEROOM and CABINS
Forward cabin with private double berth and en-suite.
• Double sized berth
• 4x large drawers underneath
• Ensuite head with shower
• Custom cabinetry aft
• Work table
• 3x deck hatches, 2x side hatches

MASTER HEAD
Dedicated WC and shower in master cabin.
• High-end stainless fixtures
• Full width mirror
• Wet-room style
• Blakes Lavac vacuum-flush marine toilet
• Aluminum sidings, floor and door
• Awlgrip finish

GUEST CABIN
Two double stern cabins.
• Teak and aluminum interior
• Overhead lighting
• Custom open storage
• 1x side hatch, 1x cockpit hatch, 1x roof hatch
• 1x 220v outlet

GUEST HEAD
Separate head and shower area.
• Blakes Lavac vacuum-flush marine toilet
• Wet-room layout
• Aluminum sidings and door
• Awlgrip finish

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS
Fully updated suite of B&G instruments (2020).
ELECTRONICS
• B&G Zeus 3 12” chartplotter
• B&G V60B VHF with wireless handset
• B&G AIS Transponder
• B&G Wind and depth sensors
• B&G External GPS antenna
• Bluetooth Smart antenna

HELM
• Single wheel steering
• Hydraulic wheel steering
• Autopilot: B&G NAC3 with wireless remote

CONSTRUCTION & KEY FEATURES OF HULL & DECK
HULL
Strong marine grade aluminum construction.
• 12mm thick flat bottom – allows for beaching
• 6mm thick sides
• 5mm thick deck
• Twin rudders
• Hydraulic centerboard with two cylinders system
• Fully insulated (50mm Armaflex)
• Custom Awlgrip paint

DECK
Spacious and safe working areas. Notice the strong and whole length handrail.
• Dinghy davits and storage racks
• 8x dorades
• 1”1/2 aluminum Awlgrip painted handrail

GROUND TACKLE
• Double anchor
• Primary anchor: Lewmar 66 lbs / 30 kg
• Primary chain: 12 mm x 262 ft / 80 m
• Optional secondary anchor+chain: 154 lbs / 70 kg
• Windlass: Lofrans Falkon 1700W with remover hard cover
• Fenders: 6x
• Dock lines

MAST AND RIGGING
New mast, three level inline spreaders and standing rigging (2020).
• Deck stepped aluminum mast (19.5m)
• Cutter rigged:
o 2x Profurl
• Grand-father support
• Blocks and lines
o Several new
o Lewmar and Antal
o Spectra, dyneema
• Hydraulic backstay insulated for SSB

SAILS AND WINCHES
OneSails sail suite – all 2020.
• Main sail area: 581.3 sq ft / 54 m²
• Genoa sail area: 592.0 sq ft / 55 m²
• Jib sail area: 376.7 sq ft / 35 m²
• Winches, mast:
o 2x 41.2

COCKPIT
Deep and well-protected.
• Large T-shaped cockpit
• Under seat quick storage
• Stern davits for lifting
• Winches, port and starboard:
o 2x 44.2
o 2x 51.2
o 2x 65.2
SHIP SYSTEMS
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
• Engine: Beta Marine 4-cylinders 90HP / 3.8L
• Hours: 300
• Transmission: ZF Marine Arco ZF 68 IV
• Propeller: J-Prop 3-blade feathering
• Alternators: Dual insulated (100A each)
• Fuel capacity: 600 L (plus 70 L day tank)
• Generator: None
• Bow thruster: None

PLUMBING & TANKAGE
• Water tanks: 2x 350L, 1x 100L
• Water maker: Village Marine 25L/h
• Washing machine: Asko 1600rpm

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• 1000 Ah Winston LiFePO4 battery bank (2020)
• Siemens PRO4JF 900W solar array (12x 75W)
• Mastervolt 2kW inverter 230V (2020)
• FW II wind generator (not installed)
• Custom DC/AC electric panel (2020)
• Main switch board (7x, 1x free)
o Center Board
o (Free)
o Inverter 230V
o Windlass
o Starting Battery
o Service Batteries
o Alternator

GAS SYSTEM
• Gas type: Propane
• Force 10 galley stove: 3 burners and 1 oven
• Gas locker with vent

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• Watertight bulkheads
• Manual and electric bilge pumps
• Emergency tiller
• High lifelines

EXTRAS
DINGHY
• Caribe 12 ft semi-rigid
• Yamaha 9.9HP 4-stroke