Holland 52 Cutter (Ventura 52)

Description

The Holland 52 Cutter (also known as the Ron Holland 52, Ventura 52, or CT-52 in some listings) is a fiberglass bluewater cruiser/racer designed by renowned New Zealand naval architect Ron Holland (known for IOR racers like Imp and America's Cup involvement), with hulls typically built by Tai Chao Bros (Taiwan) and finished/assembled by Ventura Yachts (USA) or similar collaborators in the early 1980s (e.g., 1981 build/1984 launch dates common in surviving examples). Production was very limited (likely low dozens at most, as a semi-custom or small-series yacht rather than mass-produced; exact quantity undocumented but rare today, with examples appearing sporadically on the market in places like Thailand, California, or New Zealand). Features include a powerful cutter sloop rig (often described as cutter-rigged sloop for versatile headsail options and shorthanded handling), fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for balanced performance and directional stability, wide beam and generous volume for comfort in extended offshore or circumnavigation use, center cockpit (in many examples) for protection, robust fiberglass construction with teak decks (often refinished in recent years), and a luxurious yet practical interior suited to liveaboard or long passages (sleeps 6-7+, multiple cabins/heads, large galley, good tankage, and modern upgrades like solar, air conditioning, or new engines in surviving boats).