TP-52
Description
The TP 52 is a high-performance monohull sailboat designed by Farr Yacht Design and introduced in 2001 for the Transpac 52 (TP 52) one-design class, optimized for inshore and coastal grand prix racing with under the Box Rule that mandates a 52-foot length, 14.2-meter beam, 3.2-meter draft, and lightweight carbon-fiber construction with a displacement around 7,000 kg. Renowned for its blistering speed—capable of exceeding 25 knots downwind thanks to a powerful sail plan featuring a tall masthead rig, large overlapping genoas, and asymmetric spinnakers—the TP 52 demands skilled crews and has become a staple in professional circuits like the 52 Super Series, where top teams compete on identical boats emphasizing tactics, boat handling, and minimal design variations. With over 100 hulls built by premier yards such as King Marine and Longitud Cero, the class promotes close, high stakes racing while allowing limited owner customizations in deck layout and interiors for short-handed cruising potential.
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Blueprints
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