Further, Faster & Built to Play -- High-Performance 52' Powercat
Step aboard a serious blue-water Powercat engineered for long-range cruising, comfort, and performance. This large-volume 52-footer delivers exceptional ocean-voyage capability, backed by years of refinement in the renowned PowerPlay hull design. With its sleek profile, robust construction and 2C Certificate of Operation (12+2 pax), this vessel is equally at home as a private cruiser or commercial charter performer.
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR FINISHES
High-gloss white polyurethane exterior
Moulded non-skid deck for confident footing
Upholstered vinyl headliner panels & fabric bulkhead linings
Gelcoat heads with timber-finish cabinetry
Durable, stylish laminate flooring throughout
2020-2025 MAJOR UPGRADES -- TURN-KEY & READY TO GO
This vessel has seen continuous investment, ensuring reliability, performance and long-term value:
New Yanmar 4LHA-STP engines (ZF gearboxes fully reconditioned Aug 2020)
4000L fuel capacity offering approx. 1400nm range @ 9 kts with 10% reserve
Proven efficiency: 22 L/h @ 9 kts (1800 rpm), 55 L/h @ 15 kts (2600 rpm)
Shafts & rudders removed, inspected and bearings replaced
130 LPH watermaker serviced Aug 2020
Westerbeke 5.7 kW genset (115 hrs) serviced Aug 2020
Props professionally inspected & balanced
Full underwater blast + Seahawk epoxy + antifoul (Aug 2020)
Massive 720Ah @ 24V lithium bank
$20,000 spent Sept 2025 on new antifoul, PropSpeed & ceramic coat
New interior upholstery (July 2021)
Engine & genset servicing completed Nov 2025
New cutless bearings installed Nov 2025
A TRUE TURN-KEY OCEAN EXPLORER
Freshly serviced, freshly coated, and extensively upgraded -- this 52' Powercat delivers the perfect blend of range, reliability, performance, and space. Whether you're cruising the coastline, running long-distance passages, or stepping into commercial operation, this vessel is fully equipped and ready to perform.
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Region
Queensland
Location
Cairns Area Gold Coast QLD
Reference
JULES0039
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2006
Hull
Composite
Designer
James Dewing
Builder
Powerplay Catamarans
Length
52' 3" - 15.92m
Beam
7m
Draft
1m
Displacement
17t
Deck Material
Composite
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
O Twin Yanmar 4LHA STP (new 2020) with Morse T2 controls
o Fuel: Diesel
o Hours: 880
o Power: 2 × 230 hp
o Gearboxes: ZF 63 (reconditioned 2020)
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2 x 230
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
880
2nd Engine Hrs
880
Fuel Consumption
22Lph at 9 knots, 55Lph at 15 knots 18 knots 70 ltph, 21 knots 106 lph Both engines
Max Speed
22 knots
Cruise Speed
Economical long range 8-10 knots, fast cruise 18 knots.
Propulsion
Shaft drive
Genset
Westerbeke 5.7 kW
Fuel
4000
Water
1800l
Accommodation
O 3 cabins (1 × double, 2 × queen)
o 6 berths total
o Large U shaped saloon dinette
Cabins
3
Berths
6+
Galley
O Saloon level galley with double stainless sink
o Stainless fridge/freezer
o Gas stove & oven
o 240V microwave (via inverter)
o Water capacity: 1800 L (3 tanks)
Water Maker
130 LPH serviced
Hotwater System
80 L electric hot water system
Toilet
2 × TMC electric toilets
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning: 4 head split system
Ground Tackle
O Electric anchor winch (dual controls)
o Anchor + chain
Safety Gear
O Lifejackets to survey
o 2 × 30BE fire units
Bilge Pumps
6 auto/manual bilge pumps
Electrics
O 24V & 240V systems
o 240V 16A shore power
o Inverter + chargers
o Start & house batteries
Electronics
O Raymarine GPS/Plotter/Sounder/Radar
o Simrad autopilot
o Icom radios