Custom Tp 52
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Crow's Nest Yachts
United States
Make | Custom |
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Model | Tp 52 |
Year | 1999 |
Condition | Used |
Price | US$265,000 |
Type | Sail |
Class | Racer |
Length | 52 ft |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Hull Material | Composite |
Location | San Pedro, California |
LOA | 51 ft 7 in |
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Beam | 13 ft 1 in |
Max Draft | 10 ft 9 in |
Keel Type | Other |
Displacement | 14000 lb |
Engine Type | Inboard |
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Engine Make | Yanmar |
Engine Model | 4JH2CE |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Power | 62 hp |
Drive Type | Sail Drive |
Engine usage (hours) | 5124 |
Designer | LAURIE DAVIDSON |
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Fuel Tanks | 1 x 22 gal |
Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
1999 Laurie Davidson TP52 - Carbon Composite Grand Prix Racer
Built in New Zealand, Pendragon IV is a one-off, carbon composite TP52 with a proven race pedigree. Designed by Laurie Davidson, she is light, fast, and built to the highest standards - perfect for 52 Super Series, ORR/IRC competition, or custom offshore events.
Turnkey competitive platform at a fraction of new build cost.
MAIN DESCRIPTION
The TP52 class is regarded as the ultimate Grand Prix racer - simple, powerful, and built to take the loads of professional-level sailing without compromise. Pendragon IV exemplifies this ethos with a lightweight carbon composite structure, clean racing layout, and equipment package designed for precision control in all conditions.
Her performance pedigree makes her equally suited for competitive 52-class events or custom-rated offshore campaigns. With an extensive sail inventory, optimized deck hardware, and proven reliability, she offers the ideal platform for serious racers seeking speed, balance, and durability in one of the most competitive designs ever produced.
CONSTRUCTION
- Hull, deck, and bulkheads: Carbon composite
- Structural reinforcement: Carbon fiber athwartships stringers; fiberglass engine bearers
- Displacement: approx. 14,000 lb (per travel-lift scale)
- Keel: Deep fin with bulb, 10 ft 9 in draft
- Through-hulls: Bronze and Marelon, unbonded
ENGINE & MECHANICAL
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH2-CE diesel, 62 HP at 3,600 rpm, freshwater-cooled, four-cylinder
- Drive: Yanmar SD40 saildrive, serial no. 06654
- Propeller: Gori two-blade bronze folding prop (450x330 LHS)
- Engine hours: 5,113.4 (at time of survey)
- Steering: Twin wheels, cable quadrant system to spade rudder
- Dual manual bilge pumps; natural ventilation
- Condition: All propulsion and steering systems reported in satisfactory to good condition
SAIL INVENTORY - NORTH SAILS
- A2 Asymmetric Spinnaker (2019) – Large downwind sail for light to moderate breeze, optimized for broad reaching and running angles. Built with mid-weight Bainbridge 600M nylon for durability and performance.
- Light/Medium Jib (2019) – 3Di RAW 780, 16800 DPI construction. Designed for light to moderate upwind conditions, giving optimal shape and pointing ability.
- Mainsail (2020) – 3Di RAW 780, 19600 DPI. High-modulus carbon/aramid composite membrane mainsail for maximum performance across the wind range.
- A1.5 Asymmetric Spinnaker (2021) – Light-air reaching and running sail, designed for VMG downwind in very light breeze. Bainbridge 600N nylon cloth for minimal weight.
- A3 Asymmetric Spinnaker (2022) – Heavy-air reaching and running sail. Built from SuperKote SK 130 CTDR cloth for strength and stability in higher winds.
- Spinnaker Staysail (2022) – NPL Code Xi Xi06 CD U laminate staysail, flown inside the spinnaker to add drive and efficiency downwind in stronger conditions.
- Genoa Staysail (2022) – 3Di RAW 760, 10850 DPI. Small high-modulus laminate staysail for use inside the headsail or spinnaker to boost performance reaching and running.
- J1.5 Jib (2022) – 3Di Helix RAW 780, 16800 DPI. Medium-light headsail with Helix load-sharing luff design, improving shape control and range without a heavy forestay load.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
- AC System: 120 V shore power with cord, inlet, breaker protection, and GFCI outlet
- DC System: 12 V, with two Lifeline GPL-31T AGM batteries and one West Marine 15020225 AGM, disconnect switches, and breaker panel
- Electronics:
- Two B&G Zeus V7 multifunction displays (plotter/wind/AIS)
- Garmin GPSMAP 440 plotter
- B&G multi-display (heading/wind/depth)
- Simrad autopilot
- Simrad fixed VHF and Standard Horizon HX300 handheld VHF
- Link 10 battery monitor, MoBi-lert system
- Entertainment: Fusion stereo with JL Audio speakers
ACCOMMODATIONS & INTERIOR
- Spartan race-ready interior per TP52 rule
- Lightweight pipe berths
- Nav station with electronics
- Minimal galley with sink, freshwater pressure pump (Jabsco Par-Max 1), and cockpit shower
- Village Marine Tec "Little Wonder 200" watermaker
- Manual marine head (no holding tank - designed for offshore competition)
RIG & DECK GEAR
- Rig: Carbon mast and boom (per TP52 spec), standing rigging with replaced backstay; age of remaining rigging unknown
- Hydraulic boom vang; twin backstays per later TP52 updates possible
- Winches: Two Harken 980, two Harken 530, two Harken 45 ST, two Harken 48 ST, one Harken 560 coffee-grinder-driven primary
- Deck Layout: Clean, wide cockpit; carbon composite deck with grey non-skid; traveler, high-load blocks, and hardware optimized for sail changes and control
- Sail Inventory: Numerous sails in bags aboard (not inspected) with additional inventory reportedly in storage
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- Multiple Type III and Type II PFDs, inflatable PFDs, throwable devices
- EPIRB (battery good to 9/2030; registration renewal needed)
- MOM 8-A man-overboard module, Life Sling, flares/signals (some expired)
- Fire extinguishers (replacement recommended)
- Anchor with chain and rode
SUMMARY
Pendragon IV is a rare opportunity to own a Laurie Davidson-designed carbon composite TP52 with proven race pedigree. Built as a one-off Grand Prix machine, she delivers the speed, balance, and handling that define the class, with the benefit of a powerful diesel/saildrive package, competitive sail inventory, and race-ready systems. Whether your goal is to join the 52 Super Series, compete in custom-rated offshore events, or campaign on the West Coast, Pendragon IV offers an elite racing platform at a fraction of new build cost.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Crow's Nest Yachts
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Crow's Nest Yachts
United States