The SAY 52 is the carbon-fibre flagship of a German yard that treats weight as the enemy. At 15.95 metres she weighs just 7.5 tonnes, a fraction of a conventional 52-foot sportsboat, and that single figure shapes everything about how she behaves. Twin Volvo Penta diesels, up to 960 horsepower combined, drive her to 45 knots, yet she sips around 45 litres an hour at a 20-knot cruise. Less mass means more speed, more range and lower running costs, without the brute power a heavier hull would demand.
The hull is the patented Petestep design, its A-shaped deflectors pushing water down and back to cut drag, spray and consumption while smoothing the ride at speed. Above the waterline she is unmistakable: a low, sculpted profile, a faceted carbon-and-glass roof and a bathing platform that reaches well beyond the hull sides to pull the sea closer. The cockpit is built for hosting, with a wet bar, deep seating and a carbon table, while a forward cabin with two heads handles overnight stays for up to four.
Rated CE Category A and fully customisable, the SAY 52 is a day boat with ocean legs and a real point of difference. A hybrid-electric option adds silent cruising in sheltered water. For the buyer who values engineering over badge, she is one of the most distinctive sportsboats afloat.
Length
15.95M
Beam
4.40M
Draft
1.05M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
4
Cabin
1
Cruise Speed
Max Speed
45KT
Fuel
1200L
Range
300NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta V8 430 hp with Z-drive
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta D6 440 hp (880 hp total), Aquamatic duo-prop + gen set
Option 2
2 x Volvo Penta D6 480 hp (960 hp total), Aquamatic duo-prop + gen set
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€1,900,000
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Performance is the whole argument. At 7.5 tonnes the SAY 52 asks little of her engines, so twin Volvo Penta diesels, in 430, 440 or 480 horsepower pairs up to 960 horsepower combined, send her to a 45-knot top end with real authority. More telling is the cruise: around 45 litres an hour at 20 knots, which turns a 1,200 litre tank into a usable 300 nautical mile range. The patented Petestep hull does much of the work, its deflectors reducing drag and spray so the ride stays smooth as the numbers climb. Aquamatic duo-prop drives and joystick control make her manageable at the dock, and an optional hybrid-electric system allows silent, emission-free running in sheltered bays.
Few boats are as instantly recognisable. The SAY 52 reads as one continuous sculpted line from the wave-cutting bow to the broad stern, low to the water and free of clutter. The signature lightweight roof mixes faceted glass, exposed carbon and ambient lighting, shading the cockpit without boxing it in. Exposed carbon weave is a design feature rather than a hidden material, a visual signal of what the boat is. The bathing platform extends well beyond the hull sides to maximise contact with the water, and the whole profile is engineered as much for aerodynamics and weight as for looks. The result is a yacht that stands out in the marina and disappears into the horizon at speed.
Below the main deck the SAY 52 keeps a focused layout suited to her day-boat brief. A forward cabin provides a comfortable double for overnight stays, served by two heads, so a couple can cruise for a weekend and guests can stay aboard without compromise. The interior is fully customisable, from the choice of woods, leathers and technical fabrics to the lighting, letting an owner tune the mood from minimalist and sporty to warm and residential. Natural light enters through hull and roof glazing, and the materials are chosen to keep weight down in keeping with the engineering. This is accommodation sized for the mission, not padded out to inflate a cabin count.
The deck is where the SAY 52 earns her keep. The cockpit is arranged for entertaining, with deep, sociable seating, a wet bar and a carbon table at its centre, all open to the sky under the faceted roof. Twin carbon helm seats put the driver at the heart of the action. The extended bathing platform creates a generous beach club at water level for swimming, boarding tenders or simply lounging, and the foredeck offers a second sun lounging zone. Movement around the boat is easy and secure, and the whole layout flows from helm to stern without steps or barriers. For a day on the water with family or friends, she is hard to beat.
SAY Carbon Yachts hand-builds each 52 in Germany to CE Category A, the ocean rating, and offers extensive personalisation so no two boats need be alike. Volvo Penta power keeps service and parts straightforward worldwide, and the optional generator and hybrid-electric drive broaden how and where she can be used. The carbon construction that defines her performance also resists fatigue and keeps weight stable over time. Buyers should budget for a boutique ownership experience rather than a mass-production one, with the rewards of rarity, strong design identity and genuine technical substance. For the right owner, the SAY 52 is less a purchase than a statement about how a fast boat should be built.
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