Dynamique 52
Description
The Dynamique 52 is a classic French blue water cruising sloop designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Joubert-Nivelt and built by Dynamique Yachts in collaboration with Dufour Yachts (under the Sparks division) in La Rochelle, France. Launched in 1986, it was produced until around 1990, with approximately 20-30 units constructed, making it a semi-custom, limited-run model. This 52-foot masthead sloop emphasizes long-distance voyaging with a focus on seaworthiness, comfort, and performance, featuring a fin keel with spade rudder for balanced handling. Variants include a pilothouse (deck saloon) version for enhanced visibility and protection, ideal for high-latitude or family cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert/Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dynamique Yachts |
| Length | 50.167 ft |
| LOA | 48.250 ft |
| LWL | 38.830 ft |
| Beam | 14.330 ft |
| Displacement | 26400 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.17 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17 ft |
| p | 48.58 ft |
| e | 14.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.17 ft | 17 ft | 48.58 ft | 14.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.58 ft - (14807 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.08 ft - (4292 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.84 ft - (15191 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.11 ft - (15274 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 352.32 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44.66 ft - (13612 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.51 ft - (6861 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.79 ft - (11823 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.55 ft - (5959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 436.56 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 53.03 ft - (16164 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.45 ft - (8367 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.88 ft - (15203 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 676.14 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 53.03 ft - (16164 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.05 ft - (8550 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.79 ft - (14871 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1116 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.7 ft - (9357 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.73 ft - (3880 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.24 ft - (7693 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.2 ft - (3109 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 156.6 ft² |
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