2005 Botin TP52 – Premium Racing Sailing Yacht for Sale in the United Kingdom

The 2005 Botin TP52 is a legendary 52-foot racing sailing yacht built by Cookson Boats, renowned for its exceptional performance and durability on the global race circuit. This monohull, measuring exactly 52.0ft, is currently for sale in the United Kingdom, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a proven Super Series competitor with a storied racing history.

Designed by Botin & Carkeek, the TP52 class represents the pinnacle of 52-foot one-design racing, balancing speed, handling, and reliability. This specific 2005 model retains the core performance characteristics that made the class dominant in events like the Super Series and 52 Super Series, making it an ideal choice for serious racers or high-performance enthusiasts.

Botin & Partners designed TP52 with build by Latini Marine. Race-winner from build and now offering a fantastic and extremely cost-effective stepping stone into high performance inshore and offshore racing. FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS: From the board of Botin & Partners and with construction in full pre-preg carbon by Latini Marine in Italy in 2005, ORLANDA was one of an incredible 12 Transpac (TP) 52’s launched that year, racing competitively with multiple victories in the Breitling MedCup regattas, and helping to cement the TP52 as ‘THE’ class for top-tier international Grand Prix racing. With only two owners since her first launch, ORLANDA has been competitively raced and continually updated to create a boat that now offers an extremely cost-effective way to step into high-performance racing, and ideal solution for Med’ and Caribbean offshore regattas such as the Rolex Middle Sea Race and RORC Caribbean 600. ORLANDA’s specification highlights include:- CE Category B – Offshore classification Pre-preg carbon fibre construction with Nomex core Weldox stainless steel keel fin with lead torpedo bulb Carbon monocoque rudder and stock connected to twin carbon fibre helm wheels Hall Spars carbon fibre mast and boom Cariboni rig hydraulics Holmatro hydraulic mast jack Harken winch package with carbon coffee grinders North Sails 3DL/3Di sail wardrobe B&H Hercules 2000 instrument package Yanmar 55hp diesel engine with Saildrive gearbox and Gori 2-blade racing prop Removable fresh water tanks SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION RCD Status: Our understanding is that the vessel CE-certified, categorized B – Offshore for up to 16 persons Hull & Deck Construction: Hull and deck construction in unidirectional and biaxial pre-preg carbon fibre from Gurit Hull laminated using a male mould and deck with a female mould Nomex honeycomb core The hull, the deck, the superstructures and structural bulkheads are post-cured at a controlled temperature of 90 degrees Topsides and antiskid decks white painted - 2014 Keel & Rudder: Torpedo bulb fin keel with Weldox stainless steel fin and lead bulb ISOTOP monocoque carbon rudder blade and shaft JP3 steering system with roller bearings MACHINERY Engine & gearbox: Yanamar 4JH4E, 4 cylinder, direct injection diesel engine producing 53hp @ 3,000 rpm Sail drive gearbox Freshwater cooled engine. Single lever throttle/gear control Engine access from three sides. Propulsion & Steering: Gori 2-bladed folding propeller Twin carbon steering wheels Emergency tiller. ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS Voltage systems: 12vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC starting circuit and 220v AC via shorepower. Battery Banks: 1x 12vDC engine start battery 1x 12vDC service battery Battery parallel switch Mastervolt BTM-1 battery monitor at the chart table. Charging / Inverter: Portable 220vAC 50Hz automatic battery charger Alternators: 12vDC engine mounted alternator Other Electrical: 2x USB sockets at the chart table PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS Fresh Water: Manual fresh water pump Bilge Pumps: Manual bilge pump TANKAGE Fuel: 60 litres fuel capacity in 1x fuel tank Fresh Water: 200 litres fresh water capacity in 2x 100 litres removable water tanks NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT In Cockpit: B&G H2000 processor with WTP rate gyro sensor 2x B&G H2000 multi-displays in the cockpit 4x B&G H2000 20/20 displays at the mast B&G Autopilot – currently disconnected Steering compass At Chart Table: B&G H2000 multi-display at chart table Communications Equipment: VHF with DSC DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Galley: Gimballed gas stove with 2x burners Heads: Manual marine heads Carbon fibre sink with manual fresh water supply ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Layout and Finish: Laquered carbon fibre interior finish 6x folding pipecot berths Central aft chart table area Starboard side heads compartment area Port side galley area DECK EQUIPMENT Rig: Hall Spars carbon fibre mast and boom Stainless steel rod standing rigging – replaced 2019 Dyneema backstay – 2024 Cockpit mainsheet track aft 2x carbon fibre spinnaker poles 2x carbon fibre jokey poles 2:1 main halyard 1x tuff luff Cariboni hydraulic system for the forestay and Code 0 tack Holmatro hydraulic pump for the mast Manual jib (in-out, and up-down), vang and outhaul Harken deck gear Winches: 2x Harken 65-3 3-speed primary winches with coffee grinder 2x Harken 65-3 3-speed self-tailing mainsheet winches with carbon fibre coffee grinder 2x Harken 2-speed self-tailing winches at companionway 2x Harken 2-speed self-tailing winches for the running backstays Sails: North Sails 3DL medium mainsail – 2008 North Sails 3Di medium jib – 2016 North Sails 3Di medium light jib – 2016 North Sails 3Di light jib – 2016 EuroSail heavy jib North Sails A0 gennaker North Sails gennaker - 2006 North Sails A2 gennaker - 2005 North Sails A3 gennaker North Sails A4-1 gennaker North Sails A5 gennaker Dacron delivery mainsail Storm Jib Storm trysail General: Pushpit, pulpit and twin guardwire stanchions Carbon fibre passarelle Lewmar foredeck hatch Covers, Cushions & Canvas: Mainsail cover Boom awning Helm wheel covers Light racing cushions SAFTEY EQUIPMENT: General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Lying Rimini, Italy. Available to view strictly by appointment Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00 Saturday by prior appointment For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us. Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase. Lead Broker: Michele Antonini – Grabau International (Italia) Tel: +39 333 74 89 281 Email: ######@grabauinternational.com

Key Specifications & Guest Capacity

This TP52 is engineered to accommodate up to 16 guests and crew, providing ample space for both competitive racing teams and exclusive charter experiences. While primarily a race boat, its layout supports comfortable short-term stays for crews and guests during extended regattas or coastal voyages.

• Length: 52.0ft (15.85m)
• Builder: Cookson Boats (New Zealand)
• Designer: Botin & Carkeek
• Year: 2005
• Type: Sailing Yacht (Monohull)
• Guest Capacity: 16 persons
• Location: United Kingdom
• Status: For Sale

The Cookson build ensures a lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber hull and deck, critical for the TP52's speed and agility in varying wind conditions.