52' 1990 Southern Cross 52

1990 Southern Cross 52Australian-Built | Twin Detroit Diesels | Offered at $159,000 CAD

If you've been searching for a substantial 52-foot yacht without spending half a million dollars, this Southern Cross deserves your attention.

Built in Australia and powered by twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TI engines (approximately 750 HP each) with only approximately 1,800 original hours, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a serious cruising yacht at an entry price that leaves plenty of room for personalization.

Unlike many boats in this price range, this isn't a vessel suffering from major cosmetic deterioration. The upholstery presents well, decks and gelcoat are in good condition, the cabinetry and countertops remain in good condition, the windows are dry and secure with no leaks, and the interior has held up remarkably well.

Has a bit of a cluttered feel at the moment but will be resolved in due course. Once items are removed and the vessel receives a thorough detailing, her true presentation becomes much easier to appreciate and the price will go up at that time. 

Mechanically

One of the strongest features of this yacht is her machinery.

The twin Detroit Diesels are started regularly and fire up immediately, and the engine room itself presents in clean, respectable condition. Prospective buyers are welcome to inspect the machinery, as it reflects the care that has gone into maintaining the mechanical side of the vessel. Sea trial is an option

While the boat has not been actively cruised for several years, buyers should naturally perform the normal inspections, servicing and haul-out expected with any yacht that has spent an extended period at the dock.

A Strong Foundation

This is the type of boat where you're buying the platform.

• Australian-built Southern Cross 52
• Deep-V composite hull
• Twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TI engines (start right up) 
• Approximately 750 HP each
• Approximately 1,800 original engine hours
• Spacious interior accommodations
• Onan generator
• Large salon and entertaining spaces
• Wide side decks
• Fraser River location

The fundamentals are here.

Instead of paying a premium for someone else's updates, this yacht gives the next owner the opportunity to start with a solid, well-built platform and make improvements over time as they choose.

Why It's Priced This Way

The asking price reflects the fact that the yacht has spent considerable time at the dock and should receive the appropriate inspections, servicing and underwater evaluation before returning to regular cruising.

Instead of investing in those items before listing, the seller has chosen to offer the boat at a price that gives the next owner flexibility to complete the work according to their own standards and preferences.

At $159,000 CAD, this is an opportunity that rarely becomes available for a yacht of this size, construction and power.

The Southern Cross Story

The Southern Cross 52 is one of those boats that experienced boaters recognize immediately.

Designed during an era when Australian builders were challenging the established American sportfishing market, the Southern Cross 52 was engineered to combine offshore capability, performance and strength in a lighter, more advanced composite hull than many of its contemporaries. At the time, Southern Cross was bold enough to market the 52 as a genuine alternative to some of the industry's biggest names, with a focus on innovative construction, deep-V performance and practical offshore design. Only a small number were ever built, making them a rare sight today. 

This particular yacht also benefits from approximately 1,800 original hours on her twin Detroit Diesel 8V92TI engines. They are started regularly and fire up immediately, and the engine room itself presents in clean, respectable condition, giving buyers confidence that the mechanical foundation of the boat has not been forgotten.

Rather than investing additional time and money preparing her for market, the owner has elected to price the boat aggressively and allow the next owner to decide how they would like to recommission and personalize her. That's where the value lies.

To learn more about the Southern Cross design and why these Australian-built yachts continue to have a loyal following, we've included the following background video:

Southern Cross 52 Overview:

Possible Fraser River moorage may also be available to a purchaser, subject to marina approval.

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.