
Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsThe 52 PilothousefromAPOLLONIANis a versatilemotor yachtbuilt with a robustfiberglass and plastic constructionapproach, offering twin inboard Cummins diesel power and comfortable accommodations for six. For expert guidance and availability, contact Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.
Selecting a 52 Pilothouse
Choose the 52 Pilothouseif you value efficient planing performance, practical capacities, and straightforward serviceability. Designed by Howard Apollonio with afiberglass and plastichull and composite deck, thismotor yachtpairs twin inboard Cummins diesels with a beam of 16 ft (5.13 m) for confident handling. Sleeping arrangements for six and three heads support extended time aboard, while 550 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water balance cruising range and comfort. Shestakov Yacht Sales and Andrey Shestakov can help tailor your search for the right52 PilothousebyAPOLLONIAN.
Features of the Model
- Hull by designer Howard Apollonio with a planing configuration for confident performance
- Twin inboard Cummins diesel engines for dependable propulsion
- Fiberglass/plastic hullwith a composite deck for durability
- Accommodations for six and three heads to support longer trips
- Balanced capacities: 550 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water
- Built by APOLLONIANwithin themotor yacht class
Technical Specifications
- Model: 52 Pilothouse
- Builder: APOLLONIAN
- Category: motor yacht
- Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
- Deck material: Composite
- Hull configuration: Planing
- Hull designer: Howard Apollonio
- LOA: 52 ft (15.85 m)
- Beam: 16 ft (5.13 m)
- Draft (max): 10.663 ft (3.25 m)
- Engines: 2 x Cummins, Inboard, Diesel
- Sleeps: 6
- Heads: 3
- Fuel capacity: 550 gal
- Water capacity: 200 gal
Pricing and Ordering
To discuss pricing, current availability, and next steps for the 52 PilothousebyAPOLLONIAN, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage will guide you through options, inspections, and transaction logistics.
Questions and Answers
Q: What type of yacht is the 52 Pilothouse? A: It’s amotor yachtwith afiberglass and plastic hulland a planing configuration.
Q: Who designed the hull of the 52 Pilothouse? A: The hull is by Howard Apollonio, emphasizing a planing form for capable performance.
Q: What are the engineson this model? A: The52 Pilothouseuses 2 xCumminsinboarddieselengines.
Q: How many people can it sleep, and how manyheadsare on board? A: Itsleeps 6and includes3 heads, suiting extended cruising.
Q: What are the principal dimensionsandcapacities? A:LOA52 ft (15.85 m),beam16 ft (5.13 m),draft10.663 ft (3.25 m);fuel550 gal andwater200 gal. For details, consult Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.
Owner Experience Review
Owners and reviewers looking at the 52 PilothousefromAPOLLONIANtend to approach it as a practical family cruiser or liveaboard. The raised-pilothouse plan concentrates daily life around the helm, with U-shaped dinette seating adjacent, traditional teak-and-holly soles in the galley/helm, and laminate in the salon and staterooms. Accommodations are set up for couples or cruising families: a full-beam en suite master, a near-queen forward VIP, and a usable third bunk cabin, supported by three heads.
For owner-operators, the package reads as straightforward: full Garmin electronics, wide walkaround decks, and a day head at the helm, while maintenance is helped by a well-lit engine room where four adults can work with clear access to filters and strainers. The vacuum-infused, foam-cored, double-chine hull has been reported efficient in trials, with roughly a 17-knot cruise, about 21 knots at the top, and around 0.5 nmi/gal at cruise; with 500 gallons of fuel, the boat targets coastal passages such as the Pacific Northwest to Southeast Alaska. It is positioned as an all-weather raised-pilothouse coastal cruiser, but long-term heavy-weather owner reports remain limited, and as a relatively new brand buyers have exercised diligence around build, warranty, and dealer support.
Pros and Cons
- Liveaboard-friendly layout with three staterooms and three heads for couples or cruising families.
- Owner-operator features include full Garmin electronics, wide walkaround decks, and a day head at the helm.
- Reported efficient, double-chine vacuum-infused hull with ~17-knot cruise, ~21-knot top, and ~0.5 nmi/gal at cruise.
- Cockpit is on the smaller side given the emphasis on pilothouse living and a roomy flybridge.
- Heavy-weather owner feedback is limited; most handling notes come from flat-water trials.
- Newer brand and overseas construction warrant buyer diligence on build quality, warranty, and service network.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Pilothouse | 52' 0" (15.85 m) | 16' 0" (5.13 m) | 10' 8" (3.25 m) | - | - |

Learn more on the “APOLLONIAN - 52 Pilothouse”
To learn more on the “APOLLONIAN - 52 Pilothouse” or to get advice on how to buy or sell a yacht or get a great price for a yacht charter
please call +1 (954) 274-4435 USAOnly deal with professionals!

