Solaris Power 52 Coupe: the reinterpreted charm of the American lobster

Power launches a new 16.2-meter walkaround with a refined and elegant look that winks at the timeless appeal of American lobsters.
It is the new Solaris 52 Coupe, a model devoted to the pleasure of sailing and life aboard, strong with 5 or 6 berths, with spaces and volumes on deck and in the cabins that are class-leading.

Solaris 52 Coupe

After the Solaris 52 Open (we told you about it HERE), the shipyard is back on the 52-footer front with a new project that, in keeping with the shipyard’s tradition, places its emphasis on marine qualities and behavior at sea, where the shipyard invests significant technical and scientific resources to optimize weight balance and the positioning of the center of gravity as low as possible, all to the benefit of safe and comfortable navigation in all sea conditions, a smooth passage over the wave and particularly low consumption.
After the first sea tests, the shipyard makes no secret of its satisfaction with a particularly successful project, stating: “it represents the optimal synthesis of all Solaris Power’s marine wisdom.”

Deck

Tall, sculpted broadwalls are the first glaring feature of the new 52 Coupe, a hull that immediately, in its design, recalls the elegance of lobster lines. An elegance that Solaris reinterprets in a contemporary key, balancing its volumes with deep windows and the remarkable aft momentum of the roof, extended all the way over the cockpit to provide shelter from the sun.

Looking then at the deck surfaces, the new Solaris is immediately introduced by a stern platform that is flush with the water, ideal for access on board, as well as for getting in and out of the sea. Here, to complete a space that is, in fact, a beach area, a central sundeck facing aft is inserted, an excellent hiding place for the tender garage below. Of note here is the decision to integrate a small table into the sundeck itself. Solution, the latter, which allows the forward section of the lounger to also be used as a seat, thus providing additional convivial space to the cockpit.

Proceeding toward the bow, past the salon at the main-deck, which overlooks the sea in 360° thanks to large windows, two walkways lead to the forward lounge area, a space entirely dedicated to relaxation and consisting of a large sunpad recessed into the deckhouse.

Solaris 52 Coupe – Interior

Meeting the needs of any good cruiser comes into play in terms of interior volumes. In the case of the new 52 Coupe, the design team thus opted for a clear separation between the living areas and those considered as sleeping areas. On the main deck then, overlooking the cockpit and illuminated by large windows as well as the panoramic sunroof, an open-plan salon engages the entire surface. To the left, as soon as you enter, an open air walled kitchen takes its place, complete with necessary appliances and facing the sea. Opposite, a large C-shaped sofa populates the living room, complete with central table. A solution that thus allows its use both as a dining area and as a convivial space. Just beyond, close to the windshield, the dashboard is served by a double sofa.

For the extended stay, the focus shifts to the volumes below deck. Here, the shipyard opted to offer two distinct layout options. In a first case (A), the aft section of the sleeping area is devoted to a double cabin with sofa and en suite bathroom, and a small single cabin. In the B variant, however, the double cabin sacrifices the sofa and private toilet room, for the gain, however, of a double cabin just ahead.

In both options, the bow is instead reserved for a second double cabin, with the only difference being the toilet room in this one, shared in the case of option A, where the owner’s cabin becomes the aft cabin, and private in the case of option B, where it is precisely the forward cabin that fulfills the role of the owner’s cabin.

Propulsion

Coming, finally, to the technical front, the engine room of the Solaris 52 Coupe is offered with two distinct engine options. In the standard case, providing propulsion will be a pair of Volvo Penta D6-IPS 650s, capable of providing peak speeds of 28 knots and 22 knots at cruising speed. However, an enhanced version is also available. In this case, the installed motorization will see a pair of 2 x Volvo Penta D8-IPS800, for maximum speed of 33 knots and cruising speed of 25 knots. In both cases, the fuel tank will remain unchanged, with a total capacity of 2000 liters.

Solaris 52 Coupe – Data Sheet

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