HH Catamarans has unveiled the innovative HH 52, drawing inspiration from the highly successful HH 44, which has sold over 30 units, and the award-winning HH 50. This new model is set to elevate the standards of luxury cruising and high-performance sailing.
Overview
The HH 52 builds on the foundation of the award-winning HH 50, recognized as Cruising World magazine’s Best Luxury Cruiser of 2021. The HH 50 offered options in full carbon fiber for performance or e-glass for cruising. The HH 52 retains many of the interior styling elements but introduces significant enhancements, including new interior designs and an island galley counter. Inspired by the HH 44’s hybrid power system, massive solar capacity, and single-level living, the HH 52 reimagines its layout to optimize functionality and comfort.
Design
One of the standout features of the HH 52 is the sleek cabin rooftop, designed to accommodate up to 4.9 kilowatts of solar panels. This extensive solar array covers the elongated coach roof, providing additional shade and weather protection. The main traveler and its lines have been integrated into the coach roof, freeing up space in the cockpit. Large forward-opening windows enhance ventilation and light.
The HH 52 supports an Eco-Drive parallel hybrid diesel-electric motor system, charging a substantial lithium battery package. The rig design is optimized by lowering the gooseneck by nearly 600 millimeters, which increases the main sail area by approximately 10% without increasing the mast height. The carbon lodgeron beam has been extended by two feet, enhancing the size and efficiency of downwind sails. At a starting weight of just 11.5 tons, the HH 52 promises impressive performance and upwind capabilities, thanks to its deeper 60-millimeter dagger boards.
Helm
The HH 52 offers three optional helm positions, inspired by the HH 44. Twin aft swinging pedestal helms provide flexibility for viewing the sails from outboard or staying sheltered inboard. This configuration also enhances social interaction, with an L-shaped lounge setting and a transom bench seat that doubles as a helm seat when swung inboard.
Cockpit
The forward cockpit features all working hardware within easy reach and full visibility forward, catering to high-performance sailors. This setup is also available with optional tiller steering, appealing to sailing purists who prefer a tactile connection with the helm. The HH 52 is designed by catamaran legends Morelli and Melvin, ensuring top-tier engineering and performance.
The HH 52 is built to CE Class A standards for offshore cruising. It comes in two versions: the OC (Ocean Cruising) version with mini keels, an e-glass hull with carbon fiber reinforcement, and an alloy rig; and the SC (Sports Cruiser) version with an all-carbon hull, carbon dagger boards, and a carbon mast from Maastrum.
