Ron Holland 52 for sale (1981) in Phuket, Thailand

1981 RON HOLLAND 52 (VENTURA 52) - AVAILABLE NOW - LYING IN PHUKET, THAILAND

JUST REDUCED FROM $268,500 TO $199,950!

We are delighted to present a truly wonderful and unique Holland 52 to the market. Sometimes known as a Ventura 52, this yacht is the result of a collaboration between world-renowned designer Ron Holland and the skilled craftsmen at Tai Chao Bros, delivering an outstanding blend of elegance, performance, and comfort. Designed for extended cruising and circumnavigation, this is a yacht built for serious bluewater adventures.

What sets this particular example apart is the meticulous care and continuous upgrades undertaken by her highly experienced owners since new. This yacht has only had three owners since new, all with the same attention to detail and all carrying out re-fits to ensure she remains in wonderful condition, being in her current ownership since 2006. No expense has been spared in keeping her in peak condition, with significant enhancements over the years. A new engine and gearbox were fitted in 2017, ensuring reliability and efficiency. In 2020, a new air-conditioning system was installed for enhanced onboard comfort. A complete Victron lithium battery system with solar panels was added in 2023, along with a full suite of Raymarine navigation equipment, bringing her up to modern standards. Most recently, in 2024, she received a fresh paint job and Coppercoat antifouling, ensuring a pristine finish and long-term protection.

This is an exceptional opportunity for anyone seeking a yacht with true bluewater pedigree, fully equipped and ready to embark on new adventures. Currently lying in Phuket, Thailand, she is available for viewing at short notice. Get in touch today to learn more, opportunities like this are rare.

Key Features

New Nanni N4.115 engine and gearbox in 2017

Just three dedicated owners since new

Consistently upgraded year on year

Victron lithium battery system

Complete paint job in 2024

Optional Equipment Fitted

Boat Details:

• Length: 51ft 6in (15.7m)

• Beam: 14ft 7in (4.48m)

• Max Draft: 8ft 2in (2.5m)

• Class: Cruiser

• Hull Material: Fiberglass

• Guest Cabins: 3

• Guest Heads: 2

• Fuel Type: Diesel

Information and Features:

• Engine: Single Nanni N4.115 (1 x 115hp) Diesel Engine

• Drive Type: Shaft Drive

• Propeller Type 4 Blade

• Engine Hours: 730 (August 2025)

Weights:

• Ballast: 13,700 lb

• Displacement: 38,000 lb

Tanks:

• Fuel: 570 l

• Fresh Water: 600 l

Other:

• Hull Shape: Monohull

• Builder: Tai Chao Bros

• Flag of Registry: Czech Republic

• Build by Ventura Yachts, USA Hull by Tai Chao Bros, Taiwan

• Designer: Ron Holland

Covers:

• Bimini Top

• Cockpit Cover

• Lazy Bag

• Lazyjacks

• Spray Hood

Electrical Equipment:

• AIS

• Autopilot

• Cockpit Speakers

• Compass

• Depthsounder

• GPS

• Log-Speedometer

• Navigation Center

• Plotter

• Radar

• VHF

• Wind Speed and Direction

Inside Equipment:

• Air Compressor

• Air Conditioning

• Battery Charger

• Deep Freezer

• Electric Bilge Pump

• Electric Head

• Hot Water

• Manual Bilge Pump

• Oven

• Refrigerator

Outside Equipment/Extras:

• Cockpit Cushions

• Cockpit Table

• Solar Panel

• Teak Cockpit

• Teak Sidedecks

• Tender

Rigging:

• Steering Wheel

Sails:

• Fully Battened Mainsail

• Gennaker/Cruising Spinnaker: Parasailor

• Genoa

• Storm Jib

RIG

Construction:

• Molded uni-direction FRP with aluminium frame and balsa core

• Integral Fin Keel White hull with blue stripe (2023)

• Awlgrip hull and topside paint (2023)

• Coppercoat (2024)

• Teak decking (2006, refinish 2023)

Cutter Sloop Rig:

• Keel stepped mast

• Standing rigging (2013 Rolly Tasker)

• Running rigging

• Harken MKIV Unit3E electric genoa furler (2013)

• MKIV Unit2 staysail furler (2013)

• Harken main traveler (2017)

• Garhauer LCC4 genoa cars (2014)

Winches:

• X2 Lewmar 65s (Primaries)

• X2 Lewmar 55s (Andersen 46STE main halyard, Main sheet Lewmar 44, Halyard Lewmar 44 3-sheet block, Reef

• Lewmar 40 3-sheet block)

Sails:

• NorthSails full batten mainsail, NorLam 11 NLXW, 67.8m2 (2017)

• Rolly Tasker offshore genoa, 9oz Dacron, 73m2 (2014)

• Rolly Tasker offshore genoa, 8oz Dacron, 41.6m2 (2010)

• Rolly Tasker offshore staysail, 7oz Dacron, 27m2 (2014)

• ISTEC parasailor, 207m2 (2009)

ACCOMMODATION

Sleeps seven people across three cabins and two bathrooms:

• Interior woodwork and furniture in teak (2011)

• Plastwood soles (2011)

• Acrylic counter tops (2011)

Aft cabin:

• Double berth

• Single berth

• En-suite heads with electric quiet flush (2023)

• Direct access to AFT platform

• Storage cupboards

• Storage shelves

• Bench seat

• Reading light with USB charging port

Saloon:

• L-shaped seating starboard side

• Adjustable dining table

• Bench seating port side

• Navigation chart table with single seat mid-ships

• Storage cupboards

• Storage shelves

• Vitrifrigo two drawer fridge/freezer (2012)

Galley:

• Linear galley to starboard

• Double stainless steel sinks

• Three burner gas hob (2018)

• ENO gascogne oven (2018)

• BEP gas control (2024)

• Storage shelves

• Storage cupboards

• Extraction fan

• Fan

Starboard forward cabin:

• Large double berth

• Storage shelves

• Storage cupboards

• Access hatch

• Fan

Forward cabin:

• V-berth Access hatch

• Storage shelves

• Storage cupboards

• Reading light with USB charging port 6

Day head forward port:

• Electric toilet

• Facet

MACHINERY

Single Nanni N4.115 85Kw 115hp diesel engine (2017):

• ZF45A gearbox (2017)

• Hours: 730 (As of August 2025)

• Shaft drive Variprop DF-140 four blade

• VETUS hydraulic steering (2020)

• Skeg hung rudder (Re-fit 2023)

• SPECTRA Ventura 200T watermaker (2012)

• Frigomar 10000 BTU air-conditioning (2020)

Electrics:

• Battery power 1100Ah in three banks (2023)

• House bank 800Ah - X4 CALB Lithium 12v 200 (2023)

• Engine bank 100Ah - X1 Schaeffler 12v 100 (2023)

• Bow bank 200Ah - X2 Schaeffler 12v 100 (2023)

• Switchboard: BEP DC 12v 32SP Cruiser (2023), BEP AC 230v 12SP (2011)

• Main battery charger: Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 230v, Cerbo GX & GX Touch 50 (2023)

• Solar charger: Victron SmartSolar 100/50 (2020)

Tankage:

• Fuel: X3 tanks holding 570 litres

• Water: X3 tanks holding 600 litres (2023)

Water System:

• Hot and cold water

• ISOTHERM APA 25 litre water heater (2018) (All figures are approximate)

INVENTORY

Navigational Aids:

• Raymarine EVI ACU-200 autopilot (2017)

• Raymarine P70s colour head control (2024)

• Raymarine AXIOM Pro 9S chartplotter (2018)

• Navionics 31XG system (2023)

• Raymarine Quantum Q24D Doppler 18'' radar (2023)

• Raymarine i50 Tridata instrument (2023)

• Raymarine i60 Wind (2023)

• Raymarine i70S MFC instrument (2023)

• Raymarine RS150 GPS (2024)

• Raymarine CAM210 camera (2018)

• AMEC Camino-108 Class B AIS (2018)

• Garmin 215i GHS 11 VHF (2023)

• Navigational lights

Ground Tackle:

• MUIR HR2500 Cheetah anchor windlass (2023)

• MUIR AA560 Quick remote control Rocna 33kg anchor (2023)

• 130m of G43 10mm anchor chain (2023)

Inventory:

• Fusion 200 MS-RA70N sound system (2023)

• Cockpit speakers

• Highfield Ultralight 260 model

• Mercury outboard (2024)

• Ropes

• Fenders

• Spare parts

• Tools