2000 Custom Kaiko Kaiko 52 for sale in Port Douglas, Australia
Port Douglas, Australia, Australia200015.6mMonohull
Asking PriceBroker
$210,000 AUD
+19 moreMakeCustom Kaiko
ModelKaiko 52
Year2000
Length15.6m4m beam
FuelDiesel210L tank
Cabins310 berths
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About this vessel
Introducing Merlin, a striking carbon fibre Kaiko 52 custom cruiser-racer that epitomises offshore performance, versatility, and exceptional Australian craftsmanship. Designed by acclaimed naval architect Phil Kaiko, renowned for his high-performance offshore vessels, Merlin was built by McConaghy Boats in Sydney, one of the world's respected advanced composite builders, with a legacy of producing some of the most competitive maxi and grand prix racing boats.
Constructed from carbon fibre, including hull, deck, and spars, Merlin is purpose-built for offshore campaigns and has proudly competed in multiple Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races. She has recently undergone an out-of-water inspection in May 2025, and reapplication of high-end antifoul. Her lightweight displacement, twin rudders, and lifting keel (draft 1.3m up / 3.15m down) offer remarkable agility and control in a wide range of conditions, making her equally suited to competitive offshore racing or relaxed coastal cruising.
Merlin is powered by an 85hp Yanmar 4JH2-TE diesel engine (approx. 2744 hours) paired with a feathering prop, delivering reliable propulsion for longer passages. Below deck, her interior is both practical and efficient, featuring 1 queen, 2 doubles and 4 single berths, a practical galley with metho stove, eutectic fridge, sink, and a 17L/hr watermaker. The single head is electric and supported by a holding tank system.
Her rigging consists of a carbon fibre mast with solid stainless rod. Deck gear includes hydraulic primary winches, a carbon spinnaker pole for asymmetrical spinnakers, and a jib furler — all optimised for shorthanded or fully crewed racing. Electronics and navigation are comprehensive, with B&G Hydra 2000 instrumentation, Coursemaster 750 autopilot, Navico Class B AIS, Furuno GPS, Icom VHF, Codan HF radio, and a Clarion stereo.
Safety is equally prioritised, with an EPIRB (GME 406 GPS exp. 01/2028), flares, life jackets, fire extinguishers, and electric bilge pump onboard.
Now lying in Port Douglas, Queensland, Merlin presents a rare opportunity to own a high-calibre, Australian-built offshore cruiser-racer with an impressive track record. Ideal for race weeks, offshore events, or extended coastal cruising, Merlin is ready to race, cruise and enjoy.
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Vessel
MakeCustom Kaiko
ModelKaiko 52
Year2000
Dimensions
Length overall15.6m
Beam4m
Draft1.3m
Accommodation
Cabins3
Berths10
Heads1
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Engine model4JH2-TE
Engine hours2,744
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage210L
Features
On board
carbon fibre hull, deck, and spars
twin rudders
lifting keel (draft 1.3m up / 3.15m down)
85hp Yanmar 4JH2-TE diesel engine (approx. 2744 hours)
feathering prop
1 queen, 2 doubles and 4 single berths
galley with metho stove
eutectic fridge
sink
17L/hr watermaker
electric head
holding tank system
carbon fibre mast with solid stainless rod
hydraulic primary winches
carbon spinnaker pole for asymmetrical spinnakers
jib furler
B&G Hydra 2000 instrumentation
Coursemaster 750 autopilot
Navico Class B AIS
Furuno GPS
Icom VHF
Codan HF radio
Clarion stereo
EPIRB (GME 406 GPS exp. 01/2028)
flares
life jackets
fire extinguishers
electric bilge pump
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