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Guests
10
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Cabins
5
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Crew
9
| Length | GT | Built (REFIT) |
|---|---|---|
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52.34m
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360 GT | 2002 (2026) |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 10.35m | 5.06m | 14 Kts |
Squall is an award winning 52.34m sail yacht for sale delivered by Italian shipyard Perini Navi in 2002. The yacht's refined interiors have been crafted by Remi Tessier, while her exteriors have been penned by Perini Navi.
Key Features
- 52m (170.6ft) Perini Navi sailing yacht
- 5,200nm range at 15 knots
- Carbon fibre ketch rig by Marten Spars
- Full-beam aft master suite
Design & Construction
Designed around a full displacement aluminium hull and superstructure she features a 10.35m beam and a 5.06m draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 360 GT (Gross Tonnes).
Construction started in late 2000. Launched in July 2002 this yacht undertook sea trials over the following months. She was delivered to her owners in November 2002.
Exterior Design
Squall is a 52m (170.6ft) Perini Navi sailing yacht that deliberately broke away from the heavier, more traditional style associated with the yard’s earlier fleet. Developed alongside Dubois Naval Architects, she brought a much leaner and more performance-driven shape to the Perini name, closer in spirit to a fast grand touring yacht than a classic world cruiser.
The difference starts with the aluminium hull. Earlier Perinis relied on steel construction, but Squall’s lighter displacement allowed Dubois to draw finer underwater sections, a lower visual weight and cleaner overall proportions. From the side profile, the yacht looks long, narrow and remarkably uncluttered, with a low coachroof, dark hull and elegant aft overhangs that still feel modern today.
Under sail, the carbon fibre ketch rig dominates the yacht’s proportions. Built by Marten Spars in New Zealand, the main mast rises around 57.7m (189.3ft) above the waterline while the unusually tall mizzen reinforces the yacht’s powerful sail plan. Even at anchor, the rig gives Squall a very different presence from most Perinis of the period.
Despite the amount of sail handling technology onboard, the decks stay notably clean. Perini’s captive-reel winches sit hidden beneath the deck and are controlled through joystick stations positioned at the twin helm areas aft. The sailing controls remain outside where they belong, while the low-profile pilothouse focuses purely on navigation and communications without becoming visually busy.
The aft cockpit combines dining and lounge seating beneath the shelter of the deck above. A large dining table converts into two coffee tables, giving the space more flexibility through the day. At the stern, a swim platform extends the connection to the water while preserving the yacht’s clean transom lines.
Interior Design
Rémi Tessier’s interior remains one of Squall’s defining features. Instead of the darker, more formal styling common in large sailing yachts of the early 2000s, the spaces feel restrained, open and architectural.
Light polished woods, cream upholstery and carefully controlled lines create an atmosphere that feels calm without becoming cold. Walnut joinery with darker wenge accents adds depth while avoiding visual heaviness. Large uninterrupted surfaces across the walls and ceilings reinforce the minimalist approach and help the interior feel quietly modern even two decades after launch.
The main salon has a relaxed, open arrangement with an L-shaped sofa and coffee table positioned within the lounge space, while the dining area sits forward alongside a bar and a dining table for six guests. The transition between the two areas feels natural rather than heavily divided.
Natural light moves easily through the salon because the deckhouse glazing stays low and wide, so even seated guests maintain a strong connection to the sea outside. The relatively low-profile superstructure also helps the interior avoid the raised, enclosed feeling that can affect larger sailing yachts.
The pilothouse continues the same design philosophy. Rather than turning into a technical showcase, it stays clean and functional, focused on navigation and communications while preserving the yacht’s overall sense of order and simplicity.
Accommodation
Squall accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins, with additional accommodation for nine crew.
The full-beam master suite sits aft in the yacht’s widest section and benefits from noticeably more floor space than the guest cabins forward. The room follows the same restrained styling as the rest of the interior, using lighter finishes, clean joinery and soft contrasts rather than decorative excess.
Forward of the master suite, the guest accommodation is arranged along a central corridor and includes two double cabins and two twin cabins, all with en suite bathrooms. The layout keeps circulation simple and efficient while maintaining privacy between cabins.
Crew accommodation for nine supports Squall’s trans-ocean cruising role and allows the operational side of the yacht to remain largely separate from guest areas during longer passages.
Performance & Capabilities
Powered by 1 x diesel Caterpillar (3412E) 12-cylinder 1,400hp engines running at 2300rpm, motor yacht Squall is capable of reaching a top speed of 14 knots, and comfortably cruises at 13 knots. With her 43,000 litre fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 3,900 nautical miles at 13 knots.
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