Genesis 52V Cruise

With the rear sliding curved door open, the galley is transformed into an alfresco servery area – again, a nice blend of space that really works.

The starboard side dining table can be folded out to cater for 6-8 guests with the addition of a couple of loose chairs. However, in the folded position, maximum use is made of the saloon space and there is still adequate room for 4-5 around the solid cherry table.

The standard saloon sole is American cherry and holly panelling, plus there is a fully carpeted option available. Should the abundance of light radiating into the saloon need to be decreased or some privacy is called for, Oceanair folding blinds drop down from behind the pelmets. There is also ample mood and direct lighting throughout to add that air of a relaxed ambience at night. Following on from the introduction in the 44V, the 52V also uses a similar electrically operated full sliding sunroof which transforms the boat from a sports targa into a sports convertible.

The next Genesis 52V to be launched will be the first of the Sport versions which has a two-cabin option, with a lower galley and a comprehensive wetbar on the saloon level.

The new 52V Cruise has a very impressive cockpit that makes maximum use of the space. A very solid bright finished inlaid teak table can be complemented with two white  circular ottoman type stools The upper cockpit is complete with side lockers, steps to the foredeck, a 1.5m canvas sun shade overhang, plus an optional seating arrangement.

To access the engines the cockpit sole is raised through an electro- mechanical system for all-round access to the engines. With the IPS installation the engines are obviously aft so the normal lazarette space in boats of this size is gone. In this situation the void under the saloon is now used as a storage area and also the home for some of the machinery such as the air conditioning units, battery bank and freshwater cylinder. Genesis has made sure that there is enough height and space available in here to accommodate twin engines on shafts should that option be chosen by a buyer.

The transom is equipped with another large locker, Magma BBQ, sink unit and trash bin. The 1.5m long teak covered boarding platform, which is still part of the hull mould, comes with a couple of wet bins for the fish and as this boat is built to survey and includes some seriously strong stainless rails and gates. Again this is an owner’s choice.

The 52V is a natural progression for current Genesis owners who wish to move up in size. While the smaller sized boats allowed the factory to build up to sixteen boats a year from the West Auckland plant, as the sizes have increased the production capability has moved down accordingly and today the company builds around a boat a month. Once the 52V is established Pollock hopes to sell at least four a year, along with the 44V and the other models in the expanding Genesis range.

It has taken around two and a half years since the 52V was first conceived to see hull#1 in the water and the wait has certainly been worthwhile. Chris Pollock should be justly proud of what he has achieved and as someone who has reviewed every model he has ever built, right from the very first Genesis 3100, this in my opinion is his best ever!