Vincent Lebailly Yacht Design : architecte naval

Posted the 16 Jan 2026

What has become of our happy DG52 owners?

After a summer in Turkey and a grand tour of the Mediterranean, the DG52, our 16-metre custom-built aluminium cruising yacht, has returned to Normandy. This gave us the opportunity to catch up with its owners, discuss their adventures and prepare the improvements they wish to make to their boat.

With its exceptional saloon and original ergonomics, the DG52′ proved throughout its journey that it was both high-performance and comfortable. Our owners covered 8,000 nautical miles. The boat remained perfectly reliable and sturdy, despite the distance travelled, a true testament to the quality of its design and construction.

Today, the DG52′ is back to be fitted with a stern thruster and other customised adjustments and fittings, so that it can continue to evolve with its owners and their sailing projects.

Next spring, they plan to sail to northern Europe, with stops in London, the Netherlands and Denmark, and a probable winter stay in Norway. It is always a real pleasure to see our yachts travelling far and wide and to stay in touch with those who bring them to life, exchanging feedback and ideas for future developments.