A gran turismo layout built around outdoor living
The GT52 uses a wide foredeck sunpad, deep side decks and an adaptable cockpit to create several distinct outdoor zones without interrupting circulation around the yacht. A table for eight can convert into a second large sunbed, while full-width glazing can close the saloon when conditions demand more protection.
The arrangement is designed to suit owners who alternate between fast day use and longer weekends aboard. Sliding glass doors and a sunroof allow the main-deck interior to open naturally to the cockpit, while integrated handrails, non-slip surfaces and carefully planned walkways help preserve secure movement when the yacht is underway.
Nauta and Zuccheri divide the design brief
Nauta Design is responsible for the interior and contributes to the exterior styling, while Zuccheri Yacht Design developed the naval architecture and also worked on the exterior. The reverse bow remains a recognisable Pardo signature, but the GT format adds more weather protection and usable internal volume than the brand's open models.
Below deck, buyers can choose between two principal layout approaches, including galley-up and galley-down configurations. Standard accommodation provides four berths plus a crew berth, while the modular arrangement gives owners scope to prioritise either larger living areas or additional cabin capacity according to how the yacht will actually be used.
Volvo IPS underpins performance and control
Standard propulsion is twin Volvo Penta IPS 650 units rated at 480 horsepower each, with IPS 700 and IPS 800 packages offered as options. The hull has been developed around pod propulsion, with the builder highlighting predictable trim, precise turning behaviour and lower consumption at normal cruising speeds.
Dynamic Positioning System support is intended to make close-quarters handling and station keeping simpler, an increasingly important consideration for owner-operated yachts in this size range. Pardo also emphasises accessibility in the engine room and technical spaces, reducing the friction of routine inspection and service during extended periods away from a home marina.
Hybrid readiness looks beyond the current engine package
The GT52 has been prepared for Volvo's hybrid powertrain, allowing the platform to accommodate a future electrified propulsion option as that technology becomes available. That does not make the yacht hybrid today, but it gives the design a pathway toward lower-noise and potentially lower-emission operation without requiring a completely new hull concept.
With an overall length of 16.58 metres, a 4.96-metre beam, approximately 22.4 tonnes displacement and 2,000 litres of fuel capacity, the GT52 sits squarely in the owner-operated luxury-yacht segment. Its appeal lies in combining familiar Pardo styling with more protection, more accommodation flexibility and a propulsion package suited to practical cruising.
Official sources: pardoyachts.com.
