2008 Ovation 52 – Major IPS Investment, Documented Service & Ready to Cruise $399,500 | Paris, Tennessee

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Listed by Captain Daniel Spires | Lux Yachts

THE MAJOR WORK HAS BEEN DONE. THE DOCUMENTATION IS THERE. SHE'S READY TO GO.

Lux Yachts proudly presents this 2008 Ovation 52, an innovative luxury motor yacht offering an impressive combination of triple Volvo IPS diesel power, joystick maneuverability, exceptional interior volume, three private staterooms, and genuine extended-cruising comfort.

For buyers familiar with IPS-powered yachts, one detail immediately separates this Ovation from many others on the pre-owned market:

Two of the three Volvo IPS pods have been replaced, and the third has been professionally rebuilt.

Even better, the owner has receipts and invoices documenting the work performed.

That represents a significant investment in one of the most important components of an IPS-powered yacht. Rather than purchasing an older pod-driven vessel and wondering about the history of the drives, the next owner benefits from major work already completed across all three pods.

Add a new Volvo monitoring system, new cockpit eisenglass, twin 17-inch Garmin displays, recent bottom service, extensive mechanical and systems maintenance, and approximately 950 engine hours, and this Ovation presents as a serious cruising yacht that is ready to go.

For anyone considering the Great Loop, inland waterways, extended coastal cruising, or simply spending more time aboard, this Ovation 52 deserves a close look.

Vessel Overview

• Year: 2008
• Make/Model: Ovation 52
• Length Overall: 52'
• Beam: 16'4"
• Draft: Approximately 4'
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Capacity: Approximately 610 gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity: Approximately 200 gallons
• Holding Tank Capacity: Approximately 80 gallons
• Staterooms: 3
• Heads: 2
• Location: Paris, Tennessee

The substantial 16'4" beam is immediately noticeable aboard. It provides tremendous interior volume and allows the Ovation to offer accommodations normally associated with a considerably larger yacht.

Triple Volvo IPS Diesel PowerThree Volvo Penta IPS 600 Diesels

• 435 HP each
• 1,305 combined horsepower
• Approximately 950 hours
• Triple Volvo IPS pod drives
• Volvo joystick control
• Diesel power
• New Volvo monitoring system

The Ovation 52 was designed around Volvo's IPS propulsion technology rather than simply adapting a conventional shaft-driven design to pod propulsion.

The compact IPS machinery arrangement allows more of the yacht's length and beam to be dedicated to usable accommodations while providing excellent maneuverability and efficient propulsion.

At the helm, Volvo joystick control makes close-quarters maneuvering considerably easier, an especially desirable feature when handling a yacht with a 16'4" beam.

Major IPS Investment Already Completed

This is one of the most important features of this particular Ovation 52 and deserves serious consideration when comparing her with other pre-owned IPS yachts.

All Three IPS Drives Have Received Major Attention

• Two Volvo IPS pods replaced
• Third Volvo IPS pod professionally rebuilt
• Receipts and invoices available for work performed

Anyone familiar with IPS-powered yachts understands that drive condition and service history matter.

IPS offers significant benefits in maneuverability, propulsion efficiency, machinery-space utilization, and joystick operation. On this yacht, substantial investment has already been made across all three drives.

Just as importantly, the seller has retained documentation supporting the work performed, which can be made available to serious buyers.

Extensive Recent Investment & Maintenance

The attention given to this yacht extends well beyond the pod drives.

Recent work and improvements include:

• Two IPS pods replaced
• Third IPS pod professionally rebuilt
• New Volvo monitoring system
• New cockpit eisenglass
• Twin 17-inch Garmin displays
• Garmin radar
• Recent engine service
• Recent generator service
• Generator turbo work
• Seawater pump work
• Recent bottom paint
• New zincs
• New battery chargers
• HVAC updates
• Refrigeration updates
• Head systems serviced
• Updated upholstery
• Custom motorized blinds
• Redwood flooring
• Receipts and invoices available for work performed

The result is a yacht that has received meaningful investment where it counts and is ready for her next owner to begin enjoying.

Updated Helm & Electronics

The helm combines Volvo IPS technology with an updated Garmin navigation package.

Equipment and updates include:

• New Volvo monitoring system
• Twin 17-inch Garmin displays
• Garmin radar
• GPS/chartplotting capability
• Volvo IPS joystick control
• Excellent helm visibility

The combination of updated Volvo monitoring, large Garmin displays, and joystick control provides a substantially more contemporary operating experience than buyers might expect from a 2008 yacht.

An Excellent Great Loop Platform

For anyone considering America's Great Loop, the Ovation 52 checks a lot of boxes.

Extended cruising requires more than simply having a boat capable of making the trip. Comfortable accommodations, storage, maneuverability, usable living spaces, and dependable onboard systems become increasingly important when spending weeks or months aboard.

This Ovation offers:

• Three private staterooms
• Two heads
• Large full-beam master suite
• Volvo joystick docking
• Diesel IPS propulsion
• Efficient cruising characteristics
• Updated navigation equipment
• Expansive salon and galley
• Tremendous storage
• Large fuel and water capacities
• Comfortable flybridge
• Flybridge air conditioning
• Major IPS work already completed
• Extensive recent maintenance

Whether your plans include the Tennessee River, Tenn-Tom Waterway, Gulf Coast, Florida, East Coast, Great Lakes, or the complete Loop, this is a yacht designed to make extended time aboard comfortable.

Prospective Loop buyers should independently verify current route clearances and restrictions against the vessel's exact configuration.

Performance & Cruising Efficiency

With 1,305 combined horsepower, the Ovation has substantial performance available when desired, but the IPS system isn't simply about speed.

Volvo IPS uses forward-facing, counter-rotating propellers operating in relatively undisturbed water. The design is intended to provide efficient thrust along with responsive handling and excellent maneuverability.

For the long-distance cruiser, that creates flexibility. Owners can settle into an economical cruising pace when range and efficiency are priorities while retaining substantial diesel power when needed.

Actual fuel consumption and range will vary according to vessel speed, loading, sea conditions, engine condition, and other operating factors.

Three-Stateroom / Two-Head Accommodations

One of the greatest strengths of the Ovation 52 is the amount of living space incorporated into a 52-foot yacht.

Accommodations include:

• Three private staterooms
• Two heads
• Expansive full-beam master
• Forward VIP
• Additional guest stateroom
• Large open salon
• Raised galley and dining area
• Beautiful wood cabinetry
• Excellent natural light
• Generous storage throughout

The full-beam master is particularly impressive and benefits from the space-efficient IPS machinery arrangement.

This is not simply a yacht for occasional overnight stays. The accommodations make extended cruising with family and guests genuinely practical.

Galley & Interior

The interior combines warm yacht-style finishes with a bright, open layout and numerous updates.

Features and improvements include:

• Updated refrigeration
• Custom motorized blinds
• Redwood flooring
• Spacious galley
• Abundant cabinet and counter space
• Large salon windows
• Excellent storage

The combination of the yacht's wide beam, large windows, and intelligent layout creates a comfortable living environment whether you're spending a weekend aboard or several months cruising.

Flybridge, Cockpit & Outdoor Living

The Ovation provides excellent outdoor living and entertaining space along with a commanding upper helm.

Features and updates include:

• New cockpit eisenglass
• Updated upholstery
• Flybridge air conditioning
• Refrigerator/ice maker updates
• Hardtop
• Generous guest seating
• Excellent visibility from the helm

The new cockpit eisenglass provides additional weather protection and helps extend the usability of the outdoor areas throughout the cruising season.

Ready to Go

This is perhaps the most important part of the story.

This Ovation isn't being presented as a project waiting for someone to finish it.

Significant money and attention have already been invested into the yacht. Two pods have been replaced. The third has been professionally rebuilt. The Volvo monitoring system has been updated. The navigation electronics have been modernized. The bottom has been serviced. Mechanical and onboard systems have received extensive attention.

And importantly:

The seller has receipts and invoices documenting the work performed.

For the buyer looking to start cruising rather than immediately begin a major refit, that makes this Ovation particularly compelling.

Bring your gear. Provision the galley. Start planning the route.

The Great Loop would be one heck of a place to start.

Why This Ovation 52 Deserves a Closer Look

• Two Volvo IPS pods replaced
• Third IPS pod professionally rebuilt
• Documented work with receipts and invoices available
• Triple Volvo Penta IPS 600 diesels
• 1,305 combined horsepower
• Approximately 950 hours
• New Volvo monitoring system
• Volvo joystick docking
• Twin 17-inch Garmin displays
• Garmin radar
• New cockpit eisenglass
• Three-stateroom/two-head layout
• Exceptional full-beam master
• Massive 16'4" beam
• Flybridge air conditioning
• Updated upholstery
• Redwood flooring
• Custom motorized blinds
• Recent bottom paint and zincs
• Extensive recent mechanical and systems attention
• Excellent extended-cruising and Great Loop candidate
• Ready to go

Asking Price: $399,500

For a buyer searching for a serious cruising yacht, this Ovation offers an unusual combination of triple diesel IPS performance, joystick maneuverability, three private staterooms, tremendous interior volume, extensive documented maintenance, and major investment already made in all three pod drives.

The work has been done. The invoices are there. She's ready for her next adventure.

Serious inquiries and offers are welcomed.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.