Irwin 52, 'Jalapeno', has ample space and comfort, making her still one of the most popular bluewater cruising yachts in her class.From the moment you step aboard, her spacious layout is immediately apparent. Wide side decks, a generous cockpit with a factory manufactured hardtop, provide confidence while underway and ample room for relaxing at anchor. Her ketch rig simplifies sail handling and allows more off wind and heavy weather sail combinations.Whether you're entertaining guests, enjoying a sunset cruise, or preparing for an extended passage, she offers the space and functionality to suit every occasion.Below deck, 'Jalapeno' features a warm, inviting interior with ample natural light and exceptional headroom throughout. Rich wood cabinetry, practical storage, and a well-planned 3 cabin, 3 head layout, plus convenient workshop, create an atmosphere that feels more like a comfortable waterfront home than a traditional sailboat. Her large living area, with a beam of over 15 ft, a fully equipped galley, and comfortable accommodations make extended cruising enjoyable for both owners and guests.Storage is another standout feature of the Irwin 52. From dedicated lockers and cabinetry to generous lazarette and equipment spaces, there is room for cruising gear, provisions, water toys, and everything needed for extended voyages. One of the Irwin 52's most desirable features is its lifting centreboard.With the centreboard lowered, she delivers excellent stability and windward performance, while raising it significantly reduces draft, allowing access to shallow anchorages, secluded bays, and marinas that are off-limits to many yachts of this size. This capability gives owners the freedom to enjoy true bluewater cruising without sacrificing access to some of the most beautiful cruising destinations.Jalapeno is currently on the hard in Grenada and ready for her next adventure.Additional InformationAccommodationThe large center cockpit offers a relaxed and comfortable seating area surrounding the helm and navigation instruments. A folding cockpit table stows neatly against the helm pedestal, while the custom hardtop provides excellent protection from both sun and rain with removable canvas panels. Large clear enclosure windows offer outstanding visibility underway. The spacious aft deck accommodates the Highfield 310 RIB securely on heavy-duty davits, and a fold-out swim platform provides easy water access while at anchor. Wide, uncluttered side decks and conveniently positioned winches make short-handed sailing simple and efficient.Below deck, the spacious salon immediately showcases the Irwin 52's traditional craftsmanship and inviting atmosphere. An L-shaped port settee with a folding table, a long starboard settee, and two movable upholstered chairs create a comfortable living space, while both salon settees can also serve as additional single berths. A well-equipped galley lies aft to starboard and features generous storage, refrigeration, freezer capacity, and a Force 10 propane range.All three staterooms feature private en-suite heads, abundant storage, air conditioning, and fans. The forward guest cabin offers a spacious V-berth, while the port guest cabin features a comfortable double berth with hanging lockers and drawers. The large aft owner's stateroom includes generous storage, a partial walk-around berth, private en-suite head, and separate shower. The original port quarter cabin has been converted into a fully equipped workshop and utility room.Interior Comforts and AmenitiesSalonL-shaped port setteeFolding wooden salon tableStarboard settee (6'5") converts to a single berth(2) Movable upholstered chairsCabins(3) Double cabins(3) Private en-suite headsSeparate shower in aft owner's cabin(2) Fans in each cabinAir conditioning outlets throughoutHanging lockers and storage drawers in each cabinPartial walk-around berth in owner's cabinAir conditioning units located beneath berthGalleySpacious U-shaped galleyExtensive countertop workspaceAmple storage throughoutForce 10 three-burner propane stoveThermostatically controlled ovenBuilt-in microwave/convection ovenDouble stainless steel sinksRetractable spray faucetPot fillerDouble top-loading refrigerator(2) Grunert holding platesSeparate top-loading freezer(2) Grunert holding platesRefrigerator and freezer operate on 120V AC or 12V DC via inverterCoffee makerBuilt-in Nutone food processorBuilt-in blenderDrawers and storage cabinetsComplete set of dishes, cookware, bakeware, utensils, and silverwareWorkshop / Utility RoomPort quarter cabin converted to workshopUtility roomBench viceAssorted toolsElectronics and NavigationRaymarine Axiom+ multifunction chartplotter at helm(4) GPS unitsIntegrated GPS in Raymarine chartplotterGPS on backboneIntegrated GPS in Standard Horizon VHFFuruno legacy GPS at chart tableNavionics Caribbean electronic charts for Raymarine chartplotterNavigation electronics refit (1/2026)Caribbean paper chartsBinocularsRaymarine autopilot with controls at helm and chart table (1/2026)Danforth 12" magnetic compass at binnacleRaymarine electronic compassRaymarine wind speed and depth instruments at helm with repeater at chart table (1/2026)Icom 710 SSB radio at chart tableIcom AT-130 automatic tuner for backstay antennaStandard Horizon GX2410 VHF/GPS/AIS at chart table (11/2024)Main mast VHF antennaUniden UM385 VHF in cockpitMizzen mast VHF antennaHandheld VHF with chargerElectrical SystemsHart 2500W inverter/chargerThree-stage battery charger120V AC shore power chargingGenerator charging capability2500W inverter3-stage Balmar alternator charging system(2) 8D 12V AGM house batteries, 255Ah each (1/2026)(2) Group 31 12V AGM batteries located forward for windlass and bow thrusterDedicated generator batteryGenerator alternator charging systemIsolated generator battery systemDeck and Hull Equipment(2) Barlow 32 2-speed self-tailing jib sheet winchesLewmar 48 2-speed self-tailing mainsheet winchBarlow 19 2-speed centerboard pennant winch(2) Harken 44 2-speed self-tailing secondary winches for staysail(3) Barlow 23 2-speed winches for genoa, spinnaker, and spare jib halyardsLewmar 44 2-speed self-tailing main halyard winchBarlow 19 2-speed main boom reefing winchBarlow 19 2-speed mizzen sheet winchLewmar 44 2-speed self-tailing mizzen halyard winchDouble forward chain locker200 ft of 3/8" BBB galvanized primary anchor chain125 ft of 3/8" secondary chain200 ft secondary rode12V Galley Maid windlass with 3/8" gypsy and wildcat drumDouble bow roller55 lb Delta galvanized primary anchor44 lb Delta stainless steel secondary anchor44 lb Delta galvanized stern anchorStern rail anchor mount300 ft of 5/8" stern anchor rodeHighfield 310 aluminum/Hypalon inflatable dinghy (1/2024)(2) Dinghy benchesDinghy bow lockerDry floorDinghy anchor with chain and rode9.8 HP Nissan two-stroke outboard (12/2025)2-gallon bow locker fuel tank6-gallon portable fuel tankSails and RiggingNorth Sails 130% high-cut headsail (10/2016)Harken roller furling headsailHigh-cut staysailHarken roller furling staysailDoyle full-batten mainsail (2/2020)Two reef pointsStackPackLazy jacksDoyle full-batten mizzen sail (11/2021)StackPackLazy jacksMast step replaced with new aluminum (11/2018)Masts and booms removed, stripped, primed, and repainted (11/2018)Mechanical EquipmentCruise Air air conditioning(3) Separate air conditioning zonesIndividual thermostatsSalon and cabin air conditioningMase 7.6 kW diesel generatorPerkins 85 HP diesel engineNissan 9.8 HP outboardWestmar electric bow thrusterVillage Marine watermaker26 GPH water production120V AC operationFull spare parts inventory available upon requestSafety Equipment(6) Adult life jacketsInfant life jacket(2) Youth life jackets(2) Inflatable harnesses with tethersEPIRB (battery replaced 4/2024)Stern rail-mounted EPIRBLife ringStern rail-mounted life ringLife Sling with stern rail caseElectric solenoid propane shutoffRule 3700 GPH sump and bilge pumpsHigh water alarmManual bilge pumpNo liferaftTenderHighfield 310 aluminum/Hypalon inflatable dinghy (1/2024)(2) Bench seatsBow lockerDry floor9.8 HP Nissan two-stroke outboard (12/2025)2-gallon bow locker fuel tank6-gallon portable fuel tankEngine InformationPerkins 85 HP diesel3,742 engine hoursTankageFresh Water: 380 gal (1,400 L) in (2) tanks beneath salon floorFuel: 240 gal (900 L) in (2) tanks beneath salon floorHolding Tank: 620 galOwner's Comments and Boat HistoryThe first two owners spent nearly ten years cruising South Florida, while the third owner explored Cartagena, Cuba, and Trinidad over the following nine years. The current owner and his wife have spent the past nineteen years cruising throughout the Caribbean, occasionally chartering to couples while exploring many remote anchorages and islands.Jalapeño is currently hauled out in Grenada for hurricane season and has been consistently maintained to a high standard throughout her ownership.Recent MaintenanceBottom stripped, faired, primed, and painted (12/2023)Bottom paint (12/2025)See individual systems for additional upgrade details"My wife and I, when not on Jalapeño, lived in the mountains of Central Mexico, thus the name Jalapeño. I lived on a sailboat for 20 years in Miami and missed the cruising lifestyle. I decided that I would like to buy a boat that I could handle with my wife and one that would make her comfortable and not feel like she was 'camping out'. The Irwin 52, with its large tankage, spacious accommodations, and air conditioning, seemed to be a lot of boat for the money. My wife loves to cook, and the spacious, well-equipped galley became one of her favorite places aboard. At the beginning of our adventure she was somewhat reluctant, but after seven years of cruising the Caribbean she became more enthusiastic about returning to Jalapeño than I ever imagined.I purchased Jalapeño in excellent condition and specifically chose her because of the hardtop cockpit enclosure, which set her apart from the other Irwin 52s on the market. We have sailed throughout nearly the entire Caribbean, east to west and north to south, in all types of weather. Even in the harshest wind and sea conditions, we have always felt safe and have consistently arrived ahead of the other cruising boats traveling with us."DisclaimerThe 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.