There is a certain purposeful look about the Legacy 52`s crisp, traditional lines. Some might call her salty even, and her looks are not deceiving. When underway, the Legacy 52 seems as capable as any vessel conjured up in New England fishing lore. Her fairly fine vee entry smoothly parts the waves while a relatively flat aft section makes for a comforting stability. At mid-section, the angle moderates between the two to reduce pounding and a skeg gives the boat impressive tracking. Her cornering attitude and her rise to plane are flatter and more reassuring than on most yachts, so in combination with her hydraulic steering, handling seems positively breezy. The boat`s architect, Bill Langan, has designed this boat for perfect seagoing function as well as form. To illustrate the strict attention paid to the boat`s details note that underway she is remarkably quiet, striking just 76 decibels at top speed of 28 knots. This is the result of arduous sound insulating of the engine room, careful gasketing of the sole penetrations and a sub-sole that is isolated from the stringers. Air conditioning flows from above the salon`s overhead valance to keep the temperature even throughout the cabin. Her engine room is easy to access from the cockpit with generous storage lining the entryway, a watertight compartment door and 5 feet, 5 inches of headroom in which to perform the necessary functions of maintenance. The Legacy 52 is offered as a sedan or as an express. Either way, accommodations may be configured to suit its owner`s needs and desires. All cabinetry is handmade in a choice of cherry or traditional mahogany.