Ker 52
Length
52' 6" - 16.01m
Vessel Location
USA
Launch Year
2012
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
FAST EXIT II
(Featuring exceptional photos by Sharon Green)
The new breed of scow-influenced offshore racers is making serious waves across the handicap fleets. What began with the revolutionary MAGNUM in the Mini Transat class back in 2010 has now evolved into a dominant force -- with both the Class 40 and IMOCA fleets embracing scow bows at the front of the pack.
FAST EXIT II began life as VARUNA, a highly successful Ker 51 boasting a power-to-weight ratio even greater than a TP52. Designed with offshore performance in mind, she proved fast and formidable under several top-tier owners. Now based on the U. S. West Coast -- where they know a thing or two about going downhill fast -- she's been reimagined into something truly special.
Early sea trials revealed that while the original hull form was blisteringly quick, in bigger ocean swells the crew would shift to flatter spinnakers to keep the bow light. After collaboration between owner, designer Jason Ker, and naval architect Alan Andrews, the team concluded that while the hull was inherently fast, more bow buoyancy and a longer bowsprit would unleash her full potential.
The result is FAST EXIT II -- a transformed rocketship that sits at the leading edge of offshore performance.
Beyond the design evolution, she's been meticulously maintained and constantly upgraded:
North Sails wardrobe -- current and in excellent condition
Recent carbon rigging
New engine (2022)
Exceptionally clean and race-ready condition
Below deck, FAST EXIT II offers genuine offshore comfort: full standing headroom, a proper nav station, and a fully enclosed heads compartment -- features that make her as practical as she is exhilarating.
FAST EXIT II isn't just a yacht; she's a statement -- a glimpse into the future of offshore racing.
Race Results:
1st IRC 1 / 4th Overall: Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race (IRC).
1st Overall: Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race (IRC).
1st in Class: Cowes Week (IRC).
1st in Class: UK IRC National Championships (IRC).
2nd IRC Zero Rolex Fastnet Race (IRC).
1st IRC 2: Key West Race Week (IRC).
1st Overall: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race (ORR).
1st in Class: SoCal 300 Race (ORR).
2nd in Class / 4th Overall: Newport to Cabo San Lucas Race (ORR).
1st to Finish in Class / 2nd in Class: Transpac Race (ORR).
1st to Finish / 1st in Class / 3rd Overall out of 145 competitors: Newport to Ensenada (PHRF).
1st in Class / 2nd Overall out of 70 competitors: Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race (PHRF).
1st in Class: Channel Islands 500 Race (ORR).
- (In Cooperation with Berthon International)
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(Featuring exceptional photos by Sharon Green)
The new breed of scow-influenced offshore racers is making serious waves across the handicap fleets. What began with the revolutionary MAGNUM in the Mini Transat class back in 2010 has now evolved into a dominant force -- with both the Class 40 and IMOCA fleets embracing scow bows at the front of the pack.
FAST EXIT II began life as VARUNA, a highly successful Ker 51 boasting a power-to-weight ratio even greater than a TP52. Designed with offshore performance in mind, she proved fast and formidable under several top-tier owners. Now based on the U. S. West Coast -- where they know a thing or two about going downhill fast -- she's been reimagined into something truly special.
Early sea trials revealed that while the original hull form was blisteringly quick, in bigger ocean swells the crew would shift to flatter spinnakers to keep the bow light. After collaboration between owner, designer Jason Ker, and naval architect Alan Andrews, the team concluded that while the hull was inherently fast, more bow buoyancy and a longer bowsprit would unleash her full potential.
The result is FAST EXIT II -- a transformed rocketship that sits at the leading edge of offshore performance.
Beyond the design evolution, she's been meticulously maintained and constantly upgraded:
North Sails wardrobe -- current and in excellent condition
Recent carbon rigging
New engine (2022)
Exceptionally clean and race-ready condition
Below deck, FAST EXIT II offers genuine offshore comfort: full standing headroom, a proper nav station, and a fully enclosed heads compartment -- features that make her as practical as she is exhilarating.
FAST EXIT II isn't just a yacht; she's a statement -- a glimpse into the future of offshore racing.
Race Results:
1st IRC 1 / 4th Overall: Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race (IRC).
1st Overall: Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race (IRC).
1st in Class: Cowes Week (IRC).
1st in Class: UK IRC National Championships (IRC).
2nd IRC Zero Rolex Fastnet Race (IRC).
1st IRC 2: Key West Race Week (IRC).
1st Overall: San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race (ORR).
1st in Class: SoCal 300 Race (ORR).
2nd in Class / 4th Overall: Newport to Cabo San Lucas Race (ORR).
1st to Finish in Class / 2nd in Class: Transpac Race (ORR).
1st to Finish / 1st in Class / 3rd Overall out of 145 competitors: Newport to Ensenada (PHRF).
1st in Class / 2nd Overall out of 70 competitors: Santa Barbara to King Harbor Race (PHRF).
1st in Class: Channel Islands 500 Race (ORR).
- (In Cooperation with Berthon International)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Race Yachts are specialists in all performance yachts, whether it's a 100 foot super maxi or a Farr 30 they deal with it. With extensive experience in Boat Building, Professional Sailing and Sales & Marketing the team at Race Yachts are well equipped to get the job done right.
Connecting Buyers and Sellers in a worldwide market.
Vessel Name
Fast Exit II
Boat Reference
K51FE
Launch Year
2012
Length
52' 6" - 16.01m
Beam
4.5m
Draft
3.7m
Displacement
7087kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin with Bulb new 2020
Vessel Location
Usa
Region
North America and Caribbean
Use
Racing
Designer
Ker Yacht Design
Builder
Knierim Yachtbau GmbH
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
Decks Material
Carbon composite
Engine
1 x Volvo Penta D2-40F, 40hp Sail drive - New in 2022
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Horsepower
40hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
Low
Fuel
Total fuel capacity of approx. 80 litres (21 US gallons).
Water
Total fresh water capacity of approx. 264 litres (75 US gallons) in portable port and starboard water bladders.
Covers
O Mainsail cover.
o Full boom sunshade while entertaining on a mooring or working between races.
o Full boom sunshade while entertaining on a mooring or working between races.
Accommodation
O Racing layout - sleeps 12.
o Six pipe-berths along either hull for twelve total.
o 12 x Approximately 60L volume cuddies for crew gear stowage.
o Open interior with enclosed head plus fore and aft crash bulkheads.
o Navigation station, opening ports for ventilation, storage, and open transom for reliable drainage.
o Up to approximately 185 cm / 73-inches headroom in main cabin.
o Six pipe-berths along either hull for twelve total.
o 12 x Approximately 60L volume cuddies for crew gear stowage.
o Open interior with enclosed head plus fore and aft crash bulkheads.
o Navigation station, opening ports for ventilation, storage, and open transom for reliable drainage.
o Up to approximately 185 cm / 73-inches headroom in main cabin.
Toilet
Enclosed head with no on-board waste storage tank.
Stove
2 x Jetboils for heating water.
Water-Maker
Spectra Ventura 150 watermaker (2020).
Ground Tackle
Anchor, chain and rode.
Safety Gear
O Safety - the boat meets the 2025 SER and World Sailing Special Regulations for Ocean Status.
o One Ocean Safety 45-RAF0400 Ultralite 12-person life raft plus ditch bag (2020).
o Emergency tiller and rudder mounted using a Laser-like gudgeon and pintail system.
o 2 x 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) ARTEX OCEAN SIGNALRescueME EPIRB 1 (2020) - US SARSAT Beacon Registration Number: 2DCC9 4C70E FFBFF and 2DCC9 4D630 FFBFF.
o Emergency tiller & drogue (offshore races).
o Ditch bag, Jon Bouy, Lifesling-2 Overboard Rescue System, Throwable 50-foot rescue rope.
o Twelve self-inflating Spinlock 6D Personal Floatation Devices for each crewmember with harness, tether and an OceanSignal RescueME MOB1 DSC-AIS linked to the boat's MSSI (2020).
o Twelve USCG Type-II approved life preservers stowed aft.
o Man-over-board emergency buttons next to each wheel to record MOB position on Chartplotter.
o One Ocean Safety 45-RAF0400 Ultralite 12-person life raft plus ditch bag (2020).
o Emergency tiller and rudder mounted using a Laser-like gudgeon and pintail system.
o 2 x 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) ARTEX OCEAN SIGNALRescueME EPIRB 1 (2020) - US SARSAT Beacon Registration Number: 2DCC9 4C70E FFBFF and 2DCC9 4D630 FFBFF.
o Emergency tiller & drogue (offshore races).
o Ditch bag, Jon Bouy, Lifesling-2 Overboard Rescue System, Throwable 50-foot rescue rope.
o Twelve self-inflating Spinlock 6D Personal Floatation Devices for each crewmember with harness, tether and an OceanSignal RescueME MOB1 DSC-AIS linked to the boat's MSSI (2020).
o Twelve USCG Type-II approved life preservers stowed aft.
o Man-over-board emergency buttons next to each wheel to record MOB position on Chartplotter.
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Life Raft
Yes
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Portable fire extinguishers
Electrics
Victron Energy lithium batteries
New charging, management, and monitoring systems (2020).
New larger alternator (2020)
Balmar 230 AMP alternator (2023).
New charging, management, and monitoring systems (2020).
New larger alternator (2020)
Balmar 230 AMP alternator (2023).
Electronics / Navigation
B&G H5000 Electronic Navigation & Instrument Package (2020):
o 2 x Zeus³ 9-inch chart plotters mounted in front of each wheel.
o 1 x Zeus³ 9-inch chart plotter mounted in nav station.
o H5000 CPU with Hercules upgrade (adds race focused features including polar tables for
performance targets, 3D Motion correction support for the ultimate in wind data accuracy).
o H5000 LED graphic displays (2 x in cockpit).
o H5000 Pilot Computer.
o H5000 Pilot Controller.
o 4 x 20-20 HV LED displays as data repeaters mounted on mast.
o 1 x 20-20 HV LED display as data repeater mounted below for off-watch.
o Autopilot ram and sensor (new June 2019).
Racecourse Management Optimization & Weather Routing:
o Expedition 4D navigation software with C-Map charts (licenses not included).
o Dell Latitude 5424 rugged laptop running 64-bit Windows 11.
o Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) No. : 367776750.
o Polars and sail crossover charts by Alan Andrews programmed into Expedition.
o Polars fed into the B&G 5000 system by Expedition.
Communications:
o Starlink for boats (Starlink) for high-speed near and offshore internet access (2024).
o Satellite phones:
1. Iridium GO for 24/7 voice plus email connections (2023).
2. Iridium 9575 Extreme sat phone (2021)
o Very high frequency (VHF) sets (VHF FCC registered call sign: WDL4731):
1. Standard Horizon GX1850 VHF marine radio.
2.2 x Standard Horizon 870 w/ DSC floatable handheld VHF marine radios.
o 2 x Zeus³ 9-inch chart plotters mounted in front of each wheel.
o 1 x Zeus³ 9-inch chart plotter mounted in nav station.
o H5000 CPU with Hercules upgrade (adds race focused features including polar tables for
performance targets, 3D Motion correction support for the ultimate in wind data accuracy).
o H5000 LED graphic displays (2 x in cockpit).
o H5000 Pilot Computer.
o H5000 Pilot Controller.
o 4 x 20-20 HV LED displays as data repeaters mounted on mast.
o 1 x 20-20 HV LED display as data repeater mounted below for off-watch.
o Autopilot ram and sensor (new June 2019).
Racecourse Management Optimization & Weather Routing:
o Expedition 4D navigation software with C-Map charts (licenses not included).
o Dell Latitude 5424 rugged laptop running 64-bit Windows 11.
o Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) No. : 367776750.
o Polars and sail crossover charts by Alan Andrews programmed into Expedition.
o Polars fed into the B&G 5000 system by Expedition.
Communications:
o Starlink for boats (Starlink) for high-speed near and offshore internet access (2024).
o Satellite phones:
1. Iridium GO for 24/7 voice plus email connections (2023).
2. Iridium 9575 Extreme sat phone (2021)
o Very high frequency (VHF) sets (VHF FCC registered call sign: WDL4731):
1. Standard Horizon GX1850 VHF marine radio.
2.2 x Standard Horizon 870 w/ DSC floatable handheld VHF marine radios.
Sail Inventory
O Full North set of sails with a full suit in 2023 that is constantly refreshed.
o North 2025 - J2, R2 (fractional J0), A1.5, A2 and Inner Jib Staysail.
o Main Sails:
1. OMN-1 Offshore - 2023.
2. MN-C* Buoy Race - 2015.
3. MN-E* Near Shore Race - 2016.
o Jibs:
1. J0-1 (R2) Race - 2025.
2. J0-1 Race - 2021.
3. AP-A Training - 2021.
4. J1-1 Race (unused) - 2023.
5. J2-A Race - 2025.
6. J2-D Training.
7. J3-D Training.
8. J4-A Race - 2015.
9. JT-A Race.
10. JT-B Training.
o Staysails:
1. IJS Inner Jib Staysail - 2025
2. BSS-1 Offshore Race - 2023.
3. SS-1 Buoy Race - 2021.
4. OSS-1 Offshore Race - 2023.
5. SJS-1 Offshore Race - 2023.
6. GS-1 Training - 2021.
7. GS-2 Race - 2023.
o Spinnakers:
1. A1-A Training.
2. A1-B Race - 2024.
3. A1.5-A Race - 2025.
4. A1.5-B Training.
5. A1.5-C Race - 2021.
6. A2-A Race - 2025.
7. A2-B Race - 2023.
8. A2-F Training.
9. A2.5-A Training - 2021.
10. A2.5-B Race - 2023.
11. A3.5-A Race - 2022.
12. A4-A Race - 2021.
13. A4-E Training.
14. MH0-A* Race - 2020.
15. FRO-A Race - 2023.
o Storm Tri Sail:
1. Race.
o Storm Jib:
1. Race.
o Delivery:
1. Delivery Main MN-D - 2015.
2. Delivery Jib.
* Older Sail w/low mileage & very good.
o North 2025 - J2, R2 (fractional J0), A1.5, A2 and Inner Jib Staysail.
o Main Sails:
1. OMN-1 Offshore - 2023.
2. MN-C* Buoy Race - 2015.
3. MN-E* Near Shore Race - 2016.
o Jibs:
1. J0-1 (R2) Race - 2025.
2. J0-1 Race - 2021.
3. AP-A Training - 2021.
4. J1-1 Race (unused) - 2023.
5. J2-A Race - 2025.
6. J2-D Training.
7. J3-D Training.
8. J4-A Race - 2015.
9. JT-A Race.
10. JT-B Training.
o Staysails:
1. IJS Inner Jib Staysail - 2025
2. BSS-1 Offshore Race - 2023.
3. SS-1 Buoy Race - 2021.
4. OSS-1 Offshore Race - 2023.
5. SJS-1 Offshore Race - 2023.
6. GS-1 Training - 2021.
7. GS-2 Race - 2023.
o Spinnakers:
1. A1-A Training.
2. A1-B Race - 2024.
3. A1.5-A Race - 2025.
4. A1.5-B Training.
5. A1.5-C Race - 2021.
6. A2-A Race - 2025.
7. A2-B Race - 2023.
8. A2-F Training.
9. A2.5-A Training - 2021.
10. A2.5-B Race - 2023.
11. A3.5-A Race - 2022.
12. A4-A Race - 2021.
13. A4-E Training.
14. MH0-A* Race - 2020.
15. FRO-A Race - 2023.
o Storm Tri Sail:
1. Race.
o Storm Jib:
1. Race.
o Delivery:
1. Delivery Main MN-D - 2015.
2. Delivery Jib.
* Older Sail w/low mileage & very good.
Mast / Rigging
O High modulus Hall carbon fibre mast.
o EC6 carbon fibre standing rigging (2023).
o Jib and main halyards (2024). All halyards have locks.
o Spectra running backstays (new June 2023, pending May 2025).
o Halyards routinely replaced not less than every two years.
o Three sprit tack lines (one 2:1 mid-station and two 1:1 at end of sprit).
o Headfoil2 head foil (March 2023).
o EC6 carbon fibre standing rigging (2023).
o Jib and main halyards (2024). All halyards have locks.
o Spectra running backstays (new June 2023, pending May 2025).
o Halyards routinely replaced not less than every two years.
o Three sprit tack lines (one 2:1 mid-station and two 1:1 at end of sprit).
o Headfoil2 head foil (March 2023).
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CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Race Yachts
Jason Rowed
Jason Rowed
Telephone
Address
Head Office - Peregian Beach QLD 4573 Australia
Sydney - Edgecliff NSW 2027 Australia
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Sunshine Coast QLD Australia
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