WATER MUSIC | Alden | 52 Salon Express

About

Introduction & Vessel Overview

Welcome to WATER MUSIC, a stunning and meticulously maintained 2008 Alden 52 Salon Express available for purchase. Offered by her original owner—who worked directly with Alden Yachts and design teams to create one of the most elegant and functional Alden vessels ever built—this Downeast cruiser pairs timeless craftsmanship with modern performance.

Featuring a robust fiberglass Deep Vee hull designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, WATER MUSIC delivers a quiet, solid, and exceptionally stable ride capable of handling the most challenging sea states. She is currently located in Old Lyme, Connecticut, and is offered at $895,000.

Key Features & Highlights

Performance & Machinery

• Twin Engines: Powered by twin 2008 Cummins QSM-11 inboard diesel engines (660 hp each) with approximately 875 hours.

• Speed: Cruises comfortably at 23 knots with a maximum hull speed of 28 knots.

• Handling: Equipped with a Lewmar bow thruster joystick controller, ZF electronic shifters/throttles, and Lenco Marine trim tabs.

• Generator & Power: Kohler 13 kW generator, Mastervolt 2.5 kW inverter with dedicated charger, and updated AGM house, bow thruster, and generator start batteries (new in 2026).

Layout & Interior Accommodations

• Salon: Features a satin-varnished teak finish with high-gloss accent trim, a spacious designer fabric settee, dual Stidd helm and companion seats in Almond Ultra Leather, and an overhead flat-screen TV with an electric actuator.

• Galley: Includes “Absolute Black” granite countertops, a Scandvik double stainless steel undermount sink, Miele 4-burner flush electric cooktop, Miele convection microwave oven, and Sub-Zero drawer refrigeration/freezer units.

• Owner’s Stateroom: Forward master cabin with a center island berth, extensive drawer storage, an electric lifting platform for under-berth access, cedar-lined hanging lockers, and an en-suite head with separate shower headroom up to 6 feet 4 inches.

• Lower Salon & Guest Accommodations: Includes a flexible settee that easily converts into a double bunk, nearby guest head access, and a crystal decanter/tumbler display locker.

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine Suite: Dual 16-inch Raymarine HybridTouch color GPS plotters flush-mounted in the helm console, Raymarine Open Array radar, autopilot, and multi-display.

• Entertainment: Bose Lifestyle 48 home theater system with CD/DVD changer and multi-zone speakers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the asking price for WATER MUSIC?

WATER MUSIC is offered at $895,000.

Where is the boat located?

The yacht is currently located in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Who designed and built the Alden 52 Salon Express?

The hull was designed by renowned naval architects C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built by Alden Yachts.

What kind of engines does it have, and what are their hours?

She is powered by twin Cummins QSM-11 diesel engines (660 hp each) with approximately 875 hours.

How many cabins and heads does the vessel feature?

WATER MUSIC features 1 guest cabin (with a convertible lower salon settee option for additional sleeping) and 2 heads.

What tender is included with the sale?

The yacht includes a 2006 Novurania 335DL tender equipped with a 2006 Yamaha 4-stroke 25 hp outboard, Venture trailer, and a Freedom Lift hydraulic tender lift system with carbon fiber and aluminum arms.

Disclaimer: Not all boats listed online are listed with Wellington Yacht Partners, but we can work on your behalf. For more information on this vessel or to schedule a showing, please contact Wellington Yacht Partners by calling our office at (401) 683-6070.

WATER MUSIC | Alden | 52 Salon Express

$895,000

Old Lyme, CT, US