Mystic M5200 Video Review: Quad Verado 600s and 47 Knots
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
The Mystic M5200 is a 52 ft performance center console built in the USA, with quad Mercury Verado 600 V12 outboards. We walked her near Daytona Beach and took her out. The builder quotes 80 mph. On our run she reached 47 knots (54 mph) without going wide open, and the second row stayed so quiet we could talk normally. She has a summer kitchen, a 360 camera system and a cabin with a dry head.
Fast, quiet and full of smart touches
Mystic thinks about the owner. The exhaust pipes run in stainless steel so the stern stays clean, cushions and the grill lid close with magnets instead of latches, and an exit mode shuts the boat down one system at a time as you walk away. The side windows open by themselves above 20 mph and close below it. There are 24 speakers on board.
What stood out on board
- 47 knots on our runShe reached 47 knots (54 mph) without going wide open, and the builder quotes 80 mph.
- Windows that open themselvesThe side windows deploy above 20 mph and retract below it.
- A 360 camera systemGarmin surround view on two 27 in screens makes docking easier.
- An exit modeOne button shuts systems down in order, with the deck lights last.
- Magnets instead of latchesThe grill lid and cushions stay put without hardware.
- A removable fridgeTake it home for the off season.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 52 ft (15.85 m) | Feels closer to 60 ft at the helm |
| Beam | 13 ft 11 in (4.25 m) | Wide walkways |
| Draft | 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m) | Fine for most inlets |
| Dry weight | 12 t (26,500 lb) | Light for 2,400 hp |
| Tanks | 650 gal fuel, 125 gal water (2,460 L, 473 L) | Range for fast runs |
| Power | 4x Mercury Verado 600 V12, 2,400 hp | Instant torque, quiet ride |
| Top speed (our test) | 47 kn (54 mph), not wide open | Builder quotes 80 mph |
| Fuel use (our test) | About 0.53 mpg at 43 kn (50 mph) | Similar economy to 30 kn (35 mph) |
| Hull | Two-step hull | No skidding in turns |
| Helm | Two 27 in Garmin screens, joystick, Skyhook | Easy docking |
| Layout | Cabin with a bed, galley and dry head | A rest or a night away |
| Audio | 24 speakers | Music everywhere on board |
Step inside: interactive 3D virtual walkthrough
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Stern and engines
A ladder folds out of the swim platform, and carbon poles hold a Bimini over the aft lounge. The exhaust runs in stainless pipes, so the stern stays clean.
- Storage.A big locker at the stern for toys and the Bimini.
- Shower.Hot and cold, hidden under two lids.
- Bimini.An electric one in the hardtop is an option.
- Gates.Fold flush with the hull.
Aft lounge and summer kitchen
The U-shaped lounge has high, angled backrests and a table that lowers into a sunbed. Lift the whole area to reach the generator and systems.
- Grill.A Kenyon grill with a magnetic lid.
- Sink.Under a lid, with storage below.
- Fridge.Slides out at a button, and lifts out for the season.
- Cushions.Held down with magnets.
Seating and helm
Two rows of seats sit behind the windshield, with eight cup holders in the back row alone. The helm has its own AC.
- Cameras.Garmin 360 surround view, one corner at a time.
- Docking.Mercury joystick with Skyhook and a Side-Power thruster.
- VHF.A Garmin Vesper with remote monitoring over Starlink.
- Side windows.Open above 20 mph and close below it.
- Exit mode.Shuts the boat down in order.
Bow
The deck is flush and the gunwales are high and padded. At the bow there are chaise loungers with a 17 in Garmin screen in front.
- Tables.Two, rising at a button, with a walkway between.
- Charging.Wireless chargers by the seats.
- Steps.For high docks, with non-slip treads.
- Storage.Long lockers under the floor for rods and fenders.
Cabin
A sliding door leads into the cabin, with a full fridge and freezer, a microwave and a hanging closet.
- Bed.Full size, with wireless chargers.
- Table.The bed lifts into a dining table at a button.
- Head.A dry head with a shower, AC and a teak floor.
- Lighting.Colours you can change.
Sea trial
The second row stays quiet and dry at speed. Even with whitecaps, she turned and went into the waves without skidding.
- Economy.About 0.63 to 0.67 mpg at 30 knots (35 mph).
- Fast cruise.About 43 knots (50 mph) at similar economy.
- Turns.U-turns at 42 knots (48 mph).
- Top run.47 knots (54 mph), not wide open.
The M5200 is a performance boat that is easy to live with. Quad Verado 600s give her huge torque, but the second row stays quiet and dry enough for a conversation at speed. The 360 cameras, automatic side windows and exit mode show how much thought went into her. With a summer kitchen, a bow lounge with tables and a cabin below, she works for a day at the sandbar as well as a fast run to the Bahamas.
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