Celestial 48
12 / 143 - score 78%
The Celestial 48 is a 50.0ft masthead ketch designed by Brewer/Fuhriman and built in fiberglass by Xiamen Celestial Yacht Ltd between 1984 and 2001.
The Celestial 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 71%
| Model | Celestial 48 | ||
| Length | 50 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.50 ft (71%) | the closest to 13.12 ft | |
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 92%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.67 (95%) | the closest to 17.75 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 44.44 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 246.25 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.10 (88%) | the closest to 31.71 | |
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull 57%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel shoal draft | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.58 ft (57%) | the closest to 35.10 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 27000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.10 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 990 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 450.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 352.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53 ft | ||
| J | 17 ft | ||
| P | 47 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 62 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 250 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 250 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Xiamen Celestial Yacht Ltd | ||
| Designer | Brewer/Fuhriman | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 2001 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |