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.
Main features
Model | Celestial 48 | ||
Length | 50 ft | ||
Beam | 13.50 ft | ||
Draft | 6 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.67 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 44.44 % | ||
Displ. / length | 246.25 | ||
Comfort ratio | 32.10 | ||
Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel shoal draft | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 36.58 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
Displacement | 27000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.10 knots |
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 | ?? |