Dawn 48
5 / 262 - score 86%
The Dawn 48 is a 48.08ft masthead ketch designed by German Frers and built in fiberglass by Kong & Halvorsen Marine & Engineering between 1983 and 1985.
18 units have been built.
The Dawn 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. 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 89%
| Model | Dawn 48 | ||
| Length | 48.08 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.50 ft (89%) | the closest to 14.34 ft | |
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | China (Asie) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 81%
| Sail area / displ. | 18.67 (81%) | the closest to 19.04 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 42.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 229.67 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.59 | ||
| Capsize | 1.93 |
Hull 90%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.67 ft (90%) | the closest to 38.06 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 27500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.22 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1059 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 445.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 376.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57.50 ft | ||
| J | 15.50 ft | ||
| P | 50.25 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 100 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 120 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 240 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Kong & Halvorsen Marine & Engineering | ||
| Designer | German Frers | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 18 |