Alpha 48
12 / 37 - score 54%
The Alpha 48 is a 48.0ft masthead ketch built in fiberglass since 1980.
The Alpha 48 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top half. It might be a good tradeoff.
Alpha 48 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 54%
Model | Alpha 48 | ||
Length | 48 ft | ||
Beam | 13.58 ft (54%) | the closest to 14.21 ft | |
Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 50%
Sail area / displ. | 15.71 (77%) | the closest to 16.08 | |
Ballast / displ. | 27.91 % | ||
Displ. / length | 378.98 | ||
Comfort ratio | 51.11 (23%) | the closest to 47.46 | |
Capsize | 1.55 |
Hull 61%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 37 ft (61%) | the closest to 38.48 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.33 ft | ||
Displacement | 43000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 12000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.15 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1200 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 85 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 200 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 200 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | ?? | ||
First built | 1980 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |