Alpha 48
2 / 12 - score 61%
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 a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Alpha 48 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 44%
Model | Alpha 48 | ||
Length | 48 ft (44%) | the closest to 50.59 ft | |
Beam | 13.58 ft | ||
Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 89%
Sail area / displ. | 15.71 (82%) | the closest to 15.45 | |
Ballast / displ. | 27.91 % | ||
Displ. / length | 378.98 | ||
Comfort ratio | 51.11 (96%) | the closest to 50.94 | |
Capsize | 1.55 |
Hull 23%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 37 ft (23%) | the closest to 40.09 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 | ?? |