The Andromeda 48 is a 48.0ft masthead ketch designed by Bruce Bingham and built in ferro cement since 1976.
It accomodates 5 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Andromeda 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent 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 | Andromeda 48 | ||
Length | 48 ft | ||
Beam | 14.50 ft | ||
Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.87 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 50 % | ||
Displ. / length | 265.07 | ||
Comfort ratio | 39.34 | ||
Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Ferro cement | ||
Waterline length | 39.99 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 37985.60 lbs | ||
Ballast | 19003.82 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.47 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1257.01 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 56.99 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 | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 228 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 240 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
Nb of berths | 5 | ||
Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | Bruce Bingham | ||
First built | 1976 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |