Hughes 48
The Hughes 48 is a 48.0ft masthead yawl designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1970.
It accomodates 8 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Hughes 48 is a heavy 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 heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Hughes 48 | ||
Length | 48 ft | ||
Beam | 11.83 ft | ||
Draft | 7 ft | ||
Country | Canada (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 65000 |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.44 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 52.33 % | ||
Displ. / length | 372.68 | ||
Comfort ratio | 46.04 | ||
Capsize | 1.53 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 33 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 15700 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.70 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Yawl | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1048 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 499.49 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 433.86 sq.ft | ||
I | 54.50 ft | ||
J | 18.33 ft | ||
P | 48.10 ft | ||
E | 18.04 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 50 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 150 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
Nb of berths | 8 | ||
Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
Builder | Hughes Boat Works | ||
Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
First built | 1970 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |