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

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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

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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 ??

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