Islander 48c
7 / 90 - score 73%
The Islander 48c is a 47.5ft cutter designed by Ted Brewer and built in fiberglass by Islander / Tradewind Yachts between 1982 and 1985.
6 units have been built.
The Islander 48c is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 62%
| Model | Islander 48c | ||
| Length | 47.50 ft (76%) | the closest to 46.42 ft | |
| Beam | 13.83 ft (48%) | the closest to 13.16 ft | |
| Draft | 5.87 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 86%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.92 (74%) | the closest to 16.49 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.77 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 256.69 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.91 (98%) | the closest to 33.84 | |
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull 71%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37 ft (71%) | the closest to 38.08 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.87 ft | ||
| Displacement | 29125 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.15 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 997 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 539 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 466.82 sq.ft | ||
| I | 56 ft | ||
| J | 19.25 ft | ||
| P | 50.25 ft | ||
| E | 18.58 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 85 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 255 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Islander / Tradewind Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Brewer | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 6 |