The Saga 48 is a 52.3ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Saga Marine since 2003.
The Saga 48 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Saga 48 | ||
| Length | 52.30 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.70 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | Norway (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.07 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 160.48 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.69 | ||
| Capsize | 1.77 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.70 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.86 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1206 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 63.67 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 644.34 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 506.51 sq.ft | ||
| I | 59.25 ft | ||
| J | 21.75 ft | ||
| P | 51.37 ft | ||
| E | 19.72 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 82 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 183 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 180 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Saga Marine | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 2003 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |