Seafarer 48
7 / 605 - score 76%
The Seafarer 48 is a 48.0ft masthead yawl designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Seafarer Yachts since 1969.
It accomodates 8 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Seafarer 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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
| Model | Seafarer 48 | ||
| Length | 48 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 65000 |
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Ratios 74%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.44 (42%) | highest | |
| Ballast / displ. | 52.33 % (85%) | highest | |
| Displ. / length | 372.68 (100%) | approximately 370 | |
| Comfort ratio | 46.04 (62%) | highest | |
| Capsize | 1.53 (80%) | lowest |
Hull 80%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | mono | |
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 15700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.70 knots (61%) | highest |
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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 | Seafarer Yachts | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1969 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |