Sunward 48
6 / 28 - score 63%
The Sunward 48 is a 48.0ft masthead ketch designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass since 1978.
The Sunward 48 is a heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Sunward 48 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 75%
Model | Sunward 48 | ||
Length | 48 ft (85%) | the closest to 48.72 ft | |
Beam | 14.25 ft (65%) | the closest to 14.76 ft | |
Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 6%
Sail area / displ. | 12.92 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 33 % | ||
Displ. / length | 391.15 | ||
Comfort ratio | 54.33 (6%) | the closest to 50.11 | |
Capsize | 1.55 |
Hull 97%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 38.50 ft (97%) | the closest to 38.39 ft | |
Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
Displacement | 50000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 16500 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.31 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1091 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 476 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 375 sq.ft | ||
I | 56 ft | ||
J | 17 ft | ||
P | 50 ft | ||
E | 15 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 127 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
First built | 1978 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |