Sunward 48
3 / 31 - score 74%
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.
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Main features 80%
| Model | Sunward 48 | ||
| Length | 48 ft (61%) | the closest to 46.26 ft | |
| Beam | 14.25 ft (99%) | the closest to 14.27 ft | |
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 63%
| Sail area / displ. | 12.92 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 391.15 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 54.33 (63%) | the closest to 52.51 | |
| Capsize | 1.55 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 50000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 16500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.31 knots |
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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 | ?? |