The Hughes 48 is a 48.0ft masthead yawl designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Hughes Boat Works since 1970.
It accomodates 8 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Hughes 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.
Main features
| Model | Hughes 48 | ||
| Length | 48 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 65000 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.44 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 52.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 372.68 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 46.04 | ||
| Capsize | 1.53 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 15700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.70 knots |
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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 | Hughes Boat Works | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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