The Ocean cruising 48 is a 47.58ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass since 1979.
The Ocean cruising 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Ocean cruising 48 | ||
| Length | 47.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.06 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.13 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 281.08 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.06 | ||
| Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 9.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 29375 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11494 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.04 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1011 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 560.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 450.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 59 ft | ||
| J | 19 ft | ||
| P | 53 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |