The Oyster 48 lightwave is a 48.0ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Schumacher and built in fiberglass by Oyster Marine between 1987 and 1991.
The Oyster 48 lightwave is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Oyster 48 lightwave | ||
| Length | 48 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.90 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.74 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 166.59 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.64 | ||
| Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 41.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 27000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.65 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1059 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 558 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 501.42 sq.ft | ||
| I | 62 ft | ||
| J | 18 ft | ||
| P | 54.80 ft | ||
| E | 18.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 60 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 126 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Oyster Marine | ||
| Designer | Carl Schumacher | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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