The Pj 48 is a 48.08ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Nautor (Swan sailboats) since 1971.
The Pj 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Pj 48 | ||
| Length | 48.08 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.80 ft | ||
| Country | Finland (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 255.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 39.03 | ||
| Capsize | 1.68 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 34000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 14000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.37 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1032 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 600 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 432 sq.ft | ||
| I | 60 ft | ||
| J | 20 ft | ||
| P | 54 ft | ||
| E | 16 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 | Nautor (Swan sailboats) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |