Used Hughes 48 Sailboats for Sale

The Hughes 48, originally debuting as the Seafarer 48, stands as a notable example of a large performance cruiser from the late 1960s. Designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stephens (design #1956), this imposing yawl was first introduced at the 1969 New York Boat Show, where it earned the distinction of "Queen of Show" and was recognized as one of the largest sailboats ever exhibited there. Built initially by Seafarer Yachts and subsequently by the Canadian builder Hughes Boat Works (later Northstar Yachts and Hughes-Columbia), the Hughes 48 was conceived as a versatile racer-cruiser, blending offshore capability with comfortable accommodations.