The Baltic 48 DP represents a pinnacle of the "Performance Cruiser" evolution that defined the mid-1980s. Designed by the legendary Doug Peterson and launched in 1985, this model was conceived as a high-tech successor to the IOR-influenced designs of the previous decade. It was built during an era when Baltic Yachts was cementing its reputation for using advanced composite materials—specifically balsa-cored fiberglass reinforced with unidirectional rovings and Aramid (Kevlar)—to achieve a stiffness-to-weight ratio that few production builders could match. The 48 DP was intended for the discerning owner who demanded a yacht capable of winning offshore races on the weekend while providing a luxurious, safe environment for long-range blue-water passage making.
Used Baltic 48 DP Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Baltic
- Model
- 48 DP
- Builder
- Baltic Yachts
- Designer
- Doug Peterson
- Number Built
- 20
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - 1993
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