Baltic 48 DP Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a Baltic 48 DP on the brokerage market means chasing one of just twenty hulls built between 1985 and 1993, a Douglas Peterson design from Baltic Yachts that blends racing potential with a proper cruising interior. These are scarce boats, and the examples that surface tend to be well-equipped, with ex-charter units a common sight among the available stock.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common layout seen among resale 48 DPs, though the original four-cabin, eight-to-nine-berth plan with teak interior is also out there. Ex-charter examples appear frequently, so a buyer should verify how the interior was configured and maintained under commercial use. The yard was responsible for both deck and interior layouts, and the galley, toilet, and 360-liter fresh water capacity are part of the as-designed accommodation regardless of layout variant.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry a practical cruising inventory. Power and energy systems commonly include solar and an inverter, while electric winches and a spinnaker are commonly fitted for sail handling. Canvas typically comprises a bimini and dodger, and teak decks are a common factory or owner feature. On navigation and comfort, an autopilot and chartplotter are commonly fitted, and hot water is a standard creature comfort on these boats.
What to Inspect
The construction is hand-laid fiberglass in a sandwich hull and deck, with a lead fin keel and stainless-steel 170-liter fuel tank. A buyer should confirm the condition of the balsa-cored sandwich structure for any moisture intrusion, inspect the lead keel joint and the stainless tank for corrosion, and verify the Volvo Penta MD30A diesel and shaft drive are sound. The 2.65–2.75 m draft dependent on load should be confirmed against the specific hull's measurement.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical markets where the Baltic 48 DP turns up are Greece and the United States. For a shopper, the checklist is short and specific: confirm layout (three-cabin owner vs. four-cabin original), verify sandwich-core integrity, check the lead keel and stainless tank, and validate the diesel and rig dimensions. Given the low production count, view any well-kept example as a rare find rather than a commodity purchase.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Baltic 48 DP. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $189,000 | — |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $184,123 | -2.6% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $175,000 | -5.0% |
Where they're listed
Baltic 48 DP listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (60.0%), followed by Greece.
Country view
5 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $175,000 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Greece | $184,123 | 2 | 0 | 40.0% |
Comparable models
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4 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan 48 | 48.49' | $ 576,842 | 18 | 2 |
| Baltic 39 | 38.76' | $ 75,938 | 9 | 0 |
| Baltic 55 DP | 55' | $ 497,500 | 7 | 0 |
| Baltic 48 DPYou are here | — | $ 184,123 | 5 | 2 |