Bowman 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C.W. Paine Yacht Design Inc.·1981·~10 hulls·Southern Boatbuilding Co.
Bowman 48 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
48.16' · 14.68 m
Disp.
34,330 lbs · 15,572 kg
First year
1981

The Bowman 48 stands as a definitive expression of the "proper yacht," representing a highwater mark for British bluewater cruiser construction during the late 20th century. Designed by the renowned American naval architect Chuck Paine and built by Rival Bowman in Southampton (and later under the stewardship of Rustler Yachts in Cornwall), the vessel was conceived as a powerful, goanywhere voyager capable of crossing oceans with safety and speed. Unlike the lighter, massproduced Mediterranean cruisers of its era, the Bowman 48 was engineered with a "nocompromise" approach to structural integrity, utilizing a heavyduty layup and a hull form designed to handle the rigors of the North Atlantic. It is often regarded as the larger sibling to the equally respected Bowman 45, sharing the same design DNA but offering significantly more interior volume and waterline length for extended liveaboard capabilities.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 261,814
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

3 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Rival 48You are here$ 261,81486
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 247,57682

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bowman 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bowman 48 over the past 12 months is $261,814. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bowman 48 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Bowman 48 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bowman 48 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bowman 48 has increased by 4.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Bowman 48 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bowman 48 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Bowman 48?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Hans Christian 48. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.