The Bowman 48 stands as a definitive expression of the "proper yacht," representing a high-water 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, go-anywhere voyager capable of crossing oceans with safety and speed. Unlike the lighter, mass-produced Mediterranean cruisers of its era, the Bowman 48 was engineered with a "no-compromise" approach to structural integrity, utilizing a heavy-duty 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 live-aboard capabilities.
Used Bowman 48 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Bowman
- Model
- 48
- Builder
- Southern Boatbuilding Co.
- Designer
- C.W. Paine Yacht Design Inc.
- Number Built
- 10
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - ??
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