Bruce Roberts 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Bruce Roberts 48 represents a significant chapter in the history of ownerbuilt bluewater cruisers. Designed by the prolific Bruce RobertsGoodson, whose plans have powered thousands of amateur and professional builds worldwide, the Roberts 48 was conceived as a robust, longrange passage maker capable of traversing any ocean. Unlike massproduced fiberglass boats, the Roberts 48 is most commonly encountered as a steel or aluminum vessel, though the design was also adapted for fiberglass (CFlex) and woodepoxy construction. According to the Bruce Roberts Official Site, the design emphasizes safety and volume, catering to sailors who prioritize structural integrity over lightair racing performance. Because these vessels are often built from plans or precut kits, no two examples are identical; they reflect the specific priorities and craftsmanship of their individual builders, ranging from utilitarian workhorses to highly refined luxury yachts.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 294,950
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-66.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (50.0%) · Canada (16.7%) · Colombia (16.7%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts 48 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 3 listings (50.0%), followed by Canada and Colombia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

6 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 424,9003050.0%
Canada$ 110,0001116.7%
Colombia$ 165,0001016.7%
Ireland$ 87,2611116.7%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 70,043185
Oyster 48548.5'$ 295,000167
Roberts 3433.5'$ 19,524157
Bruce Roberts 43$ 68,646126
Roberts 53$ 114,67192
Roberts Roberts Offshore 44$ 53,75291
Hans Christian 4847.83'$ 250,84384
Rival 4848.16'$ 261,70286
Moody 48 DS50.59'$ 1,197,49582
Bruce Roberts 48You are here$ 294,95062

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bruce Roberts 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bruce Roberts 48 over the past 12 months is $294,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts 48 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bruce Roberts 48 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bruce Roberts 48 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bruce Roberts 48 has decreased by 66.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bruce Roberts 48 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bruce Roberts 48 listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Canada (16.7%), Colombia (16.7%).
05Do Bruce Roberts 48 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bruce Roberts 48 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts 48?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Bruce Roberts 44, Oyster 485. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.