The Cal 48, introduced in 1966, represents a pinnacle of the collaboration between designer C. William "Bill" Lapworth and Jensen Marine. Conceived as a larger, more powerful evolution of the legendary Cal 40, the 48 was designed to dominate the offshore racing circuit while providing the volume necessary for extended blue-water cruising. At nearly 48 feet with a relatively narrow 12-foot beam, the yacht features the classic Lapworth silhouette: a long, elegant overhang at the bow and a clean, flat run toward the stern. It was one of the earliest large production fiberglass yachts to successfully marry the "light-displacement" philosophy of racing with the structural integrity required for transoceanic passages.
Cal 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cal
- Model
- 48
- Builder
- Jensen Marine
- Designer
- C. William Lapworth
- Number Built
- 24
- Production Year(s)
- 1966 - 1970
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $89,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Cambria 48 | 48.92' | $79,500 | 21 | 10 |
| Swan 48 | 48.49' | $583,147 | 14 | 6 |
| CAL 34 | 33.24' | $19,900 | 9 | 3 |
| Cal 31 | 31.5' | $10,500 | 9 | 2 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $547,804 | 9 | 3 |
| CAL 2-46 | 45.5' | $82,000 | 8 | 2 |
| Cal 40 | 39.33' | $68,000 | 4 | 2 |
| CAL 29 | 29' | $4,900 | 3 | 1 |
| CAL 48 | $89,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $89,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cal 48 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cal 48 over the past 12 months is $89,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cal 48 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Cal 48 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cal 48?
- Comparable models include the Tayana 48, Cambria 48, Swan 48. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.