Cal 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C. William Lapworth·1966 – 1970·~24 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal 48 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
47.75' · 14.55 m
Displ.
25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg
First year
1966

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 bluewater cruising. At nearly 48 feet with a relatively narrow 12foot 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 "lightdisplacement" philosophy of racing with the structural integrity required for transoceanic passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 129,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal 48 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 129,00032100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Tayana 4848'$ 330,0003014
Cambria 4848.92'$ 79,500233
Swan 4848.49'$ 575,7822111
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Hallberg-Rassy 4849.18'$ 575,782117
Cal 3433.24'$ 17,50091
Solaris 4848.88'$ 459,46396
Rival 4848.16'$ 261,65286
Wauquiez Centurion 48 S48.88'$ 150,05264
CAL 48You are here$ 129,00032

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 48 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal 48 over the past 12 months is $129,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 48 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Cal 48 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cal 48 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cal 48 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cal 48 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 48 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cal 48?+
Comparable models include Tayana 48, Cambria 48, Swan 48. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.