The Jonmeri 48 represents the pinnacle of the Finnish yard’s pursuit of blue-water performance. Launched in 1988, this flagship model was designed to compete directly with the world-renowned outputs of Nautor Swan and Baltic Yachts, both of which operated in the same geographic region of Finland’s West Coast. Designed by Karl-Johan Stråhlman, who took over the design mantle from the company’s founder Jorma Nyman, the Jonmeri 48 is a powerful, ocean-going cruiser characterized by a moderate-to-heavy displacement hull and a refined underwater profile. Unlike many of its contemporaries that favored purely traditional lines, the 48 integrated more modern foil shapes and a sophisticated rig to ensure that its substantial "Finnish-built" weight did not compromise light-air agility.
Jonmeri 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

- Make
- Jonmeri
- Model
- 48
- Builder
- Jonmeri Yachts
- Designer
- Jorma Nyman/Karl-Johan Stråhlmann
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1988 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Cambria 48 | 48.92' | $79,500 | 21 | 10 |
| Hylas 49 | 48.88' | $400,000 | 19 | 6 |
| Swan 48 | 48.49' | $583,142 | 14 | 6 |
| Baltic 38 DP | 38.08' | $99,900 | 13 | 3 |
| Oyster 485 | 48.5' | $329,000 | 12 | 4 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $547,800 | 9 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Swan 47 S&S | 47.83' | $195,000 | 3 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Jonmeri 48?
- Comparable models include the Tayana 48, Cambria 48, Hylas 49. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.