Luffe 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: Luffe 48
Brand: Luffe

Oluf Jørgensen·2003·Luffe Yachts

Approximate drawing

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Hull type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 48.39' · 14.75 m
Displ.: 19,841 lbs · 9,000 kg
First year: 2003

The Luffe 48 stands as a premier example of the Danish "performance cruiser" ethos, where the elegance of a skerry cruiser meets the structural demands of a modern bluewater yacht. Designed by Oluf Jørgensen and built at the Luffe Yachts yard in Kolding, Denmark, the 48 is a vessel for the purist sailor who prioritizes the sensation of speed and aesthetic grace over the voluminous, "caravanstyle" interiors favored by massmarket Mediterranean builders. Characterized by its narrow beam, low freeboard, and sophisticated underwater profile, the 48 is often described as a "gentleman’s racer," capable of aggressive club racing while remaining manageable for a couple on extended passages. It shares its DNA with the smaller Luffe 44 and the later Luffe 45, acting as a bridge between the shipyard's traditional woodinspired roots and its transition toward modern composite engineering.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 348,450

Ask, not sold · 4 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

4 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

-3.2%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

Germany (75.0%) · Denmark (25.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Luffe 48. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

14 months · 5 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 4 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Mar 25	1	$ 337,411	—
Aug 25	2	$ 348,464	+3.3%
Jan 26	1	$ 348,436	-0.0%
Apr 26	1	$ 337,411	-3.2%

Where they're listed

Luffe 48 listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 3 listings (75.0%), followed by Denmark.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
Germany	$ 348,464	3	0	75.0%
Denmark	$ 337,411	1	1	25.0%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Cambria 48	48.92'	$ 79,500	23	3
Swan 48	48.49'	$ 575,925	21	11
Luffe 37	36.68'	$ 57,592	9	4
C-Catamarans 48	49.08'	$ 1,499,000	9	5
Solaris 48	48.88'	$ 459,576	9	6
Hans Christian 48	47.83'	$ 250,843	8	4
Grand Soleil 48 Performance	52'	$ 756,265	8	5
Tripp 47	47'	$ 58,769	7	4
Oyster 48 Lightwave	48'	$ 200,000	7	2
Luffe 48You are here	—	$ 348,450	4	1

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Luffe 48 cost?+

The median asking price for a used Luffe 48 over the past 12 months is $348,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many Luffe 48 sailboats are for sale?+

1 Luffe 48 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Luffe 48 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Luffe 48 has decreased by 3.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.

04Where are Luffe 48 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used Luffe 48 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (75.0%), Denmark (25.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a Luffe 48?+

Comparable models include Cambria 48, Swan 48, Luffe 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.