The Maple Leaf 48, designed by the prolific naval architect Stan Huntingford and built by Cooper Enterprises Inc. (Cooper Yachts), stands as a quintessential example of the "Pacific Northwest cruiser." Launched during an era when Forbes Cooper’s yard was the dominant force in Canadian yacht manufacturing, the Maple Leaf 48 was engineered specifically for the rigors of high-latitude sailing and long-distance offshore passages. These vessels were often delivered as semi-custom builds or high-quality factory hulls, providing a robust platform that prioritized volume, safety, and heavy-weather endurance over light-air agility. With its distinctive high freeboard and center-cockpit configuration, the 48 serves as the larger sibling to the popular Maple Leaf 42 and 45, offering significantly more internal displacement and storage for extended live-aboard service.
Maple Leaf 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Maple Leaf
- Model
- 48
- Builder
- Cooper Yachts
- Designer
- Stan Huntingford
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $99,000 |
Price Reduction Insights
100.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 17.5% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leopard Catamarans 48 | 48.39' | $523,783 | 79 | 43 |
| Vagabond 47 | 46.58' | $96,065 | 24 | 8 |
| Tayana 48 | 48' | $330,000 | 23 | 6 |
| Cambria 48 | 48.92' | $79,500 | 21 | 10 |
| North Wind 47 | 46.75' | $170,427 | 12 | 4 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $547,804 | 9 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Bruce Roberts 48 | $167,500 | 6 | 2 | |
| Downeaster 38 | 38' | $47,450 | 4 | 3 |
| Maple Leaf 48 | $99,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $99,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Maple Leaf 48 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Maple Leaf 48 over the past 12 months is $99,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Maple Leaf 48 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Maple Leaf 48 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Do Maple Leaf 48 listings get price reductions?
- About 100% of Maple Leaf 48 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 17.5% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Maple Leaf 48?
- Comparable models include the Leopard Catamarans 48, Vagabond 47, Tayana 48. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.