Mariner 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

47.92' · 14.61 m

Displ.

37,000 lbs · 16,783 kg

First year

1979

The Mariner 48, designed by George Stadel III, represents the pinnacle of the "traditionalist" era of fiberglass yacht construction. Primarily built during the late 1970s and early 1980s, often by the Mariner Yacht Company in New Hampshire or under contract in reputable Far East yards, this vessel was conceived as a heavydisplacement, longrange cruiser. Unlike the more common William Gardendesigned Mariner 47, the Stadel 48 emphasizes a robust, workboatinspired aesthetic with a clipper bow, a highaspect ketch rig, and a significant emphasis on "seakindliness" over raw racing speed. It is a boat designed for the sailor who prioritizes stability and the ability to carry heavy cruising loads across oceans without sacrificing the safety provided by a heavily built hull.