The Ocean Cruising 48 represents a fascinating departure for its builder, Ocean Yachts. Historically renowned for producing high-speed, luxury "Jersey" sportfishing boats, the Leek family ventured into the sailing market in the early 1990s with a clear objective: to apply their expertise in high-end systems and manufacturing to a line of performance-oriented cruising sailboats. To achieve this, they commissioned the renowned British naval architect Dixon Yacht Design, whose work with Moody Yachts had already defined the modern deck-saloon aesthetic. The result was a center-cockpit cruiser that combined American systems-engineering with a sophisticated European silhouette, characterized by its distinctive wrap-around "teardrop" windows.
Ocean Cruising 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Ocean
- Model
- Cruising 48
- Builder
- Hinckley
- Designer
- S&S
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - ??
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau Oceanis 48 | 47.92' | $244,000 | 126 | 49 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 46 | 47.24' | $186,227 | 95 | 20 |
| Leopard Catamarans 48 | 48.39' | $523,631 | 79 | 43 |
| Cambria 48 | 48.92' | $79,500 | 21 | 10 |
| Swan 48 | 48.49' | $582,964 | 14 | 6 |
| Oyster 485 | 48.5' | $329,000 | 12 | 4 |
| Bavaria Ocean 47 CC | 48.16' | $175,000 | 9 | 1 |
| Moody 48 DS | 50.59' | $1,212,131 | 7 | 1 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 47 | 47.9' | $507,564 | 6 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Ocean Cruising 48?
- Comparable models include the Beneteau Oceanis 48, Beneteau Oceanis 46, Leopard Catamarans 48. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.