The Soverel 48 represents the apex of Bill Soverel’s original vision for Soverel Marine: a vessel that captures the uncompromising speed of a racing yacht while providing the displacement and volume necessary for serious offshore cruising. Designed by Bill Soverel in the early 1970s, the 48 was the flagship of the North Palm Beach-based builder. Unlike the high-production runs seen with the Soverel 33, the 48 was a limited-production vessel that leaned heavily into the company’s semi-custom philosophy. Because Bill Soverel allowed owners to dictate hull layup schedules and deck materials—ranging from solid fiberglass to balsa or Klegecell coring—each Soverel 48 on the brokerage market today is effectively a unique entity, reflecting the specific priorities of its original owner.
Soverel 48 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Soverel
- Model
- 48
- Builder
- Soverel Marine
- Designer
- Bill Soverel
- Number Built
- 16
- Production Year(s)
- 1973 - 1987
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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 |
| Swan 48 | 48.49' | $583,147 | 14 | 6 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 48 | 49.18' | $547,804 | 9 | 3 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 47 | 46.75' | $124,975 | 8 | 3 |
| Hans Christian 48 | 47.83' | $259,000 | 7 | 3 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 59 | 59.25' | $449,000 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Soverel 48?
- Comparable models include the Tayana 48, Cambria 48, Swan 48. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.