CAMBRIA 48
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.92 ft |
| LWL | 37.17 ft |
| Beam | 13.42 ft |
| Displacement | 34,500 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
About the CAMBRIA 48
An extended (w/traditional counter) version of the CAMBRIA 44/46.
The Cambria 48 is a substantial cruising yacht designed by David Walters and built by Cambria, with production records indicating a build year of 1986. As a large-displacement vessel with a displacement of 34500.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 41.25, it is engineered for stability and seakeeping rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, particularly those seeking a cutter rig for versatile sail handling in varied wind conditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.65 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 299.91, the Cambria 48 demonstrates strong inherent stability and resistance to capsizing, making it well-suited for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from this era include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4400, as they share similar heavy displacement characteristics, full keel or long keel configurations, and a focus on safe, comfortable offshore passage making.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CAMBRIA 48 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 48.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CAMBRIA 48yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CAMBRIA 48? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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