DISCOVERY 48

About the DISCOVERY 48

Hull length: 14.8m / 48ft. Shoal keel draft: 1.85m / 6.08ft Also called the Revelation 480 (2018) Renamed the 48 L (Raised saloon) and 48 R (Lowered saloon) (Not a typo. This is according to their website in 2021). (They also report Stephen Jones as the designer for these versions) Swing keel version is the Southerly 480. Discovery marketed the swing keel version as the 48 (along with the fixed keel version ) in 2019 then as the Discovery 48S in 2021. Swing keel draft: 1 - 3.12m / 3.25 - 10.17ft Centerline skeg fitted to protect prop.

The Discovery 48 is a modern cruising yacht designed by Oscar Mayr Design and built by Discovery Yachts, with production records indicating a build year of 2016. As a relatively new model with an unknown total hull count, it represents a specific entry in the contemporary offshore cruiser market.

Best for:

This vessel suits serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and self-sufficiency, evidenced by the high frequency of watermaker and bow thruster installations among owners.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 38043.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.74, the boat exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for extended passages.

Comparables:

Comparable to other modern heavy-displacement cruisers from the mid-2010s, such as the Hallberg-Rassy 43 or Swan 46, due to its similar displacement and focus on bluewater capability.