LAPWORTH 48
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48 ft |
| LWL | 43 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 8 ft |
| Displacement | 32,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
About the LAPWORTH 48
Thanks to Kent Miller for providing this information. Probably only one of these was built but we decided to include it anyway. (Sorry Kent that it took so long)
Designed by William Lapworth and built by Chapman and Associates (USA) in 1970, the Lapworth 48 is a substantial, heavy-displacement cutter. With a hull count of ?, this vessel represents a specific era of American yacht building focused on robust construction and comfortable cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable passage-making yacht, given its high comfort ratio of 36.5 and significant displacement of 32000.0 lb.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.64 and a displacement of 32000.0 lb, the Lapworth 48 exhibits strong inherent stability and seaworthiness suitable for offshore passages, provided the hull and rigging are well-maintained.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Tartan 42 and O'Day 42, which share similar production eras and heavy-displacement characteristics, though the Lapworth 48 distinguishes itself with its specific 48.0 ft LOA and 13.0 ft beam.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the LAPWORTH 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 48ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LAPWORTH 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 LAPWORTH 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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Used sails that fit the LAPWORTH 48
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