PRIVILEGE 48
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48 ft |
| LWL | 45 ft |
| Beam | 26.42 ft |
| Draft | 4.42 ft |
| Displacement | 26,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
About the PRIVILEGE 48
The Privilege 48, also called the Privilege 14.7 and introduced in 1987, closely resembles the Privilege 47 which it replaced. Like its predecessor, the 48 was intended, primarily, for the charter trade.
Direct variant of the PRIVILEGE 48
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the PRIVILEGE 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
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the PRIVILEGE 48, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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