Question 1

What is the Maple Leaf 48's sail area to displacement ratio?

Accepted Answer

The Maple Leaf 48 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.15. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

Question 2

What is the Maple Leaf 48's comfort ratio?

Accepted Answer

The Maple Leaf 48 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 34.46. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Question 3

Is the Maple Leaf 48 safe for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The Maple Leaf 48 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.82. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

Question 4

What is the hull speed of the Maple Leaf 48?

Accepted Answer

The theoretical hull speed of the Maple Leaf 48 is 8.53 knots, calculated from its waterline length.

Question 5

How much does a Maple Leaf 48 weigh?

Accepted Answer

The Maple Leaf 48 has a displacement of 34,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 47.67 ft.

Question 6

How much does a used Maple Leaf 48 cost?

Accepted Answer

Based on 1 recent market listings, used Maple Leaf 48 sailboats typically sell for between $20,000 and $20,000, with a median asking price of $20,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Question 7

Who designed the Maple Leaf 48?

Accepted Answer

The Maple Leaf 48 was designed by Stan Huntingford, first built in 1972.

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