Built by Seahawk USA starting in 1976, this substantial 48-footer represents classic American cruising yacht design from the era when offshore comfort and seaworthiness took precedence over racing performance. Designer Stan Huntingford created a vessel that embodies traditional sailing virtues with its long keel configuration and masthead ketch rig, making it an appealing choice for serious cruisers seeking a dependable offshore platform. The boat's generous displacement of 52,000 pounds and impressive comfort ratio of 58.75 signal its intended purpose as a long-distance cruiser capable of handling challenging conditions with stability and predictable motion. The masthead ketch rig provides excellent sail handling options for short-handed crews, while the 6.75-foot draft offers reasonable access to harbors while maintaining directional stability in heavy weather. With a capsize screening formula of 1.48, this design falls well within accepted parameters for offshore sailing, and the long keel hull type contributes to excellent tracking and self-steering characteristics highly valued by cruising sailors. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and lower maintenance compared to wooden alternatives of the era. While not built for speed, the theoretical hull speed of 8.37 knots provides respectable passage-making capability for coastal and offshore cruising adventures.

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