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Victory 48
Designer: E. G. Van De Stadt  ·  Builder: Tyler Boat Co.  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Victory 48

Designed for serious offshore passagemaking, the Victory 48 is a substantial bluewater cruising sailboat built to carry her crew comfortably across extended ocean passages. Her size alone suggests a vessel capable of handling demanding conditions, offering the interior volume and stability that long-distance sailors prioritize when choosing a bluewater capable cruiser. While detailed specifications are limited, boats in this class are typically characterized by a robust hull form, generous tankage for fuel and water, and accommodations suited to extended time at sea. Sailors researching the Victory 48 often point to her as a capable and seaworthy platform, well-regarded among those who value dependability over racing performance. For prospective buyers, the Victory 48 would likely appeal most to experienced cruising couples or small crews with ambitions of crossing oceans or spending extended seasons aboard. As with any vessel in this category, a thorough survey is strongly recommended, particularly given that production records and documentation can vary. Connecting with owner communities and class associations, if available, remains one of the best ways to uncover real-world insights about this model.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 48.25 ft / 14.71 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.08 ft / 11.00 m
Beam 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 41,888.00 lb / 19,000 kg
Ballast 13,228.00 lb / 6,000 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer E. G. van de Stadt
Builder Tyler Boat Co.
First Built 1975
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
31.58
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
398.15
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 10.31 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 8.33
P (Mainsail Luff) 625.00 ft² / 58.06 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 398.15
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Victory 48 ★
48.3 ft
North Star 48
48.2 ft
Pj 48
48.1 ft
Transpac 49
48.5 ft
LWL
Victory 48 ★
36.1 ft
North Star 48
33.0 ft
Pj 48
39.0 ft
Transpac 49
40.3 ft
Beam
Victory 48 ★
13.3 ft
North Star 48
11.8 ft
Pj 48
13.6 ft
Transpac 49
13.6 ft
Displacement
Victory 48 ★
41 lbs
North Star 48
30 lbs
Pj 48
34 lbs
Transpac 49
39 lbs
Ballast
Victory 48 ★
13 lbs
North Star 48
15 lbs
Pj 48
14 lbs
Transpac 49
12 lbs
Sail Area
Victory 48 ★
North Star 48
1 sq ft
Pj 48
Transpac 49
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Victory 48 ★
North Star 48
17.4
Pj 48
Transpac 49
14.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Victory 48 ★
31.6 %
North Star 48
Pj 48
41.2 %
Transpac 49
30.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Victory 48 ★
North Star 48
46.0
Pj 48
Transpac 49
43.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Victory 48 ★
North Star 48
1.53
Pj 48
Transpac 49
1.61
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Victory 48 ★
398
North Star 48
Pj 48
255
Transpac 49
265
Hull Speed
Victory 48 ★
North Star 48
7.7 kts
Pj 48
Transpac 49
8.5 kts
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