New York Yacht Club 48
Description
The New York 48 (also known as New York Yacht Club 48 or NYYC 48) is a limited-production American bluewater cruiser-racer commissioned by the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) as a one-design offshore class in the mid-1970s. It was essentially a customized variant of the Swan 47 (designed by Sparkman & Stephens, S&S design #2201), adapted with a centerboard keel (keel/CB) configuration instead of the standard fixed keel to meet NYYC's specific parameters for a 48–55 ft LOA yacht that rated well under IOR rules while offering excellent seaworthiness and cruising comfort. Built by Nautor Oy (Nautor Swan) in Finland, the NY 48 used hulls starting from Swan 47 hull number 60 onward (the Swan 47 had 60 fixed-keel units built from 1975–1984, so the NY 48 represented a small tail-end modification of the mold). Exact quantity of NY 48 hulls is not precisely documented but limited (likely low dozens at most, as a club-specific adaptation rather than mass production), emphasizing robust GRP construction, a masthead sloop rig, luxurious teak interior (typically 2–3 cabins with 6–8 berths, spacious saloon/galley/heads, and ample tankage), and proven bluewater credentials (many examples cruised extensively with strong stability and handling). It's praised for timeless S&S lines, balanced performance (good in moderate/strong winds, comfortable motion), and enduring classic appeal among offshore enthusiasts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Nautor Swan (Finland) |
| Length | 47.830 ft |
| LOA | 47.830 ft |
| LWL | 36.240 ft |
| Beam | 13.760 ft |
| Displacement | 34400 lb |
| Ballast | 16000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 62 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 21 ft |
| p | 55.70 ft |
| e | 18 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 ft | 21 ft | 55.70 ft | 18 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
New York Yacht Club 48 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 55.7 ft - (16977 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 57.78 ft - (17611 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 57.93 ft - (17657 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 500.82 ft² |
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New York Yacht Club 48 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 52.37 ft - (15962 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.09 ft - (8562 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.05 ft - (13731 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.15 ft - (7361 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 632.44 ft² |
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New York Yacht Club 48 - GENOA
| Luff | * 62.19 ft - (18956 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 34.15 ft - (10409 mm) |
| Leech | * 58.26 ft - (17758 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 979.59 ft² |
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New York Yacht Club 48 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 62.19 ft - (18956 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 37.8 ft - (11521 mm) |
| Foot | * 37.8 ft - (11521 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1998.16 ft² |
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