1974 Camper & Nicholsons Center Cockpit 48'
Savannah Georgia United States
48'
This is a proper sailing yacht from another era in yachting, yet with many updates and upgrades, it looks and feels like a much newer vessel. It is sleek, beautiful, and a performer.
It boasts one of the best pedigrees known to yachting, built by the centuries old, world renowned, Camper and Nicholsons.
This is a three owner vessel and has been generously cared for by the second owner since 1991. Extensively and professionally re-fit from top to bottom, inside and out in 1999, the boat embarked on a 10 year round the world voyage in 2000 during which additional work was completed including a fabulous redesign of the aft stateroom and head remodels. The 3rd owner purchased in 2020 and has continued updating/maintaining, including, but not limited to, new: standing rigging, radar, canvas enclosure, dingy, outboard and more!
This boat shows better than many boats a fraction of its age. While the hull, and some fixed interior pieces are 1974, there is little on the boat that predates 1999 with subsequent upgrades following.
This is an exceptional value for a buyer seeking a sleek true blue water European sailing vessel.
As you descend the forward companionway steps from the large hard top enclosed center cockpit there is an immediate sense that this is a true quality yacht interior. From the stately high gloss beautiful joinery wood finishes to the generous light streaming through the port lights (windows) and large overhead hatch, all translate to a feeling of quality, strength, and high pedigree.
To starboard of the companionway is the well-appointed galley with ample countertop space, many drawers and Storage cabinets, large top loading and front-loading refrigeration box, a massive 3 compartment heavily insulated front loading freezer, 2 burner stove, a round stainless steel sink, and well thought out touches, like: a pull-out cutting board to yield a workable space, heavy duty strap in points, beautiful teak and holly sole, all seems functional and straight forward.
Port of the galley and aft of the salon is the rear facing navigation station with large desk area, A/C D/C electrical panels, electronics, chart stowage, and storage under the seat. Custom storage areas added above the nav table look factory and are very handy.
Forward of the nav station and to port of the galley is the main salon. There is seating for 6 at the salon's U shaped settee with a large high low table in the center that is sure to be the venue for many wonderful meals and an equal amount of memorable conversations. The storage below behind and above the settees lets you bring along everything you need and even a little you don't. Enjoy a proper meal with friends on the large dining table, or keep it all to yourself for a romantic dinner for two. Recline and relax with your favorite book and let the afternoon slip away when in-climate weather requires.
Forward of the salon is the wet head (meaning no separate shower) featuring a large vanity, custom sink, storage cabinets, and easy to clean fiberglass walls. The head was completely resurfaced and updated in 2005.
Forward of the head is the private forward stateroom featuring a large 6'+ V-berth with: hanging locker, shelving, with great lighting and ventilation from an opening overhead hatch.
Returning aft, there is a passageway/ captain’s berth area that runs down the starboard side of the cockpit aft of the galley. The head clearance is low but the passageway/cabin is spacious featuring a captain’s berth, with storage above and below, and two large removable doors providing easy access to the engine/systems compartment.
Moving aft through the passageway or coming down the steps from the cockpit (this is a walk over and walk through designed vessel.) you enter the aft master stateroom featuring a large queen berth (step up into) multiple drawers, shelves, 2 large hanging lockers, a large comfortable reading chair. There is great ventilation through the companionway doors and an overhead hatch. The aft stateroom was completely reconfigured in 2005 yielding a more functional master berth. The work was beautifully done and looks like it was originally designed this way.
Forward in the Master Stateroom is the on-suite wet head (no separate shower) featuring a large vanity, custom sink, storage cabinets, and easy to clean fiberglass walls. The head was completely resurfaced and updated in 2005.
On Deck: No teak decks! The deck layout is functional and easy to traverse, making moving about under sail or at anchor safe and easy.
Anchoring is made simple with a large windlass and ground tackle package. At the dock, under sail, or at anchor, this vessels topsides have all you need to enjoy every moment.
Main Salon:
- Marine Air Conditioning 16,000 BTU Unit - New custom chiller box replaced 11/2025
- U-Shaped Settee with large high low table with custom drawers
- All cushions upholstered in premium designer fabric
- (2) Cabin Fans (New 2021)
- Teak cabinets and bookshelves and wine locker outboard of settee
- Large stowage areas behind and under settee
- Varnished Teak and Holly sole
- Large opening overhead hatch
- Deck vents
- Hinged Teak companionway step
- Double opening Teak companionway doors with lexan inserts for added light
- High gloss bulkheads, cabinetry, and trim
- Safety latches on locker doors
- Soft surface interior headliner accented by Teak trim
Navigation Station:
- Large table with tray storage under
- Custom storage areas
- Electronics cabinet with master AC-DC electrical panels 1999
- 2nd Owner installed equipment (see Electronics)
- Storage under seat
Galley:
- White Formica counter surfaces
- Sea rails on all edges
- Top loading and front loading 120v/240v Sea Frost Holding Plate Refrigeration
- Huge three compartment front loading Freezer 120v/240v Sea Frost
- 6" of Insulation on Freezer boxes and doors
- Force 10 two-burner Stainless Steel LPG stove (no oven)
- Propane shut off switch and panel
- (3) Drawers under stove
- Toaster Oven on custom shelf
- Stainless steel sink
- Hot and cold pressure water tap
- Hideaway trash bin
- Deluxe dish rack and cutlery drawers
- Spice Rack
- Large storage areas above and below counter
- Multiples of Storage drawers and lockers
- Large pantry locker
Just aft of the galley is the captains birth/passage way to the master cabin. (You can access the aft master cabin by either this interior passageway, that does have a door between this and the master cabin or through the center cockpit.) This area’s head room is shorter than all other areas in the boat.
- Captain's twin berth (or can be a lounging couch)
- Storage above and below berth
- Double door access to the engine/systems compartment
Master Stateroom:
- Marine Air Conditioning Unit 16,000 BTU - New custom chiller box replaced 11/2025
- Privacy door to passageway/captain’s berth
- Large double berth 78.5"x54" (just shy of queen bed size)
- Headroom is 6'2"
- Built in large reading chair
- Large under bed storage cabinets
- Multiple Drawers
- (2) Large hanging lockers
- Small vanity table/desk
- Shelving on outboard sides
- Glass display case
- Opening Hatch
- Access directly from cockpit
- Varnished Teak and Holly sole
Master Head (Wet Head):
- Electric drain pump for shower
- Custom vanity with beautiful vessel style sink
- Storage cabinets
- La Vac Marine Head with holding tank and macerator
Guest Stateroom:
- Large double V-Berth with custom mattress
- Privacy door to salon/galley
- Large storage lockers under V-Berth
- Generous hanging locker
- Multiple drawers
- Overhead hatch
- Reading Light
- Mirror with counter and storage locker
Guest/Day Head (Wet Head):
- Completely resurfaced and updated 2005
- Electric drain pump for shower
- Large vanity with beautiful custom vessel style sink
- Storage cabinets
- Dorade venting
- La Vac Marine Head with holding tank and macerator
Cockpit:
- Factory hard top with solid windscreen
- Headroom in cockpit 73.75"
- Side and rear enclosure panels canvas and isinglass (New 2022)
- Side boarding doors
- Facing helm cockpit bench seats with cushions
- Entries to both salon forward and aft stateroom
- Floor lifts out for engine access
- Large white helm wheel
- Removable helm seat
- Single-level engine controls
- 6" Ritchie flush mounted compass
- Electronics mounted at helm
- Cockpit shower
- Teak inserts in seat bottoms
- Teak cockpit sole
Deck:
- 9ft Highfield CL290 Hard Bottom Dinghy (New 10/2022)
- Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-Stroke outboard (New 6/2024)
- 4-Person liferaft (New 5/2024)
- Hullsides professionally painted 2013
- Topsides and hullsides are Awlgrip
- (4) Substantial deck prisms
- 83 lb. Bugel self-launch anchor
- 280' 3/8" Anchor Chain (removed, cleaned, reversed and remarked 2022)
- 35 lb. CQR Anchor with Chain and Rode
- 45 lb. CQR Anchor
- Lofrans 24v Electric Windlass (controls forward and at helm)
- Saltwater Washdown at Windlass
- Fenders and Lines
- Welded stainless steel double bow rail and custom stern rail
- Stainless Steel Stanchions
- Double lifelines with side gates
- Two stainless steel anchor rollers with chocks and hinged deck pipes to forepeak
- Forward Deck lockers
- Large Aft Deck lazarette
- Midship cleats, as well as bow and stern
- Chocks and chafe guards
- Three deck hatches - (acrylic and aluminum)
- Two deck ventilators (dorade type) with screens
- Large forepeak with overhead deck pipes, drain to bilge, and center divider
- Fresh water cockpit shower / wash down
- LPG deck storage bin with 20 lb. aluminum propane tanks
Electronics and Helm:
Cockpit:
- Raymarine E125 Chartplotter
- Raymarine Radar (New 10/2022)
- Radar mount leveler
- Raymarine ST 60 Wind in cockpit
- Raymarine ST 60 Depth
- Raymarine ST 7000 Autopilot with Below Drive
- Epirb (New 2021)
- Vasper AIS remote GPS antenna (New 5/2023)
- Ritchie Compass
Nav Station:
- Raymarine ST 60 Multi Data
- Raymarine ST 6000+ Auto Pilot Control Head
- ICOM M 604 VHF with DSC
- Vesper Marine AIS
- CD/MP3/FM Bluetooth Radio Stereo System
- Interior and Cockpit Speakers
Master Stateroom:
- Raymarine ST 60 Multi Data
Electrical:
- The boat is wired for 240v AC, 120v AC, 24v DC and 12v DC
- All onboard DC systems are 24v, except for the electronics which are 12v
- There is 50 amp 240v AC service. Most AC systems are 120v except the refrigeration which is 240v with a 120v assist.
- The boat was completely rewired including all new service panels, breakers, switches etc. during the 1999 refit.
- 8 KW Kohler Generator 4,866 hours new 1999
- Group 27 Generator Start Battery 12v (New 6/2022)
- (2) Group 27 Start Batteries 12v (New 9/2023)
- (4) 8D Batteries for House Bank 24v (2 New 6/2022)
- Group 27 Electronics Battery 12v (New 5/2023)
- Bass Electrical control Panel controlling 120/240 and 24/12 systems
- Victron MultiPlus 3000 VA Charger /invertor (New 11/2024)
- 125 Amp High Output Alternator
- Link 2000 Battery Monitor
- Air X Wind generator
- Deluxe electric panels clean and well wired new 1999 refit
- Victron Cerbro Charge Control with Touch Screen (New 2/2025)
- Four-Way battery switch(s)
- AC 50 amp dockside power system
- GFI protection on outlets
- Circuit breakers for DC and AC systems
- DC and AC gauges
- Battery test system
- Numerous interior outlets
- Numerous 12V interior lamps
- Running lights
- Foredeck light mast mounted at spreaders
- Spreader Lights
Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:
- 1980’s model Perkins 4-236 four-cylinder, 102hp fresh water cooled, Rebuilt 1999 (Extensive engine service maintenance records onboard for new owner)
- Approximately 6,500 total hours since new
- Borg-Warner Gear
- Rubber isolation mounts on reinforced fiberglass bed
- 3-Blade feathering prop
- Dripless shaft seal
- Dual Racor fuel filter / water separator
- Sound control in engine compartment
- Bronze engine intake strainer
- Cockpit instrument panel with gauges
- Single lever Engine control mounted at helm
Plumbing:
- (3) Water Cooled Air Conditioning Systems (Chillers were replaced)
- 6-Gallon Water heater (Serviced 2022)
- Pressure water system
- Hot and cold water tap in galley, head, and shower
- Water and accumulator (New 12/2023)
- LPG stove system with two 10 lb. tanks, remote solenoid shutoff
- Heads: direct overboard discharge or bypass valve into holding tank
- Electric bilge pump(s) with auto switch integral with master panel (1 New 5/2024)
- Manual bilge pump - heavy duty (1 1-2" hose)
- Shower drain pump
In February of 2022 (info from current owner/seller):
- Mizzen and main mast stepped (2022)
- All Standing Rigging Replaced
- All in-mast electrical replaced
- Running rigging replaced
- Wind Generator Serviced
- Main Sail Electric Furler Serviced
- Main Sail Manual Furler Winch Receiver Replaced
- All new Halyard Wire
- All Halyard Winches Serviced
- New TriColor, Strobe, Steaming, and Deck Lights (forward, aft)
- New VHF cable and VHF Antenna
- In-Mast Furler Assembly (Main, Mizzen) removed, greased, and Tensioned
- All Chainplates, removed, inspected, cleaned and replaced
- New Harken Mark V Jib Furler
- All standing rigging re tuned 8/2023
- All sails removed, cleaned and serviced 5/2023
Sails and rigging: (info from prior owner)
- Deck stepped Hood Stoway anodized aluminum main mast installed new in 1984
- All standing rigging and Chain Plates reported as replaced 1999
- All sails, tracks, cars, travelers, replaced in 1999
- Hood Roller Furling Main Sail 10.2oz. Dacron 1999
- Hood Roller Furling Mizzen Sail 10.2oz. Dacron 1999
- 90 Furling Jib 9.8oz. Dacron 1999
- Hood Hank on Staysail 11oz. Dacron 1999
- Spinnaker
- In Mast roller furling main and mizzen
- Removable inner fore stay with pelican hook
- Genoa gear, including tracks, blocks, sheets and furling system
- Staysail gear including traveler and blocks and removable stay
- (2) Barient 24v Electric sheet winches
- (2) Barient halyard winches on main mast
- (1) Barient winch on main boom
- (2) Barient halyard winches on mizzen mast
- (1) Barient winch on mizzen boom
- (2) Barient working winches in cockpit
- Hood Stoway Main and Mizzen masts 1984
- All Stay-Lock Style fittings
- Upgraded Harken tracks and blocks
- Upgraded Harken travelers
- Mast Steps on main and mizzen
- All halyards internal
- Winch handles
- Adjustable topping lift
Beautifully maintained vessel. Lot’s of maintenance logs and documentation.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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