New York Yacht Club 48
Description
The New York Yacht Club 48 (often abbreviated NYYC 48 or New York 48) is a rare, club-commissioned American bluewater cruiser-racer from the mid-1970s, essentially a customized variant of the Swan 47 (designed by Sparkman & Stephens, S&S design #2201). In 1976, the New York Yacht Club sought a new one-design offshore class (originally aiming for 48–55 ft LOA, rating well under IOR, with shallow draft and proper sailing qualities—not a motorsailer). After a design competition with 18 entries, the club selected a modified Swan 47-2 centerboard (CB) version as the winner (out-of-competition), shortening the hull slightly for economy while retaining interior, rig, and deck layout. Built by Nautor Oy (Nautor Swan) in Finland starting in 1976 (hull numbers 60+ from the Swan 47 series), only about 10 hulls formed the initial nucleus (some sources note up to 70 total Swan 47 variants, but NYYC-specific CB adaptations were limited to ~10–20). It emphasizes robust fiberglass (GRP) construction, a centerboard keel for variable draft (shallower access while maintaining deep-draft performance), masthead sloop rig for balanced handling, luxurious teak interior (typically 2–3 cabins with 6–8 berths, spacious saloon/galley/heads, and ample tankage for extended/liveaboard cruising), and proven seaworthiness (strong stability, comfortable motion, and offshore capability in moderate/strong winds).
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 | 17500 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 5.830 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19.80 ft |
| p | 53.66 ft |
| e | 18 ft |
| p2 | 19.75 ft |
| e2 | 9.75 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 ft | 19.80 ft | 53.66 ft | 18 ft | 19.75 ft | 9.75 ft | - | - |
Sails
New York Yacht Club 48 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 53.66 ft - (16356 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 55.84 ft - (17020 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 56 ft - (17069 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 482.47 ft² |
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New York Yacht Club 48 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 50.55 ft - (15408 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.36 ft - (8035 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.67 ft - (13311 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.77 ft - (6940 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 575.45 ft² |
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New York Yacht Club 48 - GENOA
| Luff | * 60.02 ft - (18294 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 32.09 ft - (9781 mm) |
| Leech | * 56.33 ft - (17169 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 891.26 ft² |
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New York Yacht Club 48 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 60.02 ft - (18294 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 35.64 ft - (10863 mm) |
| Foot | * 35.64 ft - (10863 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1818.25 ft² |
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