48' Lapworth Custom Sloop
$165,000 | 2004 | Long Beach, CA
Description
"Aranji II" is now available for sale in Long Beach, Ca. She is a Custom 48' Lapworth Design Sloop Sailboat. High Grade Titanium/ Aluminum Construction custom built in 2004 for the Grand Father of the family and now sailed by the grandsons.
The Lapworth 48 is a classic sailing yacht designed by Bill Lapworth in the 1960s. It is a well-regarded cruising sailboat known for its sturdy construction, comfortable accommodations, and excellent sailing performance.
The Lapworth 48 features a full keel design, which provides stability and good tracking ability. It has a moderate displacement hull, making it suitable for both offshore and coastal cruising. The boat has a length overall (LOA) of 48 feet and a beam of around 12 feet, offering ample space for living aboard and entertaining guests.
The interior layout of the Lapworth 48 typically includes a spacious salon with a dining area, a well-equipped galley, multiple cabins, and heads (bathrooms). The boat can comfortably accommodate a small crew or a family for extended periods at sea. The interior is often finished with teak woodwork, giving it a warm and classic feel. This yacht has removable teak flooring which is replaced with lite weight Racing Floor Boards.
In terms of sailing performance, the Lapworth 48 is known for its ability to handle various weather conditions. It has a large sail area, allowing for good speed under sail. The boat is often praised for its balanced helm and ease of handling, making it suitable for both experienced sailors and those new to sailing.
The Lapworth 48 has a reputation for being a reliable and seaworthy vessel. Its solid construction and attention to detail make it a durable boat that can withstand rough seas and long passages. Many Lapworth 48s have completed extensive ocean crossings and circumnavigations, proving their capabilities as bluewater cruisers.
Overall, the Lapworth 48 is a classic and well-respected sailing yacht that offers a combination of comfort, performance, and seaworthiness. It is a popular choice among sailors looking for a reliable and timeless cruising boat.
Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. The boat is centrally listed by Yorath Yachts.
Contact
West Coast Yachts
949-673-2060
sales@wcyachts.com
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Model | Custom Sloop |
| Engine power (total) | 89 hp |
| Engine hours (port/starboard) | 51 |
| LOA | 48 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Maximum Draft: | 11.08 ft |
| Number of cabins: | 2 |
| Number of heads: | 2 |
| Fresh water tanks | 30|gallon |
| Fuel tanks | 70|gallon |
| Holding tanks | 75|gallon |
The companion way door is forward to midships which takes you to very large salon/galley. To your port is the galley with custom double wood sinks and a larger ice box. Just to you left is a cutout for a cook-top/oven. Moving forward on both the port and starboard side are large sofa/bunks. In the center is a large wood dinette table which is gimbals.The head liner is corked between varnished wood beams. Forward bulkhead is corked with ship engravings.
Aft Stateroom
Moving aft you go thru a walk way with the engine room to or right and you enter the aft stateroom with a V-berth and its in suit head and shower. Te headliner is the same as you found in the main salon.
Forward Cabin/Head
If you walk forward you will find a master head on the port side with shower and forward again is the forward V-berth cabin. It is currently being used to hold all the extra sails and can be converted to sleeping cabin.
Sails
Ullman Sails
The other sails we made for this boat are from Cuben Fiber Cloth.
Very very very special cloth that was the 5 star diamond/platinum material at the time.
All the Cuben sails were bonded with hi-tech glue for most seams.
2006 Cuben Fiber Main
One deep reef
Luff slides
2006 Cuben Staysail
Soft hanks on luff
2006 Cuben Jib
Standard luff tape on luff
Equipment
- Watermaker Spectra Watermachine Newport 400 MK11
- Battery Charger Truecharger 40+amp
- Master Head with attached 15 gal holding tank
- Second Stateroom Head Direct Overboard
- Steyr 144 vti Marine Diesel Engine
Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts 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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West Coast Yachts
2600 Newport Blvd Suit 122 Newport Beach, CA 92663
Monday - Saturday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM & Sundays by appointment.
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