Sparkman & Stephens 48 Centre Cockpit Bluewater Cruiser SUPERB BLUEWATER CRUISER, SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADED!

With its exceptional pedigree, impressive build quality, and true Bluewater capability, this stunning S&S 48 centre cockpit yacht is simply superb. Professionally constructed by the renowned Bennett Brothers in North America, this high volume vessel was purpose built for serious offshore cruising with safety and comfort in mind. Having sailed double-handed from America to Australia in 2023, the current owners the purchased the vessel in Sydney and enjoyed a leisurely cruise to Hobart. Over the last 12 months they have significant upgraded the vessel including A FULL REWIRE OF THE 240V SYSTEM INCLUDING ADDING NEW OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL, NEW 12V LITHIUM HOUSE BATTERIES PLUS VICTRON CHARGER/INVERTER, NEW SPRAY DODGER/BIMINI COCKPIT, NEW COCKPIT CUSHIONS, NEW MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN AND INDUCTION COOK TOP, NEW CUSTOM MATTRESS IN THE MASTER CABIN, NEW VULCAN ANCHOR, the list goes on! Superbly equipped for easy cruising, it also features ELECTRIC PRIMARY WINCHES, 3KVA PORTABLE GENSET, 650W OF SOLAR WITH A NEW REGULATOR, AND AN IRIDIUM GO SAT PHONE. With its spacious and comfortable accommodation, this yacht is equally suited to serious voyaging or simply enjoying the liveaboard lifestyle. The striking blue hull turns heads wherever she sails, making this a standout vessel in any anchorage. Whether you're planning to explore local waters with family and friends or embark on an ambitious ocean passage, this remarkable yacht can do it all in style, safety, and comfort.

Stepping inside, there is ample natural light, and the volume of this vessel is sure to impress. The quality teak fitout is beautifully paired with clean white finishes creating a luxurious ambience. The generous saloon features a folding leaf dinette with seating for 10 in comfort. This is a great space to entertain and enjoy meals onboard. The well appointed U shaped galley is to port, and is very well set up for preparing meals underway. It is fully equipped with a NEW induction cook top, NEW Microwave/convection oven, stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, fridge and freezer, and plenty of storage. Thanks to the centre cockpit design, the accommodation really is exceptional. Aft is the generous master cabin complete with island queen sized berth with NEW custom mattress, and full ensuite with toilet, vanity, and shower. The second private double cabin is forward and features a double V-berth, excellent storage, and a full bathroom adjacent which includes a separate shower stall. The saloon settees easily convert to a double berth, and are also fitted with lee cloths making them ideal single berths when at sea. The interior is complete with a well set up chart table with radios, iridium go sat phone, and chart plotter.

Outside, the well protected cockpit is a great space to relax and take in the views. The NEW cockpit cushions add to the comfort. This vessel is very well set up to be easily sailed shorthanded thanks to the in boom furling main (Mainsail NEW in 2021), furling headsail, electric primary winches, and quality autopilot. The sailing performance is also sure to impress, with the lead wing keel providing impressive stability. There is easy access around the wide side decks, and the NEW Vulcan anchor provides great security in any anchorage.

This vessel is powered by a 75HP Yanmar Diesel Engine. With 800L of fuel storage, this has an excellent range and provides easy cruising at 7 knots. It is also well set up with a Balmar high output alternator for fast charging of the NEW Lithium batteries.

With its significant recent upgrades, proven capability, and impressive presentation, this is a vessel not to miss! For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Now or Jack Allison on Call Now .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.