2008 Morris 48' (14.63 m) 48 Ocean Series
Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States
Althea
A truly exceptional piece of craftsmanship from one of the finest modern American yacht builders. hull #6 of the Morris 48 series was built with a custom-designed Jim Taylor keel drawing 8’ 8” and carbon fiber Hall Spars mast, Major refit 2021/2022.
- Cruiser-Racer / Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
Description
Accommodations
The interior layout accommodates 7 people in 3 private sleeping areas, with 2 additional berths on settees that pull out to provide comfortable single berths. All berths feature lee cloths. A large head forward to port is connected to the master cabin. A second head aft includes a separate stall shower, which can double as a wet locker on deliveries. The U-shaped galley is aft of the forward cabin & head to port, with a settee & storage opposite to starboard. The dinette & nav station, under the raised portion of the salon, have abundant light & visibility to the outside. Espar diesel heating.
Interior Finish:
The interior of the boat is finished in a Herreshoff style w/white bulkheads & contrasting satin-varnished cherry trim, including doors, handrails (4), hull sides and headliner.
Teak & holly cabin sole w/latched lift-outs for service access below (entire cabin sole removable for complete access to bilges).
Lee cloths on starboard settee, port aft cabin berth, V-berth & starboard aft cabin berth
Ultrasuede cushions w/slip covers for all
Cushion foam upgraded (Visco-Elastic) on all sleeping berths
All interior lighting upgraded to LED
Forward cabin:
Owner’s cabin with V-berth, insert filler, and enough storage for liveaboard cruising.
Bulkhead-mounted reading lights at forward & aft ends of berth
Cherry-framed 12V fans mounted at forward end of berth
12-volt outlets
Large s/s overhead hatch trimmed in varnished cherry w/retractable screen & shade
3 s/s opening port lights, 2 rectangular hull port lights w/cherry trim rings port & starboard
Overhead dorades w/internal screen & airflow control
Forward head:
Large head accessible from owner’s cabin with Scandvik hardware, shower, electric head (new in 2021) and holding tank (new 2021) with Y-valve, deck pump-out & manual overboard pump-out.
Main Salon:
Large comfortable elevated U-shaped dinette to port aft of galley, maximizing views from deck salon. Outboard settee slides out to create sea berth. Flatscreen TV (2021) above and copious storage under and outboard of dinette seating (including additional freezer).
Starboard settee forward of raised salon opposite galley has pull-out to make wider berth, 2 storage lockers above backrest fore & aft w/varnished sheathing between, hull port light w/cherry trim ring centered between lockers, bookshelf built in below, large raised windows, 2 overhead hatches
Navigation Station:
Forward facing nav station w/opening top for chart storage, 2 drawers, book storage, upholstered bench seat w/storage drawers under
Custom electrical panel for 12V & 110V systems mounted in locker outboard, shelving & cabinet for mounting electronics (see electronics section)
Port Aft Cabin:
Double quarter berth offset to port w/lee cloths, generous storage, small overhead hatch, 2 fans, 12 volt outlets
Starboard Aft Cabin (captain/off-watch):
Single berth w/shelf above, hull port light, cherry hull sheathing, storage, remote engine and generator panel, emergency bilge pump
Aft Head & Shower:
Aft head with separate shower compartment directly at base of companionway, perfect for removing wet gear on the off-watch
Vacuflush head with overbaord discharge or deck pumpout
Scandvik fixtures
outboard wet locker and integral sump
Galley
Secure U-shaped galley to port 2 steps down from raised salon; generous storage for full time cruising/passagemaking
Corian countertops w/cherry fiddles
Custom storage locker for coffeemaker, thermos & coffee mugs on aft bulkhead above sink
Highly-polished deep double s/s sink, Seagull X-1F water filter, 2 Whale foot pumps (1 for fresh, 1 for salt)
Seafrost DC refrigeration system:
Top loading refrigerator
Top loading freezer
Remote freezer under dinette via separate Sea Frost compressor
Force 10 3-burner propane stove w/ oven, broiler and integrated cutting board
Microwave
Potable Water:
2 S/S tanks w/inspection ports total 125 gal. water capacity
Water supply manifold w/full-flow ball valves
10 gal. S/S water heater (engine/110V)
Shurflo Smart-Sensor pressure water system pump
New Catalina 340R watermaker 2022 (DC powered)
Propane:
2 10 lb. Propane tanks
Tee from propane system w/hose to BBQ grill
Xintex propane system monitor & solenoid w/sniffer mounted below galley stove
Hull and Deck
Hull Construction:
2013 Flag Blue Awlgrip hull, white Awlgrip boot stripe, recessed cove stripe w/gold leaf detail; white gel coat deck w/tan non-skid
Bottom stripped, new barrier coat and bottom paint winter 2020/21
Hull is laminate of Kevlar/E-glass glass laminate layer in both outer & inner skin over 1 Corecell core using Hydrex vinylester resin
Hull deck joint is solid glass hull shelf bedded to deck w/3M 5200 & mechanically fastened every 4"
Sugar scoop stern with carbon rub strip on aft edge
Integrated steps to cockpit, mount for swim ladder
custom remavable carbon fiber davits made by Moore Bros.
6 Hull port lights
Jim Taylor designed externally fastened lead keel w/deep balanced carbon fiber spade rudder & rudder post
Deck Construction:
Deck is laminate of E-glass over 2.54 cm Corecell core utilizing Hydrex vinylester resin
All deck fasteners drilled & tapped; hardware is bedded & bolted through deck w/backing plates
Teak dorade boxes with s/s cowl vents, removable s/s guards, screens & sliding draft controls
6 Manship s/s hatches w/Ocean-Air Skyscreens
4 Bent glass laminated safety glass windows port & starboard, 3 flat glass laminated safety glass forward, upgraded Low-E glass for salon windows
All exterior teak stripped & recoated with 8 base coats of Epifanes; fresh top-coat applied June 2023
All teak has custom sun covers, including toe rails
Electronics
All electronics upgraded in 2021:
B&G Zeus 9 (helm) and Zeus 12 (nav) chartplottersB&G H5000 CPU with Gragphic displays at helm, companionway and nav
Twin B&G 2020 displays at companionway
H5000 Autopilot controller
Precision9 compass
Autopilot ram with spare (new pump 2023)
ICOM VHF M506 (2022), ICOM M-73 handhel
KVH FleetOne satcom system IridiumGo
ICOM 802 SSB
Dell PC
Electronic barometer (Steamrock)
Fusion stereo with Sirius, speakers in cockpit and salon
Electrical
4 Mastervolt 8D 225 amp hour house batteries with Balmar alternator and regulator/monitor (new in 2023)
2021 Fisher Panda DC5000 generator
2022 Solar panels on bimini (four panels, approx. 400 watts)
12V/110V Systems w/combined Mastervolt panel consisting of breakers, illuminated labels, digital voltmeter, digital amp meters
Balmar XT-DF 170 amp alternator/regualtor new 2023
Mastervolt 2000 watt sine-wave inverter, separate Mass 80amp charger w/remote panel
AC outlets in galley, aft head, forward cabin, main salon, aft cabin, plus 6 extra outlets
Multiple 12V DC outlets in cockpit and cabins
Navigation lights including running lights & stern light (upgraded to LED), combo steaming/foredeck light
Upgraded masthead tri-color Lopolight LED
Halogen spreader lights, flood light at top of radar post
Interior LED lighting including swivel reading lights, dome lights (red/white lights), courtesy lights thoughout including companionway and transom
Copper bonding strap for ground & lightning protection
Cockpit
Upgraded Edson Visions II series pedestal w/ 60” wheel, Ritchie compass & through shaft wheel brake, single lever control, s/s guard Cockpit drains w/sizing to meet ORC requirements. Plotter, graphic display and autopilot control at helm
Teak drop boards w/storage bag (two sets, sold teak and lightweight)
Halogen boom light w/dimmer switch
3 Sail lockers with s/s gas pistons; shelf in starboard lazarette locker to store life raft
Sugar scoop transom with molded steps up to cockpit, swim shower, folding swim ladder
Removable Davits (2021, carbon fiber)
Cockpit cushions
Edson folding table
Canvas:
2022 New bimini and frame
2020 New dodger
2022 boat awning (aft cockpit to shrouds)
Sails and Rigging
2020 North Sails 3Di Ocean 700 Mainsail2021 North 3Di Ocean 700 furling jib2021 North NPL Tour furling inner jib2022 North Helix Code Xi furling gennaker/code sail
Complete inventory of additional sails from 2008 to 2014 including spinnakers, North 3DL race inventory and Dacon cruising inventory.
Custom stainless steel prod/sprit integrated into bow roller for A-sails/Code Zero (2021)
Winches:
Lewmar 64 CCEST electric primaries
Lewmar 58 CCEST electric mainsheet winches
Lewmar 44 STC reefing on cabin top
Lewmar 48 STEC electric main halyard on cabin top under dodger
2 Lewmar STC at base of mast for jib & spinnaker halyards
Spars & Rigging:
Hall Spars carbon fiber mast & boom, discontinuous rod rigging, Harken furling headstay, Navtec hydraulic backstay
New rod rigging, 2020
Dutchman mainsail system
Double-ended mainsheet system run to secondary winches port & starboard
Removable inner forestay system w/2 halyards, running backstays w/detachable tails
Antal storm trysail track
Awlgripped carbon spinnaker pole w/mast storage, mast track deployment w/adjustable car & butt lift system Custom jib in-hauler, hobble strap & crossover blocks forward of cabin top winches
Engines and Mechanical Systems
Yanmar 75 HP diesel engine, with upgraded SD60 sail drive (new in 2020) and 3-blade Flexofold prop (2020)
Engine compartment enclosed in Thinsulate & cork/aluminum sound-absorbing materials with access hatches at all service areas
New alternator, turbo and injectors (2020 to 2023)
Fuel tanks cleaned in 2020 (one 100 gal, one 40 gal)
Remote engine panel at base of companionway in captain’s berth
Dual Racor filter system w/vacuum gauge & water sensor, small LED mounted behind bowl
Reverso oil change pump
Safety and Miscellaneous Gear
Winslow 4-man Ultralight liferaft, re-packed 2023
Life jackets, flares, MOM unit, fenders & docklines
EPIRB and ditch bag (dedicated VHF & flares)
Extensive spare parts
Drogue & tether line
Custom folding SS boarding ladder for mid-ships
Harken bosun's chair
Chelsea clock and barometer
Spinlock PFD's
Lifesling
MOM8 (2023)
Ground Tackle
Removable anchor roller with separate prod/bowsprit
88 lb Rocna primary anchor with 250' chain, 150' rode
Spare chain/rode
Forepeak locker divided for chain
Secondary 85 lb Mantus anchor stored under floorboards in cabin
Electric Muir windlass w/manual override & hand-held wired remote (sockets in forepeak & cockpit)
Shurflo deck washdown system w/spigot on foredeck
Luke storm anchor mounted below cabin sole (zip-tied under captain's cabin)
Disclaimer
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.
Specifications
LOA: 48' 9'' (14.86 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2008
LWL: 43' 3''
Draft Max: 8' 8''
Draft Min: 8' 8''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 7
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)
Fresh Water: 120 Gallons (454.25 Liters)
Displacement: 28100
Designer: Paine
Builder: Morris Yachts
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JH4-TE
- Engine Year: 2008
- Power HP: 75.00
- Power KW: 55.93
- Hours: 2800.00
Full Details
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