" A sailing yacht designed to go anywhere, at any time, without problems"
                                                                                                                   Yacht Premiers Magazine

"The superior yacht over class competitors"

BOWMAN 48 Aft Cockpit

AND

BOWMAN 48 Deck Saloon

One of the most outstanding ocean going yachts in her class, the Bowman 48 has shown herself to be, "A sailing yacht designed to go anywhere, at any time, without problems", that is how the international yachting magazine, "Yacht Premier", described the experience of test sailing the Bowman 48. This is a yacht which has been designed by one of the world's top cruising designers, Chuck Paine, and built by craftsmen who understand the needs of serious cruising yachtsmen.

The Bowman 48 is now available in two versions, the well known Aft Cockpit (AC) and the new Deck Saloon (DS). The DS version offers the same superb quality of accommodation as the AC but with a central cockpit configuration which provides a bright and airy day cabin.

ACCOMMODATION

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As befits a yacht of this quality the interior is hand build to the highest standards by Bowman craftsmen. The joinery is a combination of veneer and solid timber complimented by soft furnishings which are tailored to the owner's specific requirements.

An array of opening ports and hatches provide plenty of fresh air and daylight. Forward facing windows in the main saloon add a welcome brightness to the living area.

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The standard layout offers a large, owner's double cabin forward with en-suite shower and heads. The aft cabins may be varied to give the owner a choice of accommodation. A second shower and heads compartment is situated aft. A luxury saloon with a spacious and well appointed galley completes the living accommodation.

ENGINE
An 82hp Perkins 4-236 engine is situated above the keel improving the stability of the yacht by reducing the pitching moment. The design of the engine housing ensures exceptional access for regular maintenance.

To avoid the necessity of starting the main engines for battery charging, a generator is installed to service the yacht's systems when in port of sailing for long periods.

UNDER SAIL

The Bowman 48 really shows her pedigree under sail. The sparkling performance is achieved by the easily managed sail plan and fine full design. A cutter rig with roller furling for the headsail helps to make this a yacht which can be comfortably sailed by two people. Sail controls are led back to winches and clutches close to the helming position.

The Bowman 48, whether it be Aft Cockpit or Deck Saloon, is a serious ocean cruiser where quality comes first. Every aspect of this outstanding yacht achieves a standard that few other yacht builders can match.

Specification Max. Length - 15.2m - 49'10" Waterline Length - 11.66m - 38'3" Max. Beam - 4.32m - 14'2" Draft - 1.83m - 6'0" Mast height - (above waterline) - 20.61m - 67'7" Displacement - 15,572 kg - 34,330 lb Ballast - 4,835 kg - 10,659 LB Water Capacity - 636 lt - 140imp.g Fuel Capacity - 455 lt - 100 imp.g   Click on the image to enlarge.

Engine
Perkins M92B - 64kW (86hp)

Sails
Std Sail Area - 96.4m2 - 1037sq ft
Mainsail - 46.6 m2 - 502sq ft
Yankee (furling) - 56.8 m2 - 611sq ft
Staysail - 19.1 m2 - 206sq ft
Storm Staysail - 12.2 m2 - 131sq ft
Tri-Radial Spin - 185.0 m2 - 1991sq ft
M.P.G. - 74.2 m2 - 799sq ft

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE & SPECIFICATION

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