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1989 Sparkman & Stephens Sunward 48

Little River, South Carolina

$139,000

This Sparkman and Stephens Sunward 48 is one of 27 vessels built by Sunward Yacht Company out of Wilmington, NC, and finished out by Rose Yacht Interiors. Willet is a very heavy and capable blue water yacht built to the highest standards. She has 16,500 pounds of ballast and with over 50,000# of displacement she carries her sail well. With a hull speed of 8.3 knots she is an excellent passage maker. She also carries 500 gallons of fresh water, 320 gallons of fuel in GRP tanks below cabin sole keeping the weight down low as it should be. Hauled, prepped and bottom painted with 2 coats of Micron CSC April 2024. 

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC..

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Willet
Make: Sparkman & Stephens
Model: Sunward 48
Year: 1989
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: SJW000170384
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Other

Dimensions

Length: 48 ft / 14.63 m
Length Overall: 56 ft / 17.07 m
Waterline Length: 38'6 ft / 11.73 m
Beam: 14'3 ft / 4.34 m
Max Draft: 5'9 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement: 50,000 lb
Bridge Clearance: 61 ft / 18.59 m
Ballast: 14,000 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH4-HTE
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 115hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 2008
  • Engine Hours: 6000

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 320 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 500 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 32 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Ketch, Motorsailers, Center Cockpit

Accommodations
Willet is a pilot house center cockpit design with port and starboard boarding gates that lead into the well protected pilot house with excellent visibility and protection from the elements. The centerline companionway leads to the main salon with sunken galley to starboard and navigation center to port. Just forward on the starboard side is an L-shaped settee with beautiful dining table as a centerpiece. Across on port is a settee with abundant storage lockers with beautiful detail. Forward of main salon on port is a large storage locker that could be converted to a laundry center and across on starboard a ensuite head with storage and shower. Forward is a double berth and copious amounts of storage. Aft of salon on port is a work bench complete with vice and additional storage. Across is the walk in engine room with great access and a custom electrical distribution panel complete with main battery switch gear. Aft is the queen berth with ample storage and the private head with separate shower. Adequate ventilation everywhere is provided by dorado vents and large opening stainless ports with large over head hatches. The interior mahogany woodwork has a beautiful fit and finish accented by olive burl wood and leaded stain glass cabinet doors. 
Galley
  • Corian Countertops
  • Force 10 Gimballed 3 Burner Stove/Oven (2015)
  • Double Stainless Sinks
  • Hot/Cold Pressure Water
  • Frigoboat Keel Cooled Refrigeration Top Loading (2012)
  • Frigoboat Keel Cooled Freezer Top Loading (2022)
  • Ample Counter Top Prep Areas
  • Above Counter and Below Counter Storage Bins
  • Cutlery Drawers
  • Wooden Knive Storage
  • Large cutting Board Over Stove top
  • Hot Water Heater (Engine Room Mounted and AC Current and Engine Exchange)
  • Galley Sink Macerator Pump
Electrical
  • Dual 30 Amp Shore Power Service W/ Cordsets
  • (4) ReLion Group 31 Lithium Phosphate-ion House Batteries (400AH)
  • (1) Group 27 AGM (100AH) Decca Start Battery
  • (1) (50AH) LIPO4 Windlass Battery 
  • All LIPO4 Batteries Have Onboard BMS Systems
  • Xantrex 3000 Watt Inverter
  • Energy Monitor System (Nav Station)
  • (2) 225 Watt Rigid Solar Panels On Hard Top (450 Watts)
  • Wind Generator Mounted On Mizzen Mast
  • Balmar High Output Alternator
  • Cabin Fans
  • 12 VDC Interior Switched Lighting
  • Honda 2000 Generator 20 Amp W/ Cordset to Connect to AC Inlet 
Electronics
  • Garmin 4008 GPS Map Chartplotter/Radar (Helm)
  • Garmin 4208 GPS Map Chartplotter/Radar (Nav)
  • Garmin Radome Mounted Mizzen Mast
  • I-Com VHF Radio IC-M412 (Helm)
  • I-Com VHF Radio IC-M506 (Nav) 
  • AIS Transceiver
  • Handheld VHF Radio
  • 2 Garmin GMI-10 Multi Function Displays
  • Simrad AP-24 Auto-Pilot W/  Below Deck Hydraulic Drive Wired To Garmin Plotter
Deck/Sails/Rigging
  • Rocna 33 (72 #) Primary Anchor W/ 200' 3/8" Chain And 100' 5/8" Nylon Rode
  • Delta 55# Secondary W/100' 3/8" Chain And 200' Brait Rode
  • Fortress FX55 Aluminum Kedge Anchor Lashed On Stern W/ 200' Nylon Rode
  • Dual Roller Bow Pulpit
  • Lighthouse 1501 Electric Anchor Windlass (Factory Rebuilt 2016)
  • Dinghy Davit System
  • AB RIB Aluminum Dinghy
  • Yamaha 15HP 2 Stroke Outboard
  • Magma BBQ Stern Mount Grill
  • Propane Locker W/ 2 20# AluminumTanks
  • Revere 4 Person Liferaft Deck Cradle (Needs Cert)
  • Fully Battened Mack Sails Mainsail W/ Harken Battcar Slide System And Mack Pack System W/ Built In Lazy Jacks (2018)
  • Sobstad Mizzen W/ Tides Strong Track And Mack Pack (2011)
  • 130% Genoa Mack sails (2017)
  • Stobsad Staysail W/ Schaefer Furler (2011)
  • Mack Sails Code Zero W/ Continuous Line Furler (2021)
  • Asymmetrical Spinnaker W/ Furling Gear
  • Aluminum Main Mast And Mizzen (Pulled, Serviced (2012)
  • Aqua Signal Tri-Color/Anchor Light
  • Hella P&S Running Lights (2015)
  • Aqua Signal Stern Light
  • LED Spreader Lights Main And Mizzen (2016)
  • 4 Lewmar #46 Halyard Winches
  • 1 Lewmar #8 And 1 Lewmar Reefing Winch Main Mast
  • 1 Lewmar Single Speed Topping Lift Winch
  • 1 Lewmar #16 Forespar Whisker Pole Winch 
  • Whisker Pole On Dedicated Track
  • 2 Lewmar #55 Sheet Winches ST
  • 1 Lewmar 2 Speed Curler Winch ST
  • 1 Lewmar 2 Speed Sheet Winch For Mizzen
  • 1 Lewmar 2 Speed Sheet Winch For Staysail
  • 1 Harken Electric Winch Coachroof Utility
  • Harken Traveler (2019)
  • Mast Un-stepped And All Standing Rigging Replaced (2013-2014)
  • Lifelines Replaced (2014)
  • Stainless Bow Pulpit
  • Stern Stainless Pushpit Rails
  • Port And Starboard Boarding Gates And Stainless Ladders
  • Full Awning For After Deck Area
  • Full Set Cockpit Screens
Additional Information
  • New Found Metal Stainless Ports (2015-18)
  • Webasto Diesel Heater/Furnace
  • Raw Water Engine Intake Converter Valve For Emergency Bilge Pump
  • High Water Alarm
  • Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
  • Electric Bilge Pumps
  • USCG Safety Gear
  • Lines, Fenders, Spares
  • 2 20# Propane Tanks
  • 1 11 # Propane Fiberglas Tank (Set-up For Grill)
  • Fresh Bottom Paint (April 2024)
Additional Units Included
  • AB Aluminum RIB
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.

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