The Northwest line of yachts is designed to put you in command of your adventure. The new Northwest 48 combines modern trawler styling, efficient performance, and capable cruising systems in a yacht built for confident exploration and comfortable living aboard. Designed for owners who value practicality as much as luxury, the Northwest 48 delivers the versatility and reliability needed for extended cruising while remaining manageable for owner-operators.
Built using advanced construction methods and equipped with an extensive list of standard features, the Northwest 48 is engineered to provide a quiet, stable, and self-sufficient cruising experience. Whether navigating coastal waters, island chains, or longer offshore passages, the Northwest 48 is designed to inspire confidence underway while delivering exceptional comfort at anchor.
Inside, the Northwest 48 offers a spacious and thoughtfully arranged interior with a bright salon, fully equipped galley, and comfortable accommodations tailored for extended time aboard. Flexible layout options allow owners to configure the yacht to suit their cruising lifestyle, with choices designed to maximize both livability and storage.
Blending timeless lines with modern engineering and efficient operation, the Northwest 48 is built for serious cruisers who want to travel farther, stay longer, and enjoy every mile along the way.
- Length Overall: 48.8' (14.87 M)
- Length at Waterline: 44.6’ (13.59 M)
- Navigation beam: 17.4' (5.3 M)
- Draft: 5’ (1.52 M)
- Displacement: Dry Load: 47,000 lbs approx (21.319 MT)
- Bridge Clearance (antennas down): 21.5' (6.83 M)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 900 US gals (3,407 L)
- Fresh Water Tank Capacity: 300 US gals (1,135 L)
- Holding Tank Capacity: 200 US gals (757 L)
- Gray Water Capacity: 55 US gals (208 L)
- Hull and deck of vacuum bagged composite construction
- Hull color - Ferro gelcoat, white
- Superstructure - Ferro gelcoat, white
- Scuppers on aft, starboard side, foredeck to common drain lines
- Watertight bulkheads (3)
- Floors, decks and major bulkheads of composite construction and laminated to hull
- Hull reinforced for stabilizers
- Four (4) layers of vinyl ester resins used to minimize chance of blisters
- Black anti-fouling paint x 2 / Epoxy barrier x 3
- Painted boot stripe
- Cap rails of composite material
- Rub rails - integral to hull with solid stainless half round strakes (2)
- Overhead LED deck lighting (24vdc) on exterior walk and outside pilothouse
- Exterior doors - Pantograph in Pilothouse, Diamond Seaglaze for Salon
- Equipment manuals include wiring and piping diagrams
- All opening portlights to be stainless with screens Manship or equivalent
- Portuguese bridge includes storage locker and 110VAC GFI outlet
- Flybridge area over pilothouse with steering and engine controls
- Deck rails of 1.5" stainless steel with 1" stanchions on boat deck and foredeck
- Deck rails of stainless steel with stanchions around Portuguese bridge
- Radar Arch - FRP with provisions for electronic antennas
- Steelhead Davit ES1000lb capacity
- Dual chrome trumpet air horn
- Aqua Signal series 45 International navigation lights
- Molded anchor shelf for stainless steel frame and bow roller
- Freshwater wash down on foredeck
- Opening hatch over forward stateroom berth - Lewmar Ocean Series 60 or equal
- Maxwell RC2500 vertical windlass with up/down switch at bow and pilothouse
- Anchor - Rocna 88 lb.
- 200' of 3/8" HT galvanized chain with 200' of 5/8" anchor rode
- Molded seat in center of Portuguese bridge with cushion
- Large hinged lazarette hatch with gas shock
- Transom and side gate with hinge and latch assemblies
- Aft cockpit cabinet with solid surface countertop, stainless sink, extendable hot & cold sprayer,
- 110 volt GFI duplex outlet
- Sliding or swing-style starboard side salon door of Diamond Seaglaze (or equivalent)
- Sliding or swing-style aft salon door to cockpit of Diamond Seaglaze (or equivalent)
- Mooring cleats on port and starboard side of transom bustle
- Water fill
- Glendinning cable master system 50 amp
- John Deere 6090 SFM75 (425hp) electronic engine with 24 V 140 amp alternator
- ZF 360 transmissions 2.5:1 ratio
- Northern Lights M844DW3G 16 kw/240/120V/60Hz generator with sound shield
- Victron MultiPlus 24/4000VA 120v output inverter chargers
- (8) AGM 8D batteries @ 255Ah ea for house batteries
- (4) AGM Group 31 batteries for engine start
- (2) AGM Group 27 batteries for generator start
- Engine room fire suppression system
- Drip pan under engine
- 24 VDC Engine room intake and exhaust fans
- Engine room sound dampening of 3" on bulkheads, hull sides, and overhead
- Perforated aluminum covering
- Stainless steel safety rail around engine
- 24VDC overhead LED lighting
- Aqua lift style mufflers with bypass and underwater exhaust
- Lift muffler for generator
- Flooring pads in work areas
- Fuel tanks of flameproof FRP / baffles and inspection plates (450 gal ea)
- Parker "Blue" fuel lines
- Sight gauges for all tanks remotely mounted
- Dual Racor 75/900 Fuel filter system with pressure gauge
- Dual fills on starboard side
- Tank vents located high above main deck
- Two (2) water tanks of FRP, 150 gallons ea for a total of 300 gallons.
- Hot water tank - 20 gallon capacity (110v and/or engine heated)
- Deck fill and vents
- PEX plumbing hose
- Headhunter X-Caliber 10 gpm, 24vdc pressure fresh water system
- Shoreside pressure regulated fresh water connection
- Black water tank - FRP (200 gal)
- Gray water tank - FRP (55 gal)
- Sanitary plumbing constructed of ABS Trident sanitary hose
- Macerator pump/discharge pump with separate deck discharge fitting
- Cruiseair 50,000 btu split reverse cycle A/C system (Standard)
- Olympia OL60B-24 Heating System (Optional)
- Seastar EPS 4000 Electric Power Steering
- Electronic engine and shift controls of ZF Mathers or equivalent
- Wesmar bow thruster - 10 hp, 24VDC or equivalent
- Wesmar Stabilizers
- Dump chest and bronze thru hull fittings with bronze seacocks
- Bilge pumps - (3) of 2000 gph capacity Rule 2000 or equivalent
- All hoses double clamped below waterline
- Custom wood steering wheel - 30"
- 3 x windshield wipers with washers (Exalto with Park Position)
- AC/DC electrical panels on either side of steering station
- Chain counter
- Overhead LED lights w/ red lights above dash w/ dimmer
- Overhead panel for electronics installation, wood faced
- Searchlight
- L-shaped settee with hi/low table that converts to berth
- Remote start/stop switch for main engine and generator
- Pilothouse windows to be tempered and/or safety glass with black fret border
- Reading lights behind settee
- (3) 110VAC duplex electrical outlets
- 12VDC convenience outlet on dash for USB charging cell phones, etc.
- 2 x Pompanette Platinum Series upholstered helm chairs w/stainless steel pedestal
- Dash panel of black solid surface material with glare screen wrapped in black vinyl
- Flooring - Amtico or equivalent
- Solid surface countertops with backsplash, Corian or equivalent
- GE Profile Over-the-Range Microwave (30") w/ exhaust fan
- GE Profile Smart Slide-In Induction Range w/4 Induction Zones and Convection Oven (30")
- GE Bottom Freezer Refrigerator (30")
- Trash compactor - Broan Elite w/ stainless face or wood matching cabinet veneers
- Stainless steel sink with large single basin
- Grohe sink fixture with removable spray head
- Pantry of hardwood, full height pull out adjacent to refrigerator
- Drawers and overhead cabinets
- Overhead cabinets between salon and galley
- Large opening window with window treatment
- (3) 110VAC duplex outlets, GFI
- Y valve for overboard discharge of galley sink gray water
- Flooring - Amtico or equivalent
- Built-in L-shaped settee to port with storage under
- Yacht table - hardwood with select veneers for top, Hi/Low
- (4) 110VAC duplex electrical outlets
- Entertainment cabinet
- Samsung 40" LED TV on lift
- Wall mounted sconce style lights of 24VAC
- Saloon windows tinted with hardwood trim rings and rounded corners
- Overhead valance with room to accommodate shades
- Bamboo style drop shades
- Owner supplied furniture for space on starboard side
- Flooring - carpet with Soundown carpet pad under
- Queen sized berth with 8" spring mattress and drawer storage below
- Portlights (2) port side
- Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
- Headboard with designer appointments including mirror and wood trim
- (3) 110VAC duplex outlets
- Flooring - Carpeting with pad under
- Wall treatments with foam backing
- (2) bulkhead mounted reading lamps
- Built-in seat with storage under
- Portlight
- FRP shower stall with saloon style glass doors
- Grohe fixtures for sink and shower (removable wand type shower head)
- Mirrors, (1) large mounted over toilet and (1) shaving mirror adjacent to sink
- Exhaust fan – 24VDC
- Toilet - TECMA or equivalent
- Towel and toilet paper holders
- Flooring - Amtico or equivalent
- Mirrors, (1) large mounted over toilet and (1) shaving mirror adjacent to sink
- 110VAC duplex electrical outlet, GFI
- Queen sized berth with 8" spring mattress and drawer storage below
- Portlights (2) port side, (2) starboard side
- Reading lamps (2), one at each berth
- Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
- (3) 110VAC duplex electrical outlet
- Side cabinets on either side of berth
- Forward bulkhead with designer appointments including mirror and wood trim
- Flooring - Carpeting with pad under
- Over/under bunks or desk (optional)
- Reading lamps (2), one at each berth
- Cedar lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting
- (3) 110VAC duplex electrical outlet
- Flooring - Carpeting with pad under
- Solid surface countertop of Corian or equivalent
- Portlight
- FRP shower stall with saloon style glass doors
- Toilet - TECMA or equivalent
- 110VAC duplex electrical outlet, GFI
- Grohe fixtures for sink and shower (removable wand type shower head)
- Exhaust fan, 110VAC
- Cabinet below sink
- Mirror
- Towel and toilet paper holders
- Flooring - Amtico or equivalent
- Hand selected hardwood and veneers
- Soft wall coverings, foam backed
- Hardwood raised panel interior passage doors with blended arched tops
- Locking latches on interior cabinetry - push/pull positive Southco or equivalent
- Interior cabinetry drawers with side mount, full extension, ball bearing drawer guides
- Interior cabinetry doors use fully adjustable Euro style hinges
- Cabinets to have pre-finished maple interiors for easy cleaning and furniture grade quality
- Interior hand rails (stainless steel or hardwood) on stairways
- Hand rails (hardwood) on overhead in saloon, overhead in pilothouse, overhead in master
- Hand rails (hardwood) on either side of steering station integral to counter trim
- Overhead lights-LED
- Stacked Bosch washer/dryer or equivalent
- All headliners of acoustic soft, foam backed vinyl in eggshell or white panels
- All electrical switches and outlets are Vimar
- Dimmer switches in salon, galley, pilothouse and master stateroom
- Windows tinted (exception, 3 forward facing pilothouse windows)
- Window treatments - designer blinds in saloon and galley
- Storage areas with carpet lined bottoms and sides
- Engine size upgrade (John Deere 6135)
- Twin Engine option (Volvo D4 - 320hp ea)
- 5 Blade propeller upgrade
- Stern thruster (24 VDC)
- ABT hydraulic thruster (bow and stern) and stabilizer system
- Maxwell hydraulic windlass
- All chain anchor rode in lieu of 200' chain and 200' rope
- Seatorque Boss shaft system
- Caprail of selected color
- Appliance upgrades
- Kevlar layers (2) chime to chime) fwd section of hull/bow (3)
- Ceiling Mount Flip-down TV
- ESI fuel polishing system
- GARMIN navigation system
- Sun-Touch Heated Floors
- Starboard aft docking ststion
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