St Francis 48

Brand:: St Francis

Designed by:: Lavranos Marine Design Ltd

Yard(s):: St Francis Marine

Description:

The St Francis 48 made her debut at the Miami Boatshow in 2001. She is set up to sail easily with limited crew, with full four-corner visibility from the helm, and she tacks through 90 degrees. Although with her weight she is not a performance cruiser, she sails well in all winds. With a choice of two different rigs (standard and turbo, which is 8 ft taller) owners can now opt for a little more speed without compromising comfort.

The cockpit is protected by a solid bimini (which is designed to accommodate seven 5 amp solar panels) and the targa wing, which also holds the mainsheet track, keeping it clear of the cockpit.

The 48 uses the same high-quality materials and workmanship as the St Francis 44 Mk II, and like that model, the 48 has generous buoyancy and freeboard for safety.

The accommodation is similar to the smaller sistership, too. The 48 keeps the four en-suite cabins and the airy saloon, but two different versions are offered with galley up or down. With the galley in the port hull the saloon offers both a a spacious navigation area and another desk, alongside the standard table seating.

Overall the St Francis 48 is a nice addition to the St Francis range, and will satisfy clients who would like more space but similar features to the 44.

Type:: Luxury cruiser

Multihull type:: Catamaran

Construction:

Vacuum-bagged, GRP-foam sandwich
Multiaxial fabrics
Isophthalic resin

Sails and rigging:: Fractional cutter-rigged sloop

The St Francis 48 is available with a standard and a turbo rig. The turbo rig's mast is 22.25 m (above waterline) and the mainsail area is 94 sqm/1012 sq ft. The furling genoa is 55.93 sqm/602 sq ft.

Keels, boards and rudders:: Fixed keels

Accommodation:: Galley-up version
Port hull: 2 double en-suite cabins aft and forward, each with queen-sized bunk, vanity table, seats. The 2 forward heads have a seating-style bath as well as showers. Storage cupboards midships.
Bridgedeck saloon: Raised seating/dining area for 8+. Navigation area. Galley with oven. Galley and nav area are an the port side of the bridgedeck.
Starboard hull: 2 double en-suite cabins aft and forward, each with queen-sized bunk, vanity table, seats. The 2 forward heads have a seating-style bath as well as showers. Desk midships.

Galley-down version:
Port hull: 2 double en-suite cabins aft and forward, each with queen-sized bunk, vanity table, seats. The 2 forward heads have a seating-style bath as well as showers. Galley midships.
Bridgedeck saloon: Raised seating/dining area for 8+; leather seats. Large navigation area and C-shaped desk/office space opposite on the port side of the bridgedeck.
Starboard hull: 2 double en-suite cabins aft and forward, each with queen-sized bunk, vanity table, seats. The 2 forward heads have a seating-style bath as well as showers. Small desk and storage midships.