Tasman 48

The SAMOA and TASMAN are twins which form our largest stock plan designs. The similarity with the "Caribbean/Norman" twins is noticeable. The same modern techniques are applied. The same thoroughness and speed. The SAMOA and TASMAN are true ocean-going yachts on which three couples can live for lengthy periods. The yachts are intended typically for the owner with many individual wishes who wants to sail the oceans quickly and comfortably. Both yachts are almost alike in form and rigging. The TASMAN is one foot longer through a somewhat different stern. The SAMOA is the version with an open cockpit whilst the TASMAN is fitted out with a deck saloon.
As already said, the style of the interior will reflect the owners personal taste. We have given examples for both versions. The SAMOA and TASMAN can, of course, be fitted out as luxury charters where guests can stay aboard for longer periods. The engine room provides enough space for all possible accessories, such as generator, boiler, heating, diving compressor, etc. The double steering position in the cockpit of the TASMAN is striking; in this way the helmsman, under all circumstances, has a clear view along the high superstructure. The TASMAN can, moreover, be steered from within the deck saloon. In order to be able to sail these large yachts with a small crew, they have been equipped with a 7/8 sloop rig with a high aspect jib (see also our Van de Stadt catalogue of stock plans). This is the most efficient sail plan and therefore the easiest to handle in combination with the correct winches.

We assume that the future owner will have the yacht built or, in any case, contract-out most of the work. That is why the study pack contains a complete building specification by which shipyard quotations can easily be compared. Included in this pack is a polar diagram which gives the optimum speed for various windspeeds and courses.
For the choice of building material and keel we refer you to our Van de Stadt catalogue.
The SAMOA and TASMAN approach the freedom of choice of the custom design but at much lower cost. Apart from that, building can be commenced quicker.

	SAMOA		TASMAN
Length over all	14.30 m	46' 11"	14.70 m	48' 3"
Length waterline	12.00 m	39' 5"	12.00 m	39' 5"
Beam	4.50 m	14' 9"	4.50 m	14' 9"
Draft	2.40 m	7' 10"	2.40 m	7' 10"
Draft	2.20 m	7' 3"	2.20 m	7' 3"
Draft	2.00 m	6' 7"	2.00 m	6' 7"
Draft	1.80 m	5' 11"	1.80 m	5' 11"

Draft lift keel	3.00 / 1.50 m	9' 10" / 4' 11"
Displacement (steel)	18.60 t	41000 lbs	18.90 t	41700 lbs
Displacement (aluminium)	15.20 t	33510 lbs	15.40 t	34000 lbs
Displ. (glass fibre wood core)	15.20 t	33510 lbs

Ballast (steel)	5.70 t	12570 lbs	5.70 t	12570 lbs
Ballast (aluminium)	6.10 t	13450 lbs	6.10 t	13450 lbs
Ballast (glass fibre wood core)	6.10 t	13450 lbs

Sail area fractional rig	118.60 m²	1277 sq ft	118.60 m²	1277 sq ft
Mast height above waterline	23.30 m	76' 6"	23.30 m	76' 6"

Headroom main cabin	1.95 m	6' 5"
Headroom forward	1.95 m	6' 5"
Headroom deck saloon			1.95 m	6' 5"
Headroom owners cabin			1.93 m	6' 4"
Headroom aft cabin	1.95 m	6' 5"	2.25 m	7' 5"

Cabins	3 or 4		3 or 4
Berths	8 or 10		8 or 10
Toilets	2		2

Fuel tanks	700 l	155 gall.	700 l	155 gall.
Water tanks	1000 l	220 gall.	1000 l	220 gall.
Sump tanks	200 l	45 gall.	200 l	45 gall.

Recommended engine power	52 kW	70 hp	52 kW	70 hp

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