maple leaf 48 sailboat

Maple leaf 48

The maple leaf 48 is a 47.67ft cutter designed by stan huntingford and built in fiberglass by cooper enterprises inc. (can) since 1972..

The Maple leaf 48 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.

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1973 Maple Leaf 48

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Unique opportunity to purchase a gem in coastal and world cruising

Built by respected Canadian manufacturer Cooper Yachts, the Maple Leaf 48 is a hand-laid glass reinforced plastic hull sloop with a roomy 15’ 6” beam. Teak is used extensively throughout the interior and the cockpit. She is beamy aft and it is well reported that she handles well in following seas. This is a heavy, sea-kindly, but reasonably fast cruising boat suitable for world traveling or coastal cruising.

Speed & Distance Cruising Speed: 6kn Max Speed: 9kn Dimensions Length Overall: 47.67ft Beam: 14.67ft Tanks Fresh Water Tank: 250 Gal Fuel Tank: 250 Gal Accommodations Double Berths: 3 Cabins: 3 Heads: 2

Specifications

Boat Information: Cooper Mapleleaf 48 1973

Length: 48’

Vessel Name: Aquestaer

Hull Material: Fibreglass

Hull Color: White

Marina Name : Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria, BC Dock #: E12

Equipment: Propulsion:

Make: Isuzu Model: D500

Engine Type: inboard

Drive: direct

Fuel: diesel

Hours: unknown

Propeller Type: 3 blade

Propeller Material: bronze

Electronics: Chartplotter: Raymarine ES7 Depth

Sounder: 2 One tied to chartplotter

Speedometer: Triducer speed/temp/depth

Wind Speed & Direction: Raymarine I60

Autopilot: Raymarine Evolution EV1

VHF Radio: Standard Horizon

Matrix Radar: Raymarine Quantum Digital

Inside Equipment: Heating: Dickenson LofetenDiesel Heater

Excel Propane Demand

Washing Machine: LG Washer/Dryer

Oven and stove: Force 10 3 Burner Oven

2 Airhead Composting Toilets

Refrigerator and Freezer

Electrical and Mechanical Equipment: 8 x 6 volt for house bank, 2 x 12v for engine starting Batteries / Trojan 6 V Golf Cart T-105 225 AH

Battery Charger: Magna Charger/Inverter

Solar Panels: 850 Watts

Invertor: Magna

Cockpit Accommodations and Equipment: Dodger: Custom Fully enclosed Cushions Swim Platform Swim Ladder Table

Interior Accomodations and Equipment: State Rooms: 2

Convertible Settee

Flooring Type: Teak & Holly

Sails: Make: Precision Sales

Condition: good

Make: Precision Sails

Type: Furling Genoa 150 Dacron

Keel Type: fin

Additional Details: Date of Last Survey: 2020-09-18 Any Other Details: New in the last 11 years: Sails, forward cabin, galley, floors, settee, desk, Dodger, solar panel frame and panels, solar controllers 2 - Midnight Solar

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft version: 5.5’.

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48' 1973 Maple Leaf 48 ***SOLD***

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LOCATION: VICTORIA, BC ALLAN POOLE – VANCOUVER ISLAND YACHTS SALES - 1-833-UCYACHT EXT 3005

Unique opportunity to purchase a gem in coastal and world cruising

Built by respected Canadian manufacturer Cooper Yachts, the Maple Leaf 48 is a hand-laid glass reinforced plastic hull sloop with a roomy 15' 6" beam. Teak is used extensively throughout the interior and the cockpit. She is beamy aft and it is well reported that she handles well in following seas. This is a heavy, sea-kindly, but reasonably fast cruising boat suitable for world traveling or coastal cruising.

Speed & Distance

Cruising Speed: 6kn Max Speed: 9kn

Length Overall: 47.67ft Beam: 14.67ft

Fresh Water Tank: 250 Gal  Fuel Tank: 250 Gal 

Accommodations

Double Berths: 3 Cabins: 3 Heads: 2

Specifications

Boat Information:

Cooper Mapleleaf 48 1973

Length: 48'

Vessel Name: Aquestaer

Hull Material: Fibreglass

Hull Color: White

Marina Name : Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria, BC Dock #: E12

Propulsion:

Make: Isuzu Model: D500

Engine Type: inboard

Drive: direct

Fuel: diesel

Hours: unknown

Propeller Type: 3 blade

Propeller Material: bronze

Electronics:

Chartplotter: Raymarine ES7 Depth

Sounder: 2 One tied to chartplotter

Speedometer: Triducer speed/temp/depth

Wind Speed & Direction: Raymarine I60

Autopilot: Raymarine Evolution EV1

VHF Radio: Standard Horizon

Matrix Radar: Raymarine Quantum Digital

Inside Equipment:

Heating: Dickenson LofetenDiesel Heater

Excel Propane Demand

Washing Machine: LG Washer/Dryer

Oven and stove: Force 10 3 Burner + Oven

2 Airhead Composting Toilets

Refrigerator and Freezer

Electrical and Mechanical Equipment:

8 x 6 volt for house bank, 2 x 12v for engine starting Batteries / Trojan 6 V Golf Cart T-105 225 AH

Battery Charger: Magna Charger/Inverter

Solar Panels: 850 Watts

Invertor: Magna

Cockpit Accommodations and Equipment:

Dodger: Custom Fully enclosed Cushions Swim Platform Swim Ladder Table

Interior Accomodations and Equipment:

State Rooms: 2

Convertible Settee

Flooring Type: Teak & Holly

Make: Precision Sales

Condition: good

Make: Precision Sails

Type: Furling Genoa 150 Dacron

Keel Type: fin

Additional Details:

Date of Last Survey: 2020-09-18 Any Other Details: New in the last 11 years: Sails, forward cabin, galley, floors, settee, desk, Dodger, solar panel frame and panels, solar controllers 2 - Midnight Solar

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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• Boat REF#  ·  175700
• Length  ·  48'0"
• Year  ·  1975
• Construction  ·  GRP
• Underwater profile  ·  Fin
• Sleeping berths  ·  7
• Engine  ·  1 x diesel 120hp, Isuzu (1975)
• Lying  ·  La Conner, WA USA - Shown by Appointment

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Extra Details

The transmission has approximately 600 hours on a complete rebuild, including oil cooler.

Engine exhaust riser replaced in 2004. Has a shaft brake.

The 6 cylinder 120HP Isuzu is a factory upgrade from the normal 80HP engine.

She will cruise at 7.5 knots @ 1500 rpm’s The engine has approximately 4,200 hours on it with a recent head gasket replacement (2014.)

12V and 24V alternators on the engine. Starting batteries are 24V (12V in series.) House batteries are 12V.

30A shore power hookups.

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1975) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (1975)

Main sail new in 2006 on a Dutchman system Spin Tech jib furler new in 2006 Asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer included and lightly used. Standing rigging inspected 2010 by a rigger, at that time, replaced one of the sidestays. Mast pulled in 2008, serviced and painted.

Shaft brake.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Built by respected Canadian manufacturer Cooper Yachts, the Maple Leaf 48 is a hand-laid glass reinforced plastic hull sloop with a roomy 15' 6" beam. Teak is used extensively throughout the interior and the cockpit. She is beamy aft. The seller reports that she handles well in following seas. This is a heavy, sea-kindly, but reasonably fast cruising boat suitable for world traveling or coastal cruising.

The cockpit is fully enclosed with new enclosure installed in 2011.

9500 lb lead ballast.

There is a 12 gallon day tank and transfer pump to move fuel from other tanks to the day tank. Fuel can also be transferred tank to tank.

The boat was hauled and bottom painted in spring 2014.

All the exterior teak was reworked summer 2014 and looks very fresh.

Dimensions and capacities have not been independently verified by Waterline Boats / Boatshed and are reported from seller information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Entering from aft is a huge master stateroom w/queen berth and full-sized vanity. Ensuite is a private head/shower.

Going forward through the companionway toward the main salon the pilot berth is starboard. This can also serve as a work bench. Eight drawers offer ample storage. To port is the walk-in engine room access door.

Continuing forward the companionway opens to a navigation station to starboard with a roomy chart desk, a bookshelf, and wine/liquor cabinet. A very large galley is to port. Forward of the galley is the spacious main salon.

Further forward is the second stateroom, with two bunks (sleeps four). And in the forepeak is the guest head with a basin, mirror, toilet, vanity counter space and a shower. Accessible from the deck is a very large anchor locker with storage for fenders, lines, and other items.

Webasto diesel-fired forced air central heating system with multiple outlets located throughout the vessel. Also, a free-standing Dickinson diesel heater is located on the salon bulkhead.

15 gallon hot water heater installed in 2006.

LectraSan sewage treatment system in aft head.

The galley features a newer 3 burner propane stove with oven and range hood. New (2013/14) Isotherm stand-up fridge/freezer. Large, double stainless sinks.

Built-in central vacuum cleaner!

3 burner propane Stove

1 halyard winches 3 sheet winches Electric windlass 1 anchors (Bruce) 250'0" of chain 150'0" of rode Bullfrog dinghy () (Hard Dinghy) 15hp outboard, Honda, Short shaft () All lines lead to the fully enclosed, heated cockpit. No need to be exposed to the weather to make sail adjustments!

Anchor locker is large and great for storing bumpers, multiple crab pots and loose gear.

Teak cockpit floors appear to be in very good condition..

Cockpit enclosure new in 2011. Plastic appears totally clear.

66 lb Bruce-type anchor.

There is one Lewmar Self Tailing winch in the main saloon for all halyards that lead aft to the cockpit.

There two primary winches for jib sheets and there is a mainsheet winch as well.

Nav Equipment

ComNav 1001 autopilot "Link" Wind, Digital speed, and Digital Depth indicators Garmin 740 GPS Chartplotter Furuno radar Compass Rudder indicator Uniden VHF radio Hailer A switch is installed to direct NEMA GPS data to a PC. The interior navigation station/com station is large.

Safety Equipment

5 bilge pumps (1 manual / 4 electric)

Broker's Comments

This Cooper Yachts Maple Leaf 48 Sloop appears extremely well kept. I was impressed with just how clean, spacious and comfortable she is. The interior is truly spotless. She has a large aft cabin (entered via companionway from the main cabin or from the aft cockpit -- both convenient and private) with a custom queen mattress and a full-sized vanity table with mirrors. There is an incredible abundant amount of useable storage and it is well-lit throughout. The salon is such that one doesn't even feel "below."

Maple Leaf 48s have a great reputation for family cruising or offshore work. This boat would make a wonderful live-aboard. Thanksgiving dinner could be served for eight+ around the big dining table, while others could be sitting and chatting on the other side of the salon on the bench at the same time. It's that roomy.

A pilot berth opposite the engine room can be used for sleeping OR storage. There are 9 large drawers for storage in this area. The engine room is full height "stand-up." It's a real engine "room" with a work bench and good access to mechanicals.

The hull design carries good beam aft so it's reported to be very friendly in a following sea and has huge interior volume (really - no cramped feeling in this boat). The cockpit is fully enclosed, heated, and can easily seat 8-10 people. Shirt sleeve sailing in January is a reality! All lines lead to the cockpit so there is seldom a need to go on deck during foul weather. The deck is easy to move about on, with plenty of space.

It is is currently moored in private moorage at La Conner, WA. The moorage is transferable at a cost of $350.00 per month plus metered power.

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Does anybody have any information or comments on a 48" Maple Leaf, 1975. m looking at one and am unfamiliar with the name. I am looking for a liveaboard and cruising vessel. Any information or comments are requested and appreciated.!!!  

Not to sound like a nit picking swab but I am quite certain that you mean a 48' (as in 48 feet, not " inches) unless you are looking for a model sailboat. Is this the boat you are interested in: 1975 Maple Leaf Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com made by Cooper Yachts of Canada (no longer making boats). MAPLE LEAF 48 Sailboat details on sailboatdata.com (units English) If Cooper Yachts has any of the pedigree that Canadian Seacraft vessels have then I think you have something if it is well maintained. I would wonder about the condition and hours on the engine of such a yacht from 1975 or if it has been re-powered since then. I would also hire good surveyors to thoroughly go over this baby but it seems like a nice live aboard platform if everything checks out. For an asking price of $139K this boat maker has to have a good reputation but I am not familiar with them. I happen to like older built production boats myself so I commend you on your taste in boats even if my boat is about half the size of this yacht and even older (1967). I believe that sometime around the mid to late 70's they were beginning to discover how durable and strong fiberglass is so they could use less FRP/GRP and still get away with it. The only comparison I can offer you is that I know someone who recently bought a less then 10 year old French built production boat (Bendytoe) from a Repo bank sale for slightly less then the asking price of your Maple Leaf. Find surveyors who have never seen this boat before and are not associated with the seller or agent and negotiate the price with what you find out. Good luck. Welcome to sailnet.  

Cooper built Mapleleaf boats from 42 to 68 feet in the 70s and 80s. By and large they are well regarded in the PNW, and many have traveled extensively offshore. The 42's original rudder design was flawed and modifications were required to improve downwind handling. Whether this was addressed on the other models or not, I'm not sure. They are large boats with comfortable accomodations. You may also want to investigate Cooper's pilot house line, the Cooper 353, 416, and 508 from the same era. Very different boats than the MLs, but distinctive in their own right. US yachts manufactured a couple of models after buying the molds.  

As I recall the Maple Leaf 48 has a cored hull so I'd definitely check for moisture or delamination. Brian  

We have a 42' and preparing for world cruise next year. The Mapleleaf is a solid and well built boat, comfortable, and sails great!  

Thank you all for the responses. We are beginning the search for a boat that will allow us to cruise as a family. We hope to able to set sail in 3 to 5 years. We have three children. Two sons, 13 and 7 and a daughter who is 4. We are hoping to find a boat and move aboard in our local marina until we are ready to leave. So we are looking for something that will work for both types of living. Any comments or recommendations are welcome.  

To my uneducated eye, that is a good looking and comfotable boat. Like others have said, '75 vintage will have to be carefully surveyed. Who was the designer? Did I miss that somewhere in these posts?  

Maple Leaf 48 was designed by Stan Huntingford. Brian  

... who also designed, among others, the Cooper pilothouse series 316,353,416,508 and their trunk-cabins sisters the Banners... Slocum 43, Tayana 42 (both Valiant-esque double enders), the HTL 28, and, I believe, the sturdy little cruiser the Fortune 30... and his personal boat, the very pretty Stella Maris. Also, the Maple Leaf series ranges from 42 to 68 feet. Also, there's a SN member who bought a seasoned round-the-world veteran ML42 just a couple of years ago.. a search may turn up his username, I've forgotten it.. But I expect he'd be happy to fill you in via PM Edit: found it: here's a link to his page http://www.sailnet.com/forums/members/eskfreedom.html and to his thread: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-review-purchase-forum/31745-maple-leaf-42-a.html  

A designer with a very favorable reputation if I am not mistaken. Thanks for the info guys.  

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