Description
48' | Californian 48 Convertible | 1987
Beautiful 3 Cabin Sport Fisher
This well-equipped and meticulously cared-for 48’ Californian Convertible is a standout example of a classic, well-built West Coast cruiser. The current owner purchased the vessel from the original owner over 10 years ago and has maintained her with care—now ready to pass her on to the next owner.
Built with a solid, stout hull, she delivers a confident and comfortable ride and is powered by reliable twin Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines. A valuable feature for short-handed operation, the yacht is equipped with a wired remote control that allows the boat to be operated from the cockpit or the bow—ideal for docking or picking up a mooring.
Her three-stateroom layout makes her an excellent option for larger families or hosting multiple guests. The master stateroom is particularly well-appointed and includes a rare bathtub in the en-suite head, a feature not commonly found on vessels of this size. The spacious salon and large galley create an inviting space for entertaining and extended cruising.
The flybridge offers excellent visibility and ample seating for guests, making it ideal for cruising, fishing, or enjoying time at anchor. On the bow, she is equipped with a hydraulic davit and RIB tender powered by a Honda 15 HP outboard, adding convenience for shore access, diving, or exploring anchorages.
Whether you’re looking for a capable fishing and diving platform or a comfortable cruiser for Catalina and coastal California adventures, this yacht is a true turn-key opportunity.
The owner is motivated—bring all offers.
Call, email, or text the listing broker anytime for additional details or to schedule a private showing.
Special Features:
- New full-Size Frigidaire full size fridge/freezer
- Onan 15KW and 4KW generators
- Props tuned and shaft packing replaced
- Newer Magnum inverter and battery charger
- Water maker w/ new membrane
- All new batteries - one year ago
- Center console dinghy w/ 15 hp Honda (recently serviced)
- Davit crane on bow for dinghy
- Sirius satellite radio
- Electric heating in salon
- LED lighting throughout
- Click on full description for additional features
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $139,000
- Year
- 1987
- Make
- Californian
- Model
- 48 Convertible
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Flybridge, Motor Yachts, Sports Fishing Boats
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Marina del Rey, CAApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 48 ft (14.6 m)
- Beam
- 15.17 ft (4.62 m)
- Draft
- 4.67 ft (1.42 m)
- Displacement
- 40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
Performance
- Cruising Speed
- 18 kn
- Max Speed
- 27 kn
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 1,100 hp
- Total Hours
- 3,500 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engine 1 (Starboard)
- Detroit Diesel 6V92TA · 550 hp · 3,500 hrs · 1987 · Inboard · Direct
- Engine 2 (Port)
- Detroit Diesel 6V92TA · 550 hp · 1987 · Inboard · Direct
Tankage
- Fuel
- 760 gal (2,877 L) · 1 tank
- Fresh Water
- 210 gal (795 L) · 1 tank
- Holding
- 90 gal (341 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 2
Full Details
Power Boat Guide Description
The 48 Convertible was the largest flybridge sportfishing boat produced by Californian during the company’s many years of production. Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a well-flared bow and a shallow keel. Her standard three-stateroom layout was arranged with the galley and dinette forward in the salon and an amidships owner’s suite, while an alternate two-stateroom floorplan with a mid-level galley opened up the salon considerably.
A relatively narrow beam and wide side decks result in salon dimensions that are very modest compared with other boats her size. Early models came with dark walnut interior woodwork. A transom door was standard in the cockpit, and the tournament-style flybridge was arranged with lounge seating forward of the helm console. Additional features included separate stall showers in both heads, a molded pulpit, transom door, and wide side decks. Among several engine options, a pair of 550hp 6V92s cruise the Californian 48 at 21 knots (around 24 knots top).
Accommodations
Three staterooms layout with two head that both have separate shower stalls.
V-berth with filler in forward stateroom along with a uppersingle berth to starboard.
Starboard is the master stateroom w/pedestal queen size berth, storage, ensuite head w/ large tub and shower.
Aft to port is the third stateroom with upper/ lower berths.
Salon and galley area w/convertible dinette to port, galley area to starboard with teak and holly sole. Salon has an "L" shaped convertible sofa, entertainment cente, etc.
Recent upgrades
- Props and retuned
- Shafting packing replaced
- New full-size refrigerator freezer
- New Magnum battery charger/inverter
- All new batteries replaced one year ago
- New water maker membrane
- Engine cooling system gone through - six months ago
- Outboard serviced recently
- All new LED track lighting throughout
- Sirius satellite radio
- Canvas in process of being replaced.
Galley
- Full size Frigidaire fridge and freezer
- 3 burner electric stove - Princess
- Microwave - Sharp Carousel
- Blender hook up - Nutone
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Garbage disposal
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Ample storage and counter space
Electronics
- x2 upgraded Raymarine C120 chart plotters w/ radar
- Icom 55 & 56 VHF radios
- Robertson DL 200 auto pilot
- Goldstar 952 48 mile RadarStereo, 4 Pair of speakers,
- JVC Disc player
- Ritchie 4"compass,
- Heart Interface Alarm system
- Flo Scan engine monitors
Electrical
- 2 built-in electric wall heaters
- dual electric air horns
- 2-15KW and a 4 KW Onan generators
- Upgraded Magnum inverter/ battery charger
- Electric anchor windless
- Watermaker - new membrane
- Auto bilge pumps
- Electric dingy davit crane on bow
- 20 gal electric water heater
- Vac-U-Flush heads
- Electronic engine controls
Deck
- Fiberglass bow pulpit with anchor roller Plow anchor
- Maxwell # 1200 anchor windlass
- Delta # 55 galvanized anchor
- Dinghy davit and a stainless steel cradle on fordeck
- Bimini top with full enclosure - new canvas in progress
- Radar arch with newer Raymarine radar
- Anchor wash down forward and aft
- Transom door
- Fiberglass swim step with ladder.
- 3 Captain chairs on flybridge
- Dual fiberglass bait tanks
- Rod holders throughout
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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. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.