Description
This Hi-Star 48 Sundeck has a reputation for durable construction, superb engineering, and a comfortable ride. Inside, the Hi-Star 48 has the traditional all-teak interior and this one is spotless. Where many motor yachts this size have three staterooms, the Hi-Star has a two-stateroom floor-plan with the galley and dinette down. This is a very wide-open layout with big staterooms, a full-size dinette, large aft deck with furnishings, and wide side decks provide easy access to the foredeck. Additional features include; a hardtop over the aft sundeck, a new Bimini top with full enclosure over the fly-bridge with all new bridge cushions and a Stidd helm chair, aft deck wet bar, and a notably well arranged and spacious engine room. A good performer with standard 375hp Cats, the Hi-Star 48 will cruise 16 knots and reach 20 knots wide open or will cruise at trawler speed of 8kts at only 4-5 gallon per hour.
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $129,000
- Year
- 1988
- Make
- Hi-Star
- Model
- Sun Deck
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Aft Cabin, Cruisers, Flybridge
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Chestertown, MDApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 48 ft (14.6 m)
- LWL
- 41.25 ft (12.6 m)
- Beam
- 15.17 ft (4.62 m)
- Draft
- Drive up 3.83 ft (1.17 m)
- Bridge Clearance
- 13.5 ft (4.11 m)
- Dry Weight
- 37,000 lb (16,783 kg)
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 750 hp
- Total Hours
- 6,098 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engines
- 2× Caterpillar 3208 TA · 375 hp each · 3,049 hrs · 1988 · Inboard · Direct · 4 Blade, Bronze
Tankage
- Fuel
- 250 gal (946 L) · 2 tanks
- Fresh Water
- 150 gal (568 L) · 2 tanks
- Holding
- 65 gal (246 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 2
Equipment & Systems
- Windlass
- Electric
- Electrical
- 12 V
Full Details
Additional Information
Exterior
Entire boat waxed in June ‘26
Windlass deck switches replaced
Deck hatch over the forward stateroom replaced
All new bumpers with covers, plus extras under bridge dash
4 step Todd stairs
Replaced power cords
Installed water pressure regulator for shore water hookup
New angled swim ladder (including stainless/removable grab handles for the swim platform)
Replaced the stairs on the ladder from the swim platform to the aft deck with custom starboard stairs
Reconfigured the windshield canvas to include removable side panels
Replaced all canvas on both the bridge and the aft deck
Created custom flannel liners for all isinglass to prevent scratching when rolling up
Rebuilt lid for port side deck dock box
May ’23 – entire bottom was stripped (sand blasted), 70+- blisters repaired, bottom barrier coated and bottom painted
June ’26 – bottom painted, zincs replaced as necessary, running gear painted (one coat PropCoat, one coat of Pettit Trinadad)
May ’25 – added a bow thruster with bridge controls with 2 batteries and separate charger
All running lights converted to LED
Rebuilt Marquipt davit
2 kayaks with paddles included
Bridge
Replaced all plexiglass panels surrounding the bridge
Added a custom cover for the instrument panel
Added AIS to the marine radio
Shakespear powered television antenna installed under bridge helm
Forward Stateroom
Replaced /repaired several 12V lights
Forward Head
Added removable LED mirror light
Replaced sink faucet
Replaced toilet with Raritan Smart Toilet
Galley
Replaced sink faucet
2026 Replaced fridge with a NovaKool RFU9000 dual voltage unit
Replaced not functioning trash compactor with a custom cabinet that includes a shelf on top and a 2 container pull out trash can unit
Replaced all kickplates
Salon
Upgraded air conditioner control with current electronics that includes a de-humidifier feature
Recovered/rebuilt L-shaped sofa
Replaced table with a hi-lo table
Added Redport Wi-fi booster
TV and DVD player to remain with the boat
Master Stateroom
Replaced broken mirror in vanity
Stateroom includes a large closet that can be used as a laundry center. Water hookups are functional
Master Head
Replaced toilet with Rartan Smart Toilet
Replaced sink faucet
Added removable LED mirror light
Aft Deck
Replaced GFI receptical at wet bar sink
Replaced sink faucet
Replaced the coffee table with a hi-lo table
Marquipt Tide Stairs
Engine Room
Replaced almost all hoses
Replaced shift cables on both engines 2025
Replaced impellors 2025
Performed all normal maintenance
Miscellaneous
Rebuilt several bilge pumps
Have numerous extra Caterpillar Oil and Fuel filters along with an assortment of Racor filters
2 gallons of Pettit Hydro Coat bottom paint and ½ gallon of Pettit Trinadad paint for running gear
Headsets for communications during docking process
Many other marine products will be included with the sale
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This 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.