48 Cockpit MY - Series II

[Tom Ipock]

I have become interested in a 48 Cockpit MY - the later 90's vintage. Was wondering if anyone on the Forum could give me some opinions, comments or prevailing problems with that model. The negatives I have noticed thus far are very deep (5'+draft) for a 48' boat and It's a bit tall and boxy in the aft deck area. The cocpit is very small too, but I would only use it for access to water toys. 6V92 @ 550 hp engines claimed to cruise at 18knots will probably be thirsty?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Tom

 

[StratPlan61]

Some 48 CPMY operators I have chatted with are grateful for the draft as it helps to counter the wind profile. Small cockpit but what a great boat!! Nice aft deck and convenient 'raised bridge' without the full climb to a flying bridge. Those 6V92s are good motors, aren't all of the 92-series motors a little on the thirsty side? They sure look nice to me.

Bear'
1984 61 MY Strategic Plan

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Those 6v92's rated at 550 are going to be short lived. My dad had a pair in a 43 Tiara open. They ran well, but he sold her just shy of 1500hrs after hearing some pretty bad stories related to their longevity, FWIW.

The 48 looks like a nice boat, though. There is a similar 52CMY just down the dock from us and the owners love it.

 

[Tom Ipock]

Thanks for the input. We'll see how it goes.
Tom

 

[captddis]

Do not count on 18 kt. That is optomistic. The 52 MY with the 8V92s would do 20 kt @ 2200 @ 77 GPH. That was on a new light boat with no enclosure or any weight. Not one of my favorites and it had a few quirks.