Matera 48
LOA: 15.6 meters
Hull Length: 14.7 meters
BOA: 7.6 meters
Hull Beam: 1.62m
Hull Beam Ratio: 1:9
Displacement Light: 8300 kg
Displacement Max: 12000kg
Draught: Boards Up 1m / Down 2.6m
Mainsail Area: 82m2
Genoa: 55m2
Staysail: 27m2
Code 0: 80sqm
Gennaker:148m2
Propulsion: 2 x 40HP Diesel
The Matera 48 is designed for the yachtsman seeking higher performance for either coastal or blue water cruising. Of carbon foam composite with carbon daggerboards there is an expectation of high average speeds.
Configured with three or four double cabins with en suit options, the design offers a practical and modern interior layout where the salon and galley completely open aft to the adjustable tender platform. Once tender is launched the platform can be raised/lowered to form a swim/dive area or once lifted form, in combination with deck furniture a large relaxed cockpit area. Three times inbuilt blinds combined with 2 zipped doors fully enclose the aft area including the tender when stored.
The galley itself providing space for appliances and storage on both port and starboard. In keeping with Matera’s modern, light and clean feel, the interior is painted whilst showing areas of carbon and light timbers.
The sole is in a synthetic timber for easier maintenance and continued good looks.
The Matera 48 is designed with a forward cockpit offering the helmsman full visibility and control. Included here are sail controls, instruments, auto-helm etc, offering confident single handed sailing, leaving the aft cockpit uncluttered for leisure and entertaining.
As stated previously, with performance a priority, the design specifies vacuumed or infused carbon/ foam composite construction providing a high modular, light and responsive structure. The vertical carbon daggerboards enhance upwind and downwind performance, with carbon spars and stacker boom completing the performance package. A ‘sports’ rig is offered for lighter airs sailing.
Hull lines are standard with half-round midship sections becoming flatter aft to reduce pitching. A relatively full forward DWL also reduces pitching and allows reserve buoyancy, while the wave piercing bows maintain a sharp entry.
The Matera 48 shows a relatively low wing deck, giving a modern profile whilst providing spacious forward berths with large hull windows allowing plenty of light into the cabins.
A small step up aft of the forward cockpit offers a generous increase in headroom clearance.
Auxiliary twin 40hp diesel sail drives combined with extensive solar panels mounted on the cabin top provide the necessary power generation.
