Outremer 48

100% Blue Water

Just a few days after the Outremer 48 made its world premiere at the International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte, we got the opportunity go for a test sail. As the successor (though not a replacement) for the iconic Outremer 45, this new model is more than just a stylistic evolution. It embodies fifteen years of experience accumulated by the shipyard and its community of owners, and the goal is clear: to maintain the performance that has long built the brand’s reputation while offering greater comfort, range, and ease of use for blue water voyaging.

The design of the bows and side ribs visually streamline the freeboard without sacrificing interior volume.

Under spinnaker, the Outremer 48 easily maintains average speeds exceeding 10 knots.

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Practical info

Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Boat Test price5.00€ Inc. tax

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Test location: La Grande-Motte, France
Conditions: 15 to 18 knots of offshore wind, 3 to 5 feet of southeasterly swell

The Experience of Hundreds of Thousands of Nautical Miles

Ignoring the difference of a few centimeters here or there, the Outremer 48 retains the general proportions of the 45 but incorporates all the advancements introduced on the Outremer 55 and then the 52. This is by no means a trivial approach: for several years now, the shipyard has systematically relied on feedback from owners sailing all around the world. Across the entire Outremer fleet, hundreds of thousands of miles of sailing experience now feed into every new development. This close relationship with crews is one of the brand’s strengths. The shipyard supports its customers well beyond the delivery of their multihull and thus benefits from particularly rich feedback on life aboard, the challenges of long-haul cruising, and hearing about desired improvements. The Outremer 48 is a direct result of this collaborative approach. The specifications centered on three key areas: increasing self-sufficiency, improving ergonomics, and simpli- fying sailing maneuvers – though without sacrificing the p...

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