JPK 48 Fast Cruiser

THE YACHT

What can one say about the JPK48?
The long anticipated new cruiser racer of JPK Composites, bares the signature of Jaque Valeur, Jean Pier Kelbert and Jean Baptise Dejeanty. It inherits the knowhow of the JPK39 and 45, and as the designers told us, is is designed to be easier to handle than the 39.
Hard to believe, but this crew always astonishes us.

Speed sailing

Using the same infused sandwich technology, the boat is guaranteed to be light and very rigid. But after the success of the JPK 10.50, the racer that is crushing IRC races, have they tweaked the hull a bit for even better performance?

The designers told us that they want to keep their cruisers a bit on the safe side. But can they resist the temptation?

With fuller forward sections, a slightly shallower hull draft, and a straighter aft slope, the boat will plane more easily offering better performance in reaching and running.

Comfort and sporty feeling

The signature luminous interior remains, offering even more spacious feeling and great visibilty while sailing from the interior.

A forward sail locker will make hoisting the Spi and Code0 an easy task, in contrast to most 48 footers.

The foldable swimming platform will provide even more easy access to the sea.

Speed sailing with safety

All the lines run aft, and similar to the 39, all manouvers are done from the safety of the cockpit.

A crash box and a watertight aft locker including the rudders, shows that the boat is made for ocean crossings and long expeditions.

The rigid canopy (doghouse) that can be opened or closed provides shelter from the wind, spray and sun suitable for all latitudes, with an clear view from its raised watch stations.