1987 Californian 48 Convertible for Sale – 48 ft – Marina del Rey, CA, United States

48' | Californian 48 Convertible | 1987

Beautiful 3 Cabin Sport Fisher

This well-equipped and meticulously cared-for 48’ Californian Convertible is a standout example of a classic, well-built West Coast cruiser. The current owner purchased the vessel from the original owner over 10 years ago and has maintained her with care—now ready to pass her on to the next owner.

Built with a solid, stout hull, she delivers a confident and comfortable ride and is powered by reliable twin Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines. A valuable feature for short-handed operation, the yacht is equipped with a wired remote control that allows the boat to be operated from the cockpit or the bow—ideal for docking or picking up a mooring.

Her three-stateroom layout makes her an excellent option for larger families or hosting multiple guests. The master stateroom is particularly well-appointed and includes a rare bathtub in the en-suite head, a feature not commonly found on vessels of this size. The spacious salon and large galley create an inviting space for entertaining and extended cruising.

The flybridge offers excellent visibility and ample seating for guests, making it ideal for cruising, fishing, or enjoying time at anchor. On the bow, she is equipped with a hydraulic davit and RIB tender powered by a Honda 15 HP outboard, adding convenience for shore access, diving, or exploring anchorages.

Whether you’re looking for a capable fishing and diving platform or a comfortable cruiser for Catalina and coastal California adventures, this yacht is a true turn-key opportunity.

The owner is motivated—bring all offers.

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Special Features:

• New full-Size Frigidaire full size fridge/freezer
• Onan 15KW and 4KW generators 
• Props tuned and shaft packing replaced 
• Newer Magnum inverter and battery charger
• Water maker w/ new membrane
• All new batteries - one year ago
• Center console dinghy w/ 15 hp Honda (recently serviced)
• Davit crane on bow for dinghy
• Sirius satellite radio
• Electric heating in salon
• LED lighting throughout
• Click on full description for additional features

 

 

The 48 Convertible was the largest flybridge sportfishing boat produced by Californian during the company’s many years of production. Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a well-flared bow and a shallow keel. Her standard three-stateroom layout was arranged with the galley and dinette forward in the salon and an amidships owner’s suite, while an alternate two-stateroom floorplan with a mid-level galley opened up the salon considerably.

A relatively narrow beam and wide side decks result in salon dimensions that are very modest compared with other boats her size. Early models came with dark walnut interior woodwork. A transom door was standard in the cockpit, and the tournament-style flybridge was arranged with lounge seating forward of the helm console. Additional features included separate stall showers in both heads, a molded pulpit, transom door, and wide side decks. Among several engine options, a pair of 550hp 6V92s cruise the Californian 48 at 21 knots (around 24 knots top).