1987 Celestial Center Cockpit

The Celestial 48 is a center cockpit cruising sailboat built for extended bluewater passages. At 48 feet with a 13-foot beam, the hull is laid up in fiberglass with a reputation for solid, durable construction suited to ocean voyaging.

The layout includes three cabins and two heads, providing comfortable accommodation for cruising crews. The center cockpit design positions the helm amidships, a practical arrangement for managing the boat underway and at anchor.

Built in 1987, this yacht represents the semi-custom craftsmanship of its era—a design philosophy centered on the fundamentals of seaworthy sailing rather than novel systems or equipment.