Metalu Jade 48 Ketch

XBOAT ref :6319.
METALU SHIPYARD (France 44)
- JADE 48 ALU
- SLOOP
- Year of construction 1978
- METALU SHIPYARD (France 44)
- Racing keelboat
- Overall length: 16.00 m
- Hull length: 15.00 m
- Waterline length: 12.50 m
- Beam / max width: 4.25 m
- Draft: 2.50 m
- Ballast: 6000kg
- Mast with double step of bow pulpit: 18.50 m
- Approximate light weight: 13,000kg
- Central cockpit with wheel steering at the stern

Owner's note Loïc:
"I bought this boat in 1988, its speed and performance immediately captivated me!
The boat was built in 1978 for skipper MARSAUDON, with whom I had the chance to sail during the 'Course au large' in the double-handed transatlantic race, Lorient - Bermuda - Lorient in 1983 aboard the trimaran Stalaven!

I purchased this Jade 48 in 1988 as a bare hull and worked two years on a full refit, doubling the gunwales at the bow, then built all interior woodwork and furnishings myself.

I'm passionate about regattas and offshore racing and have owned this superb aluminum schooner for 36 years!
Today, it is a fast and comfortable boat.

Regular maintenance is a priority for me. I am very meticulous about boat upkeep, considering it part of safety.
It is regularly keel-coated; in April 2026, we gave it a cosmetic overhaul — hull sanding, antifouling, various inspections and repairs, anodes replaced, hull sandblasted, and four coats of zinc-based SILICATE antifouling "Doxanode" applied.

This is a boat ready to sail. I do everything myself on my boat, knowing I am a former professional in naval construction, except for the sandblasting, which was carried out in April 2026 by a specialized company.

As I age, I have made the difficult decision to part with her, and we are looking for a new owner.
Its sail is stiff, ideal for close-hauled sailing!
You need to be a bit sportive if you're interested in this sailing yacht!"

⛵ VINTAGE JADE 48 ALU SAILBOAT – METALU SHIPYARD 44 (1978)
A racing sailboat transformed into an authentic blue-water cruiser, high performance and ready to sail
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Main features
• Model: Jade 48 Aluminium
• Originally built for skipper MARSAUDON
• Shipyard: METALU (France)
• Year: 1978
• Type: Sloop with keel
• Overall length: 16.00 m
• Hull length: 15.00 m
• Waterline length: 12.50 m
• Beam: 4.25 m
• Draft: 2.50 m
• Ballast: 6,000 kg
• Displacement: approx. 13,000 kg
• Mast: 18.50 m – double-deck bow pulpit with shrouds
• Central cockpit, wheel steering at the stern
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⚓ Owner's words
“Since 1988, this boat has immediately seduced me with its speed and performance.
Originally built for skipper Marsaudon, I was lucky to sail with him offshore.
Purchased as a hull shell, I completely refitted and strengthened it myself: reinforced bow structure, custom joinery, full interior furnishings.
After 36 years of passionate navigation, I am reluctantly parting with it.
This is a fast, seaworthy, demanding sailboat, ideal for lovers of sportive navigation. Always maintained with rigor, it is now ready to set sail again.”
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Recent works (April 2026)
• Full hull sanding
• Complete keel coating
• 4 coats of zinc antifouling
• Anodes replaced
• General checks and maintenance
Boat ready to sail immediately
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Accommodations (8 to 10 berths)
• Large saloon with settees (3 berths)
• Chart table + electrical panel
• Fully equipped galley (double sink, gas stove + oven on bracket)
• Pressurized cold water
• Marine toilet and washbasin
• Aft cabin with double bed + private head
• Two forward cabins with bunk beds
• Headroom under beams: 1.90 m
• Heating: Refleks diesel stove

Functional arrangements, marine spirit, simple and robust comfort
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⚙️ Powertrain
• Engine: NANNI N4.50 – 50 HP
• Installation: 2011
• Hours: approx. 930 h
• Transmission: shaft-line – bronze 3-blade propeller in cupro-aluminum
• Tank: 270 L (2 tanks)
• Alternator + shaft alternator
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Energy & electricity
• Gel batteries ~700 Ah
• Wind turbine + 2 solar panels (100 W)
• 12V / 220V circuit
• ⚠️ No shore power charger
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Navigation & electronics
• RAYMARINE EV 400 autopilot (powerful electric ram) NEW 2026!
• Raymarine ST60 (depth, speed, wind)
• Fixed VHF + portable
• GPS antenna (PC/tablet connection)
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Safety & equipment
• Up-to-date offshore equipment
• Survival raft for 6 persons (revision 2028)
• EPIRB beacon (2028)
• Powerful LEWMAR electric windlass + 30 kg anchor
• Zodiac dinghy 3.10 m + Yamaha 6 HP motor

Sails and Rigging
- 45m2 fully battened mainsail (± 20 years, good used condition)
- Roller furling genoa with UV strip and sock, 75 m2 (dacron, very thick, ± 10 years, very good used condition)
- Staysail on roller boom with stainless steel rigging + staysail sheet (very good condition)
- One symmetric spinnaker (used in good condition)
- One asymmetrical spinnaker (used in good condition)
- Standing rigging replaced in 2010 (all shrouds)
- Forestay replaced in 2012
- Adjustable backstay, 12mm diameter
- Shrouds, 10 mm diameter
- Three whisker poles
- Sloop mast, 18.50 m, 2 tiers of shroud bars
- Numerous winches at the stern / central cockpit and at the mast base

This is a racing boat from the 1980s / Sailing close-hauled and windward!!
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⚠️ Important
• Keel sailboat (draft 2.50 m – non-derivative)
• No hot water, no shower, no desalinator
• No black water tank
• No autopilot
• Artisan-quality sports-oriented interior, vintage racing spirit
• Inspection recommended prior to purchase
Intended for experienced sailors, lovers of high-performance and authentic boats
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Visit arrangements
• Pre-visit video available
• Viewings by appointment only
• Sea trials possible under conditions (deposit + agreement)
• Owner assistance for handling
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A unique sailboat for enthusiasts
This Jade 48 is not a modern production boat but a true boat with character: fast, solid, full of history, ideal for offshore navigation.
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