Used Sailboat Metalu JADE 48 ALU

XBOAT ref :6319.
METALU SHIPYARD (France 44) - JADE 48 ALU - Sloop - Built in 1978 - METALU SHIPYARD (France 44) - Keelboat - Overall length: 16.00 m - Hull length: 15.00 m - Waterline length: 12.50 m - Beam / max beam: 4.25 m - Minimum draft: 2.50 m - Ballast: 6000 kg - Mast with two sets of spreaders: 18.50 m - Light displacement: approximately 13,000 kg - Center cockpit and aft wheel steering Owner Loïc’s words: "I bought this boat in 1988, its speed and performance won me over immediately! The boat was built in 1978 for skipper MARSAUDON, and I had the chance to sail with him during the 'Offshore Race' in the double-handed transatlantic, Lorient - Bermuda - Lorient in 1983 aboard the trimaran Stalaven! I bought this Jade 48 in 1988 as a bare hull and worked on it for 2 years for a complete refit, reinforcing the stringers on the bow, then I made all the wooden joinery and interior fittings. I am passionate about regattas and offshore racing, and I have owned this superb aluminum sailboat for 36 years! Today, it is a fast and comfortable boat. The boat is maintained regularly: 'I am very strict about boat maintenance; it is part of safety. It is hauled out regularly; this April 2026, we gave it a makeover for the spring: haul-out, antifouling, various checks and repairs, anodes were replaced, the hull was sandblasted, and 4 coats of zinc silicate antifouling 'Doxanode' were applied. This is a boat ready to sail. I do everything myself on my boat, knowing that I am a former professional in shipbuilding, except for the sandblasting, which was done by a company in April 2026. With age, I have made the difficult decision to part with it, and we are looking for its new owner. It is a stiff boat under sail, a true upwind performer! So, you need to be a bit athletic if you are interested in this sailboat!" ⛵ VINTAGE JADE 48 ALU SAILBOAT – METALU SHIPYARD 44 (1978) A racing sailboat transformed into an authentic performance cruiser-racer, ready to sail ________________________________________ Main characteristics • Model: Jade 48 Aluminum • Originally built for skipper MARSAUDON • Shipyard: METALU (France) • Year: 1978 • Type: Keel sloop • 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 – two sets of spreaders • Center cockpit, aft wheel steering ________________________________________ ⚓ Owner’s words "Owner since 1988, this boat immediately captivated me with its speed and performance. Originally built for skipper Marsaudon, I had the opportunity to sail with him in offshore racing. Bought as a bare hull, I fully fitted and reinforced it myself: reinforced bow structure, custom joinery, complete interior fittings. After 36 years of passionate sailing, I am parting with it reluctantly. It is a fast, seaworthy, demanding sailboat, ideal for enthusiasts of sporty sailing. Always meticulously maintained, it is now ready to set sail again." ________________________________________ Recent work (April 2026) • Complete hull sandblasting • Full haul-out • 4 coats of zinc antifouling • Anode replacement • General checks and maintenance Boat ready to sail immediately ________________________________________ Accommodation (8 to 10 berths) • Large saloon with settees (3 berths) • Chart table + electrical panel • Equipped galley (double sink, gas stove + gimballed oven) • Pressurized cold water • Head with marine toilet • Aft cabin with double bed + private head • 2 forward cabins with bunk beds • Headroom: 1.90 m • Heating: Refleks diesel stove Functional fittings, seafaring spirit, simple and robust comfort ________________________________________ ⚙️ Engine • Engine: NANNI N4.50 – 50 HP • Installation: 2011 • Hours: approx. 930 h • Transmission: shaft drive – 3-blade bronze propeller in cupro-aluminum • Tank: 270 L (2 tanks) • Alternator + shaft alternator ________________________________________ Energy & electricity • Gel battery bank ~700 Ah • Wind turbine + 2 solar panels (100 W) • 12V / 220V circuit • ⚠️ No shore power charger ________________________________________ Navigation & electronics • Autopilot RAYMARINE EV 400 (powerful electric drive) NEW 2026! • Raymarine ST60 (depth sounder, speed, wind) • Fixed VHF + handheld VHF • GPS antenna (PC/tablet connection) ________________________________________ Safety & equipment • Up-to-date offshore safety equipment • 6-person liferaft (serviced until 2028) • EPIRB beacon (2028) • Powerful LEWMAR electric windlass + 30 kg anchor • Zodiac dinghy 3.10 m + Yamaha 6 HP outboard Sails and Rigging - Fully battened mainsail of 45 m² (approx. 20 years old, good working condition) - Genoa on furler with UV strip and protective sock, area of 75 m² (very thick Dacron, approx. 10 years old, very good working condition) - Staysail on removable stainless steel stay + storm jib (very good working condition) - 1 symmetrical spinnaker (good working condition) - 1 asymmetrical spinnaker (good working condition) - Standing rigging replaced in 2010 (all shrouds) - Forestay replaced in 2012 - Adjustable backstay, diameter 12 mm - Shrouds, diameter 10 mm - 3 spinnaker poles - 18.50 m masthead sloop rig – 2 sets of spreaders - Numerous winches at the stern, in the center cockpit, and at the mast base This is a 1980s racing boat / Close-hauled and tight upwind performance!! ________________________________________ ⚠️ Important notes • Keel sailboat (draft 2.50 m – not a centerboarder) • No hot water, no shower, no watermaker • No black water tank • No windvane self-steering • High-quality custom fittings, vintage racing spirit • Survey recommended before purchase Sailboat intended for experienced sailors who appreciate high-performance and authentic boats ________________________________________ Visit arrangements • Preliminary video visit possible • In-person visits by appointment only • Sea trial possible under conditions (deposit + agreement) • Handover assistance by the owner ________________________________________ A unique sailboat for enthusiasts This Jade 48 is not a modern production boat, but a true character sailboat: fast, solid, steeped in history, ideal for committed offshore sailing. ________________________________________ Contact us by leaving your details via the form for more information EXCLUSIVE XBOAT