Metalu JADE 48 ALU (sailboat) for sale

Buy Metalu JADE 48 ALU - equipment traditional sailer - sailboat for sale

Navigation
autopilot, echo sounder, GPS, VHF radio

Technical equipment
electric bow anchor windlass, shore supply 220V

Safety
EPIRB, life raft

Deck equipment
sprayhood

Interior equipment
freezer, oven, electric refrigerator, sink

Entertainment instruments
TV antenna / DVB-T

Sails
spinnaker

Other equipment
underwater paint, watermaker

Other information
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
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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
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⚓ 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."
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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
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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
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⚙️ 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
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Energy & electricity
• Gel battery bank ~700 Ah
• Wind turbine + 2 solar panels (100 W)
• 12V / 220V circuit
• ⚠️ No shore power charger
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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)
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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!!
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⚠️ 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
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Visit arrangements
• Preliminary video visit possible
• In-person visits by appointment only
• Sea trial possible under conditions (deposit + agreement)
• Handover assistance by the owner
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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.
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