Camargue 48'

1990 Camargue 48 – Timeless Elegance & Proven West Coast Cruiser

This vessel is in turnkey condition and ready for immediate cruising — not a project boat

Transferable Moorage at Van Isle Marina

Proudly owned by only two families, this 1990 Camargue 48 has been lovingly maintained by her current owners for over 30 years. Designed by Ed Monk and built in Kaohsiung, Taiwan—where Offshore and Fleming yachts are also produced—this yacht embodies the perfect balance of craftsmanship, comfort, and durability.

Built on a semi-displacement hull with a wide beam, the Camargue 48 delivers excellent stability and comfort at both displacement and planing speeds, making her ideal for extended coastal cruising or liveaboard lifestyles.

Highlights & Features

• Twin Caterpillar 3208 Diesel Engines – 425 hp each
• Bow Thruster
• Hynautic Air/Hydraulic Steering
• Northern Lights 8.5 kW Generator (950 hrs)
• Fully Redundant Furuno Electronics Suite (Upper & Lower Helms)
• Robertson Autopilot
• Starlink Satellite Internet (motion service upgrade)
• Mathers Electronic Controls (4 stations)
• Fuel Monitoring System
• Espar Diesel Furnace + Factory Electric Cabin Heaters
• Maxwell Windlass with 60 lb CQR Anchor, 200 ft 3/8” Chain
• Fresh & Salt Water Washdowns

Tender & Deck Equipment

• Novurania 11’ RIB with 25 hp 4-stroke Mercury outboard and chartplotter
• Nick Jackson Davit System
• Hardtop with Polycarbonate Enclosures (Aft deck enclosure replaced 2019; bridge enclosure replaced 2023)

Interior & Accommodations

Beautiful Senwood Japanese Ash interior with practical layout and classic yacht charm.

• Three Staterooms (mid stateroom currently configured as an office, converts to double berth)
• Two VacuFlush Heads, Two Showers
• Combo Washer/Dryer unit
• Salon Entertainment Center
• Granite Countertops (2017 upgrade)

Galley Equipment:

• Princess 3-burner stove with oven
• Broan trash compactor
• Vitrifrigo stainless refrigerator + additional 2-drawer Vitrifrigo unit on aft deck
• Water purification/filtration system

Water Heaters:

• 17-gallon stainless main unit
• 6-gallon stainless secondary (master stateroom)

Maintenance & Condition

The vessel was surveyed in May 2020 and found to be in Above Average Condition with an insurance value of US $300,000.

The current owner’s background in industrial diesel systems is reflected in meticulous mechanical care and a proactive maintenance philosophy. Major service and refit work have been performed by La Clerck

Marine, Platypus Marine, and Philbrooks Boatyard, with engine work by authorized CAT dealers.

Mechanical & System Upgrades

• Walker AirSep filters and positive crankcase ventilation
• Walker fuel refiners
• Upgraded CAT aftercoolers (condensation cure)
• Silicone/CAT OEM hoses throughout
• Coast Guard-spec fuel lines
• Sanitation hoses replaced (2019)
• PSI shaft seals (2015)
• Fireboy generator suppression system
• Upgraded bilge pumps and monitoring cameras
• Smoke and CO detectors
• Oil change system for mains and generator

Capital Improvements

• Mathers electronic controls (4 stations) – 1993
• VacuFlush heads – 1993
• Stidd helm seats – 1995
• Office/berth conversion – 1995
• Espar furnace – 1995
• Hardtop & overhead console – 2001 ($14,000)
• Polycarbonate enclosures – replaced 2019 & 2023
• Mitsubishi SatCom system – 2001 ($20,000)
• Granite countertops – 2017
• Major refit – 2019 ($220,000):
• Awlgrip paint (superstructure & nonskid)
• Rebedded all portlights & windows
• Replaced bulwarks, wing doors, and aft doors
• Full bottom strip, barrier coat, and antifouling
• New Furuno electronics suite
• AIS (2022)
• Starlink (2024, motion service)
• Cockpit cap rail cover (2025, $4,500)

Spare Parts Inventory

Extensive spare parts including:

• (2) tuned & coated props, (1) spare shaft (unused)
• Alternator, freshwater pump, macerator, V-belts, heat exchanger end caps, impellers, solenoids, zincs, filters, bilge pumps, thermostats, head rebuild kit, and various gaskets/O-rings.

Recent Mechanical Maintenance

• Both aftercoolers replaced (CAT update, 1993)
• Heat exchangers serviced per CAT schedule (last in 2025)
• Turbos rebuilt (2015)
• Fuel injectors replaced (2022)
• Port fuel pump rebuilt (2021)
• Starboard transmission rebuilt as preventative maintenance (2021)
• Exhaust diffusers rebuilt (2007)
• Shaft strut bushings replaced (2007)
• Water heaters replaced (2017, 2023)
• Starters serviced (2019)
• Windlass motor replaced (2022)
• House batteries replaced (2023)
• Gen and Mains Start batteries replaced (08/2025)
• Annual oil sampling and full service log onboard

Care & Maintenance Routine

• Waxed annually; washed bi-weekly
• Bottom paint renewed every two years (no blistering)
• Hull and shaft zincs replaced annually
• Oil changed every fall regardless of hours
• Fuel tanks kept full to prevent condensation/algae
• Engine heaters maintained year-round

Cruising History

Well-proven West Coast cruiser—this vessel has cruised extensively to Alaska, circumnavigated Vancouver Island, and completed numerous passages through the Inside Passage north of Vancouver Island.

This Camargue 48 stands out as one of the best-maintained examples on the market — a capable, elegant, and thoughtfully upgraded yacht ready for her next adventure.

Transferable moorage available at Van Isle Marina.

Contact listing broker Adam Pedersen today for details on how to buy this yacht or to schedule your viewing.

We help coordinate everything during the purchase, including your pre-purchase survey, mechanical inspection and sea trial through to insurance.