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1998 Sea Ray 48' (14.63 m)

Hilton Head, South Carolina, United States

Sea Ray's 480 Sedan Bridge is a fantastic model, with plentiful accommodations, entertaining areas both inside and out, and amenities conducive to living aboard or cruising.

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Vessel ID# 2848119    Last Updated: 2026-03-07 14:12:49

$ 255,000 USD

222,173 Euros
$ 361,194 CAD
£ 192,714 GBP

Description

Sea Ray's 480 Sedan Bridge is a fantastic model, with plentiful accommodations, entertaining areas both inside and out, and amenities conducive to living aboard or cruising. "Benedetta" has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by her sellers, and is ready to take on new adventures with her next owners!

Highlights include:

Twin Caterpillar Engines 

Westerbeke Generator

Full Bridge & Cockpit Enclosures

Bow Thruster

Reverse-cycle Heat and Air Conditioning

Washer & Dryer


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Ashley Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: SERP4000A898

LOA: 48' (14.63 Meters)

Type: Power- New

Year: 1998

Beam: 15' 3''

Draft Max: 3' 9''

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 500 Gallons (1892.71 Liters)

Fresh Water: 140 Gallons (529.96 Liters)

Holding Tank: 68 Gallons (257.41 Liters)

Dry Weight: 40400

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 3196-TA
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 660.00
  • Power KW: 492.16
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1428.00
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: 3196-TA
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 660.00
  • Power KW: 492.16
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1423.00
  • Engine Location: Starboard

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Westerbeke
  • Generator Model: 10.0BTD
  • Generator Hours: 6981

Full Details

Deck and Hull

ACR Electronics RCL-100 Searchlight 

Anchor

Navigation Lights

Aft-deck Curtains

Flybridge Curtains

Ritchie 3.5" Compass

(2) Shurflo 4.0 GPM Dockside Fresh Water Systems

Cockpit Shower

Raw-Water Cockpit Wash System

ACR Searchlight

Swim Platform

Stainless Steel Swim Ladder

Transom Door

Lofrans Progress II Electric Windlass with Controls at Bow and Helm

Plow Anchor (approximately 50' of 3/8" chain & 200' of 5/8" rode)

Sea Dek on Bridge, Cockpit, & Steps (2018)

Fiberglass Bridge Hardtop

Bridge & Cockpit Cushions

Full Bridge Enclosure

Full Cockpit Enclosure

Forward Sunbathing Cushions

Cockpit Freezer

Gas Grill

Scuba Gear Available for Purchase

Electronics

Starlink

Icom IC-M602 VHF Radio

Simrad NSS12 evo3 GPS/Chartplotter/Sounder

B & G Network Quad Speed & Depth

Simrad AP20 Autopilot

Simrad Open Array Radar 

Fusion MS-UD755 Stereo/CD/Satellite Radio Player

Infinity Audio Speakers

(3) Samsung Televisions in Salon, Owner's Stateroom, and Guest Cabin

Satellite Television Antenna 

Caterpillar Marine Power Engine Displays

Electrical

Westerbeke 10.0BTD Generator with 6,981 Hours

220V AC Electrical System

Genset 27-Series Battery

(2) Duracell 8D Main Batteries 

(2) AGM 31-Series Thruster Batteries

Duracell Ultra 1.5-amp Battery Charger (Genset)

Pro-Mariner Pro-Sport Charger

50-amp Shore Power Service

50-amp Shore Power Cable

Zinc Saver II Galvanic Isolator

Marinco TV/Phone Inlet

Mechanical

Accommodations

(4) Cruisair Marine Air Reverse-cycle Heat & A/C

LED Lighting Throughout

Splendide 2000 WD-802-M Clothes Washer/Dryer Combo

Hunter-Douglass Blinds

Central Vacuum System

(10) Port Lights 15" x 4.5" (6-opening & 4-fixed)

(2) Opening Hatches

Weems & Plath Clock

Salon settee full berth

Owner's stateroom features a custom mattress

Galley

Kenyon 3-burner Stovetop

Corian Sink

Subzero Refrigerator and Freezer

Breville Toaster Oven

Plentiful Storage Cabinetry

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