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2003 Sea Ray 48' (14.63 m) 480 Sedan Bridge

Chester, Maryland, United States

Yankee Zulu

Yankee Zulu is a 2003 Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge that has been lovingly cared for by discerning owners.

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Vessel ID# 2851142    Last Updated: 2026-06-15 17:04:31

$ 309,999 USD

267,696 Euros
$ 429,866 CAD
£ 228,691 GBP

Description

Yankee Zulu is a 2003 Sea Ray 480 Sedan Bridge that has been lovingly cared for by discerning owners. Kept in a covered slip, the gel coat glistens, the sedan bridge enclosure is pristine and the interior is timeless. This boat stands out from the crowd in terms of her cosmetic and mechanical condition. 


The 480 Sedan Bridge is a surprisingly spacious sedan cruiser with comfortable accommodations for owners and guests alike with three private staterooms and two full heads. 


Highlights:


  • New (2026) 8D bow thruster batteries 
  • New (2025) PSS Shaft Seals 
  • New (2025) Cutlass bearings
  • New (2025) fuel coolers for both Cummins QSM-11 diesels 
  • New (2025) transmission coolers
  • New (2025) impellers for Cummins and Generator
  • New (2024) Icom VHF
  • Reconditioned heat exchangers (2022) 
  • Reconditioned aftercoolers (2022) 
  • Oil and filters changed on Cummins QSM-11 diesels (December 2025)
  • Transmission oil changed (December 2025)
  • Generator oil changed (December 2025)


You won’t find a better kept Sedan Bridge on the market - truly a turn key boat. The boat is currently in the water in Kent Narrows. Reach out to Nathan Hesse to schedule a showing.


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by East Coast Yacht Sales. 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: SERP5658G203

LOA: 51' 2'' (15.60 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 2003

Beam: 15' 3''

Draft Max: 3' 9''

Heads: 2

Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol

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: QSM-11
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 616.00
  • Power KW: 459.35
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1675.00
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: QSM-11
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 616.00
  • Power KW: 459.35
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1675.00
  • Engine Location: Starboard

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Westerbeke
  • Generator KW: 12.50

Full Details

Helm and Electronics

  • White hull and deck
  • Black Petit bottom paint
  • Lofrans PROGRESS II anchor windlass with foot controls
  • Delta Plow anchor with 200’ of chain
  • Fresh water anchor washdown
  • Aft deck sofa with ample storage and Sunbrella cover
  • Hot/cold outdoor shower
  • (8) stainless steel fixed cleats
  • Stainless steel bow rail
  • Stainless steel hand rails on cabintop
  • Fore and aft washdown pumps
  • GHS Hydraulic Swim Platform with chocks
  • Bow cushions
  • Custom deck awning with carbon fiber poles
  • 50 AMP/240V Shore POwer with Cablemaster


Bridge

  • Climate controlled sedan bridge - reverse cycle heat and air conditioning (SMXir control)
  • Adjustable captain and mate chairs that convert to leaning posts
  • Isotherm Refrigerator
  • Sink
  • U-sofa with teak dinette
  • Full bridge enclosure with black Sunbrella and Strataglass panels 
  • Hard top on flybridge with opening hatch


Helm and electronics

  • Vetus Bow Thruster
  • Raymarine Electronics - Tri-Data, ST-7001 Autopilot, Raymarine 12” RL 80C Radar
  • Garmin 4212 Color Chart Plotter with AIS
  • ICOM VHF radio
  • Clarion AM/FM/CD Stereo (bridge)
  • Cummins Digital Displays
  • ACR Remote Spotlight
  • Sea Fire Override System 
  • Geevon remote temperature and humidity (sedan, salon, outside, engine room)


Mechanical and electrical

  • (2) Cummins QSM-11 616hp diesel engines (~1675 hours); displacement speed (idles at 5-7kts, 1.2gph per side) 600rpm; cruise at 1850rpm, 20kts, 20gph per engine. 2300 WOT 25-26kts
  • Westerbeke 12.5 kW diesel generator with sound shield (~1840 hours)
  • (2) ZF Marine Transmissions
  • Fuel (500 gallons)
  • Fresh Water (140 gallons)
  • Holding Tank (68 gallons)
  • Seaward Hot Water heater (20 gallon)
  • Trim tabs
  • 12 KVA ISOTransformer
  • MagnaSine 12V/24V DC inverter 
  • New (2026) 8D bow thruster batteries 
  • New (2025) PSS Shaft Seals 
  • New (2025) Cutlass bearings
  • New (2025) fuel coolers for both Cummins QSM-11 diesels 
  • New (2025) transmission coolers
  • New (2025) impellers for Cummins and Generator
  • Reconditioned heat exchangers (2022) 
  • Reconditioned aftercoolers (2022) 
  • Oil and filters changed on Cummins QSM-11 diesels (December 2025)
  • Transmission oil changed (December 2025)
  • Generator oil changed (December 2025)
  • Inteli-Power Marine PD2050 Electronic Marine Converter/Charger
  • Blue Sea SI-ACR Automatic Charging Relay
  • Reverso Oil Change System
  • Promatic 21-3 Alltech Series Bow Thruster Converter
  • CruiseAir reverse cycle air conditioning (separate units for salon, guest cabins, main cabin and bridge) 


Main salon and galley

  • Bose LS 20 Surround Sound System
  • Sony Smart TV
  • Convertible sleeper sofa in Ultra leather
  • (2) Ultra Leather salon barrel chairs
  • Cherry table with ottomans
  • Dinette with seating for 4
  • DIRECTV Antenna
  • Emerson microwave oven
  • Toaster oven
  • (3) burner Kenyon electric stove (new 2021)
  • Icemaker (new 2021)
  • Carpet covers


Owner's cabin and head

  • Queen size island berth
  • Port lights port and starboard
  • Opening overhead hatch
  • Cedar lined closet
  • Ample storage
  • Vacuflush toilet
  • Large Enclosed shower 

Guest cabin and guest/day head

  • Queen size guest berth on port side with access to guest head
  • Port lights 
  • Cedar lined closet
  • Ample storage
  • Vacuflush toilet
  • Enclosed shower 
  • Splendide Washer/Dryer
  • Twin berths on starboard side cabin with port lights



Equipment and spares

  • Spare water pump
  • Spare bilge pump
  • Spare float switch
  • Spare alternator (used)
  • Replacement boot stripe
  • LED lights
  • Pot, pans, silverware
  • 11 PFDs
  • Two throw rings
  • Fenders
  • Dock lines
  • Marinco reverse Y adapter – 2 30 amp to 50 amp 
  • Teak deck chairs, and table
  • West Marine 8 foot inflatable, tender, paddles, foot pump
  • 2.5 Yamaha outboard
  • Magma Grill with Mount, gas canisters, cover 
  • Electric flare 
  • EPIRB 
  • Ditch bag 


Disclaimer

East Coast Yacht Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Exclusions

Any clothing, artwork, tools, gear, galleyware, or any other personal items seen onboard or in photos/video and not listed above are at the discretion of the Seller.

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