1989 Tollycraft Cockpit Motor Yacht

Step aboard this 48’ Tolly cockpit yacht and you immediately notice how much usable space you actually get for the length. The cockpit adds a whole extra “room” outside for fishing, loading gear, or setting up deck chairs at anchor, and the wide transom makes getting on and off the boat with coolers or kids far less of a circus. Up top, the flybridge layout gives everyone a real seat with a view instead of perching on narrow benches. Inside, the joinery has that classic Tolly feel—solid doors, real wood, and hardware that still feels substantial in your hand. Storage is everywhere, and the boat’s proportions make it feel like a small ship rather than just a big cruiser.

A 48’ Tollycraft cockpit motor yacht shines in these waters because it blends long‑range comfort with practical handling in tight marinas and narrow channels. The hull form has the heft and deadrise to track confidently through afternoon chop, while the cockpit and swim platform make it easy to launch a tender, dive, or hop ashore at less developed stops. High, secure side decks are reassuring when you’re handling lines in a cross‑wind, and the extra volume below means you can actually live aboard for a season rather than just weekending. It’s a boat that makes extended cruising here feel realistic, not like a compromise.