Nova Moorea 48

Boat Description

The Nova Moorea 48 is a classic Yachtfisher trawler-style motor yacht built by Nova Marine, a Taiwanese shipyard, primarily in the 1980s. These vessels are known for their solid construction and practical layout.

General Characteristics

• Design: A traditional double-cabin design with a trawler-style appearance. Fourth Dimension includes an aft cockpit.


• Construction: The hull is typically solid fiberglass and built for stability and capability.


• Layout: Fourth Dimension features an expansive flybridge, a full-beam owner's cabin, and a main salon with extensive teak woodwork and a galley. The interior is often praised for its quality finish.


• Performance: Cruising speeds are generally most efficient, around 9 to 12 knots, with maximum speeds reaching up to 18 knots.

The Nova Moorea 48 is a popular choice for liveaboards and serious cruisers due to its comfort and capability.

Fourth Dimension's Notable Features

• Engine: Fourth Dimension is powered by twin Ford Lehman 2728T Diesels. The benefits of owning Lehmans go beyond their reputation for being a solid, dependable powerplant. Service and parts availability for the Lehman brand is considered in the marine industry, easier to obtain than many other powerplants. Talk to listing agent about this.


• Style: Yachtfish Trawler style Motor Yacht providing additional cockpit aft of mid-deck allowing easy access on/off the boat at dock and water level dinghy access.


• Anchor: Mantas Anchor with Mantas Shackle.


• Bow Thruster: 12v Bow Thruster…Installed in 2022.


• Generator: Onan 8kw Gen-set.


• Dinghy: 2021 Achillies HB280DX RIB with console steering…TX. titled.


• Outboard: 2023 Tohatsu 15hp Outboard for Dinghy…TX. Titled.


• Dinghy Cradle: Roof top mounted dinghy cradle with lifting davit.

Yachtfish Trawler style Motor Yacht providing additional cockpit aft of Mid-deck providing easy access board from a dock or a dinghy!