Askold 48 LIBAVA is a 18.6-metre traditional-style sailing vessel designed as a maritime leisure craft inspired by the Dutch “herren-yachts” of the 17th–18th centuries. Built in 2008 at a shipyard in Karelia, the vessel features a wooden hull constructed from selected pine with a single-layer carvel planking over a laminated longitudinal and transverse frame system.
The yacht is rigged as a single-masted gaff schooner with a sail area of 102 m², combining traditional styling with synthetic sailcloth and a mix of natural and modern running rigging. Propulsion under power is provided by a Valmet 23B0.
1 diesel engine (88.3 kW/120 hp), delivering a cruising speed of around 8 knots, supported by a SOLE diesel generator (6.6 kW, 230V, new).
Navigation and onboard systems include Raymarine chartplotter, autopilot, radar, and VHF radio, alongside full electrical and onboard systems for freshwater, seawater, bilge, ventilation, and waste management.
The original accommodation has been reconfigured to create spacious public areas, making the vessel particularly well suited for day cruises, private events, and corporate hospitality. The interior features two spacious saloons, a captain’s cabin, a galley, a marine toilet (head), and two dedicated storage compartments. The open deck offers ample space for guests and can accommodate up to 36 passengers, providing an ideal setting for sightseeing cruises, celebrations, and themed events aboard this unique traditional sailing vessel.
Deck equipment includes a traditional manual windlass, a 100 kg admiralty anchor with chain locker and heavy ground tackle.
The vessel has undergone structural maintenance, including repairs to frames and partial renewal of the stern planking on the starboard side
Location: Riga, Latvia
Flag: Latvia
VAT paid
- LOA: 18.6 m
- Beam: 4.6 m
- Draft (full load): 1.3 m
- Displacement (lightship): 30.6 t
- Sail area: 102 m²
- Passenger capacity: up to 36 persons
Construction
- Hull material: Selected pine (wooden construction)
- Hull type: Single-layer carvel planking (“in flush”)
- Structural system: Laminated longitudinal and transverse framing
- Internal ballast: approx. 6 tons for stability under sail
- Deck fittings: Traditional-style hardware and fittings (heritage design approach)
- Recent works: Frame (rib) repairs and partial stern planking replacement (starboard side)
Propulsion & machinery
- Main engine: Valmet 23B0.1
- Power: 88.3 kW / 120 hp
- Operating hours: 9311 hours
- Cruising speed under power: approx. 8 knots
- Generator: SOLE 7GSC 12V
- Output: 6.6 kW / 230V
- Fuel capacity: 800 L
- Fresh water capacity: 500 L
Rigging & sailing equipment
- Rig type: Single-masted gaff schooner configuration
- Mast: Wooden (traditional design)
- Standing & running rigging: Combination of natural fibre and modern synthetic ropes
- Sails: Synthetic sailcloth
- Deck hardware: Traditional-style blocks, deadeyes and fittings
- Windlass: Manual mechanical anchor windlass
- Anchor: Admiralty type, approx. 100 kg
- Ground tackle: Anchor chain and dedicated chain locker
Navigation & electronics
- Chartplotter: Raymarine
- Autopilot: Raymarine
- Radar: Raymarine
- VHF radio: Raymarine communication system
- Navigation lights: Full LED/standard navigation lighting system
Electrical systems
- Dual electrical network: 12V DC + 220V AC onboard systems
- Battery bank: Dual battery system
- Charging: Via main engine and generator
- Electrical distribution panel: Central onboard switchboard
- Lighting: Interior and navigation lighting systems
Accommodation & interior layout
- Layout: Reconfigured for day cruising and passenger operations
- Saloons: 2 spacious passenger saloons
- Captain’s cabin: 1
- Galley: Onboard galley
- Head: 1 marine toilet
- Storage: 2 dedicated storage compartments
- Technical spaces: Forepeak and engine room
- Passenger capacity: Up to 36 passengers on deck
Systems
- Freshwater system: Pressurised onboard system
- Seawater system: Service and washdown supply
- Bilge system: Integrated drainage and pumping system
- Ventilation: Passive and mechanical ventilation throughout vessel
- Waste system: Marine sanitation system with holding facilities





































