Uniflite Aft Cabin

1975 Uniflite 48 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht

Offered here is a beautifully updated 1975 Uniflite 48 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht—a classic motoryacht known for its solid build, generous interior volume, and comfortable cruising layout. Notably, this vessel was stored since new in a covered slip on a freshwater lake until 2023, a rare advantage that has helped preserve both cosmetics and mechanical systems and contributes to her excellent overall condition today.

Measuring approximately 48’ overall, she features durable fiberglass construction and a spacious aft-cabin design with three staterooms and two heads, providing true motoryacht comfort for family and guests. Her layout is ideal for owners who want separate private sleeping areas, comfortable salon living space, and a flybridge for enjoying the outdoors.

Power comes from twin Crusader 454 gasoline inboards rated at 350 HP each, paired with direct drive for responsive handling and dependable performance. The vessel has also benefited from a major cosmetic refinish, including a full exterior paint of the topsides and bottom paint in 2025, making her a standout among classic aft-cabin cruisers.

Major Highlights:

• Freshwater, covered-slip kept until 2023 (stored since new)

• Entire exterior refinished in 2025: topsides painted and bottom painted

• Awlgrip repaint (April 2025) with fiberglass repairs, sand/prime/paint process

• 3 stateroom / 2 head aft-cabin motoryacht layout

• Twin Crusader 454 (350 HP each) gas inboards, direct drive

• Electric windlass for easy anchoring

• Extensive mechanical and cosmetic upgrades—ready to cruise
  
  

Engine & Mechanical Notes:

This vessel benefits from meaningful engine work and documented maintenance:

• Port engine replaced (2010)

  • Heads rebuilt (2021) after bad fuel

  • Under 50 hours since head rebuild (approx. 30 hours noted)

• Starboard engine rebuilt (2001)

  • Approx. 150 hours since rebuild (as reported)

• Carburetors rebuilt (2021) and fuel treated

• Shaft packing replaced (2022)

• Engine coolant flushed/replaced (2022)

• New impellers (2022)

• Tune-up both engines (2022)

• Oil & filters changed on both engines and transmissions (December 2025)

• Raw water cooling system flushed with Rydlyme (August 2025)

• Descalers installed in both engines (August 2025)

• Fuel tanks flushed/cleaned (2021)

• All house/engine/generator batteries replaced (August 2025)

• Heart Interface inverter installed (strong performance reported)

Comfort & Cosmetic Upgrades

This Uniflite has also been updated for a noticeably refreshed onboard experience:

• New salon furniture (2025): sofa + coffee table (converts to desk/dining) + two adjustable mini loveseats

• Bridge chairs reupholstered (June 2025)

• Custom canvas replaced (June 2025) for flybridge, mahogany bar, and stainless back-deck cooking cabinet

• Carpet replaced (2019)

• Aft deck mahogany bar refinished (2022)

• Custom V-berth mattress (2018)

• All interior lights converted to LED

• Custom air vents fabricated and painted to match new paint

Summary

If you’re looking for a classic, spacious aft-cabin motoryacht with major recent cosmetic investment and a long list of mechanical servicing, this Uniflite 48 is a compelling option. The 2025 exterior refinish, updated soft goods, and extensive system maintenance make her an excellent candidate for a buyer who wants a turnkey cruiser with timeless style and real livability.