1978 Pacifica 48 TE Boat in San Diego, CA US

$175,000

Used
builtBuilt in 1978
Year the boat was built
model

48 TE

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Cummins QSL 9)

Engine type and count
length

48 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

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Hull material
Nominal Length
48ft
Length Overall
48ft
Beam
16.42ft
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
250gal
Fuel Tanks
1000gal
Holding Tanks
25gal
Engine 1
Engine Make
Cummins QSL 9
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
1850
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine 2
Engine Make
Cummins QSL 9
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
1850
Fuel Type
diesel
Features
Overview

This is a 1978 Pacifica that has received multiple upgrades throughout her life. Most recently, the boat was repowered with Cummins QSL 9 diesel engines in 2016. In 2018 a new 9.5KW Northern Lights generator was also installed.

The Interior has been refit to accommodate 6 passengers comfortably, with a large galley table, large built in settee, tackle storage, side by side refrigeration and overhead rod storage.

Downstairs has been reconfigured as well. At the bottom of the stairs to port are two over and under bunks, forward to starboard is a full head with shower. All the way forward is the V-berth area that has been reconfigured with 3 double bunks.

The Master stateroom is midships to Port and features a queen size berth and a double berth. There is an ensuite head with separate shower as well.

The cockpit on this boat is massive to say the least and has a 5 scoop bait tank to port and a 3 scoop tank to starboard. There is a large centerline fish hold and a 2 scoop bait tank on the transom.

The flybridge offers the latest in electronics and includes a Furuno sounder, Wesmar side scan sonar, Simrad autopilot, multiple VHF radios, 2-meter radio, and a Furuno chartplotter. There is also a large chest freezer. 

The tuna tower on a Pacifica offers protection from the wind and offers a comfortable seating position for glassing.

Engines

This 48 Pacifica was repowered with Cummins electronic motors in 2016. All new running gear was installed, as well as new gear boxes and Cummins electronic controls.

Ships power is provided by 2 generators, an 8kw Northern Lights and a new (2018) 9.5kw Northern Lights.

With the new motors, the Engineroom is extremely large and access to all the machinery and pumps is second to none.

  • (2) Cummins QSL 9 375 Horsepower motors
  • 8kw Northern Lights Generator
  • 9.5kw Northern Lights generator installed in 2018
Electronics
  • Wesmar SS 395
  • Furuno Navnet
  • Furuno 582 Sounder
  • 64 mile Furuno Radar
  • AIS
  • Icom VHF radios
Disclaimer

This is a 1978 Pacifica that has received multiple upgrades throughout her life. Most recently, the boat was repowered with Cummins QSL 9 diesel engines in 2016. In 2018 a new 9.5KW Northern Lights generator was also installed.

The Interior has been refit to accommodate 6 passengers comfortably, with a large galley table, large built in settee, tackle storage, side by side refrigeration and overhead rod storage.

Downstairs has been reconfigured as well. At the bottom of the stairs to port are two over and under bunks, forward to starboard is a full head with shower. All the way forward is the V-berth area that has been reconfigured with 3 double bunks.

The Master stateroom is midships to Port and features a queen size berth and a double berth. There is an ensuite head with separate shower as well.

The cockpit on this boat is massive to say the least and has a 5 scoop bait tank to port and a 3 scoop tank to starboard. There is a large centerline fish hold and a 2 scoop bait tank on the transom.

The flybridge offers the latest in electronics and includes a Furuno sounder, Wesmar side scan sonar, Simrad autopilot, multiple VHF radios, 2-meter radio, and a Furuno chartplotter. There is also a large chest freezer. 

The tuna tower on a Pacifica offers protection from the wind and offers a comfortable seating position for glassing.

This 48 Pacifica was repowered with Cummins electronic motors in 2016. All new running gear was installed, as well as new gear boxes and Cummins electronic controls.

Ships power is provided by 2 generators, an 8kw Northern Lights and a new (2018) 9.5kw Northern Lights.

With the new motors, the Engineroom is extremely large and access to all the machinery and pumps is second to none.

Price History

DateEventPrice
7/12/26Initial price$175,000

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1551 Shelter Island Drive, Suite 101, San Diego, CA, 92106

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Principal Loan Amount$ 148,750
Total Payment$265,959.47
Monthly payment
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