Sirena 48 Video Review: Big-Boat Living in a 48 ft Flybridge
By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough6 min read
The Sirena 48 is a compact flybridge cruiser that feels much bigger than its size. We walked a brand new one indoors at a boat show. She has a swim platform that lowers, an aft deck with a table that opens out, and a flybridge with a grill and seating for six to eight. The main deck has an L-shaped galley, a dinette with one-piece windows and a second helm with a side door. Below there is a VIP cabin, a twin cabin and a full-beam owner's cabin.
A 48-footer that does not feel like one
Sirena is known for big living areas, and the 48 keeps that promise. The flybridge alone seats six to eight, and the salon windows are single pieces of glass. Storage hides in every corner, even under pieces that look like trim. Below, both main cabins have dry heads with benches in the shower, and there is a washer-dryer. The engine room is so roomy it surprised us.
What stood out on board
- One-piece salon windowsEach side window is a single sheet of glass, with shades for privacy.
- A flybridge for eightTwo tables join into one long table, with a grill, sink and ice maker.
- A side door at the lower helmStep straight out to handle lines when you are short-handed.
- A full-beam owner's cabinA queen bed, a desk with an ottoman, a sofa and big windows.
- A dishwasher on a 48Plus a four-burner cooktop and a convection oven.
- A huge engine roomRoom to move around both engines, the generator and the water maker.
Spec sheet at a glance
| Feature | What you get | The benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 52 ft 7 in (16.03 m) | More room than the name suggests |
| Beam | 16 ft 5 in (5.0 m) | A full-beam owner's cabin |
| Draft | 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m) | Fine for shallow bays |
| Dry weight | 23.4 t (51,632 lb) | Steady at anchor |
| Fuel | 502 gal (1,900 L) | Good range for weekends away |
| Water | 159 gal (602 L) | Two showers for a full boat |
| Power (as filmed) | 2x Cummins diesels | Reliable and easy to service |
| Top speed | 26 kn (as quoted on board) | Not measured, we did not sea trial her |
| Layout | Owner's, VIP and twin cabins, two dry heads | Sleeps six |
| Helms | Flybridge and main deck, joystick below | Drive in any weather |
| Extras | Washer-dryer, water maker, Cummins generator | Ready for longer trips |
| Swim platform | Lowers into the water, holds a tender | Easy swimming and boarding |
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Swim platform and aft deck
The swim platform lowers into the water and can carry a tender. Steps lead up to an aft deck with a table that opens out for four or five.
- Storage.Room for Seabobs, toys, fenders and lines.
- Winch.Plus cleats and a line locker.
- Table.Unscrews so you can move it or take it away.
- Gates.Boarding gates on both sides.
Bow
Side decks lead to a bow lounge with cup holders on both sides. A small window opens to the galley for fresh air.
- Cleats.Pop-up, so nothing catches.
- Lockers.For lines and fenders, with a ladder inside.
- Audio.Controls at the bow.
- Anchor.Easy to reach.
Flybridge
The flybridge has seating for six to eight, track lights in the hardtop and a full outdoor galley.
- Helm.Two Garmin screens and an aft camera for docking.
- Tables.Two fold out into one long table.
- Galley.A grill, a sink and an ice maker.
- Storage.Units with fridges under the counter.
Galley and salon
Folding doors open the galley to the aft deck. Forward is a dinette and a lounge with a TV that rises at a button.
- Cooking.A four-burner cooktop, extractor and convection oven.
- Clean-up.A dishwasher.
- Fridge.A freezer on top and a fridge below.
- Storage.Hidden under pieces that look like trim.
Lower helm
A second helm on the main deck is ideal on rainy days. A button opens a side door so you can step out to the lines.
- Joystick.Right at arm's reach.
- Thruster.A bow thruster.
- View.Big windows all round.
Cabins and engine room
Three cabins sit below, and a hatch in the salon floor lifts to reveal an engine room with space to move.
Cabins
- VIP.Forward, with a big closet and a dry head that doubles as the day head.
- Twin.Two beds, a closet and opening portholes.
- Owner's.Full beam, with a desk, a sofa and a dry head.
- Laundry.A washer-dryer with a shelf above.
Engine room
- Engines.Twin Cummins diesels.
- Generator.A Cummins, on the port side.
- Water maker.For long trips.
- Finish.Stainless steel exhausts and clear panels.
The Sirena 48 packs a lot of boat into 48 ft. The flybridge is huge, the salon is bright with one-piece windows, and the galley has a dishwasher and a full oven. Below, three cabins and two dry heads make her a real family boat, with a washer-dryer and a water maker for longer trips. The owner's cabin could use a TV. We saw her at a show, so we cannot speak to the ride.
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