Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Steber 38 Commercial Utility 2026 vs Steber 48 Commercial 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Steber 38 Commercial Utility 2026 as mono and the Steber 48 Commercial 2026 as mono, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
The Steber 38 Commercial Utility 2026 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Steber 48 Commercial 2026 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Steber 48 Commercial 2026 carries 687 gallons versus 357 gallons in the Steber 38 Commercial Utility 2026. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Steber 48 Commercial 2026 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Steber 38 Commercial Utility 2026 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Steber 48 Commercial 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Steber 48 Commercial 2026 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 50,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Steber 38 Commercial Utility 2026 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model38 Commercial Utility
Model48 Commercial
Model Year2026
Model Year2026
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 0 in. (12.2 m)
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 2 in. (15.3 m)
Length overall - Inches480.31
Length overall - Inches602.36
Length overall - Meters12.2
Length overall - Meters15.3
Length - Feet40.03
Length - Feet50.2
Beam151.18 in. (3.84 m)
Beam185.04 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Inches151.18
Beam - Inches185.04
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters4.7
Draft [max] - Detail39.37 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail47.24 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Inches39.37
Draft [max] - Inches47.24
Draft [max] - Meters1
Draft [max] - Meters1.2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFibreglass
Hull materialFibreglass
Hull typeMono
Hull typeMono
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max380 hp each
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1350
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2600
Fuel tank capacity - Gal357
Fuel tank capacity - Gal687
Horsepower380 hp each
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardTwin engines
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine makeYanmar
Engine makenot available
Operational Info
Boat typeCommercial vessel
Boat typeCommercial vessel
Options / Other
OptionsIndividually custom-built for commercial purpose with equipment, layout and electronics configured to requirements
OptionsIndividually custom-built for commercial purpose with equipment, layout and electronics configured to requirements