Discovery 47

9 / 236 - score 82%

The Discovery 47 is a 47.0ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Hatfield and built in fiberglass since 1969.

The Discovery 47 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 78%

Model	Discovery 47
Length	47 ft (77%)	the closest to 45.93 ft
Beam	12.83 ft (78%)	the closest to 13.12 ft
Draft	7 ft
Country			??
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 99%

Sail area / displ.	17.76 (99%)	the closest to 17.75
Ballast / displ.	42.60 %
Displ. / length	249.55
Comfort ratio	34.28
Capsize	1.73

Hull 74%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	36 ft (74%)	the closest to 35.10 ft
Maximum draft	7 ft
Displacement	26080 lbs
Ballast	11110 lbs
Hull speed	8.04 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	972 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	486 sq.ft
Sail area main	489.95 sq.ft
I	54 ft
J	18 ft
P	47.80 ft
E	20.50 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	100 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	200 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder		??
Designer	Peter Hatfield
First built	1969
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??