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.
Main features
| Model | Discovery 47 | ||
| Length | 47 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.76 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.60 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 249.55 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.28 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36 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 | ?? |
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