The Helmsman 47 is a 47.0ft fractional sloop built in fiberglass by Helmsman Yachts since 1981.
The Helmsman 47 is a light 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.
Main features
| Model | Helmsman 47 | ||
| Length | 47 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.78 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.55 ft | ||
| Country | Denmark (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.87 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.48 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 161.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.68 | ||
| Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 41 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.55 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24912 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10582 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 949 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 389.73 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 558.82 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.49 ft | ||
| J | 15.75 ft | ||
| P | 58.73 ft | ||
| E | 19.03 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Helmsman Yachts | ||
| Designer | ?? | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |