The Kaufman 47 is a 47.0ft cutter designed by M. Kaufmann and built in fiberglass by Kha Shing Enterprise Co. Ltd. between 1986 and 1988.
The Kaufman 47 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is 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 | Kaufman 47 | ||
| Length | 47 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 35.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 206.77 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.48 | ||
| Capsize | 1.77 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 40.16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10700 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.49 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1002 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 225 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Kha Shing Enterprise Co. Ltd. | ||
| Designer | M. Kaufmann | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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