Kaufman 47

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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.

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

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Main features 83%

Model	Kaufman 47
Length	47 ft (82%)	the closest to 46.18 ft
Beam	13.75 ft (84%)	the closest to 13.54 ft
Draft	7 ft
Country	Taiwan (Asia)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 65%

Sail area / displ.	16.67 (92%)	the closest to 16.54
Ballast / displ.	35.67 %
Displ. / length	206.77
Comfort ratio	33.48 (38%)	the closest to 31.60
Capsize	1.77

Hull 50%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	40.16 ft (50%)	the closest to 38.25 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	??