The Valiant 47 is a 47.0ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Uniflite Inc. (USA) between 1981 and 1992.
17 units have been built.
The Valiant 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 a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Valiant 47 | ||
| Length | 47 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.69 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 36.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 205.39 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.18 | ||
| Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 40.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.50 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1063 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 570 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 492.80 sq.ft | ||
| I | 60 ft | ||
| J | 19 ft | ||
| P | 56 ft | ||
| E | 17.60 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 58 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 125 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 180 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Uniflite Inc. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 1992 | ||
| Number built | 17 |