Bristol Yachts Inc. 47.7

Sailboat 47′ Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
47.7
Type
Sailboat
Built
1979–1994
Designer
Ted Hood
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
47′ (14.33 m)
Waterline length
37′ 4″ (11.37 m)
Beam
13′ 2″ (4.02 m)
Displacement
34,660 lb (15,722 kg)
Ballast
15,000 lb (6,804 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,004 sq ft (93.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
56′ (17.07 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 6″ (5.64 m)
P (mainsail luff)
50′ (15.24 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ (5.49 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
298

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
43%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.62

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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