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Saona 47
Designer: Berret-Racoupeau  ·  Builder: Fountaine Pajot  ·  First built: 2016
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About the Saona 47

Fountaine Pajot's Saona 47 represents a significant evolution in the French builder's cruising catamaran lineup, offering an impressive balance of performance and comfort for bluewater sailing. Built between 2016 and 2020, this twin-hulled design from the renowned Berret-Racoupeau naval architecture firm showcases modern catamaran engineering with its fractional sloop rig and twin keel configuration. With its generous 25.30-foot beam and substantial displacement of over 30,000 pounds, the Saona 47 prioritizes stability and interior volume without sacrificing sailing performance. The 807 square feet of sail area provides adequate power for coastal and offshore cruising, while the relatively shallow 4.20-foot draft opens up access to protected anchorages and shallow waters that would challenge deeper-keeled monohulls. Fountaine Pajot's reputation for building robust, well-appointed cruising catamarans shines through in the Saona 47's fiberglass construction and thoughtful layout. The twin 50-horsepower engines (100 HP total) ensure reliable auxiliary power for maneuvering in tight quarters or motoring in calm conditions. This design particularly appeals to couples or families seeking comfortable long-distance cruising with the stability, space, and shallow-water capabilities that only a well-designed catamaran can provide.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
Beam 25.30 ft / 7.71 m
Max Draft 4.20 ft / 1.28 m
Displacement 30,424.00 lb / 13,800 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 807.00 ft² / 74.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Berret-Racoupeau
Builder Fountaine Pajot
First Built 2016
Last Built 2020
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Performance Ratios
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
13.71
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.25
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 9.09 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 24.94 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Type Dieselx2
Horsepower 100
Fuel Capacity 248 gals / 939 L
Water Capacity 185 gals / 700 L
KSP 0.55
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