The Saona 47 is with a quick, snappy motion best suited to day sailing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
9.1 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 46.0′, the Saona 47 tops out around 9.1 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √46.0′ LWL = 9.1 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Comfort Ratio
13.7
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Capsize Screening
3.25
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Hull Speed
9.1kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
25lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
13.7
Quick, snappy motion — better for day sails and racing than long passages.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
3.25
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Saona 47 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Bavaria 46
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Saona 47.
| Saona 47 | Bavaria 46 | Lagoon 450 | Lagoon 47 | Moody 45 Classic | X46 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 46.0 | 46.0 | 45.8 | 46.3 | 46.0 | 46.2 |
| LWL | 46.0 | 40.0 | — | 42.7 | 40.0 | 40.5 |
| Beam | 25.3 | 14.3 | 25.8 | 24.9 | 13.8 | 14.0 |
| Displacement | 30 | 24 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 24 |
| Ballast | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | 9 |
| Sail Area | 807 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 57 | — | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 24.3 | 21.8 | — | — | 21.9 |
| Bal/Disp | — | 30.0 | — | — | 28.9 | — |
| Comfort | 13.7 | 26.0 | — | 9.6 | — | 26.2 |
| Capsize | 3.25 | 1.97 | — | 3.69 | — | 1.95 |
| Hull Speed | 9.1 | 8.5 | — | 8.8 | — | 8.5 |