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Solaris 47

Designer: S&S  ·  Builder: Cantiere Serigi  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Solaris 47

Crafted by the renowned Italian builder Solaris Yachts, the Solaris 47 represents a compelling blend of performance sailing and blue-water cruising capability that has earned admirers among serious sailors across Europe and beyond. Solaris has long been respected for producing boats that refuse to compromise between speed and comfort, and the 47 fits squarely within that philosophy. Designed with offshore passages in mind, the Solaris 47 is well suited to sailors who want a yacht capable of covering serious ocean miles without sacrificing the lively, responsive handling that makes sailing genuinely enjoyable. The boat carries the hallmarks typical of the Solaris line — clean, purposeful deck layouts, quality construction, and a hull form that balances stability with an eagerness to move through the water efficiently. For those researching a cruising yacht in this size range, the Solaris 47 deserves strong consideration, particularly if Mediterranean or Atlantic sailing is on the agenda. Its Italian craftsmanship and performance-oriented DNA make it a distinctive choice in a competitive market segment, appealing to experienced sailors who demand both elegance and capability from their vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 47.18 ft / 14.38 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.05 ft / 10.38 m
Beam 13.12 ft / 4.00 m
Max Draft 7.51 ft / 2.29 m
Displacement 26,455.00 lb / 12,000 kg
Ballast 13,228.00 lb / 6,000 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,076.00 ft² / 99.96 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer S&S
Builder Cantiere Serigi
First Built 1979
Related Sailboats Swan 46 · Hylas 47 · Valiant 47 · Centurion 47 · Bristol 477
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
19.47
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
34.92
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
1.76
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. 7.82
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. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Bristol 477, Centurion 47, Hylas 47, Swan 46, Valiant 47

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Dimensions
LOA
Solaris 47 ★
47.2 ft
Bristol 477
47.0 ft
Centurion 47
47.6 ft
Hylas 47
46.8 ft
Swan 46
47.1 ft
Valiant 47
47.0 ft
LWL
Solaris 47 ★
34.1 ft
Bristol 477
37.3 ft
Centurion 47
38.0 ft
Hylas 47
37.8 ft
Swan 46
37.8 ft
Valiant 47
40.0 ft
Beam
Solaris 47 ★
13.1 ft
Bristol 477
13.2 ft
Centurion 47
14.7 ft
Hylas 47
14.3 ft
Swan 46
14.4 ft
Valiant 47
13.8 ft
Displacement
Solaris 47 ★
26 lbs
Bristol 477
34 lbs
Centurion 47
30 lbs
Hylas 47
35 lbs
Swan 46
31 lbs
Valiant 47
30 lbs
Ballast
Solaris 47 ★
13 lbs
Bristol 477
15 lbs
Centurion 47
12 lbs
Hylas 47
14 lbs
Swan 46
11 lbs
Valiant 47
11 lbs
Sail Area
Solaris 47 ★
1 sq ft
Bristol 477
968 sq ft
Centurion 47
1 sq ft
Hylas 47
1 sq ft
Swan 46
978 sq ft
Valiant 47
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Solaris 47 ★
Bristol 477
Centurion 47
72 s/nm
Hylas 47
93 s/nm
Swan 46
68 s/nm
Valiant 47
92 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Solaris 47 ★
19.5
Bristol 477
14.6
Centurion 47
18.7
Hylas 47
15.8
Swan 46
15.8
Valiant 47
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Solaris 47 ★
Bristol 477
43.3 %
Centurion 47
42.7 %
Hylas 47
Swan 46
36.4 %
Valiant 47
36.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Solaris 47 ★
34.9
Bristol 477
43.0
Centurion 47
31.7
Hylas 47
38.9
Swan 46
34.1
Valiant 47
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Solaris 47 ★
1.76
Bristol 477
1.62
Centurion 47
1.89
Hylas 47
1.75
Swan 46
1.83
Valiant 47
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Solaris 47 ★
Bristol 477
299
Centurion 47
244
Hylas 47
Swan 46
258
Valiant 47
209
Hull Speed
Solaris 47 ★
7.8 kts
Bristol 477
8.2 kts
Centurion 47
8.3 kts
Hylas 47
8.2 kts
Swan 46
8.2 kts
Valiant 47
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Solaris 47 ★
Bristol 477
1.6
Centurion 47
2.4
Hylas 47
1.7
Swan 46
2.0
Valiant 47
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