The Stevens 47 is and respectable in club racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
8.2 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 37.8′, the Stevens 47 tops out around 8.2 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √37.8′ LWL = 8.2 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
93s/nm
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Ballast / Displacement
45.3%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
266
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
8.2kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
12lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Stevens 47 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Valiant 47
Stevens 47
Cruiser/racer — competitive in club racing, comfortable cruising.
Hylas 47
Moody 47
Ct 47
Passport 47
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Stevens 47.
| Stevens 47 | Ct 47 | Hylas 47 | Moody 47 | Passport 47 | Valiant 47 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 46.8 | 46.9 | 46.8 | 46.5 | 46.6 | 47.0 |
| LWL | 37.8 | 37.5 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 40.0 |
| Beam | 14.3 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.7 | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Displacement | 32 | 29 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 30 |
| Ballast | 14 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Sail Area | — | 908 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 93 | 111 | 93 | 99 | 117 | 92 |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.3 | 15.8 | — | 15.3 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 45.3 | 40.8 | — | 40.0 | — | 36.7 |
| Comfort | — | 36.4 | 38.9 | — | 39.8 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.71 | 1.75 | — | 1.67 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 8.2 | 8.2 | — | 8.4 | — |