COMPASS 47 (LAVRANOS)

Masthead Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1980

Dimensions

LOA: 47 ft
LWL: 37 ft
Beam: 13.5 ft
Max Draft: 6.25 ft
Displacement: 27,500 lbs
Ballast: 7,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ: 1.79 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ: 14.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ: 242
Ballast Ratio ⓘ: 25.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area: 829 sq ft
I: 53.5 ft
J: 18.2 ft
P: 45 ft
E: 15.2 ft

Construction

Hull Type: Fin Keel
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Hull Material: FG/Wood
Ballast Type: —

Production

First Built: 1980
Last Built: —
Number Built: 50

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make: Perkins
Engine Model: 4-108
Power: 50 hp
Engine Type: Diesel

Notes: The COMPASS 47 is a popular cruiser from South Africa. Of the 50 that have been built, 7 are cold-molded PLY and the remainder in solid FG. Variations include center and aft cockpits, sloop and ketch rigs.

Designer

Angelo Lavranos