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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.

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