CHATAM 47
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.05 ft |
| LWL | 44.78 ft |
| Beam | 14.6 ft |
| Draft | 8.2 ft/ 3.28 ft min |
| Displacement | 33,731 lb |
| Ballast | 10,139.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
About the CHATAM 47
Specs above are for aluminum hull with swing keel. Available with fixed keel. Draft: 1.8m / 5.9 ft - displacement: 13,900 kg / 30,644 lbs. - ballast: 4400 kg. / 9,700 lbs Steel hull: - Swing keel displacement: 16,800 kg - Swing keel ballast: 4300 kg / 9480 lbs. - Fixed keel displacement: 16,100 kg - Fixed keel ballast: 4100 kg / 9,039 lbs Sail area above = furling Genoa + main. Furling Genoa = 80 m² Main = 50 m² Staysail or jib = 31 m² Also available with ketch rig.
The Chatam 47 is a substantial cruising yacht designed by Gilbert Caroff and built starting in 1993. With a displacement of 33731.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 31.86, it is engineered for stability and seakeeping rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and safety over speed, particularly those who appreciate a cutter rig for versatile sail handling.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.81 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 167.7, the Chatam 47 demonstrates strong inherent stability and offshore suitability for extended passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 46 and the Tartan 4400, as they share similar heavy displacement characteristics, robust construction, and a focus on bluewater cruising capabilities from the same era.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49.05ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHATAM 47yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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