CT-47
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.92 ft |
| LWL | 37.5 ft |
| Beam | 13.16 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 29,395 lb |
| Ballast | 11,999 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 53 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.5 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 30 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 11.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 941 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 496.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 844.7 sq ft |
About the CT-47
Available with sloop, cutter or ketch rig and traditional stern (CT-49). Center or aft cockpit, and a number of different interior layouts. The CT-47/49 was an extremely successful model with more than 80 sold (all versions).
The CT-47 is a robust 46.92 ft cutter designed by Kauffman & Ladd and built by Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. in Taiwan. With a production run of 80 hulls completed in 1981, this vessel represents a specific era of offshore-oriented design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater passagemakers who prioritize heavy displacement comfort and stability over high-speed performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 29395.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.71, the CT-47 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping abilities suitable for extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 40 and O'Day 38 from the same era, as they share similar displacement characteristics and cruising-oriented layouts, though the CT-47's cutter rig offers distinct reefing advantages.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CT-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.
Own a CT-47? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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