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SAONA 47

SAONA 47

Fountaine Pajot🇫🇷· Design: Berret-Racoupeau
$706,062 avg$499,000 – $875,120 (10 listings)2016–2020
$2.3K – $6.2K est. annual maintenance
Catamaran / MultihullmultiFractional SloopTwin/Triple

Specifications

Hull

LOA46 ft
LWL46 ft
Beam25.3 ft
Draft4.2 ft
Displacement30,424 lb
Material45’ 8”13.94 m
Hull speed1.34·√LWL9.1 kn

Accommodation

Cabins3
Berths6
Heads3
Water184.9 L
Fuel248.3 L
CE categoryAbout530 000€(2020)

About the SAONA 47

Sail area 75 m² / 807 ft² Genoa area 52 m² / 560 ft² Optional Power 2 x 60 CV / 2 x 60 HP Maestro version 1 owner’s suite + 1 bathroom / 2 double cabins + 2 bathrooms Quintet Version 5 double cabins + 5 bathrooms

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Saona 47 is a wide-beamed catamaran designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Fountaine Pajot between 2016 and 2020. With a displacement of 30424.0 lb and a beam of 25.3 ft, it offers substantial interior volume and stability, though the exact number of hulls built is not specified in the available data.

Best for:
This vessel is ideal for coastal and offshore cruisers seeking spacious living quarters and strong performance, as evidenced by the high frequency of watermaker, solar panel, and bow thruster installations among owners.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 3.25 and a comfort ratio of 13.85, the Saona 47 demonstrates solid offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for bluewater passages.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Fountaine Pajot Salia 47 and the Lagoon 45, which share similar production eras and wide-beam catamaran characteristics, though the Saona 47 distinguishes itself with its specific Berret-Racoupeau design and fractional sloop rig.

Performance

Comfort13.8
Capsize3.25
SA/Disp13.3
Disp/Len140

Estimated Value

Medium Confidence
Based on 10 listings
Low
$474,358
Estimated Value
$572,843
High
$613,279
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Asking price by model year

10 listings · boat years 20182020 · median $749,000

$0$500k$1Mmedian $749,00020202020 Saona 47 · $825,000 · FL, US2018 Saona 47 · $749,500 · CA, US2019 Saona 47 · $645,000 · FL, US2019 Saona 47 · $795,000 · FL, US2020 Saona 47 · $725,000 · MD, US2019 Saona 47 · $599,000 · VG2019 Saona 47 · $499,000 · VG2018 Saona 47 · $749,000 · MX2020 Saona 47 · $599,000 · GD2018 Saona 47 · $875,120 · TRAsking price (USD)Boat model year

Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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$2.3K – $6.2K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

6 reported issues across 4 systems for the SAONA 47, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 critical2 major2 minor
Engine2Structural2Rudder1Hull1

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