Extras
Ship Description
These cabin layout drawings also show, in the plan below, the engine
installation under the dinette floor.
CHANGES:
Descriptive changes for boats with a 4.23m beam compared to those with a
4.45m beam
In the last 25% of the hull (the last 3.60m) of its overall length.
This entire section is modified to improve handling. Being wider, this
section enhances buoyancy, particularly in wind and waves.
The increased interior space in the saloon and aft cabin, with its en-suite
bathroom, makes the interior much more comfortable than the 4.23m beam boat.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES in the new model:
The distance between the cabin roof and the side decks has been reduced,
improving the boat's appearance.
The deck windows have been redesigned by reducing their size by a few
centimeters, making them more rectangular and less square.
The engine has been relocated from its original position under the
cockpit floor to a central location, specifically under the saloon floor.
This changes the boat's center of gravity, improving handling.
**It is also improved for the mechanic who takes care of this engine, as he
can work under more normal conditions, having all the space he needs when we
lift the living room floor, because the engine can be accessed from all four
sides.
North Wind 47 (first generation)
Beam 4,23 mt.
North Wind 47 (second Generation)
Beam 4,48 mt.
Key Differences Feature
North Wind 47 North Wind47
Beam 4.23 m Beam 4.48 m
Wider beam (4.48 m):
• Greater stability: A wider hull increases the boat's "form stability."
This is especially beneficial for cruising, making the vessel more
comfortable and safer, particularly in rougher seas.
• Improved performance: While a wider hull might have more hydrodynamic
drag at low speeds, at suitable cruising speeds it can optimize the sail
area, allowing for greater sail power and better upwind performance.
• Increased habitability: The extra beam translates directly into a more
spacious and livable interior. This allows for larger and more comfortable
cabins, saloons, and navigation areas—a key factor for long-distance
cruising sailors.
• Better weight distribution: The greater width at the top of the hull
allows for more efficient weight distribution, contributing to better
stability and increased interior volume.
• Narrower beam (4.23 m):
• Reduced water resistance: A narrower hull tends to have less hydrodynamic
resistance at lower speeds, which could mean better performance in light
winds.
• More traditional hull: The 4.23 m beam corresponds to the first builds
and was used up to the 47th unit of this model built by the shipyard.
• Reflecting a more traditional design approach with less emphasis on
maximizing interior volume.
The second phase of construction used an epoxy-reinforced fiberglass
laminate instead of polyester.
Rudder: Newer models have a rudder design that is wider and deeper than
older models.
Mast: Newer models have a taller and reinforced mast, unlike older models.
Keel: If the boat has a 2-meter deep fin keel, it is from the first period
of construction, while newer models with a fin keel are from the second
period of construction.
Engine Location
• Early Models: In older models, the engine was installed at the stern,
under the cockpit floor.
• Later Models: Relocating the engine to a more central position improved
the boat's weight distribution, resulting in a significant change that
contributed to better performance and stability at sea.
Interiors and Finishes
• First period: The woodwork used stained woods, generally in a dark
reddish tone.
• Second period: The quality and materials of the interior woodwork
improved, with the use of Burmese teak.
Engine and Tanks
• Engine: Volvo Penta 130 hp
• Fuel: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 450 l
Length Overall (LOA): 14.25 m (46.75 ft)
Length Under Water (LWL): 11.38 m (37.34 ft)
Maximum Draft: 2.00 m (6.56 ft)
Displacement: Approximately 13,000 kg (28,660 lb)
Ballast: Approximately 4,700 kg (10,362 lb)
Hulus Type: Fixed keel monohull with rudder on partial skeg.
Construction Material: Fiberglass (GRP).
Deck: Commonly teak deck. Rigging and Sails
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Sail Area (reported): Approximately 113.00 m² (1,216.32 ft²)
Mast: Through-mast, set on the keel, with two sets of spreaders
Sails: Furling mainsail and genoa with sunshade
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Maximum Draft: 2 m
Water Capacity: 900 Interior Layout and Equipment
Configuration: Center Cockpit version.
Interior Layout and Equipment
Configuration: "Center Cockpit" version.
Cabins: Typically 3 double cabins.
Headrooms/Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms, often with shower and water heater.
Headroom: Approximately 2 m.
