The Discovery 47 represents a pivotal moment for Discovery Yachts, serving as the shipyard’s entry into the sub-50-foot market while maintaining the uncompromising bluewater standards set by its larger siblings, the 55 and 67. Designed by the esteemed Stephen Jones—rather than Ron Holland, who penned the larger models—the 47 was engineered specifically for couples who sought to circumnavigate without the need for additional crew. It carries the signature "Discovery look," characterized by a raised deck saloon, a sleek coachroof, and a robust, seaworthy profile. The yacht was eventually refined into the Discovery 48, which utilized the same core hull and philosophy while updating the cockpit and interior ergonomics to align with modern cruising expectations.
Discovery 47 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Discovery
- Model
- 47
- Builder
- Discovery Yachts
- Designer
- Peter Hatfield
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - ??
Below are the most recent Discovery 47 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.