Harmony 47 Buyer's Guide
The Harmony 47 is a 47-foot French cruising yacht with the design credited to Mortain & Mavrikios and the build handled by Groupe Poncin Yachts from about 2004 to 2008, carrying a strong charter pedigree in the Greek islands and Mediterranean. For a shopper on the brokerage market, the model presents as a modern, light-displacement performance cruiser whose history in fleets shapes both what you will find and what you must inspect.
Layouts on the Used Market
Both owner-oriented three-cabin layouts and charter four-cabin arrangements are well represented among used boats, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard production version, the Harmony 47 Elegance, was widely used in charter fleets, while the Esprit Vintage is a more bespoke build with higher-end finishing and a personalized equipment list. Four cabins and two heads are typical, with sleeping for eight to ten and a galley set up for extended cruising.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Solar, bimini, autopilot, chartplotter, hot water, cockpit shower, and life raft are commonly fitted, making most boats turnkey for coastal and offshore passage-making. A frequent owner upgrade cluster brings an inverter, bow thruster, swim platform, and radar, which together improve power autonomy, close-quarters handling, and navigation in poor visibility. The yacht itself is powered by a Volvo Penta diesel in 55 hp or 75 hp form, with fuel capacity from 200 to 280 liters depending on configuration.
What to Inspect
The dominant charter-specific concern is accelerated wear from heavy use, so a thorough survey of highly used examples is warranted accelerated wear from heavy use. Rigging has been flagged as an area of concern on well-used boats regardless of stated service history, and at least one surveyor with direct experience of three charter Harmony 47s described them as problematic. Buyers should inspect the rigging carefully before commitment.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Harmony 47s are typically found in Belgium, Italy, Greece, and Croatia. For a shopper, the practical checklist is straightforward: confirm the layout matches intended use between owner and ex-charter versions, verify the Volvo Penta and tankage configuration, review rigging condition closely given fleet wear, and plan for parts support through the narrower dealer network.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Harmony 47. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $89,565 | — |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $106,492 | +18.9% |
| May 26 | 2 | $117,702 | +10.5% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $128,911 | +9.5% |
Where they're listed
Harmony 47 listings appear across 4 countries. Belgium has the most listings with 4 (57.1%), followed by Greece and Italy.
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