The DALU 47, built in 1981 by META Chantier Naval in Tarare, France, is a 47-foot schooner designed by Joubert-Nivelt with a focus on strength, durability, and performance. The hull is constructed using Strongall® aluminum, a monolithic structure that eliminates the need for ribs or caves, providing superior reinforcement and making the boat especially resilient in harsh conditions. With a total length of 15 meters, a 4.4-meter beam, and a draft ranging from 1.50 to 3.10 meters, depending on the position of the retractable daggerboard, this sailboat offers excellent stability and maneuverability. The hull is reinforced with thicknesses of 15mm below the waterline, 12mm on the sides, and 10mm on the deck, providing additional strength, while the thermal insulation under the deck and sides enhances comfort for long voyages.
The DALU 47 is equipped with twin masts made of structured aluminum and is rigged as a schooner, allowing for versatile sailing configurations. Its sail inventory includes two main sails, a furling genoa and a larger genoa for light winds, all updated in 2016 by Doyle Sails. The boat features a robust Perkins 83 hp diesel engine, with a fuel capacity of 1,600 liters across five tanks, and a freshwater capacity of 1,000 liters, making it well-suited for long-distance cruising. On deck, the boat is fitted with Lewmar self-tailing winches, a Profurl furling system, and wooden cockpit seats, ensuring both ease of handling and comfort. The vessel also boasts comprehensive navigational and communication equipment, including a Furuno GPS with plotter, radar, SSB and VHF radios, and an Epirb for emergency signaling. Anchoring is managed by three heavy-duty anchors, providing reliable security in various conditions.
Location: Colon, Panama
Flag: Brazil
- Size: 47 feet
- Length (total): 15m
- Waterline length: 12m
- Registration length: 14.30m
- Breadth: 4.40m
- Draft: 1.50 m and 3.10 m (lowered daggerboard)
- Weight of the daggerboard: 2T
- Loaded boat weight: 20T
- Hull material: Strongall® Aluminum – Special monolithic structure, eliminating the need for ribs or caves for local reinforcement. This prevents the concentration of effort and effort in these locations, making boarding especially capable of facing unfavorable conditions in navigation.
- Thickness used in the hull: Below the waterline: 15mm. Side: 12mm. Deck: 10mm.
- The sailboat has thermal insulation under the deck and side.
- Control surfaces – Rudder: approximately 0.63 m²
- Daggerboard: approximately 1.67 m² (retractable, with electric winch lifting).
- Fresh water: 1,000 L
- Engine: Perkins, model 4236, power 83 hp, Diesel.
- Fuel capacity (Diesel): main tanks (4 tanks) = 1,500L+Service tank = 100L.
- Masting: Schooner
- Masts: 2 masts of the same height, structured aluminum, Swiss origin, Nirvana brand. Frame: Stainless steel, French origin, aerodynamic profile, distributed so as not to overload the masts. It offers additional security due to its redundancy in case of accidental breakage of a stay.
- The ends of the stays are fixed to the tensioners and connection pieces by means of mechanical conformation, avoiding the effects of corrosion and/or stress concentration associated with welding and threading processes.
- Furling genoa: Profurl Sails: Doyle 2016
- Set of sails: Two main sails, a genoa with furler, a larger genoa for light winds. Wooden cockpit seats
- External steering wheel and rudder (easy maintenance and repair)
- Lewmar turnstiles with self tailing
- Goyo anchor winch
- Goyo cages
- Main anchor: CQR, 35 kg with 80 meters of 12 gauge chain
- Second Anchor: Bruce, 30kg with 15 meters of 1 gauge chain + 60 meters of cable
- Third Anchor: Danfor, 40 kg
- Equipment: SSB Radio VHF radios (2). GPS with Plotter. Furuno Radar. Epirbe Probe
