The Shannon 47/52 is intended to be the perfect boat for a couple to sail and live aboard anywhere in the world, while maintaining a comfortable lifestyle. The 47/52 is manageable underway by one person, but offers accommodations for as many as nine. The Shannon 47 provides excellent offshore sailing performance, with good speed in even light air on all points of sail and exceptional seaworthiness. The cockpit is the best among mid-size cruisers, with ample room in the cockpit including 6' 7" long seats, giving both a place to lie down and good access to a deep sail locker on the port side of the cockpit. Excellent forward visibility makes the 47/52 a pleasure to sail or dock.
The design goal for the Shannon 47/52 was to create a medium displacement boat that would accommodate the strongest construction standards in the industry, provide the necessary water and fuel capacities, and create an environment in which people could sail safely, comfortably, and quickly no matter how long or short the passage. The 47/52 has a length/displacement ratio of 227, and a sail area/displacement ratio of 17.5. The consensus of yacht designers is that boats with these mid-range figures are the best suited for long distance passage making. The safest ocean voyage is always the swiftest as long as the boat provides security and comfort even in extreme conditions.
The information contained within this site highlights the design, engineering, and construction details that set Shannon apart. Specific construction features and equipment selections are presented to demonstrate Shannon's commitment to serious voyaging boats using only top quality materials and equipment. We believe that careful consideration of the information will show that the closer the scrutiny, the better a Shannon looks.
