Ocean cruising sailing yacht Horizon 47

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Overview
Allures Horizon 47 is a 14.25 m / 47 ft aluminium bluewater cruising sailboat designed for long-range offshore navigation. The Horizon Frame concept integrates lowered side-decks, a 40 cm wrap-around bulwark and a composite deck on an aluminium hull to combine structural strength, lower weight aloft and increased interior comfort.

Key features

• Aluminium hull for long-term offshore durability and deformation tolerance
• Composite sandwich deck to reduce weight aloft and provide thermal insulation
• Horizon Frame: lowered side-decks, high bulwark and lightwell through the bulwark for enhanced visibility
• Centreboarder hull with raised/ lowered centreboard for shallow-water access and controlled downwind behaviour
• Protected cockpit with twin helm stations, integrated hardtop/rigid dodger and sheltered watch zones
• Redesigned interior with central island galley, large coachroof windows and lounge-style saloon

Highlights

• Aluminium structure chosen for longevity and predictable deformation characteristics in heavy seas
• Light, curved composite deck enabling refined shapes and improved performance
• Centreboard benefits: access to shallow anchorages, reduced drag downwind when raised, twin rudders for manoeuvrability
• Wrap-around 40 cm bulwark and single-level side-decks for safe deck movement
• Extensive panoramic glazing and dedicated lightwell for strong visual connection to the sea

Interior
The interior emphasizes daylight and a living-room atmosphere: lounge-style saloon with central island galley, double-seat chart table that can be used as a desk, extensive natural light via large coachroof windows and lowered side-decks. Finishes include warm joinery, natural leathers, thick upholstery and LED lighting with customizable options.

Exterior
Deck layout focuses on safe, uncluttered movement: side-decks level with the cockpit, all primary sail controls grouped at the helm stations, twin watch seats aft of each wheel, two-part cockpit table preserving passage to helm and swim platform, and large aft storage volumes with modular transom/swim platform for water-sports equipment.

In navigation
Hull by Olivier Racoupeau balances performance and comfort. The centreboard arrangement provides shallow-draft access and regulated downwind behaviour. The cockpit under a hardtop/rigid dodger creates a protective environment with ergonomically placed winches and sail controls for simplified handling and watchkeeping.

Plans & modularity
Modular interior options include alternative forward owner cabin layouts (desk/dressing, powder room or full bathroom) and aft variants (engine-room or third double cabin). Deck plans show lowered side-decks, grouped controls at helms and direct access to the swim platform.

Technical specifications (extract)

• Hull material: Aluminium Hull
• Hull Length: 47 ft | 14.25 m
• Hull Beam / Width: 15.5 ft | 4.70 m
• Upwind Sail (with aluminium mast): 1130 sqft | 105 m2
• Displacement: 33 lbs | 15 t
• Draft (centreboard down): 10 ft | 3.10 m
• Draft (centreboard raised / drift): 4 ft | 1.20 m
• Air draft (excluding antenna) - aluminium mast: 66 ft | 20 m
• Ballast / Lest: 11 lbs | 4.95 t
• Floor / Living space: 517 sqft | 48 m2
• Gennaker / Spinnaker area: 1453 sqft | 135 m2
• Motorization (standard spec shown): 80 hp | 59 kW
• Diesel capacity: 172 US gal | 650 L
• Freshwater capacity: 145 US gallons | 550 L
• Number of cabins (typical modular options): 2 - 3
• Sleeping capacity: 4 - 6 - 8