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The Beneteau Oceanis 47 is a 48-foot production cruiser featuring a wide-beam hull design, twin rudders, and a bolt-on fin keel supported by an internal grid system.2:50 The vessel displaces approximately 24,000 pounds and offers two keel configurations: a 6-foot-2-inch shallow draft or an 8-foot-1-inch deep draft.2:31 It carries 52 gallons of fuel and nearly 100 gallons of fresh water, with an inboard diesel engine rated up to 80 horsepower.3:31 The boat holds a CE Category A ocean rating, intended for short-handed operation by couples or families.3:46 The deck layout prioritizes social space with a large cockpit, twin helms, and a fold-down swim platform.4:18 Below deck, the interior includes large hull windows, skylights, and a choice between owner or three-cabin layouts.5:38 While the design emphasizes comfort and ease of handling, the high freeboard and wide beam require careful planning during crosswind docking, and the shallow-draft keel reduces upwind pointing performance compared to the deep-draft version.6:46

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