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Boréal 47.2

The Boréal 47.2, the first of the new generation of Boréal.

The new boréal 47.2 : “european yacht of the year 2021” winner in the category “bluewater cruiser”.

The Boréal 47.2 was designed taking into account all feedbacks from our owners (more than 60!) of Boréal 44 and 47.

A real Boréal with the general specifications and the philosophy of the shipyard in terms of safety, ergonomics, comfort at sea, stability and performance.

A marine boat that will take you safely to the end of the world with a simple deck layout that is easy to manage with a small crew.

“European Yacht of the Year 2021” Winner in the category “Bluewater Cruiser”

“Special Prize of the Jury”  at the Sailboat of the Year 2021 competition, Voile Magazine.

“Coup de Coeur 2021”  “Voiles et Voiliers”.

Interior Configuration :

• Doghouse with 360° view.
• Deck saloon
• Different versions of interior arrangements are proposed.
• More headroom (than in the 47)
• Heads in the front with a separate shower
• A bigger fridge with two drawers
• Dedicated location for freezer and washing machine
• Slightly bigger doghouse (every cm counts) with a back rest

Outside Configuration :

The 47.2 has a modern layout of the cockpit (as on the 55OC) with:

• Twin steering wheels (but one rudder)
• Sitting/lounge area completely separated from steering/working area
• All line coming back to a big central winch (Central Winch System).
• A direct passage from the inside (doghouse) to the aft of the boat with a cockpit table which can stay in position.
• big bathing platform

Characteristics :

• LOA : 14.36 m
• LWL : 12.73 m
• Beam : 4.39 m
• Draught : 1.02 / 2.48 m
• SA : GV 45 m² / Génois 55 m²
• Standart engine : 50 cv (60 ou 75 cv en option)
• Fuel : 635 liters
• Fresh water : 635 liters

Architect and design : Jean-François Delvoye

Boréal 47.2 ``Special Prize of the Jury`` at the Sailboat of the Year 2021 competition, Voile Magazine

Boréal 47.2 already won “Special Prize of the Jury”  at the Sailboat of the Year 2021 competition, Voile Magazine.

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Two New Designs From Boréal

One of the most challenging tasks for any yacht builder has to be coming up with a new design to replace a successful and much-admired model. It is one thing for a big volume builder in the business of building boats to meet the latest fashions in design, when constant novelty is expected, but if your reputation is synonymous with a particular niche, then things become far more complicated.

In the case of Boréal Yachts, who have spent a little over fifteen years building a range of production high latitude yachts that have won every award imaginable, the challenge is even greater. How do you improve upon such a winning formula without losing touch with the things that originally made your name?

Boréal have built 65 of their most popular models, the 44 and the 47. Both of these yachts share most of their design features with the exception of the stern, the 44 having a flat transom and the 47 having an extended retroussé (sugar scoop) transom. Both are simple, robust boats designed to be safely navigated in the most extreme conditions to the wildest places on earth.

They are a tough act to follow, but now Boréal have come up with a truly ‘new’ design that will replace those two models and will certainly expand their target market.

As with the old 44 and 47, the new boats—designated the 44.2 and the 47.2—will share an identical hull form except that, rather than a sugar scoop, the new 47.2 is extended aft to accommodate the larger cockpit and also has changes to the rig and sail handling.

While writing this first article for English-speaking readers about the new boats , I spoke to Boréal founder and designer Jean-Francois Delvoye, to find out more about the new boats and how they have been developed:

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More Articles From Boréal 44/47:

• Boréal Sailboats–An Introduction
• A Boat Designed For The High Latitudes
• Boréal 44 Design
• Test Sail On A Boréal 44
• John and Phyllis Visit Boréal
• Boréal 47—An Owner’s Experience
• A Simpler Modern Boat

Thank you for this much-awaited article!! The amount of change is larger than one could have expected! 11 centimeters of freeboard is a lot. Many questions come to mind, among which: – what is the angle of spreader-sweepback? It looks quite substantial, both from the pictures and from the ability to carry a 122% (55 over 45) genoa. To what extent does it allow to reduce the weight of the mast? Surely this adds (or contributes?) to the +10% of righting moment at low angles, and to the improvement of the AVS? – now that the staysail is larger, a storm jib may be needed? Will Boréal make provisions for this to work well? – what is the intended working position for the port genoa, and for both mainsheet, winches? Kneeled on top of the lazarette? It looks quite original, but can work well! However the mainsheet winches look a little far away, in case you need to open the main in a hurry and were, say, under the dodger. – will it be possible to go twin wheels but without the expense and complexity of halyards-led-aft?

Anyway, for sure these moves will help Boréal keep growing, and flood the market with boats that will sail for many decades!

Hi Maxime The spreaders are swept 19 degrees – not extreme. The mast section is the same heavy-duty profile as before, and although there is a saving in shroud weight, it is not enough to make a significant difference. So the rig changes do not affect the AVS. A ström jib is one option, although for all but the worst conditions, a heavily reefed staysail should suffice. There are also more options available the days such as the Deltavoiles Storm-bag https://uk.storm-bag.com/the-worry-free-storm-sail/ I am told that the winch positions have been carefully planned and angled to assist winching when heeled – naturally, these are the sort of things that we can only asses when sailing the boat – which we are already looking forward to, and then all will be revealed! It is possible to have a 47.2 with the lines at the mast, but none of the modifications that affect the welded structure can be changed. As long as the planned line handling systems are up to the job, it should all work as designed, I believe. I have commented at length in articles here at AAC on how we made our systems function well (at last!) on our Ovni, so it can be done. The Boreal starts out having been designed to reef from the cockpit in the first place and that’s a big advantage, as we found. Best wishes Colin

Thanks for the great article. It couldn’t have been timed better. I am corresponding with JFE about converting my contract to build a 47 to a 47.2.

If I understand you correctly, the increase in volume is due to increased beam above the waterline ahead of the mast and at the stern, while the hull below the waterline is unchanged. There is also the change to a straight stem. How do you think these changes will impact sea kindliness? I have sailed a lot of “modern” straight stemmed wide beamed boats that felt like they were about to shatter into pieces while pounding in steep short seas. Will decreased sea kindliness be a compromise for a more comfortable interior?

Also, how to you think the 4″ of extra freeboard will impact windward performance? Does this account for the extra ballast which presumably will bring some of the extra height below the water?

As always, thanks for sharing your expertise.

Best regards, David Bangsberg

The 47.2 is a full 2600 kg (5700 lbs) heavier than the 47 and the waterline is about a meter longer, so a lot of that added displacement is below the waterline and I’m guessing will result in a higher prismatic coefficient than the older boats. Also the sail area remains the same so the SA/D has gone down quite a bit. My guess is that this will result in a slower boat in the light, but a more powerful one once the wind is up, particularly when reaching and running.

I share you worry on the plumb bow because of the reduction in reserve buoyancy, so I think there will be a trade off there, particularly up wind. On the other hand JFD is a very smart guy with a huge amount of data from the older boats, so I suspect the tradeoff will not be too bad.

On freeboard, I don’t worry much and in fact applaud this change since I always felt that the older boats were a bit too low to the water and even with the increase the new boats are certainly not high sided by any measure.

Bottom line, when the designer adds this much volume there will always be tradeoffs. As I say so often, to the point that everyone is probably sick of it “there is no free lunch in yacht design”.

Hi David there may be some minor difference below the waterline, but you’re correct, the big changes are above the WL. The straighter stem is not a major change – the older model had a fairly plumb bow and narrow bow section, so I would imagine the two boats will perform in the same manner upwind. The fuller sections above the WL should also make for a softer ride, I’d have thought. The additional freeboard may have some small effect on windage, but even with the extra freeboard these are not boats with high freeboard, and most certainly not when compared to so many of today’s ‘tenement blocks’. In practice, I think it will be hard to note a difference. Best wishes Colin

Hi Colin… If I had the choice, for what I am doing, I would undoubtably gone for the 47.2… however having said that, as you know, our Boréal 47 is a beauty and will be an eye turner and a safe haven for many years. Some very interesting innovations… well done boys!

Hi David well, as you say, you’re boat is a beauty and will take you safely wherever you want to go! Best wishes Colin

A good read about the new model. We currently own an Ovni 435 with which we are very happy with. Recently we have looked at a Boreal 47 with a view to upgrading? The Boreal has been a dream boat of mine and it was a great opportunity to have a look at one in the flesh. (not many for sale down here in New Zealand) My wife and I went to view her. She was everything and more, but… Did I see enough to want to own her? A few key points that stood out was head room in the heads and width of doors. The cockpit, I felt was not ideal size wise and I knocked my head navigating the companionway. The interior felt cramped. In cold climes, I could see the reasoning. More temperate areas, not so appealing. This view was also shared by my wife. What I am talking about is “the feel” of things that one may have to live with day in and out. The rest of the boat, and I mean, the rest of the systems, rig, storage etc were superb. Nothing is ever fixed and all is a compromise as the old adage goes. Did I buy? No. For what we wish to do and how we live, we decided that our current boat fitted us best. How ever, now that this new model has appeared, my interest is such that one day, I may yet own one of these beauties. Thanks.

Hi Mike interesting comment. Like yourselves, we have an Ovni 435 and while she lacks some of the major features of the Boreal that we love, she’s a great all rounder and a very easy boat to live aboard in all climates, as we know from the North of Scotland to west Africa, Brazil and up to Newfoundland. And that’s what I think Boreal wish to achieve with this new design. It’s clear that Boreal have listened carefully to not just their existing customers, but also the ‘ones that got away’, the people who, like you, decided not to buy in the end. That’s a sensible and realistic attitude, and, as you can see, they have tried to react accordingly. Best wishes Colin

Hi Mike, random question but do you keep your boat at Bayswater marina on D pier? (wandered down there on my way home tonight and there was an Ovni 43.5)

Hi Murray Yes, this is us. Moved on in December. Covid has altered our plans… Stop by again.

Thanks Colin, I was just wondering when I’d see this, but didn’t expect it till the fall! I blame it on the pandemic, but I pulled the trigger on the 47.2 without ever being aboard any boreal, but since it’s such a new design I figured nobody has, so what the heck? For me, and this wasn’t mentioned specifically, it was the separate areas for sitting and sailing. Given that I’m always single handing, or my wife is while I hang with two little kids, it seems like a game changer. No more moving people to turn a winch…

Another change I’ll mention is the step down to the forward hall and cabin is now not in the middle of the galley. But I didn’t even know yet about the starboard cabin option, interesting…….

And yes, VERY interested in the sea trial. As a us citizen I can’t visit!

Hi Michael well, we’ve none of us seen one yet! But this is by way of a down payment… The aim of this design was clearly to expand the appeal of their offerings, not to downgrade the standard or deny people the ability to go anywhere they like. Your comment shows that their goal is being met, which I’m sure will be music to the ears of all at Boreal. Which is good for all the team at the yard – in these strange times, good news is often in short supply. There is a lot riding on these new designs and clearly there has been a huge amount of time, cost and energy devoted into bringing them to this stage. And I’m looking forward to the sea trail, too! Best wishes Colin

Bonjour Michael,

My wife and I are the future owners of the 47.2 hull No 3 with a scheduled delivery next year in October (if all goes well, it goes without saying). “Fabule” will be the name of the vessel, because we still cannot believe in it and that fells surreal, with a Canadian registration. We have been petitioning the Jean-François for a separated shower as a sine qua non condition for buying a 47, as we intend to be full-time live-aboards. We have been very enthusiastic when this new version was presented to us last year, and pulled the trigger at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle last year, and learned that we would be hull No 3 as an “American Customer” bought the No 2 since we were slow to decide ourselves between Boreal 47.2 and the OVNI 450. We ordered the starboard “Technical Area” option, as I wish to have a compact mechanical setup (small lathe, small milling) to maintain the systems, being a Mechanics in my first live. But things are not yet fully defined for the TA, and the layout remains to be seen. This should come in the Fall probably.

Now the question: Are you the “American Customer” who beat us on the hull No 2 please? :o) Anyhow, I am certain that we will have plenty of details to discuss during the construction of our respective boats and I would like to maintain contact with you, if you would agree please?

Salutations de Montréal,

Hi Yan! I apparently don’t get notified when someone replies to me, but luckily I was so bored that I was re-reading this thread! No I’m not, I’ve heard tell of the other one but idk who it is. I’m #5/6 I believe(spring 2022). I am considering the technical room, but it would be for the freezers I think. I found a vitrifrigo that allows making either the top or bottom a freezer, but it’s very slightly taller and deeper, luckily not wider. I’d like to use that(But since I’m farther down the queue I’m not doing any badgering yet) , and skip the tech room, as space for kids is important, and I figure a vice can live somewhere else. Yes, I’d love to keep in touch. Mikelima207@gmail

Exciting to see these changes you described. It will be interesting to see the actual product of the 47.2.

I am surprised to see that the sugar scoop is gone. The sugar scoop was the reason I preferred the 47 over the 44. It’s obvious that in order to have a larger cockpit something had to go in order to keep the same length. I wonder if there is more to this decision? I used to think the compartments on the sugar scoop would be useful in the old 47, but maybe they aren’t as useful as I thought with the new design adding 35% to the lazarette. Also, it looks like the swimming platform will offer more area for that purpose than the sugar scoop.

I would be interest to hear from current Boreal 47 owners as to their thoughts on this new design. Do they really the sugar scoop or would they be willing to give up the sugar scoop for a larger cockpit and do they mind giving up the smaller compartments on the sugar scoop?

I’m sure Boreal has put a lot of research into this change and I’m looking forward to learning more of the details.

Hi Prentiss I have no inside knowledge on this, but I suspect that there was a desire to expand the appeal of the boats in different directions, and it is clear that was in response to demand. The boarding platform of the 47.2 and the large lazarette space in some ways performs the same function as the sugar scoop and the transom lockers of the old 47, which was popular with owners who wanted to stow dive gear (for example) and have easy access to the water. And it may be that Boreal wanted to keep the range simple and not take on too many models. Time will tell if that is the best strategy, but so far the appeal of the 47.2 seems proven. Best wishes Colin

It will be interesting to see how a Watt & Sea, windpilot, some solar panels, and a wind gen fit on a 47.2. These are all popular options on the 47.

Hi Philip It will indeed – an arch is being planned as an option, I’m told, which would take care of some of the solar panels, but (I’m assuming) items like the Watt & Sea and the Windpilot will be installed on specially designed brackets as before. How the Superwind will be mounted will depend on how the arch turns out, I’d imagine, but probably on a pole as before, if space allows. Best wishes Colin

Thanks very much for the excellent article giving us a ‘taster’ of the changes ! I took delivery of my 44 last year and have been so impressed before and since at the amount of thought that JFD has put into the design. But, having done a bit of sailing now , quite a bit on my own, I would have made the doors wider because not easy to get through with all your kit on , and he has !!……….. I keep falling down the step in the galley !….and I believe that’s gone ! I managed to ‘ crease’ the boom last year in an accidental gybe in cross seas and 35 kts. My fault with autopilot gain settings but the supplied boom is quite a narrow section. It has been replaced with a thicker Selden boom section which allows single line reefing back in the cockpit ( or will do when I get the main halyard led aft) , so I like that the lines run aft, I think that you reef at the correct time with this set up ! I thought that the 47 looked better with the sugar scoop but the lazarette is bigger on the 44 without the intrusions. I can’t quite see how the arch works on the 47.2 in that picture but I’m very pleased that I elected to have it , unusually, on my 44. I prefer the winches being closer to the pilot house for easy adjustment without getting all my kit on but I guess that’s for the warmer climes. And I probably spend little time steering as the NKE autopilot does a great job whilst I watch the world go by ! I’ll be visiting the factory in September/October and look forwards to seeing the other changes……thanks for the article

Hi Mike and thanks to you for the insights from your own experience. The arch on the new boat is still being finalised, but I’d expect it to be a common addition – they are so useful. I liked the look of the 47 with the sugar scoop, too, but I think that would have been impossible with the configuration of the 47.2. As always, there will be pro’s and con’s. Best wishes Colin

No worries..they were just my musings!

Meant to add that I couldn’t see where the daggerboards go on that drawing….have they been done away with ?

I’m not as informed as Colin, but I don’t think so, I’ve been given renderings of the interior that show their slots. My guess is that they live under the primaries somewhere.

And I too wonder about the trek to the winches, but on the other hand, the path to the helm seems very clear. Besides, I think there is some interesting potential for an enclosure….

Hi both Mike’s the daggerboards are still part of the Boreal equation – you can just see one appearing beneath the hull in one of the CAD drawings above. Once we get to trial sail the boat we’ll be able to address all the outstanding questions regarding the comfort and practicality of the cockpit and working area – watch this space! Best wishes Colin

Hi Colin Thanks for the very interesting article. Funny, we’ve been in and around Treguier since our 52 was launched in February (yes, we then spent the 2-1/2 month COVID lockdown at the marina pontoon!…another story!) and this is the first we’ve learned about the details of the rumored new 47. It definitely sounds like it is an idea resonating with many sailors, given the sales numbers. One feature I wanted to comment on is the starboard cabin “technical space” option. I believe that we were the first Boréal to go this direction, having tasked JFD and Brice during design with 1. moving all of the big electrical gear out of the hot engine room, 2. Finding room for freezer(s), and 3. Adding more storage (though we’ve come to learn that the stock Boréals already have loads!!!) This was all that we requested in the new space. JFD really impressed us with the CAD model that he developed. It included all 3 requests above. In addition he was able to fit a single pilot berth, great for off watch, and our requested Northern Lights 5kw genset in sound enclosure. All in a cabin that doesn’t feel awkward at cramped! Brilliant! We think this space works really well for a boat designed for a couple. (We still have the port cabin for The occasional guests. ). I think this will be a terrific option for the 47.2 as well. And we continue to be very happy with the overall Boréal concept, and especially with our new boat! Cheers from Tréguier, Adam and Cindi, s/v BRAVO

Hi Adam and Cindi As I know, Treguier is a lovely place, but 2 1/2 months on the pontoon there – well, you can have enough of a good thing, can’t you? Thanks on behalf of anyone who is interested in the new cabin arrangement – your report is very welcome. The hope must be that the cabin scales down well for the 47.2 – I know it’s something future owners like the idea of. And having used a similar layout on out own boat (which has much less headroom) whilst it’s cramped vertically, it has been a really practical option and we would definitely opt for the the same layout again. There is far too little useful space on most modern boats, and too many bunks. A long distance cruising boat is not a motel…. Best wishes for your future travels Colin

These are surely magnificent craft that I will never be able to own. My spouse rejected the offer to buy Starbuck’s stock at its IPO. But I agree with John’s other articles. Never build a cruising mast with swept back spreaders (19% is a lot, in my mind). Avoid fat stern boats. Two helms is for cats or Hunters. And I will add: don’t waste accommodation/storage space on two heads.

Great article, Colin!

Intrigued by the new Boréal designs, I went hunting for more information, and found this collection of photos of the first built 55 Open Cockpit, “Timalou”. I found the images instructive for understanding the cockpit layout of the 47.2, so thought I would share the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6pVYYaODuA

There are several photos that help you get a sense of how the halyards and control lines are routed in the “OC” configuration. The designers have made very clever use of deck organizers and tubes to route lines cleanly back to the winches.

Additionally, there are line storage areas both forward and aft of the helm positions, which should help reduce the tangle in the cockpit somewhat. (Clutter being the bane of many all-lines-to-the-cockpit designs.)

Some other observations: • The headsail winch positions (the ones just inboard of the helm seats) seem highly ergonomic, eliminating the need to lean or step out to leeward to trim. Hopefully that same convenience translates well to the 47.2 adaptation of the design (and perhaps even to the 44.2).

• The daggerboards are located under the helm seat/headsail winch bases, but so far I haven’t found the position of their control lines.

• It appears that Timalou was built with the combination of both swept spreaders and a self-tacking staysail, which is a different combination than Colin describes for the 47.2. Perhaps Boréal had an additional reason for swept spreaders on the 55OC?

It will be very exciting to see more information on these new designs, especially if the 44.2 retains some of the traditional features AAC readers are fond of.

Lastly, here’s a link to a collection of photos of Timalou on a test sail and drying out, with Jean-François Delvoye at the helm: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222626200192374&set=pcb.10222626241913417 (Click the “Not now” link on the bottom right of the pop-up if Facebook prods you to create an account.)

Scott A.
 Atlanta, GA, USA

Hi Scott thanks for the links – some useful pointers there for anyone wanting to know more about how the new boat will turn out. I don’t know the story behind the rig on ‘Timalou’ but it’s not inconceivable that the owner specified the self-tacking staysail. The 47.2 definitely follows in the footsteps of this boat, so let’s hope the scaling down works well. And I think the 44.2 will satisfy those owners who would wish for a roomier version of the original boat, with a few more creature comforts. Best wishes Colin

Thank you for your nice comment.

Please allow me this quick reply : The cleats for raising/lowering the dagger boards are vertical, along the rear watertight bulkhead. More or less where you see the two genua winches.

Timalou is build in a way she can be rigged with a self tacking staysail, either with a more powerful, not self-tacking jib. That is what we agreed with the owner.

The 44.2 will conceptually indeed be much closer to the original, more classic, approach of the 44. We hope she’ll meet the expectations of some owners who have a preference for the more traditional features of the 44 (one steering wheel, more closed cockpit…). We’ll have to ask for some more patience before we can release the final design.

Best regards,

Jean-François EEMAN

Colin and Jean-François, thank you for the clarification and details.

With JF’s description, I was able to spot the daggerboard cleat in one of the photos. The line looks ideally placed to provide the helmsman with good leverage. This ergonomic positioning is the icing on the impressive level of functional integration of this structure, which combines genoa winch base, daggerboard housing, helm seat, line passage and storage. It’s a great day when you can design something to have more than one useful function, let alone five!

I noticed that Timalou is equipped with side deck jacklines, which AAC readers know can still allow a crew member to fall and dangle overboard. I’ve been contemplating how one might move the jacklines further inboard on the new Boréal design despite the presence of the mainsheet “web”.

Forward, the absence of the staysail self-tacking track would allow a centerline jackline from bow to mast, as long as the foredeck is kept clear. For work at the mast, one could follow John’s example on Morgan’s Cloud and provide a fixed tether.

Aft of the mast is trickier, as one must traverse the lowers and the mainsheet. But it might be possible to run a discontinuous series of jacklines: From the granny bars to the lowers, then from the lowers running just inboard of the grab rail all the way to the side of the doghouse. A short “Y” shaped tether would be needed to traverse the lowers, double-clipping for a moment as you switch to the next section. This tether might be able to be kept short enough to prevent crew from getting over the lifeline.

Obviously it’s impossible to know if this is feasible without walking the deck, but I suspect there is potential.

Very much looking forward to the ongoing developments of the 44.2!

Best regards, Scott

Its great to see Boreal doing well. For me they are really the perfect voyaging boat (aluminum, lifting keel, doghouse, etc.)… however, it does seem that all manufacturers keep making larger and larger boats.

I wish Boreal would create a version less than 40 feet… Maybe a 35-37 footer with all the major features (aluminum, lifting keel, doghouse) but only 1 head, smaller saloon, smaller lazerette, flat stern like the 44 (with flipdown platform). I would even be happy with quality sea berths and no additional staterooms but the master. Use that space for equipment access, storage, workbench. It would be a single-handers dream yacht. In the mean-time a used Ovni 345 with an add-on hard dodger would probably work.

I hear you on a smaller more affordable Boreal. They did look at it at one time but concluded that it was not financially viable. Just seems like the market just wants ever bigger boats. Probably much of the reason no one has taken on our Adventure 40 project.

I think after all this good work, it is time for Boréal and Mr JFD to start thinking about how to build a real blue water for high latitude catamaran. Fix all the short comings of the ovnicat48 and the Allure 47.9 ? (while it looks they may have got the deck in fiber glass right …) Or what about a new AAC ebook: a cat for 70N to 70S ?

I wonder if you have had the opportunity to test sail the new Boréal 47.2 please?

If yes, will you share your experience with us please?

My wife and I are future Boréal 47.2 owners, but the current situation did not allow us to come to France for a sea trial, ad most new owners these days, so I am always keen on getting impressions and comments whenever possible.

Colin may not see this, but I happen to know that he has not been to France yet. Given the situation in the UK, I’m guessing that won’t happen until they have Covid under control in both countries.

As a future owner for another 47.2 I’d love to exchange experiences. I’m planning to visit Boreal yard on the future months depending Covid situation. If you are interested send a quick email to yigit.karis@gmail…

Bonjour Colin,

I am Yan Brand, future co-owner with my wife of a 47.2 hull No 4, “Fabule”. Due to the actual Pandemic situation the first time that we will see the boat will be at the delivery, in October of this year, virus permitting. Therefore, we will not have had the chance to sail on a 47.2 before taking the delivery of our boat, like most of the future owners in these challenging times.

I wonder if you have plans to test sail a 47.2 and to report your impressions on MorgansCloud please?

I thank you in advance for your answer.

Colin is planning, I believe, to travel to France and sail the new boats at some point, but if you would like to get more information I suggest you contact him directly: https://www.morganscloud.com/consulting/

Also, JDF has invited me to France to sail on the new Boreals, but of course that will have to wait until Covid is under control. That and other things I have going on, like selling my boat and finding a new boat, mean that the earliest I can see that happening is 2022.

I haven’t t heard or seen anything about the new Boreal 44.2. Have any been built yet? I would love to see pictures of the new design.

Hi Timothy,

As I understand it, there is one 44.2 in build, nearing completion, and several 47.2s complete and a bunch in build.

We will be publishing an update, including a sailing trial in a 47.2 from Colin in the next month.

That’s great new! I’m looking forward to the upcoming article with the sailing trial.

It will be good to hear what Colin thinks about the twin helm layout on the 47.2. It appears this is model is a huge success for Boreal based on it’s popularity thus far. I prefer the traditional single helm variant but maybe I should reconsider the advantages of having dual helms and the ability to reef from the cockpit with the central electric winch.

I have a single helm 47 and it truly is a nice boat. The wheel is large enough to easily steer and see. Further, although I don’t have the exact specs, I suspect my stern is a bit narrower and gives a very nice ride in all seas. I am sailing locally in British Columbia now so I have a greater variety of points of sail rather that the broad reach and downwind… and she sails fabulously on all points.

Thanks for sharing your first hand experiences. I too prefer the cleaner and simpler layout of the single helm. Admittedly it’s what I’m familiar with and I’m a creature of habit.

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The first Boreal, borned from note- and sketchbooks written during the Delvoye’s family’s first trip. This 6 years trip took Jean-François, his wife and their four children around the world on the 12 meter’s yacht he built himself in his garden. From the Mediterranean sea to Cabo Verde, from Brazil to Argentina, the apotheosis of this long trip certainly was the two years spent wandering in Patagonia’s canals.

Six years spent by Jean-François asking to himself and the sailors they met “what is missing to your boat to make it the best yacht of the world ?”. And it is true to say that the question benefited greatly from their port-calls and encounters with Philippe Poupon, Oleg Belly, Alain Caradec, Bertrand Dubois and many others.

Coming back to France, the idea was to make the best of all the experiences they accumulated to design and build the almost perfect boat to leave for new adventures with the family.

That was the start of the Boreal 50…

A 15 meters aluminum boat that Jean-François draw in every details in 3D on his computer. The original project, build and sail oceans again, has quickly gone awry… Two yachts were sold before the prototype even touched the water…

The company “Boréal” was created in 2005, a little bit by chance, with three clients, experimented sailors and totally convinced by the concept. The first sea trials totally validated the specifications.

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Boréal is not afraid to forge its own path and its distinctive aluminium cruising yachts have gained a strong reputation over the past 15 years. The latest model, the Boréal 47, is a shoal draught expedition yacht that can take you anywhere on the planet. And as we were to discover, it is responsive and fun to sails. The Breton yard’s success is based on a huge amount of details. Founder and naval architect Jean-François Delvoye based the Boréal concept on fist hand experience gained in all conditions. This unit is not far from being new.

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Boreal 52 boat test – The sailor’s off-roader

• Matthew Sheahan
• January 15, 2015

Is this 52-footer the Land Rover Discovery of sailing? Matthew Sheahan sails a no-nonsense, rugged French cruiser with an eye for adventure

The Boreal 52 has a purposeful, robust, utilitarian style. Photos: Jean-Marie Liot

If ‘off-road’ or ‘off-piste’ were categories in sailing, the Boréal 52 would be among the top contenders. From the brushed aluminium topsides to the no-nonsense, multi-layered protection offered by the distinctive double-stacked coachroof/doghouse, this 52-footer has unquestionably been designed to go anywhere and to head-butt the conditions when the going gets tough.

Designed by company founder and long-time sailor Jean François Delvoye, the Boréal range, which comprises six models, is built in Tréguier on the north coast of Brittany. Like her sisterships, the 52 is one of a growing number of deepwater, long-distance yachts conceived as much for exploration as for liveaboard family sailing. Indeed, Delvoye set up the company in 2005, creating the now-discontinued Boréal 50 after returning from a six-year voyage with his wife and four children.

To some, the purposeful, robust, utilitarian style is the standard to which any long-term cruising prospect has to conform. To others it is the catalyst inspiring them to make the move to a more ambitious type of sailing.

But whether you’re looking to cover long distances or live aboard, anywhere from Patagonia to Alaska this, say her creators, is a truly go-anywhere boat and she won the Bluewater Cruiser category in the 2015 European Yacht of the Year Awards .

Built for battle

Apart from those topsides, the one feature that draws your eye is the aluminium doghouse, with its tinted wraparound window. Although the structure simply does what most boats achieve with canvas on a tubular steel frame, this permanent structure says a lot about this boat.

The robust alloy doghouse says a lot about what this boat is all about

Step inside and you are presented with a large nav area with chartplotter/radar, not to mention a tremendous, almost 360° view, and it’s impossible not to start daydreaming about the ease with which you could stand your watch in even the foulest of weather.

The superstructure also provides substantial protection for crew in the cockpit, although it does mean that in order to get a good view forward, the helmsman needs to stand on the after deck. Yet this is better thought-out than you might expect.

At first glance the cockpit, comfortable and secure as it is, looks a shade shallower than you would have thought on a boat like this. But when you come to manoeuvre the boat at close quarters you see why as you step back and up onto the after deck. From here you can still reach the wheel with ease yet you get an elevated view over the coachroof without feeling as exposed as you might if you were standing on more normal cockpit seating.

With the mainsheet attachment on top of the doghouse, the cockpit is free of clutter, and the primary and secondary winches are well positioned on the coamings to be within easy reach of helmsman and crew.

What you don’t see

But it is the detail that you don’t see that offers the clearest indication of the level of thinking that has gone into this boat. One example is the provision for daggerboards inclined at 14° with a 4.5° incidence on either side of the single-blade rudder. These are used to help achieve a better balance upwind and reduce the physical loads and electrical demand on the autopilot.

Deploying both daggerboards downwind allows the centreboard keel to be lifted, which reduces drag while maintaining good directional stability.

Having a lifting centreboard and a long skeg onto which the boat can settle when she dries out limits the depth of the rudder blade. Although aft-mounted daggerboards could help even with a deep spade rudder, the low aspect ratio of this rudder offers even more benefits.

Elsewhere, discreet vents built into the aftermost lip of the doghouse force-feed fresh air below as and when required, and the solid alloy ‘bye-bye weather’ door inspires confidence in her ability to ride out the worst with ease.

One particularly clever detail is the use of the anchor windlass mounted in a flush deck locker by the mast – in order to keep the 250kg of chain more central – for raising the mainsail. Keeping the weight out of the ends of this boat is also helped by positioning the engine and batteries over the keel.

Room with a view

The overall deck saloon layout of the interior ensures that from normal seating positions it is possible to see what’s going on outside. The arrangement does, however, make for a smaller interior than you might expect of a 52ft boat.

The raised saloon provides good visibilty, excellent security and plenty of handholds

In contrast to the popular appetite for wide open spaces below decks that you see aboard many modern production cruisers, the Boréal’s layout once again says much about her ability to keep you secure when the going gets lumpy.

Throughout the entire accommodation, from the quarter cabins aft, through the longitudinal galley to starboard to the spacious double cabin forward, there is nowhere where you can’t brace yourself with ease, nowhere that you feel as though you have to take a leap of faith to reach the other side of the cabin.

And just as on deck, there are other more subtle details that demonstrate the considerable experience of the builders. One of the clearest examples is that all the interior lights switch on red first to avoid accidentally ruining the night vision of crew on watch. Only by pressing the switches twice do you get white light.

Interior lights switch on red first to help night vision

Overall, the three-cabin, two-heads layout is the one most readily adopted by owners. According to Delvoye, individual variations are more common in the area forward of the mast and to starboard where options range from additional stowage to an office, a workshop or simply a sea berth.

But when it comes to her build quality and finish, there is just one standard: immaculate throughout.

Specifications

LOA 15.86m/52ft 0in

LWL 13.82m/45ft 4in

Beam (max ) 4.68m/15ft 3in

Draught 3.06m/1.11m 10ft 1in/3ft 8in

Ballast 4,800kg/10,582lb

Displacement (lightship) 14,500kg/31,967lb

Sail area (100%foretriangle) 130m 2 /1,399ft 2

Engine Volvo D2 56kW/75hp

Water 1470lt/323gal

Fuel 1,257lt/276gal

Sail area:disp 22

Disp:LWL 153

Price (ex VAT) €685,000 (£540,000)

Designed by Jean François Delvoye

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There cannot be many brochures that describe a boat’s accommodation as having ‘a desk in every cabin where bluewater children can do their homework’. But this is just one of many examples of what this boat is all about: live aboard, go anywhere.

Solidly built above and below decks, the Boréal 52 is the concept of a designer with many miles at sea sailing with a family. While the chined alloy hull won’t appeal to everyone, the rugged style will instil confidence in many.

As for performance, at 18 tonnes she was surprisingly nimble, even in the light airs of our test, and was a very easy boat to handle with well thought-out control line runs.

All this for a custom-built boat with a price tag that is still considerably less than some popular alternatives even when you’ve added all the listed options. Impressed.

This is an extract from a feature in Yachting World February 2015 issue

PLANNING THE TOUR

A successful trip starts with good planning, our location, getting there, tromsø base, harstad base, longyearbyen, checking in.

Below you find some traveling tips for getting to our bases in Tromsø and Lofoten.

The harbour is about a 10 min drive from the airport.

By airline There are about 10 daily departures to Oslo. Check Avinor for updated information and timetables.

The following flight carriers serve Tromsø airport

• SAS commuter airline Widerøe has routes to several other North-Norwegian airports. Both Widerøe and Norwegian offer a direct route from Tromsø to Bergen. Widerøe offers a summer route to Sandefjord. Both SAS and Norwegian have a route, via Bodø, to Trondheim.

By airline The following flight carriers serve Evenes, the Harstad/Narvik airport

• Flybussen takes you directly from the airport to Thon hotel and it costs around EUR 20/pers;
• The estimated distance is 45 km;
• Local buss is available line 18-641
• Taxi; Harstadtaxi offers maxitaxi (5 to 8 pers) at a price of around EUR 200; alternatively transportation for max 4 pers at a price of aroundEUR 40/pers, service that needs to be ordered minimum 3 h before pick-up; this that not apply to maxitaxi which can be ordered  instantly; [email protected]  Telefon  77 04 10 00 ;
• Rental cars several rental companies serve Evenes
• Ferries to/from Tromsø (3-4 departures daily) – 3 hours
• Hurtigruten 2 stops/day (north going/south going)
• Several parking opportunities in the city centre

Svalbard, Longyearbyen

• Longyearbyen airport serves many domestic flights from Oslo and Tromsø.

Tromsø Base – Eidskjosen

Base contact, directions:.

• Car/Taxi is 15 minute drive from the airport. Taxi costs from around 25 – 40 €. Download directions from Google map
• Bus route 42 goes from Tromsø Centrum and Airport to Eidkjosen. Go to travel planner (search Airport – Eidkjosen)

Facilities:

Harstad base

From the 2022 season Boreal Yachting will operate its Lofoten rentals out of Harstad. This will benefit the clients in many ways and give our guests more opportunities for trip planning. We would like to highlight the following benefits:

• Access to the base is convenient from the Harstad/Narvik EVENES airport. Busses correspond with every plane and will take you directly to and from the base.  Evenes airport has frequent flight connections direct to / from Oslo and served both by SAS , Norwegian , FLYR (new Norwegian flight carrier) and some foreign flight carriers (seasonal).
• The base is in the city centre with walking distance to grocery, Vinmonopol and other shops as well as variety of restaurants.
• The base offers land facilities like showers, toilet, playing areas for kids and more.
• Hotel capacity is very good for those that want to spend extra days in Harstad
• Base personnel will be available locally all days
• Local guided tours to historical places will be available during the summer season

Location and voyages

The base is perfectly located for visiting Lofoten as well as Vesterålen and Senja. As such the location will give many options for planning one-week trips. There are often different weather situations south and north of Harstad, thus giving you and option to “sail with the weather”.

One way trips between Tromsø and Harstad / Lofoten will be an available option.

The harbour is located in the city centre. Flybussen stop at Thon Hotel, just 30 meters from the harbour.

Address: Sjøgata 8 – 8311 Harstad

Web Cam showing the Boreal Yachting floating piers to the right in the camera

Base Manger:

Knut Skarsem Granås // Phone: +47 476 36 520

Commuting to Harstad

There are numerous of ways to travel to and from Harstad;

The following flight carriers serve Evenes, the Harstad/Narvik airport

To and from the base to the airport

General reference about Harstad city can be found at Visit Harstad .

The Boreal Yachting base in Svolvær / Lofoten will only be served on request from the 2022 season and onwards. Bases in Tromsø and Longyearbyen will be served as before.

We believe that the move to Harstad / Lofoten will be a great improvement for our guests and that it will be appreciated by previous and new guests.

A warm welcome to Harstad / Lofoten from

The Boreal Yachting team

Our base on Svalbard is Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen.

Port of Longyearbyen, bykaia ( website ) 

Check in / Out Time

Check in is after 16:00 on day of arrival

Check out if before 09:00 on day of departure

The boat must be in home port before 18:00 on the day before check out.

Bare boat season has charter periods from Friday – Friday

Ski & Sail season has charter periods from Saturday – Saturday

Before arrival preparation:

• Name, phone number, email address
• License and Skipper CV (bare boat only)
• Arrival/departure information with flight number and time or name of accommodation
• Bedlinen must be ordered at least 10 days in advance!
• Transportation between hotel/airport and the Tromsø base can be organized at a cost of 800 NOK per trip. This service is subject to availability and must be ordered in advance. No transportation service is available in Svolvær.
• Food may be ordered in advance for 350 NOK + actual costs.

For Bare Boat charter we require a security deposit that must be paid before the yacht leave port.

This can be paid either per bank transfer in advance or by credit card in base.

• Special costumer deals
• Svinøya Rorbuer Svolvær – refer to Boreal Yachting when booking in order to get a better deal.  
• Clarion Collection hotel Aurora Tromsø – refer to Boreal Yachting when booking in order to get a better deal.

Rent Equipment

Tromsø Outdoor offers -15% discount for Boreal Yachtings costumers when renting equipment (must be rented in shop, not applicable online)

Tromsø Outdoor is located on Sjøgata 14 about 100 meters north of Radisson Blu hotel and south from the market square. Their 300 m2 large rental center provides equipment for most types of activities throughout the year. Here you get professional assistance in choosing the right activity and the right equipment for your outdoor adventure in Tromsø area.

Tromsø Taxi

Tromsø Taxi Phone number: +47 982 41 320

TROMSØ TAXI offer the following indicative rates

Prices in NOK, including 10 minute waiting.

TRAVEL ADVICE AND USEFUL INFORMATION

14 days Tromsø – Nordkapp – Tromsø

24 Summits to conquer on Ski

Aurora Borealis – the magical green northern light

Base Information Svalbard

Base Information Tromsø

Bike & Sail: Riders of the sea

Need to know when sailing in Northern Norway

One week itinerary from Tromsø

One week sailing and trekking around Tromsø and Lyngen Alps

One week sailing and trekking in Lofoten

One week sailing and trekking on Senja

Plan your route

Svalbard Wildlife

The Arctic Climate

The Cities of Svalbard

The spectacular Midnight Sun

TWO WEEKS TOUR TO LIEFDEFJORDEN