Engine
Westerbeke
Total Power
58hp
Engine Hours
2735
Class
Cruiser/Racer
Length
14.33m
Year
1982
Model
47
Capacity
-
Jordan Yacht and Ship Co.
Boat Details
Description
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Robert Perry’s genius for designing cruising sailboats is evident in the Valiant 47’, which is one of his most respected projects. Her load carrying capability is excellent and she is fast.
The owners of “SASSY SONJA” are moving to Ecuador and thus, “SASSY SONJA” has been priced to expedite a swift sale and is docked conveniently near Galveston, Texas and can be inspected at any time. The owner logs all major maintenance in the boats log, which is available when inspecting “SASSY SONJA”
If the vision of a purposeful, bluewater double ender comes to mind, when you’re dreaming of other latitudes, a tropical island, the lure of a sheltered anchorage by a hidden beach; if you’re looking for a real honest-to-goodness, no nonsense liveaboard cruising yacht, then you must take time to fully evaluate “SASSY SONJA”. “SASSY SONJA” has only had 4 owners and is one of only fewer than 17 Valiant 47’s to have been built.
If you’re still undecided…then come and have an onboard look at this Robert Perry designed double ender. Not until you step aboard do you always realize just how agreeable a yacht can be…easy to work or play on….fantastic storage for a yacht of this size…an excellent live aboard-passagemaking yacht, easily managed by a couple, that will keep you safe, dry and take you wherever you may dream. She has shippy lines, including a sweet double end and a safe, comfortable and accommodating cockpit. Step below & the interior impresses you with traditional elements and timeless qualities available to the cruising enthusiast.
“SASSY SONJA” is the perfect boat for the cruising couple with less than $150,000 to spend and you will not find a better prepared example of a double ended passagemaker in this size range, at this extremely attractive price, designed purpose ready for you, at an incredible value.
This well kept, 4th owner yacht, is “correct” from the top of her cutter rig to the bottom of her cruising keel…equipped and outfitted as a circumnavigator, easily maintained & sailed by 2 people.
This sturdy double ender boasts both seaworthiness and ample interior space and offers steady and comfortable cruising. Below the water line, the hull incorporates a fine entry with a long cutaway forefoot, followed by a skeg hung rudder. Comprehensively equipped, she has an equipment inventory that lets you move aboard & begin your cruise ... she’s ready to take you on the voyage of a lifetime.
The more you know about what goes into the creation of a great cruising boat, the more you’ll appreciate this one. Give the listing broker a call today to discuss this once in a lifetime opportunity to own a world renown, turnkey, NON-BLISTER world cruiser !!
Valiant 47s have circumnavigated the globe, including a sister ship that completed 2 solo circumnavigations, one of them non-stop, a feat that few production yachts have EVER accomplished. Known by world class sailors as an amazing and remarkable vessel, the Valiant 47’ gained fame when in 1990, William Pinkney (Capt. Bill Pinkney), solo circumnavigated, becoming the fourth person to sail solo around the world aboard a Valiant 47, his being named "COMMITMENT."
“SASSY SONJA” is easy to single-hand, making it ideal for couples. With its fin keel and long forefoot, it tracks straight and is easily steered by autopilot or wind vane steering. The long forefoot also ensures smooth tacking through the wind. Designer Robert Perry praised the Valiant 47's sharp entry and preferred it over the 42 for this reason.
Below deck, this beautiful boat sleeps up to six people in accommodations with the V-Berth, main salon and aft Captains Quarters. Like all Valiants, the main salon settees and the aft Captains Quarters, make excellent offshore sleeping quarters. The interior of the Valiant 47’ is dry and comfortable.
Accommodations are well-planned for comfortable voyaging, and perfectly suited for a couple living aboard.
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ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUT:
With over 6’6” headroom in the salon and 6’4” headroom everywhere, “SASSY SONJA” is a yacht that works well for tall sailors and those who appreciate a sense of space
“SASSY SONJA” provides a gracious lifestyle for extended periods aboard for even the crew or long term guests.
The interior of “SASSY SONJA” features a unique tri-cabin layout with large forward and aft staterooms and a spacious central salon, each stateroom has an adjoining head compartment with separate shower, an unusual and much sought after accommodation for a yacht of this size
Beginning forward, aft of the chain locker, the forward stateroom utilizes virtually the full beam of the yacht for an exceptionally open and room layout. There are 2 opening ports and a large overhead hatch for great light and ventilation.
With a centerline style queen V-berth, handy changing seat, and lockers and numerous other detailed amenities, including a hanging locker with shelves to port and the guest head with stall shower aft to starboard, your guests will essentially have their own private and comfortable accommodations. This head compartment also serves as a day head with direct access from the saloon.
Next aft, is the open and inviting main salon which encompasses the full beam of the yacht with a straight bench settee to starboard and an “L” shaped settee to port. A large centerline twin, drop leaf dining table affords intimate dining for 4 or with both leaves up and open, comfortable and enjoyable dining for 6.
There are bookshelves, lockers and abundant storage above and outboard of the settees. As with all Valiant’s, the settee berths make comfortable sleeping areas. Both settees are equipped with lee cloths for safe and secure offshore berths. Overhead is a large opening hatch, 4 opening ports and multiple overhead lights, which are almost exclusively LED, and brass bulkhead reading lights. You’ll note a total of FOUR 12volt fans throughout “SASSY SONJA”. There is a great entertainment system with a 19” flat screen TV and also the 16k BTU Dometic reverse cycle, A/C-Heat Pump is located in the forward hanging locker, with ducts in the main saloon and V-Berth.
Settee upholstery is a light “sea foam” blue and was replaced in 2011. The cabin sole throughout is of the finest teak and holly that the Valiant Yachts builders, have always taken such pride in. “SASSY SONJA’S” teak and holly sole was beautifully refinished in 2015.
The navigation station is to starboard and is a proper offshore, forward facing nav is the forward facing navigation station with comfortable seat and full size lift top desk. It is located just forward of the companionway for quick accessibility and ready communication from the cockpit and helmsperson.
All instruments, radios and navigation data displays are property laid out and there is a handy bookshelf adjacent to the main custom Valiant electrical breaker panel found on “SASSY SONJA”. The Valiant 47’ nav station, is truly the ship’s command center. There is ample space for charts under the nav station lid, a 2-shelved storage locker outboard. The bench type nav station seat has a locker underneath to provide an additional large storage area.
Aft of the nav station, you will note, 2-lockers, one large shelf top for pantry use or tool and spare parts storage, the other a large full-length wet locker. Following aft and immediately next to the companionway stairs to starboard, there is a large, soundproof insulated door which opens to a custom built storage area, which has shelf over the door, for quick access from the companionway, to flashlights, keys, air horn, suntan lotion, and all the little things that your crew like to keep handy.
Aft of the main salon and to port, is the classic “wrap around” offshore safe, designed galley, that will delight the gourmet, whether at sea or dockside and is one of the few production yacht galleys that more than one person can work in, at a time.
There is a fiddled storage locker with teak doors, cubby hole storage, and which holds a large bank of additional equipment and boat supplies.
There is excellent counter space, generous cabinet storage, deep double stainless steel sinks on centerline, 3-burner Dickinson gimbaled, Stainless Steel propane stove with oven and broiler, hot & cold pressure water, oversized top loading refrigeration and freezer space, and abundant storage capacity in lockers, cupboards with sliding doors, 4 drawers just to the right of the stove, and a pan storage locker under the gimballed stove.
Also, the engine compartment is located on centerline, under the galley sinks. There is ample access to both the port and starboard sides of the engine….NO CRAWLING INTO AN AREA UNDER THE COCKPIT, NOR TRYING TO SERVICE AN ENGINE IN THE BILGE AREA….”SASSY SONJA’S” engine access if enviable by knowledgeable offshore sailors!!!
To Port and just aft of the galley is the large double, Pullman style, Captains, Master Stateroom, with drawers below and abundant storage in lockers inboard, beneath the companionway. The ensuite, 2nd head, boasts a separate shower with fiberglass molded-in seat, vanity with washbasin, toilet, medicine cabinet and additional storage, and is just forward of the berth, accessed from the the Captains Stateroom, which gives complete privacy to the entire Master Stateroom
This roomy stateroom is the perfect “offshore passage” berth, as it’s comfortable on any angle of heel and it is close enough to the cockpit that the on-watch helmsperson can easily communicate with a crewmember there, if necessary.
There is also access to the battery storage and electrical compartment under the cockpit.
Light and air are provided by 13 opening cabin trunk ports, 6 opening deck hatches with replaced Lexan, and four dorade ventilators. This is augmented by a Dometic Marineair 16btu reverse cycle A/C-Heat Pump with ducts in the saloon and V-Berth. The V-berth can be turned off.
Galley
The galley is configured to be secure in a seaway, while providing an abundance of space for adventurous culinary endeavors. The “U” shaped galley is very well laid out and there’s plenty of room for 2 chefs working at one time.
Antique White Formica Counter Tops
Double Stainless Steel Sinks On Centerline
Top Loading Refrigeration & Freezer Chests
Dickenson 3-Burner, Gimballed S.S.Stove W/Oven & Broiler
Technautics 12 Volt Refrigeration And Freezer
Refrigeration Compressor Replaced 2014
3-Burner S.S. Dickinson Gimbaled Propane Stove W/Oven & Broiler
Pan and Tray Drawer Under Stove Recess
Propane Solenoid Fuel Shut Off
S.S. Safety Bar Across Stove Recess
Large, Double S.S. Sinks On Centerline W/Mixing Faucet & Spray Nozzle
Hot And Cold Pressure Water In Galley and
Watertank Overflow Safety Spigot In Galley
Kuuma 6 Gal. Hot Water Heater Performs To Specification (2025)
Custom Over the Counter Cabinetry
4-Large Drawers
Multiple Outboard Cabinets And Lockers
Ample Counter Space
Good Dish Storage
Slide Out Trash Bin
Lots Of Storage Everywhere
Large Dry Storage Locker (approx 9 cubic feet)
Custom Silverware Drawer
1-Lg. Opening Overhead Hatch
2-Opening Ports
1-12 Volt Galley Fan
Under Cabinet Lighting
2-20gal Aluminum Propane Tanks recertified in 2024 and 2025 In Lazarettes W/Proper Venting
Solenoid & Pressure Gauge
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
The proper forward facing navigation station is to starboard, across from the galley with room for the full complement of electronic navigation and communication equipment, as well as the well laid out, custom Valiant electrical panel.. The lift-top desk provides storage, in addition to the locker below and the large storage bin beneath the nav station bench seat.
Garmin 4208 Chart Plotter Installed At Nav Station 2010
Garmin 4210 Chart Plotter Installed At Helm 2014
Garmin Wind, Speed & Depth Instruments @Nav Station And Helm 2018
Redundant B&G Depth Sounder W/Displays @Nav Station And Helm
Icom 502 Vhf
Icom 802 SSB Radio & Tuner
AIS Transponder Interfaced W/Garmin @Helm & Nav Station 2019
Alpha 3000 Autopilot 2010
ACR EPIRB 2010
Danforth Constellation 5” Compass @ Helm
Ritchie 3” Compass @ Nav Station
Samsung 19” Flat Screen TV Wired Into West Marine Speaker System 2011
West Marine 7000 Series Stereo/CD
Player & Speake System 2014
ELECTRICAL
Comprehensive electrical charging system with engine charging, diesel generator, solar panels and wind generator.
Major electrical system refit including galvanic isolators, new battery system master switches, second automatic bilge pump, high water alarm
Fischer Panda 4KW generator W/563 Hours W/Primary Use for Battery Charging When Main Engine, Solar & Wind Gen Are Not Avail. Located In Walk-In-Garage (2014)
Mastervolt AGM Batteries (2024) Are Located In Centerline Battery Storage Area/Electrical Compartment Properly Secured In Battery Boxes.
Separate Group 31 Agm Battery & Pronautic Charger For Bow Thruster Located Under Forward Berth
Primary Power is a 30 amp 110 volt w/230amp Batteries
Batteries: 4 New Group 31 AGM House Batteries (2024)
1 New Group 31 Agm Starting Battery (November 2024)
Engine Driven 100 Amp Charging Alternator To Charge Batteries
Battery Monitoring Via Link 2000 and Victron Inverter/Charger with Display Panel (2024)
4-12 Volt Outlets: 1-Nav Station, 1-Forward Cabin,
1-Cockpit, And 1-At The Mast
Two USB Charging Ports In Salon
Cabin Lights Mostly Led W/Some Incandescent, Halogen, And Fluorescent
Four Cabin Fans
Deck/Anchor Wash Down Pump
Electric Bilge Pump W/Automatic Switch Rule 2000 (2024)
High-Water Bilge Alarm System
Electrical Spares Include Bulbs, Connectors, Wire
1-50’ Shore Power Cable W/30 & 50 to 30 Amp Adapter
AC Breaker Panel
DC Electrical Breaker Panel
6 - 110 Volt Outlets
Kuma Hot Water Heater: 6 Gallon (2025)
Galvanic Isolator 2014
Magnum 3000W Inverter/Charger Installed 2014
AirX Wind Generator W/New “Silent” Blades & Nose Cone Installed in 2018
4-80 Watt Kyocera Solar Panels
ABOVE DECK, DECK HARDWARE & SAFETY:
Cruising proven, modified fin keel, full skeg supported rudder and rounded canoe stern. The hull is a one piece unit, hand laid in a female mold with alternating layers of woven roving and chopped strand mat in premium quality resin throughout. Closed cell foam insulation is applied behind ceilings from below the waterline to the sheer to prevent condensation. There is a ¾ length teak rub strake fitted to both sides of the yacht.
Topsides of “SASSY SONJA” features a large unobstructed deck and cabin top. The deck is also built in a female mold and has a balsa core for strength and rigidity as well as improved thermal and acoustical insulation properties. This is substituted in high stress areas (winch bases, etc.) with solid fiberglass. Hull and deck are joined at the raised bulwark, topped with a teak cap rail and mechanically and chemically bonded with stainless steel bolts and 5200 for a high strength, leak free joint. Safe & secure deck work is ensured with raised bulwarks, premium nonskid, full length cabintop handrails, double bow and stern rails and double lifelines. The roomy cockpit has contoured seats with deep coaming backrests, a comfortable helmsman’s seat with cavernous lazerettes under the Lift-top seats. Solid marine plywood bulkheads all bonded to the hull sides.
The propane tanks are stored in the Port and Starboard cockpit lockers.
4- Teak Dorade Boxes With Covers Professionally Refinishe4d W/Cetol & Covers
Double S.S. Anchor Bow Roller W/Closed Bales, For Mantus & Bruce Anchors
S.S. Bow Pulpit
S.S. Stanchions W/Boarding Gates Port And Starboard
Double Life Lines
6- Standard 8" Mooring Cleats, Bow, Stern, & Mid Ships
6- Deck Hatches With New Lexan Installed 2013
13 -Opening Portlights, W/ Screens
Cockpit Opening Port
Lg. Forward Hatch Makes It Easy To Launch The Spinnaker
Deck Scuppers Drain At The Water Line
2-Boarding Ladders: 1-Teak, 1-S.S.
2-20# Propane Tanks, 1-Each, Located In 2 Of The Aft Vented Cockpit Lockers
Below Deck Chain Locker, Most Forward, In V-Berth
Keefe 110 Volt Electric Windlass W/ 3/8” Chain
And Rode Gypsies
Salt Water Anchor Wash Down System
1-55# Mantus Anchor W/Estimated 300’
Of 3/8 Chain (2014) 2014
1-30kg Bruce Anchor W/Chain & Rode, Stored In Lazarette (2020)
1-25# CQR Stern Anchor
Cord Wrapped S.S. Destroyer Type Steering Wheel At Binnacle
S.S. Binnacle Cover
5” Danforth C ompass @ Helm
Teak Folding Cockpit Table W/Glass Holder
Comfort Designed Molded Seating
Deep Cockpit Lockers
Red Cove Stripe Repainted (2014)
Boot Stripe Repainted (2011)
Masthead Anchor Light
Cockpit Cold Freshwater Shower
Magma Propane BBQ On Stern Rail
Monitor Wind Vane Self Steering (2022)
Dodger W/Aft & Side Grab Rails & New Canvas (2023)
Large Bimini For Additional Shade & Protection
Connector Panel Between Dodger & Bimini
Teak Companionway Hatch Boards
Large Cockpit Drains
Cockpit Cushions (2024)
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
Rigged For Easy Single-Hand Sailing W/Lines &
Halyards Led Aft
Navigation Lights, Red & Green Deck Level LED (2022)
Tricolor Light Allied Signal Series 40 Incandescent
Anchor Light Allied Signal Series 40 Incandescent
Stern Light – Series 40
Bronze Ball Valve Sea Cocks Inspected Annually
10’ Portabote, Dingy (2022)
2.5 hp Tohatsu Outboard Motor
Motor Mount On The Stern Rail
Engine Lifting Crane On Stern Rail
Six person Winslow Liferaft
EPIRB
6-Fire Extinguishers
Electric Bilge Pump
High-water bilge alarm system
Manual Whale Gusher pump in cockpit
2- Self Inflating PFD’S
3-GFIC Outlets
Emergency Tiller In Starboard Locker
Life Sling W/Block And Tackle
Flares
Horn
Ship’s Bell
Whistles
Spotlight
Nav Lights, Steaming Light, Stern Light
Trash Disposal Placard
6-Dock lines
4-Fenders
Boat hook
Radar Reflector
Horseshoe Buoy
SAILS & CANVAS
“SASSY SONJA has a high aspect ration cutter rig, with a keel stepped white painted, welded aluminum 67’ (air draft) mast, with 2-sets of spreaders and a matching boom incorporating slab/jiffy reefing. Standing rigging is Navtec stainless steel rod, with an insulated backstay for SSB antenna. The keel steeped mast is stepped on I Beam bolted to major stringers approximately a foot below sole
The Valiant 47 is a true cutter rig, with Schaefer furlers for the jib and staysail, control lines, for the main, staysail, spinnaker halyards, main sheet, foresail, stay sail sheets and headsail furling lines are run to the cockpit, for safe and easy single handed sailing.
Line stoppers in the cockpit: Main sheet, stay sail and spinnaker halyards plus three unused Line stoppers for jib halyard on mast, Jib and staysail reefing from cockpit.
Bridge clearance approximately 68’
Rod Rigging.
Double spreaders
Strongtrack System On Mast Installed On Mast
Standing Rigging Is Navtec Rod Rigging
Total Sail Area Approximate 1100 Sq Ft W/Main &
95% Yankee High Cut Jib
Schaefer 3100 Roller Furler For Jib
Schaefer 2100 Roller Furler For Staysail
Jib Car Tracks Inboard, Aft Of Shrouds
Mainsheet Arrangement –Mid Boom To Traveler Forward
Of Cockpit W/Control Lines In The Cockpit
NavTec Adjustable Hydraulic Backstay & Navtec Vang
W/Controls In The Cockpit
Deck Mounted Downwind Pole
Aluminum Spinnaker Pole Mast Mounted
All Sail Halyards Are Internal
Sails Include:
Quantum Tri-Radial Mainsail W/3-Reef Points For
Slab Reefing (2023)
Jib
Ullman Staysail W/Schaefer Roller Furling
Spare Sail In A Bag In The Starboard Lazarette
Staysail
Cruising Spinnaker
All winches are appropriately sized for their function &
include the following:
2-Barient #36 2-Speed ST Primaries
On Cockpit Coaming
1-Barient #27 2-Speed ST Mainsheet
On Cabin House
2-Barient #27 2-Speed ST Reefing Winches
Mast Mounted
2-Barient #23 2-Speed ST Staysail Sheet
Winches On Cabin House, Pt & Stbd
2-Barient #27 2-Speed ST Mast Winches
1-Barient #28 2-Speed ST On Cabin House
For Staysail & Spinnaker Halyards
Three Winch Handles
Blue Dodger On 2-S.S. Bows W.Isenglass Panel
Blue Bimini Top on 3-S.S. Bows
Blue Full Length Custom Deck Awning in 2-Pieces
Filler Piece For Dodger/Bimini
Blue Mainsail Cover (2023)
White Cockpit Closed Cell Cushions (2024)
MECHANICAL & PLUMBING
The main engine space is located beneath the galley sinks on the centerline and is fully acoustically and thermally insulated with lead foam insulation. Access panels allow easy access to both sides for all service routines. The main engine is a four cylinder, four stroke, naturally aspirated diesel unit by Westerbeke, 58 horsepower, 2735 engine hours mounted on four fully adjustable mounts with vibration insulation inserts, driving a 3 bladed prop. 1.5” Stainless Steel propeller shaft, dual lever throttle/shifters mounted on the steering pedestal and engine instruments including a tachometer, hour meter, oil pressure gauge, cooling water temperature gauge and volt meter.
There is a low oil pressure alarm. Hurth 2:1 transmission, pedestal mounted destroyer wheel and cable and quadrant steering assembly.
Excellent maintenance and complete service and maintenance records for past 14 years and some receipts are available all in nine binders aboard, which includes info about all systems aboard.
Westerbeke 58 Main Engine W/2735 Engine Hours
Sound Insulated Engine Compartment & Generator Space
HBW 250 Transmission
Fuel Burn Approximately1gpm Normal Cruising Speed
Max Speed 8 Knots @ 2800 Rpm
Cruising Speed 7+ Knots @ 2000 Rpm
Fischer Panda 4KW Generator Installed 2014 W/ 563 hours
Generator Has Remote Stop/Stop Control Panel
Vetus 12 Volt Bow Thruster W/Control @ Helm 2013
16k BTU Dometic Reverse Cycle, A/C-Heat Pump W/Ducts In Main Saloon And V-Berth
Shower Sump W/Float Switch & 12v sump pump
12volt Pressure Water Pump
6 Gallon Hot Water Heater
180 Gallons Water In 3-Tanks Located Under Settees In
The Salon For Easy Replacement
130 Gallons Fuel
Fuel Tanks Located In Cockpit Lockers For Easy Maintenance
3-Water Tanks Under Settees
All Tanks Have Inspection/Cleanout Ports
Cruising Range Is About 800nm W/130 Gallons In 2 Tanks
2-Enclosed Heads Complete W/Vanity, Sink, Marine Toilets & Separate Showers Stalls
ElectroScan Waste Treatment System In Forward
Head (2010), Serviced 2025
Jabsco Standard Manual Marine Toilets
W/New Pump (2025)
Jabsco Large Manual Marine Toilet in Forward Head W/New Pump (2025)
Three Blade Prop 16.5”
Cable Steering System
Alternator: 100 AMPS W/Xantrex Regulator
Two Dual Racor Filter System With Dual Vacuum Gauges
Straight 1.5” S.S Prop Shaft W/Traditional Stuffing Box For Easy Maintenance 2018
New Engine Mounts & Transmission Clutch Installed & Professional Transmission/Prop Shaft Alignment Done In 2011
Oil Suction Removal System For Engine And Generator
Exhaust Temperature Alarm System
Automatic Engine Room Fire Suppression System
1-Large, 1-Small Oil Removal Pump
SPARES
Jabsco DC Freshwater Pump
Filters
Belts
Bulbs
Zincs
Various Misc. Spare Pump Parts & Plumbing
UPDATES BY YEAR
2005:
Standing Rigging is Navtec Rod Rigging
2010:
Electroscan Waste System
Alpha Autopilot
Roller Furling For Staysail W/Ullman Furling Sail
New Main Halyard
Garmin 4000 Plotter At The Helm
Engine Mounts And Cutlass Bearing Replaced
New 19” Flat Screen TV
2011:
Boot Stripe Repainted
New Cutlass Bearing
New Engine Mounts & Transmission Clutch Installed & Professional Transmission/Prop Shaft Alignment
2013:
Wifi Booster For Cruising
New Vetus 12 Volt Bow Thruster W/Control At The Helm
New Chain Plates
Lexan Replaced In Overhead Hatches
2014:
New Fischer Panda 4kw Generator Installed
New Garmin Radar And New Garmin 4000 Series Chart Plotter Installed At Nav Station
New Magnum 3000w Inverter/Charger
New Refrigeration Compressor
New West Marine 7000 Series Stereo/Cd Player And Speakers Installed
Major Electrical System Refit Including Galvanic Isolators, New Battery System Master Switches, Second Automatic Bilge Pump, High Water Alarm, New Mantus Anchor 55lb
Repainted Red Cove Stripe
The Teak And Holly Cabin Sole Was Refinished In 2015
2018:
New Garmin Wind, Speed And Depth Instruments Installed
Airx Wind Generator “Silent” Blades & Nose Cone Installed
Strongtrack System Installed On Mast
New Four Group 27 House Batteries & One New Group 27
New Bottom Paint November 2018
New Raw Water Engine Cooling Pump Installed Dec. 2018
2019:
Epirb
Six Person Winslow Liferaft
Fire Extinguishers
New AIS Transponder
2020-2024:
10’ Portabote, Dingy
Monitor Wind Vane
Bottom Painted (2022)
Dodger Canvas
Quantum Tri-radial Mainsail W/Canvas (2023)
ALSO INCLUDED TO CONVEY
Library Of Sailing Books
The Dehumidifier
Table Top Icemaker.
Dishes
Flatware
Cooking Tools
Glasses
Pots and Pans
Towels
Linens
Brooms, Etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION(ADDITIONAL SALESMANS COMMENT OTHER FEATURES & REMARKS)
”SASSY SONJA" Strength & comfortable cruising, coupled with impressive performance are hallmarks of the Valiant 47’. “SASSY SONJA” should not be missed by anyone seeking a large, safe, beautiful and bluewater capable yacht, that can be comfortably and safely handled by a couple or single handed.
All manuals, warranties and original brochures that are currently maintained aboard and will be passed on to her new owner.
“SASSY SONJA” has been thoughtfully and expertly designed by the “best in the industry”, combining current technology for both comfort and speed. This results in a deck layout that would do justice to a Gran Prix yacht, an interior with accommodations that are consistent with extended, liveaboard, bluewater sailing, a standard of quality and luxury that those familiar with Valiant will readily acknowledge. Strength and comfortable cruising, coupled with impressive performance are hallmarks of this classic yacht. “SASSY SONJA” is ready to take you on your next great adventure.
Would-be buyers outnumber sellers, so if you are looking for a phenomenal yacht…. MOVE QUICKLY!” “SASSY SONJA” is a rare find and is well known by the listing broker and one of the original founders of VALIANT YACHTS! CALL HIM TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS.
EXCLUSIONS
One The Titanium Cooking Pan, ALL PERSONAL ITEMS, clothes, spices, food, flags, carpets, books and any AND ALL ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED do not convey upon sale! ALL PERSONAL ITEMS and any AND ALL ITEMS NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED do not convey upon sale.
FROM THE ORIGINAL V47 BROCHURE
The new Valiant 47 is the ultimate combination of the attributes required to maximize safety, performance, and comfort. All are brought together in an elegant, high performance yacht of exceptional quality and style--THE NEW VALIANT 47.
QUOTATIONS: "Fine balance, good acceleration and the ability to 'shoot' fair distances to windward on each tack before paying off on the new heading."
"Tracking was good and the feeling of power most satisfactory."
"Even in hard going (it was now blowing about 25, gusting 35) our heavy hunter could be controlled on a light rein."
"Acceleration was noteworthy."
"The coamings are high and curved to fit the back, the seats wide and also shaped. The distance between them is just right for 'feet up' bracing when heeled."
"Although the vessel gives the impression of being heavily constructed and is very powerful, her dead weight of 30,000 pounds cannot be described as 'heavy displacement.' This is borne out by her effortless performance, particularly in light air."
SUMMARY: The above quotations represent a few of the just raves showered upon the Valiant 47 by experienced yachtsmen. She demonstrates "lively performance for a cruising boat, typical of Bob Perry's designs." Compared with the very successful Valiant 40, the 47 shows a flatter bilge curve and a more cutaway forefoot; both of which contribute to quick response and maintenance of speed on tacking. She is a "well-designed, soundly constructed, ruggedly-rigged lady; a vehicle for long range ocean cruising in both comfort and safety. What is more, she does not waste time!"
A high-aspect cutter rig with all control lines led aft to the cockpit gives the Valiant 47 plenty of sail power while keeping things simple enough for a competent couple to manage and maintain even under strenuous conditions, and in absolute luxury and safety
QUOTATIONS
"Fine balance, good acceleration and the ability to 'shoot' fair distances to windward on each tack before paying off on the new heading."
"Tracking was good and the feeling of power most satisfactory."
"Even in hard going (it was now blowing about 25, gusting 35) our heavy hunter could be controlled on a light rein."
"Acceleration was noteworthy."
"The coamings are high and curved to fit the back, the seats wide and also shaped. The distance between them is just right for 'feet up' bracing when heeled."
"Although the vessel gives the impression of being heavily constructed and is very powerful, her dead weight of 30,000 pounds cannot be described as 'heavy displacement.' This is borne out by her effortless performance, particularly in light air."
SUMMARY: The above quotations represent a few of the just raves showered upon the Valiant 47 by experienced yachtsmen. She demonstrates "lively performance for a cruising boat, typical of Bob Perry's designs." Compared with the very successful Valiant 40, the 47 shows a flatter bilge curve and a more cutaway forefoot; both of which contribute to quick response and maintenance of speed on tacking. She is a "well-designed, soundly constructed, ruggedly-rigged lady; a vehicle for long range ocean cruising in both comfort and safety. What is more, she does not waste time!"
A high-aspect cutter rig with all control lines led aft to the cockpit gives the Valiant 47 plenty of sail power while keeping things simple enough for a competent couple to manage and maintain even under strenuous conditions, and in absolute luxury and safety
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Westerbeke
Engine Year:1982
Total Power:58hp
Engine Hours:2735
Engine Type:Inboard
Fuel Type:Diesel
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall:14.33m
Max Draft:1.91m
Beam:4.22m
Length at Waterline:12.27m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fibreglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:681.37 l
Fuel Tank:
Holding Tank:492.1 l
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