Saona 47
Description
Introducing S/V "Cerebral Seabatical"
2019 Fountaine Pajot Saona 47
Maestro (Owner's Version) Fully Loaded for Circumnavigation
Builder: Fountaine Pajot (France)
Designer: Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design
Model: Saona 47 Maestro
Year: 2019 (commissioned 2018 per USCG record)
Name: Cerebral Seabatical
Official Number: 1292971
Hailing Port: Annapolis, MD
Flag: United States
Hull Material: FRP (Fiberglass)
Dimensions: LOA 45.9 ft | Beam 25.3 ft | Draft ~4.4 ft | GRT 41 tons
Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D2-60 diesels (60 HP each)
Generator: Cummins Onan 13.5kW MDKDN
Vessel Overview
The Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 is an award-winning luxury cruising catamaran, praised for its blend of performance, stability, and spacious liveaboard comfort. Cerebral Seabatical is the desirable Maestro owner’s version, featuring 3 cabins and 3 ensuite heads, with the starboard hull dedicated to a luxurious owner’s suite. She was highly customized from new, with a long list of factory and dealer-installed upgrades. She has a proven circumnavigation track record.
Designed by Berret Racoupeau, the Saona 47 delivers excellent sailing characteristics while offering expansive living and entertaining spaces. Her wide 25’3” beam and open-plan cockpit/salon create seamless indoor-outdoor living, while her flybridge helm and lounging areas provide commanding views underway or at anchor.
Key Features & Upgrades
Interior & Comfort
Maestro layout: 3 cabins / 3 heads including a full-beam Owner’s suite
• Reverse-cycle air conditioning system (40K BTU)
• Full galley with 90L freezer, microwave, refrigerator, gas stove, oven & icemaker
• Upgraded interior finishes with salon curtains, fans, 110 & USB plugs, and custom cabinetry
Electronics & Navigation
• Garmin Navigation Suite with radar, AIS, autopilot, depth/speed/wind instruments, VHF
• Forward mast-mounted camera & FLIR/Axis cockpit cameras
• Victron power monitoring with GX Touch
Electrical & Energy
• ReLion Lithium house battery bank
• 3 × 365W solar panels with controllers
• Victron MultiPlus inverter/chargers
• Galvanic isolator (Newmar GI-50)
Deck & Rigging
• Code 0 sail with top-down furler
• Bowsprit & gennaker gear
• Hydraulic dinghy/swim platform lift
• Upgraded Mantus 85 anchor package
• Flexofold folding props
• Underwater lights
Entertainment
• Fusion stereo system with subs, JL Audio tower speakers, upgraded amplifiers
• Smart TV on swing arm (upgraded to 40")
• Iridium Go satellite comms
• Ship WiFi network
Safety & Cruising Gear
• Liferaft (MP10 container)
• Seagull water filtration system
• 12V 60L/h watermaker (low consumption)
• Minimum safety kit installed
Condition & Survey Notes (2025)
A full vessel assessment (Sept 2025) found Cerebral Seabatical to be in overall serviceable condition, with primary systems operational. Noted items for buyer attention include: aft salon A/C unit not operational; forward salon unit with weak cooling; stern navigation light not functioning; port engine start battery requires replacement; windlass power supply pending verification; autopilot slightly erratic; audio system uneven; hydraulic swim platform requires sensor adjustment.
Specifications
Length Overall (LOA): 45.9 ft
Beam: 25.3 ft
Draft: ~4.4 ft
Displacement: ~32,400 lbs (light)
Sail Area (upwind): ~1,367 sq ft
Fuel Capacity: ~248 gal (2 × 470L tanks)
Water Capacity: ~185 gal (700L)
Engines: 2 × Volvo D2-60, sail drives
Generator: Onan 13.5kW
Watermaker: 60 L/h 12V
Solar: 3 × 365W array
Broker’s Remarks
Cerebral Seabatical is an extensively optioned and thoughtfully upgraded owner’s version Saona 47, U.S.-documented and duty-paid. With her lithium power system, solar array, upgraded electronics, and comfort amenities, she is ideal for extended cruising or luxury liveaboard life. She combines the sought-after pedigree of Fountaine Pajot with modern upgrades and careful ownership.