A new made to measure mainsail for a 47 ft sailboat costs about A$7,854 including GST (US$4,505), and a 130% furling genoa about A$8,492 including GST (US$4,870). These are the median prices across 67 boat models of 47 ft, in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise sailcloth.
Prices checked 10 November 2026. A$ prices include GST. US$ prices apply in the US and every other country, before local taxes and duties.
New sail prices for a 47 ft sailboat
| Sail | Optimum Cruise (value) | C-Breeze (long life) |
|---|---|---|
| Mainsail, full battens | A$7,854 / US$4,505Most boats A$6,452 to A$11,363 | A$10,016 / US$5,740Most boats A$8,176 to A$14,373 |
| Furling genoa, 130% | A$8,492 / US$4,870Most boats A$7,341 to A$10,351 | A$10,720 / US$6,140Most boats A$9,254 to A$12,861 |
| Mainsail + genoa | A$17,023 / US$9,760Most boats A$14,227 to A$19,863 | A$21,610 / US$12,380Most boats A$18,000 to A$25,109 |
Median price across 67 boat models of 47 ft. "Most boats" is the middle 80%. Standard build of about 4 weeks. Shipping, and import duty for the US, are added at checkout.
Prices for popular 47 ft sailboats
Exact prices for 47 footers. Click through to choose your sailcloth, battens, genoa size and build time.
| Boat | Mainsail | 130% genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Beneteau 47.3 | A$6,771 / US$3,885 | A$7,948 / US$4,560 |
| Jeanneau Sunkiss 47 | A$6,006 / US$3,450 | A$7,409 / US$4,250 |
| Bavaria 47 | A$7,640 / US$4,380 | A$10,934 / US$6,260 |
| Hanse 461 | A$9,719 / US$5,570 | A$9,081 / US$5,205 |
| Dufour 500 (tall mast) | A$8,547 / US$4,900 | A$8,778 / US$5,030 |
| Dehler 47 | A$11,297 / US$6,470 | A$9,185 / US$5,265 |
| Tartan 4300 | A$7,970 / US$4,570 | A$9,053 / US$5,190 |
| Moody 47 | A$7,821 / US$4,485 | A$8,388 / US$4,810 |
| Aerodyne 47 | A$7,761 / US$4,450 | A$7,453 / US$4,275 |
| Alden Dolphin 47 | A$7,117 / US$4,085 | A$7,480 / US$4,290 |
Optimum Cruise sailcloth, full batten mainsail, standard build.
What sets the price
Sail area. Price follows the size of the sail, which comes from your boat's rig (I, J, P and E). A typical 47 footer carries about 52.3 m² of mainsail and 64.2 m² of 130% genoa.
Sailcloth. Both cloths are woven polyester (Dacron) from Dimension-Polyant, the German sailcloth maker. Optimum Cruise is the value choice for coastal and weekend cruising. C-Breeze is a tighter weave that resists stretch and holds its shape for longer, for sails that work hard or go offshore. At 47 ft we use Optimum Cruise 448 OC (10.5 oz) or C-Breeze 441 CB (9 oz).
Battens. Full battens (4) hold the sail's shape and help it last. The 3 leech + 1 full head batten option costs a little less.
Genoa size. We make furling genoas from 110% to 150%. Most cruising boats carry about 130%; a smaller genoa costs less.
Build time. Standard is about 4 weeks. Express (about 2 weeks) adds 8%; economy (about 8 weeks) takes 5.5% off.
What's included
Mainsail: cloth weight matched to your boat, two reef points with low friction rings, cunningham, stacked reinforcement patches, Dyneema leech and foot lines, battens, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
Furling genoa: Sunbrella UV cover on the leech and foot in your choice of colour, foam luff pad, luff tape to suit your furler, stacked reinforcement patches, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
After you order, a sailmaker checks your measurements before anything is cut. If your numbers change the price, we tell you first and you can cancel for a full refund.
Questions
How much does a new mainsail cost for a 47 ft sailboat?
A made to measure cruising mainsail for a 47 ft sailboat costs about A$7,854 including GST (US$4,505) in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise with full battens. That is the median across 67 boat models of 47 ft; most fall between A$6,452 and A$11,363. In the longer lasting C-Breeze cloth the median is A$10,016 including GST (US$5,740). A main with 3 leech battens and a full head batten costs a little less than one with 4 full battens.
How much does a new genoa cost for a 47 ft sailboat?
A 130% furling genoa for a 47 ft sailboat costs about A$8,492 including GST (US$4,870) in Optimum Cruise, or A$10,720 including GST (US$6,140) in C-Breeze. A 110% or 120% genoa costs less and a 140% or 150% costs more.
How much does a new set of sails cost for a 47 ft sailboat?
A new mainsail and 130% furling genoa together cost about A$17,023 including GST (US$9,760) for a typical 47 ft boat in Optimum Cruise, or A$21,610 including GST (US$12,380) in C-Breeze. Shipping is added at checkout.
Why do sail prices vary between 47 ft boats?
Two boats of the same length can carry very different rigs. A tall fractional rig or a big masthead genoa means more sail area, more cloth and a higher price, so check the exact price for your boat rather than the median.