Voyage 47 Mayotte Catamarans For Sale

Jump to Voyage 47 Mayotte Yachts For Sale

The Mayotte 47 was the predecessor of the Voyage 500, with the difference being in the length of the transoms. They use the same hull mold. Her extra wide 28′ beam makes for a very stable platform under sail, and a wonderfully livable and spacious saloon, galley and cockpit, whilst at anchor. Fred Scholtz Marine hull. Scholtz was one of the largest boat builders in South Africa in his day. He sold the Mayotte molds to Voyage Yachts in 1996 who changed the yacht to be more suited a charter boat. For example, the outboard cockpit lockers were altered so as not to intrude on the aft berths.

Specifications

TypeMultihull
Years Built1993 – 1997
BuilderFred Scholtz Marine, Capetown, South Africa
DesignerAlex Simonis
ConstructionHand laid CSM & quadraxial roving with vinylester resin cored with Tomanto PVC foam for stiffness, strength and insulation. Her keels are low aspect ratio, fin design for lift and enhanced windward performance. There are full-length skegs with elliptical rudders. Deck and superstructure is hand laid multi-directional glass roving molded in one piece and cored with end grain balsa. Deck to hull joint is chemically bonded.

Dimensions

LOA14.25m (46 ft 9 inches)
LWL13.5m (44 ft 4 inches)
Beam8.5m (27 ft 10 inchs)
Headroom1.9m (6 ft 4 inches)
Draft1.4m (4 ft 6 inchs)
Mast Height20m (65 ft 7 inches)

Performance

Displacement8,160kg (18,000lbs)
Engines2 x Yanmar 3JH4E, 39hp diesels coupled to Yanmar SD Type Saildrives

Voyage 47 Mayotte Yachts For Sale

Mayotte 47

Mayotte 47 (Bahamas)

Asking $220,000 (USD) Reduced!
Location Georgetown (Bahamas)
S/V Swish is a 1996 Voyage 47 Mayotte for sale by owner.
S/V Swish is a 1996 Mayotte 47 catamaran for sale by owner. The Mayotte 47 is the precursor to the Voyage 50 as Voyage Yachts bought Mayotte around 1996. Overall identical except the Voyage has extended Sugar Scoops. She is a comfortable, good looking catamaran with an outstanding galley up and main salon, large well protected cockpit, and four en-suite, Queen sized berths with an additional single captains berth. Swish has been lived aboard and well cared for with a few owner captained crew charters during the past seven years we have owned her.…
28 Photos
Owners are more apt to reply to inquiries who provide a phone number. Please ensure your contact info is correct.
Contact Owner

Educational Articles

Voyage Mayotte 47 ‘Swish’: A Proven Bluewater Catamaran
Jul 10, 2026

Voyage Mayotte 47 ‘Swish’: A Proven Bluewater Catamaran

The Voyage Mayotte 47 has long been a favorite among owner-operators looking for a rugged, capable cruising catamaran with the space to live aboard and the pedigree to cross oceans. Swish, a 1995 example listed by broker Hank Hampton, is one of just a handful of these South African–built cats currently available on the market. A Cruising Catamaran With Purpose At 47 feet, the Mayotte hits a sweet spot for a shorthanded cruising couple or a family: enough waterline for comfortable passage-making, but sized so that two capable hands can manage her lines and sail plan.…
Read Article