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Reporting from the 2022 Southampton Boat Show, MBY's Alex Smith takes us on a full tour of the Archipelago 47, which was making its global debut...

Designed in collaboration with commercial specialist, Chartwell Marine, this British-built, long-distance aluminium powercat is the first in the firm’s hotly anticipated explorer range and it’s refreshing for a variety of reasons.

For a start, the pronounced elevation of those hull sides creates two very handy benefits. Firstly, it drops the relative profile of the pilothouse, giving the Archipelago 47 a potent military aesthetic that makes the most of the raked roofline and the inverted screen.

And secondly, it creates some superb internal space, both in terms of the storage lockers at the aft ends of those side decks and the headroom for the cabins inside those hulls.

The aluminium construction is also very handy for a boat of this type. In addition to keeping the weight down, improving impact resistance and enabling much simpler repairs, it also makes custom upgrades much easier.

From the big aft deck to the central saloon and the cabins, it can all be tweaked in line with your needs – and so can that big expansive rooftop.

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While the show boat uses a huge rack for your toys, plus extra space that looks ideal for solar panels or a tender and crane, a flybridge version of the Archipelago 47 is also under development, which should prove exciting news if alfresco seating is a key priority.

That said, the existing layout feels great. With its wide-open space and pale, naturally textured oak fit-out, the main deck saloon is a thoroughly welcoming part of the boat.

The all-round views are great, thanks to the use of sailboat-style guardrails rather than solid bulwarks. And the galley is also a treat, courtesy of elevated work surfaces that enable you to stand rather than stoop as you prep your food and drink.

Down below, Archipelago has confined the accommodation solely to the hulls, avoiding a deep-chested bridge deck, which might threaten to compromise the boat’s running efficiency and ride softness.

But even on boat number 1, the calibre of those sleeping spaces is very clear to see. There’s an outrageously indulgent owner’s cabin in the port hull and there will be a pair of guest cabins, divided by a central heads to starboard, although they weren’t finished in time for the Southampton Boat Show .

You can also spec it with four cabins if required but in all cases, the vast hull windows and lofty side decks make this intriguing new cat a seriously attractive proposition for ambitious cruisers.

The elevated hull sides do good things both for the styling and the internal space

Capable of running at speeds of up to 30 knots, sleeping up to eight people in four separate cabins and cruising continuously for more than 3,000nm, the new Archipelago 47 is all about expanding your horizons.

While hybrid and electric boat options are likely to prove popular on production models, the first Archipelago 47 will be powered by twin 420hp Iveco diesels on straight shafts running in half tunnels.

As for the Archipelago’s aluminium construction, not only does that help keep the weight down, improve impact resistance and reduce development costs. It also makes custom models much easier to create and impromptu repairs much simpler to execute during remote off-grid adventures.

The Archipelago 47 is an aluminium cat with global ambitions

Company founder, owner and CEO Dr Steven Weatherley is a cyber security specialist with a PhD in astrophysics and an experienced motor boat owner.

After searching in vain for a fast, go-anywhere powercat to replace the family’s Mitchell 31, he decided to commission and build one of his own. He was so pleased with the concept drawings that he decided to turn it into a business.

A second Archipelago 47 is already in build and plans for 38ft and 56ft models are also being developed.

In the short term Weatherley plans to use his new boat for day trips and weekends in the Solent with his wife and four young children but ultimately has ambitions for more adventurous bluewater cruising – hence the range requirements.

“The march of the multihulls seems to be gathering pace with every month but this one really does it for me,” says MBY editor Hugo Andreae. “Small and fast enough for day trips but also robust and efficient enough to cross oceans, it really does seem to offer the best of both worlds.”

Archipelago 47 specifications

LOA: 47ft 7in (14.50m) Beam: 21ft 3in (6.50m) Engines: Twin 420hp Iveco diesels Top speed: 30 knots Starting price: £1,100,000 (inc. VAT)

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Built in aluminum and with ocean passagemaking capabilities, this new powercat built in the UK is perfectly suited for expeditions and cruising far from the beaten track. 

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The builder has taken great care to combine robustness and comfort - the interior is fitted out with the greatest of care and is even equipped with an underfloor heating system, contrasting with the “utilitarian” appearance conjured up in large part by the forward windows whose slope is reversed. Another very “professional” detail is that the interior helm station can be blocked off, so a night watch can be properly maintained even with the lights remaining on in the saloon. Note the large trampolines up front, now a very atypical feature aboard a powercat. Our only one regret with the deck plan is that there are no footbraces (much less any sort of bulwark...) on the side decks. The nacelle remains very open to the cockpit - the latter, decked with synthetic teak and its after end becoming a neat aft platform. A large part of the coachroof is taken up by a roof rack, which is very practical for carrying kayaks or paddleboards for example. Generously powered (840 HP in total for a lightship displacement of 17 tons), the Archipelago 47 is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 25 knots. The builder also offers hybrid and electric propulsion systems and will soon be designing other models with the aim of creating a complete range. Builder: Archipelago Yachts Length: 47’5” (14.45 m) Beam: 21’3” (6.48 m) Draft: 3’9” (1.14 m) Light displacement: 37,475 lbs (17 t) Maximum speed: 25 knots Fuel: 528 US gal (2,000 l) Water: 264 US gal (1,000 l) Range: 3,000 nautical miles Engine: 2 x 420 HP Iveco Price: from £1,200,000 ex-tax

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T47 Explorer

THE BEST, MADE BETTER

The ultimate collaboration. Twisted Marine, based in Salcombe, UK, have taken the Archipelago 47, and re-engineered the boat from bow to stern. Available in select colourways, and with increased engine power, and a bespoke interior the T47 Explorer takes the best in class, and turns up the volume.

Twisted Marine are famous for taking high-performance craft and getting even more from them. In this collaboration, Twisted and Archipelago have joined forces to create the ultimate explorer vessel, but Twisted. The boat is every bit an Archipelago 47, but tailored, unique, and exceptional. 

Stand out from the crowd ​

The Twisted T47 Explorer is available in four unique colour-ways. Each colour is distinctive, and not available on the standard Archipelago 47. Each T47 also features a hardened ultra tough matt-black roof, to store the toughest of expedition equipment. Each vessel is fitted with upgraded engines, and stern-gear to push the boat faster through more demanding environments. 

T47 EXPLORER KEY FEATURES

ACCOMMODATION

Up to 30 knots

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OTHER FEATURES

Ocean capable

A variety of propulsion options available (including hybrid and electric) depending on requirement

Highly flexible design service with customisation as standard

A selection of high-quality interior finishes

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