The Downeaster 41 is a 41.0ft masthead sloop designed by Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole and built in fiberglass by Down East Yachts Inc. between 1975 and 1981.
11 units have been built.
The Downeaster 41 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
Main features
| Model | Downeaster 41 | ||
| Length | 41 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.74 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.46 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 356.94 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.42 | ||
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.22 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 800 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Down East Yachts Inc. | ||
| Designer | Henry Morschladt and Bob Poole | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 11 |