Downeaster 41
11 / 80 - score 72%
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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 72%
Model | Downeaster 41 | ||
Length | 41 ft (75%) | the closest to 42 ft | |
Beam | 11.83 ft (70%) | the closest to 11.50 ft | |
Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 84%
Sail area / displ. | 17.74 (97%) | the closest to 17.80 | |
Ballast / displ. | 38.46 % | ||
Displ. / length | 356.94 | ||
Comfort ratio | 34.42 (70%) | the closest to 33.44 | |
Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull 50%
Hull type | Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 29 ft (50%) | the closest to 30.50 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 |