Built between 1987 and 1993 by Danish builder Ib Hauge Nielsen, this performance-oriented 40-footer represents a collaboration between the renowned Judel/Vrolijk design team and Nielsen himself. With only 25 hulls produced during its six-year production run, the Banner 41 remains a relatively rare find on the used boat market. The yacht's impressive sail area to displacement ratio of 23.3 clearly marks it as a performance cruiser designed for sailors who prioritize speed without sacrificing offshore capability. Its fractional sloop rig and fin keel with spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and excellent upwind performance. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio of 43% provides reassuring stability for extended offshore passages. Construction features fiberglass with foam sandwich coring over a steel frame, offering both strength and weight savings. The low comfort ratio of 22.7 indicates a relatively narrow, performance-focused interior layout typical of boats from this era that prioritize sailing characteristics over living space. With a capsize screening formula of 1.87, the Banner 41 falls within acceptable parameters for offshore sailing, making it well-suited for serious coastal cruising and club racing. The Judel/Vrolijk pedigree ensures sophisticated hydrodynamics that reward skilled sailors with exceptional performance in a variety of conditions.

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