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Challenger 41
Designer: Ted Carpentier  ·  Builder: Challenger  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Challenger 41

With limited documentation available, the Challenger 41 represents one of the more elusive designs in the 40-foot sailing yacht category. This scarcity of information suggests either a limited production run or a design that remained primarily within specific sailing communities. Based on the typical characteristics of boats bearing the Challenger name, this 41-footer likely emerged during the era when performance-oriented cruising yachts were gaining popularity among serious sailors. The size suggests a vessel designed for both coastal exploration and potentially longer passages, offering enough interior volume for extended cruising while maintaining manageable handling characteristics for a small crew. Without extensive specifications to reference, potential owners should expect a boat that reflects the design philosophy of its era—likely prioritizing sailing performance over pure comfort, with a focus on seaworthiness and responsive handling. The 41-foot length typically provides an ideal balance between performance and livability, making such designs appealing to sailors seeking adventure beyond protected waters. Given the limited available data, prospective buyers would benefit from thorough inspection and research into the specific build quality and design details of individual examples, as variations may exist within this model designation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
Beam 13.33 ft / 4.06 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 25,600.00 lb / 11,612 kg
Ballast 8,200.00 lb / 3,719 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin (shoal draft)
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Ted Carpentier
Builder Challenger
First Built 1977
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
156
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
32.03
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
266.56
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 10.0 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 9.65
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 522.00 ft² / 48.50 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Perkins
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 50
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Challenger 41 ★
41.0 ft
Ct 41
41.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
41.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
41.0 ft
LWL
Challenger 41 ★
35.0 ft
Ct 41
32.5 ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
34.2 ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
34.0 ft
Beam
Challenger 41 ★
13.3 ft
Ct 41
12.1 ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
11.8 ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
13.8 ft
Displacement
Challenger 41 ★
25 lbs
Ct 41
27 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 41
21 lbs
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
27 lbs
Ballast
Challenger 41 ★
8 lbs
Ct 41
9 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 41
8 lbs
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
9 lbs
Sail Area
Challenger 41 ★
Ct 41
792 sq ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
771 sq ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
892 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Challenger 41 ★
156 s/nm
Ct 41
204 s/nm
Hallberg Rassy 41
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Challenger 41 ★
Ct 41
14.0
Hallberg Rassy 41
15.9
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
15.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Challenger 41 ★
32.0 %
Ct 41
32.7 %
Hallberg Rassy 41
38.4 %
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
33.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Challenger 41 ★
Ct 41
43.8
Hallberg Rassy 41
34.7
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
35.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Challenger 41 ★
Ct 41
1.61
Hallberg Rassy 41
1.70
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
1.85
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Challenger 41 ★
266
Ct 41
357
Hallberg Rassy 41
244
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
306
Hull Speed
Challenger 41 ★
Ct 41
7.6 kts
Hallberg Rassy 41
7.8 kts
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
7.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Challenger 41 ★
Ct 41
1.2
Hallberg Rassy 41
2.1
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
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