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Cooper 416
Designer: Stan Huntingford  ·  Builder: Cooper Yachts Ltd. (Can)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Cooper 416

Built by Cooper Yachts of Canada starting in 1978, this Stan Huntingford-designed 41-footer represents solid Canadian craftsmanship from an era when fiberglass construction was reaching maturity. The Cooper 416's substantial 24,000-pound displacement and moderate fin keel with skeg-hung rudder configuration create a seaworthy platform well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages. With a masthead sloop rig carrying 723 square feet of sail area, the boat offers respectable performance while maintaining the stability and comfort that made Cooper Yachts popular among serious cruising sailors. The generous beam of 14 feet provides excellent interior volume and contributes to the boat's stability, while the 6.58-foot draft ensures good windward ability without limiting access to most harbors. The comfort ratio of 31.36 indicates a motion that favors seaworthiness over speed, making long passages more comfortable for crew. Combined with a favorable capsize screening value of 1.95, these characteristics point to a boat designed with blue-water capability in mind. The substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio and robust construction reflect the builder's focus on creating dependable cruising vessels rather than racing machines, appealing to sailors prioritizing safety and comfort over pure performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.50 ft / 12.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 6.58 ft / 2.01 m
Displacement 24,000.00 lb / 10,886 kg
Ballast 10,500.00 lb / 4,763 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 723.00 ft² / 67.17 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Stan Huntingford
Builder Cooper Yachts Ltd. (CAN)
First Built 1978
Related Sailboats ["Tartan 41 Passagemaker" · "Contest 42" · "Us 42" · "Irwin 41" · "Morgan Out Island 416"]
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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
 135
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 13.96
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
 43.75
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
 312.11
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 31.36
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.95
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.64 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.42
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. 1,625.77 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 13.96
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 51.80 ft / 15.79 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.50 ft / 5.33 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 45.00 ft / 13.72 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
SA Fore 453.25 ft² / 42.11 m²
SA Main 270.00 ft² / 25.08 m²
SA Total (100%) 723.25 ft² / 67.19 m²
Est. Forestay Length 54.68 ft / 16.67 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Perkins
Engine Model 4-108 FWC
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 48
Fuel Capacity 100 gals / 379 L
Water Capacity 150 gals / 568 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Cooper 416 ★
41.5 ft
Contest 42
41.3 ft
Irwin 41
41.5 ft
Us 42
41.5 ft
LWL
Cooper 416 ★
32.5 ft
Contest 42
32.8 ft
Irwin 41
35.1 ft
Us 42
32.5 ft
Beam
Cooper 416 ★
14.0 ft
Contest 42
12.7 ft
Irwin 41
13.5 ft
Us 42
14.0 ft
Displacement
Cooper 416 ★
24 lbs
Contest 42
24 lbs
Irwin 41
25 lbs
Us 42
24 lbs
Ballast
Cooper 416 ★
10 lbs
Contest 42
10 lbs
Irwin 41
8 lbs
Us 42
10 lbs
Sail Area
Cooper 416 ★
723 sq ft
Contest 42
660 sq ft
Irwin 41
803 sq ft
Us 42
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Cooper 416 ★
135 s/nm
Contest 42
174 s/nm
Irwin 41
153 s/nm
Us 42
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cooper 416 ★
14.0
Contest 42
12.7
Irwin 41
15.1
Us 42
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cooper 416 ★
43.8 %
Contest 42
43.6 %
Irwin 41
—
Us 42
43.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cooper 416 ★
31.4
Contest 42
36.0
Irwin 41
32.6
Us 42
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cooper 416 ★
1.95
Contest 42
1.75
Irwin 41
1.85
Us 42
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cooper 416 ★
312
Contest 42
305
Irwin 41
—
Us 42
312
Hull Speed
Cooper 416 ★
7.6 kts
Contest 42
7.7 kts
Irwin 41
7.9 kts
Us 42
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cooper 416 ★
1.4
Contest 42
—
Irwin 41
1.9
Us 42
—
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