Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.5 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 31.5′, the Fraser 41 tops out around 7.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √31.5′ LWL = 7.5 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Ballast / Displacement
45.0%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
286
Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.
Hull Speed
7.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
8lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Fraser 41 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Sigma 41
Ct 41
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Fraser 41.
| Fraser 41 | Contest 41 | Ct 41 | Hallberg Rassy 41 | Sigma 41 | Sweden Yachts 41 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 41.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 | 41.0 |
| LWL | 31.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 34.2 | 33.3 | 32.7 |
| Beam | 12.3 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Displacement | 20 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| Ballast | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | 8 |
| Sail Area | — | — | 792 | 771 | 710 | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | — | 204 | — | 96 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | — | 14.0 | 15.9 | 16.0 | — |
| Bal/Disp | 45.0 | 33.5 | 32.7 | 38.4 | — | 43.5 |
| Comfort | — | 40.8 | 43.8 | 34.7 | 29.6 | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.69 | 1.61 | 1.70 | 1.83 | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | — |