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Hallberg Rassy 41

Designer: Olle Enderlein  ·  Builder: Hallberg-Rassy  ·  First built: 1975
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About the Hallberg Rassy 41

Built between 1975 and 1981, this Swedish-designed cruiser represents Hallberg-Rassy's commitment to seaworthy construction during the brand's formative years. Designer Olle Enderlein created a substantial 41-footer that balances offshore capability with reasonable handling characteristics, producing just 105 hulls over its six-year production run. The masthead ketch rig configuration offers versatility in sail handling, particularly valuable for shorthanded cruising or challenging weather conditions. With a displacement of 21,825 pounds and ballast of 8,378 pounds, this is a solidly built boat that prioritizes stability and comfort over light-air performance. The fin keel design provides good windward ability while maintaining the directional stability expected from a serious cruising yacht. The comfort ratio of 34.68 indicates excellent motion at sea, making this boat well-suited for extended offshore passages and long-distance cruising. The conservative capsize screening formula of 1.7 reflects the design's seaworthiness and resistance to knockdown in heavy weather. While the SA/Displacement ratio of 15.86 suggests moderate sailing performance in light conditions, the robust construction and thoughtful proportions make this an ideal choice for cruisers prioritizing safety, comfort, and reliability over racing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.17 ft / 10.42 m
Beam 11.83 ft / 3.61 m
Max Draft 6.08 ft / 1.85 m
Displacement 21,825.00 lb / 9,900 kg
Ballast 8,378.00 lb / 3,800 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 771.00 ft² / 71.63 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Olle Enderlein
Builder Hallberg-Rassy
First Built 1975
Last Built 1981
Number Built 105
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Performance Ratios
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
 15.86
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
 38.39
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
 244.21
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
 34.68
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
 1.7
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. 7.83 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
 2.12
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. 1,444.36 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. 15.85
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 50.00 ft / 15.24 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.30 ft / 5.27 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 44.50 ft / 13.56 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 15.20 ft / 4.63 m
SA Fore 432.50 ft² / 40.18 m²
SA Main 338.20 ft² / 31.42 m²
SA Total (100%) 770.70 ft² / 71.60 m²
Est. Forestay Length 52.91 ft / 16.13 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model MD 21 A
Engine Type Diesel
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
41.0 ft
Contest 41
41.0 ft
Gozzard 41
41.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
41.0 ft
Sigma 41
41.0 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
41.0 ft
LWL
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
34.2 ft
Contest 41
32.5 ft
Gozzard 41
35.3 ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
34.0 ft
Sigma 41
33.3 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
32.7 ft
Beam
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
11.8 ft
Contest 41
12.7 ft
Gozzard 41
13.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
13.8 ft
Sigma 41
12.2 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
12.8 ft
Displacement
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
21 lbs
Contest 41
27 lbs
Gozzard 41
23 lbs
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
27 lbs
Sigma 41
19 lbs
Sweden Yachts 41
18 lbs
Ballast
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
8 lbs
Contest 41
9 lbs
Gozzard 41
8 lbs
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
9 lbs
Sigma 41
—
Sweden Yachts 41
8 lbs
Sail Area
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
771 sq ft
Contest 41
—
Gozzard 41
965 sq ft
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
892 sq ft
Sigma 41
710 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 41
—
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
15.9
Contest 41
—
Gozzard 41
18.9
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
15.9
Sigma 41
16.0
Sweden Yachts 41
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
38.4 %
Contest 41
33.5 %
Gozzard 41
36.6 %
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
33.3 %
Sigma 41
—
Sweden Yachts 41
43.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
34.7
Contest 41
40.8
Gozzard 41
32.2
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
35.0
Sigma 41
29.6
Sweden Yachts 41
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
1.70
Contest 41
1.69
Gozzard 41
1.82
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
1.85
Sigma 41
1.83
Sweden Yachts 41
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
244
Contest 41
354
Gozzard 41
237
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
306
Sigma 41
—
Sweden Yachts 41
239
Hull Speed
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
7.8 kts
Contest 41
7.6 kts
Gozzard 41
8.0 kts
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
7.8 kts
Sigma 41
7.7 kts
Sweden Yachts 41
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hallberg Rassy 41 ★
2.1
Contest 41
—
Gozzard 41
—
Morgan Out Island 415 Ketch
—
Sigma 41
2.3
Sweden Yachts 41
—
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