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Huisman 41
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Royal Huisman Shipyard  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Huisman 41

Custom-built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Huisman, this 41-foot sailing yacht represents the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail that has made the Huisman name synonymous with luxury yacht construction. Known primarily for their superyacht projects, Huisman brings the same meticulous engineering standards to their smaller vessels. With limited production numbers, each Huisman 41 reflects the yard's commitment to bespoke construction, meaning specifications and layouts often vary between individual hulls based on owner requirements. The design typically emphasizes both performance and comfort, making these boats well-suited for serious coastal cruising and extended offshore passages. Huisman's reputation for robust construction and innovative engineering solutions translates into a yacht capable of handling challenging conditions while maintaining the refined finish expected from this prestigious Dutch builder. The aluminum construction commonly employed by Huisman provides excellent strength-to-weight ratios and corrosion resistance. Given the limited availability of these yachts and the yard's focus on larger projects in recent decades, finding a Huisman 41 on the market represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dutch yachting excellence at a more accessible scale than the yard's typical offerings.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.08 ft / 12.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.63 ft / 9.64 m
Beam 12.57 ft / 3.83 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 22,046.00 lb / 10,000 kg
Ballast 11,023.00 lb / 5,000 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction ALU
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Royal Huisman Shipyard
First Built 1979
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Performance Ratios
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
50.0
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
311.02
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. 8.52 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.36
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.39 ft / 5.30 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 801.00 ft² / 74.42 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo Penta
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 40
Fuel Capacity 60 gals / 227 L
How It Compares

vs. Bristol 411, Contest 41, Hallberg Rassy 41

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Huisman 41 ★
41.1 ft
Bristol 411
41.1 ft
Contest 41
41.0 ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
41.0 ft
LWL
Huisman 41 ★
31.6 ft
Bristol 411
33.3 ft
Contest 41
32.5 ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
34.2 ft
Beam
Huisman 41 ★
12.6 ft
Bristol 411
12.9 ft
Contest 41
12.7 ft
Hallberg Rassy 41
11.8 ft
Displacement
Huisman 41 ★
22 lbs
Bristol 411
26 lbs
Contest 41
27 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 41
21 lbs
Ballast
Huisman 41 ★
11 lbs
Bristol 411
10 lbs
Contest 41
9 lbs
Hallberg Rassy 41
8 lbs
Sail Area
Huisman 41 ★
Bristol 411
830 sq ft
Contest 41
Hallberg Rassy 41
771 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Huisman 41 ★
Bristol 411
15.0
Contest 41
Hallberg Rassy 41
15.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Huisman 41 ★
50.0 %
Bristol 411
39.6 %
Contest 41
33.5 %
Hallberg Rassy 41
38.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Huisman 41 ★
Bristol 411
38.1
Contest 41
40.8
Hallberg Rassy 41
34.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Huisman 41 ★
Bristol 411
1.74
Contest 41
1.69
Hallberg Rassy 41
1.70
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Huisman 41 ★
311
Bristol 411
319
Contest 41
354
Hallberg Rassy 41
244
Hull Speed
Huisman 41 ★
Bristol 411
7.7 kts
Contest 41
7.6 kts
Hallberg Rassy 41
7.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Huisman 41 ★
Bristol 411
1.4
Contest 41
Hallberg Rassy 41
2.1
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