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Impala 41
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Cantiere Navale 71  ·  First built: 1974
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About the Impala 41

With limited technical specifications publicly available, the Impala 41 represents one of those intriguing sailboats that has maintained a relatively low profile in the broader sailing community. This 41-foot vessel appears to have been designed during an era when builders were focusing on practical cruising capabilities rather than racing performance or flashy marketing campaigns. Based on its size and proportions, the Impala 41 would likely appeal to sailors seeking a substantial coastal cruiser with potential for extended offshore passages. Boats of this length typically offer comfortable accommodations for a small crew while maintaining manageable sailing characteristics for experienced couples or families. The relative scarcity of detailed information about this model suggests it may have had limited production numbers or was marketed primarily in specific regional markets. This can actually be advantageous for prospective buyers, as lesser-known quality sailboats often represent excellent value compared to their more heavily marketed contemporaries. For sailors considering an Impala 41, the emphasis should be on thorough individual boat inspection, as the limited available data means each vessel's condition, modifications, and maintenance history will be particularly crucial factors in determining its suitability for your intended sailing plans.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.80 ft / 12.74 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.46 ft / 10.20 m
Beam 12.17 ft / 3.71 m
Max Draft 6.66 ft / 2.03 m
Displacement 19,400.00 lb / 8,800 kg
Ballast 9,480.00 lb / 4,300 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,453.00 ft² / 134.99 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Cantiere Navale 71
First Built 1974
Last Built 1984
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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
32.32
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
29.9
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
1.82
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. 7.75
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. 1.0
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Impala 41 ★
41.8 ft
Baltic 42 Dp
41.9 ft
Niagara 42
42.0 ft
Pearson 419
41.8 ft
LWL
Impala 41 ★
33.5 ft
Baltic 42 Dp
34.4 ft
Niagara 42
32.5 ft
Pearson 419
33.7 ft
Beam
Impala 41 ★
12.2 ft
Baltic 42 Dp
13.3 ft
Niagara 42
12.8 ft
Pearson 419
13.0 ft
Displacement
Impala 41 ★
19 lbs
Baltic 42 Dp
18 lbs
Niagara 42
19 lbs
Pearson 419
21 lbs
Ballast
Impala 41 ★
9 lbs
Baltic 42 Dp
8 lbs
Niagara 42
8 lbs
Pearson 419
7 lbs
Sail Area
Impala 41 ★
1 sq ft
Baltic 42 Dp
Niagara 42
Pearson 419
630 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Impala 41 ★
Baltic 42 Dp
72 s/nm
Niagara 42
111 s/nm
Pearson 419
165 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Impala 41 ★
32.3
Baltic 42 Dp
Niagara 42
Pearson 419
13.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Impala 41 ★
Baltic 42 Dp
43.8 %
Niagara 42
40.9 %
Pearson 419
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Impala 41 ★
29.9
Baltic 42 Dp
Niagara 42
Pearson 419
29.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Impala 41 ★
1.82
Baltic 42 Dp
Niagara 42
Pearson 419
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Impala 41 ★
Baltic 42 Dp
201
Niagara 42
257
Pearson 419
Hull Speed
Impala 41 ★
7.8 kts
Baltic 42 Dp
Niagara 42
Pearson 419
7.8 kts
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