The Nelson/Marek 41 is an IOR-era racing yacht designed by the San Diego firm of Bruce Nelson and Bruce Marek in the mid-1980s. Built as a custom one-off and small-batch racer, the 41 was offered in IOR Masthead and IOR Fractional rig configurations to suit different rating windows. Like other Nelson/Marek racers of the era, the 41 features a deep fin keel with bulb, a wide-aft IOR-shape hull, and a high-tech laminate construction tuned for race-course duty. Bruce Nelson would later become chief designer for Dennis Conner's America's Cup campaigns from 1985 to 1995.
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What is the Nelson Marek 41's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Nelson Marek 41 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 20.66. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Nelson Marek 41's comfort ratio?
The Nelson Marek 41 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 22.16. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Nelson Marek 41 safe for offshore sailing?
The Nelson Marek 41 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Nelson Marek 41?
The theoretical hull speed of the Nelson Marek 41 is 7.7 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Nelson Marek 41 weigh?
The Nelson Marek 41 has a displacement of 14,000 and a length overall (LOA) of 41.0.
Who designed the Nelson Marek 41?
The Nelson Marek 41 was designed by Nelson/Marek, first built in 1985.