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New Orleans Marine 41
Designer: German Frers  ·  Builder: New Orleans Marine  ·  First built: 1982
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About the New Orleans Marine 41

Built by New Orleans Marine, the 41 is a sailboat that reflects the American production boat-building traditions of its era, designed with an eye toward bluewater capability and comfortable offshore passagemaking. While detailed specifications for this model remain scarce, boats of this size and provenance were typically developed to handle the demanding conditions of Gulf of Mexico sailing and beyond, where sea states can shift quickly and a capable, seaworthy hull is essential. As a larger cruising sailboat, the New Orleans Marine 41 would have been aimed at serious sailors looking for a capable coastal and offshore cruiser — the kind of boat suited to extended passages, liveaboard use, or ambitious offshore adventures. Boats emerging from the Gulf Coast boatbuilding scene during this period often prioritized solid construction and practical layouts that could handle both long passages and family cruising. For buyers researching this model, tracking down original owner documentation, surveyor reports, or connecting with owners through classic cruising communities may be the best path to uncovering more detailed information about this relatively uncommon vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.75 ft / 10.59 m
Beam 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 7.80 ft / 2.38 m
Displacement 16,800.00 lb / 7,620 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 873.00 ft² / 81.10 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer German Frers
Builder New Orleans Marine
First Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
54
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
21.37
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
24.53
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
1.96
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. 7.9
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
3.5
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
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 57.5
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.3
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.4
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.9
SA Fore 497.38
SA Main 375.48
How It Compares

vs. Contest 41, Sceptre 41, Sigma 41, Sweden Yachts 41, Sydney 41

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Dimensions
LOA
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
41.0 ft
Contest 41
41.0 ft
Sceptre 41
41.0 ft
Sigma 41
41.0 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
41.0 ft
Sydney 41
41.0 ft
LWL
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
34.8 ft
Contest 41
32.5 ft
Sceptre 41
36.0 ft
Sigma 41
33.3 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
32.7 ft
Sydney 41
35.8 ft
Beam
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
12.5 ft
Contest 41
12.7 ft
Sceptre 41
12.7 ft
Sigma 41
12.2 ft
Sweden Yachts 41
12.8 ft
Sydney 41
12.1 ft
Displacement
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
16 lbs
Contest 41
27 lbs
Sceptre 41
21 lbs
Sigma 41
19 lbs
Sweden Yachts 41
18 lbs
Sydney 41
14 lbs
Ballast
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
Contest 41
9 lbs
Sceptre 41
8 lbs
Sigma 41
Sweden Yachts 41
8 lbs
Sydney 41
5 lbs
Sail Area
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
873 sq ft
Contest 41
Sceptre 41
Sigma 41
710 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
867 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
54 s/nm
Contest 41
Sceptre 41
126 s/nm
Sigma 41
96 s/nm
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
18 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
21.4
Contest 41
Sceptre 41
Sigma 41
16.0
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
23.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
Contest 41
33.5 %
Sceptre 41
40.5 %
Sigma 41
Sweden Yachts 41
43.5 %
Sydney 41
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
24.5
Contest 41
40.8
Sceptre 41
Sigma 41
29.6
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
21.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
1.96
Contest 41
1.69
Sceptre 41
Sigma 41
1.83
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
2.00
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
Contest 41
354
Sceptre 41
Sigma 41
Sweden Yachts 41
239
Sydney 41
Hull Speed
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
7.9 kts
Contest 41
7.6 kts
Sceptre 41
Sigma 41
7.7 kts
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
8.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
New Orleans Marine 41 ★
3.5
Contest 41
Sceptre 41
2.6
Sigma 41
2.3
Sweden Yachts 41
Sydney 41
4.4
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