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Norlin 41
Designer: Peter Nolin  ·  Builder: Solna Marine  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Norlin 41

Designed by Peter Norlin, the Swedish naval architect celebrated for creating fast, elegant yachts, the Norlin 41 carries the hallmarks of a designer who understood the balance between performance and seakeeping. Norlin built a strong reputation through his work on competitive offshore racers, and the 41 reflects that heritage with a hull form intended to move efficiently through a variety of conditions. Suited to both coastal passages and offshore sailing, the Norlin 41 appeals to sailors who want a capable blue-water yacht without sacrificing liveliness under sail. Norlin's designs were consistently praised for their responsive handling and clean lines, and the 41 is generally regarded as a rewarding boat to sail, offering confidence in open water while remaining manageable for a small crew or a couple. For those researching a serious cruising yacht with a Scandinavian pedigree, the Norlin 41 represents a thoughtful choice. While detailed specification data is limited, the boat's lineage and design philosophy suggest a yacht built for passage-making with purpose — one that rewards skilled sailors looking for something a step above the ordinary production cruiser.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.54 ft / 12.36 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.79 ft / 10.60 m
Beam 12.85 ft / 3.92 m
Max Draft 6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Displacement 19,800.00 lb / 8,981 kg
Ballast 8,800.00 lb / 3,992 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 849.00 ft² / 78.87 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Peter Nolin
Builder Solna Marine
First Built 1972
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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
 89
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
 18.63
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
 27.95
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
 1.9
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
 2.77
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) 56.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 50.3
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.0
SA Fore 497.0
SA Main 352.1
How It Compares

vs. Columbia 41, Coronado 41, Newport 41

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Dimensions
LOA
Norlin 41 ★
40.5 ft
Columbia 41
40.5 ft
Coronado 41
40.5 ft
Newport 41
40.7 ft
LWL
Norlin 41 ★
34.8 ft
Columbia 41
32.0 ft
Coronado 41
31.7 ft
Newport 41
30.0 ft
Beam
Norlin 41 ★
12.9 ft
Columbia 41
11.3 ft
Coronado 41
11.3 ft
Newport 41
11.2 ft
Displacement
Norlin 41 ★
19 lbs
Columbia 41
20 lbs
Coronado 41
19 lbs
Newport 41
17 lbs
Ballast
Norlin 41 ★
8 lbs
Columbia 41
8 lbs
Coronado 41
8 lbs
Newport 41
8 lbs
Sail Area
Norlin 41 ★
849 sq ft
Columbia 41
639 sq ft
Coronado 41
639 sq ft
Newport 41
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Norlin 41 ★
89 s/nm
Columbia 41
180 s/nm
Coronado 41
138 s/nm
Newport 41
113 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Norlin 41 ★
18.6
Columbia 41
13.7
Coronado 41
14.2
Newport 41
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Norlin 41 ★
—
Columbia 41
41.5 %
Coronado 41
—
Newport 41
46.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Norlin 41 ★
28.0
Columbia 41
36.5
Coronado 41
35.0
Newport 41
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Norlin 41 ★
1.90
Columbia 41
1.65
Coronado 41
1.68
Newport 41
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Norlin 41 ★
—
Columbia 41
279
Coronado 41
—
Newport 41
290
Hull Speed
Norlin 41 ★
7.9 kts
Columbia 41
7.6 kts
Coronado 41
7.5 kts
Newport 41
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Norlin 41 ★
2.8
Columbia 41
1.6
Coronado 41
1.7
Newport 41
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