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Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson
Designer: Philip Rhodes  ·  Builder: Pearson Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1961
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About the Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson

Built by Pearson Yachts during the era when the yard was establishing itself as a premier fiberglass boatbuilder, this Rhodes-designed yawl represents classic American cruising tradition. Philip Rhodes, one of the most respected naval architects of the mid-20th century, created a design that emphasizes seaworthiness and comfortable passage-making over pure speed. The yawl rig configuration provides excellent balance and sail handling flexibility, making this boat particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and light offshore work. The mizzen sail offers additional options for heavy weather sailing and helps maintain control during anchoring or maneuvering in tight quarters. Rhodes' reputation for creating boats with gentle, predictable handling characteristics shines through in this design. Pearson's solid fiberglass construction methods from this period earned the builder a strong reputation for durability and longevity. These boats typically feature traditional accommodations layouts that prioritize comfort during extended cruising. The combination of Rhodes' proven design philosophy and Pearson's quality construction created a yacht that appeals to sailors seeking a classic cruising experience with the reliability of modern materials and construction techniques.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 40.83 ft / 12.44 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
Beam 10.25 ft / 3.12 m
Max Draft 5.75 ft / 1.75 m
Displacement 18,800.00 lb / 8,528 kg
Ballast 7,500.00 lb / 3,402 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Yawl
Construction FG
Designer Philip Rhodes
Builder Pearson Yachts (USA)
First Built 1961
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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
39.89
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
344.12
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. 6.37 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.92
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.50 ft / 4.72 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 745.00 ft² / 69.21 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 344.12
How It Compares

vs. Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley, Bounty Ii, Formosa 41, Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee, Rhodes Reliant 41

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Dimensions
LOA
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
40.8 ft
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
40.8 ft
Bounty Ii
40.8 ft
Formosa 41
40.9 ft
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
40.9 ft
Rhodes Reliant 41
40.8 ft
LWL
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
29.0 ft
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
27.8 ft
Bounty Ii
28.0 ft
Formosa 41
32.0 ft
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
32.5 ft
Rhodes Reliant 41
28.0 ft
Beam
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
10.3 ft
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
11.8 ft
Bounty Ii
10.3 ft
Formosa 41
12.2 ft
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
12.8 ft
Rhodes Reliant 41
10.8 ft
Displacement
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
18 lbs
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
19 lbs
Bounty Ii
18 lbs
Formosa 41
28 lbs
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
21 lbs
Rhodes Reliant 41
22 lbs
Ballast
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
7 lbs
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
6 lbs
Bounty Ii
Formosa 41
9 lbs
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
8 lbs
Rhodes Reliant 41
8 lbs
Sail Area
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
648 sq ft
Bounty Ii
706 sq ft
Formosa 41
780 sq ft
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
833 sq ft
Rhodes Reliant 41
803 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
Bounty Ii
174 s/nm
Formosa 41
221 s/nm
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
Rhodes Reliant 41
156 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
14.6
Bounty Ii
16.0
Formosa 41
13.6
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
17.5
Rhodes Reliant 41
16.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
39.9 %
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
34.2 %
Bounty Ii
Formosa 41
32.9 %
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
42.1 %
Rhodes Reliant 41
37.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
34.8
Bounty Ii
41.1
Formosa 41
44.8
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
31.4
Rhodes Reliant 41
45.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
1.76
Bounty Ii
1.54
Formosa 41
1.61
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
1.85
Rhodes Reliant 41
1.54
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
344
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
393
Bounty Ii
Formosa 41
381
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
274
Rhodes Reliant 41
447
Hull Speed
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
7.1 kts
Bounty Ii
7.1 kts
Formosa 41
7.6 kts
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
7.6 kts
Rhodes Reliant 41
7.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Rhodes 41 Yawl Pearson ★
Bermuda 40 1 Hinckley
1.0
Bounty Ii
1.2
Formosa 41
0.9
Offshore 41 Cheoy Lee
1.9
Rhodes Reliant 41
0.8
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