The Schock 41 is well-powered with enough sail area to move in light air, with acceptable motion comfort for coastal passages, and competitive on the racecourse.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 32.2′, the Schock 41 tops out around 7.6 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √32.2′ LWL = 7.6 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
65s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
SA / Displacement
20.5
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early when it pipes up.
Ballast / Displacement
47.5%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
212
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Comfort Ratio
23.3
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Capsize Screening
2.06
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Pounds/Inch Immersion
1lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
Motion & Offshore Suitability
Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.
Comfort Ratio
23.3
Acceptable coastal comfort — fine for weekends, notice the chop offshore.
Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion
20–30 — Acceptable coastal
30–40 — Good offshore comfort
Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore
Capsize Screening Formula
2.06
Above the 2.0 offshore threshold — best suited for coastal and protected waters.
Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore
Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Schock 41 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Racer 0–90
Cruiser/Racer 90–150
Schock 41
65s/nm
Performance racer — quick around the cans and offshore.
J/40
78s/nm
Irwin 41 Citation
84s/nm
Estimated Speed by Wind
Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.
| Point of Sail |
6 kts TWS |
10 kts TWS |
15 kts TWS |
20 kts TWS |
| Close-hauled40–50° |
3.3 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
| Close Reach60° |
4.0 |
5.1 |
5.7 |
5.9 |
| Beam Reach90° |
4.9 |
6.2 |
7.0 |
7.3 |
| Broad Reach120–135° |
4.6 |
5.8 |
6.4 |
6.7 |
| Run150–180° |
3.6 |
4.6 |
5.1 |
5.4 |
These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.6 kts),
SA/D (20.5), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured
polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current.
Speeds in gold approach hull speed;
bold gold means near or at hull speed.
Wind Range & Comfort Envelope
Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Schock 41 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.
Ghost
Sweet Spot
Reef
Heavy
0–6 kts
6–20 kts
20–30 kts
30+ kts
Ghosting
0–6 kts
Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.
Sweet Spot
6–20 kts
Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.
Time to Reef
20–30 kts
Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.
Heavy Weather
30+ kts
Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Schock 41.
|
Schock 41 |
Cc 41 |
First 405 Beneteau |
Irwin 41 Citation |
J/40 |
Tartan 412 |
| Dimensions |
| LOA |
40.8 |
40.8 |
40.7 |
40.8 |
40.9 |
40.6 |
| LWL |
32.2 |
33.3 |
35.5 |
33.3 |
35.5 |
31.4 |
| Beam |
12.9 |
12.9 |
12.8 |
13.0 |
13.2 |
12.7 |
| Displacement |
15 |
17 |
18 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
| Ballast |
7 |
8 |
7 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
| Sail Area |
802 |
— |
— |
787 |
780 |
756 |
| Performance |
| PHRF |
65 |
— |
— |
84 |
78 |
— |
| SA/Disp |
20.5 |
— |
— |
18.8 |
17.1 |
17.4 |
| Bal/Disp |
47.5 |
45.7 |
41.6 |
54.3 |
41.7 |
— |
| Comfort |
23.3 |
— |
— |
24.9 |
33.6 |
28.4 |
| Capsize |
2.06 |
— |
— |
2.01 |
1.60 |
1.92 |
| Hull Speed |
7.6 |
— |
— |
7.7 |
9.6 |
7.5 |