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Soverel 41
Designer: Bill Soverel  ·  Builder: Soverel Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1971
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About the Soverel 41

Built during the 1970s by Soverel Marine, this masthead sloop represents Bill Soverel's approach to performance-oriented cruising design. The hull combines a moderate beam with substantial draft and ballast, creating a sailing platform that balances speed potential with seaworthiness. With nearly half its displacement dedicated to ballast and a deep keel configuration, the Soverel 41 offers impressive stability for offshore passages. The fiberglass construction and generous sail area support spirited sailing performance, while the moderate comfort ratio suggests this design prioritizes sailing ability over interior volume. The favorable capsize screening formula indicates good heavy weather characteristics, making it suitable for serious coastal and offshore cruising. Soverel's reputation for building capable, no-nonsense sailing yachts is evident in this design's proportions. The hull speed potential and sail area-to-displacement ratio point to a boat that rewards active sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize performance alongside cruising capability. While production ended in 1977, these boats remain respected among sailors seeking a proven design for extended cruising or competitive sailing applications.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.33 ft / 12.60 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Min Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 18,500.00 lb / 8,391 kg
Ballast 9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 783.00 ft² / 72.74 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Bill Soverel
Builder Soverel Marine (USA)
First Built 1971
Last Built 1977
Related Sailboats ["Redline 41 Mkii Cc" · "Ericson 41" · "Hinckley 41 Competition" · "Tartan Tock 40" · "Xl 2 42 Allied"]
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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
 117
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
 17.98
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
 48.65
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
 192.63
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
 31.78
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
 1.67
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. 7.93 kn
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
 2.91
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. 1,375.65 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.98
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 53.50 ft / 16.31 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.10 ft / 5.52 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
SA Fore 484.18 ft² / 44.98 m²
SA Main 299.00 ft² / 27.78 m²
SA Total (100%) 783.18 ft² / 72.76 m²
Est. Forestay Length 56.48 ft / 17.22 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 41 gals / 155 L
Water Capacity 45 gals / 170 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Soverel 41 ★
41.3 ft
Ericson 41
41.3 ft
Hinckley 41 Competition
41.2 ft
Tartan Tock 40
41.3 ft
LWL
Soverel 41 ★
35.0 ft
Ericson 41
29.2 ft
Hinckley 41 Competition
29.8 ft
Tartan Tock 40
32.3 ft
Beam
Soverel 41 ★
11.0 ft
Ericson 41
10.7 ft
Hinckley 41 Competition
10.3 ft
Tartan Tock 40
13.3 ft
Displacement
Soverel 41 ★
18 lbs
Ericson 41
17 lbs
Hinckley 41 Competition
19 lbs
Tartan Tock 40
24 lbs
Ballast
Soverel 41 ★
9 lbs
Ericson 41
8 lbs
Hinckley 41 Competition
8 lbs
Tartan Tock 40
9 lbs
Sail Area
Soverel 41 ★
783 sq ft
Ericson 41
—
Hinckley 41 Competition
729 sq ft
Tartan Tock 40
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Soverel 41 ★
117 s/nm
Ericson 41
135 s/nm
Hinckley 41 Competition
—
Tartan Tock 40
162 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Soverel 41 ★
18.0
Ericson 41
—
Hinckley 41 Competition
16.4
Tartan Tock 40
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Soverel 41 ★
48.7 %
Ericson 41
46.1 %
Hinckley 41 Competition
42.1 %
Tartan Tock 40
37.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Soverel 41 ★
31.8
Ericson 41
—
Hinckley 41 Competition
39.8
Tartan Tock 40
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Soverel 41 ★
1.67
Ericson 41
—
Hinckley 41 Competition
1.54
Tartan Tock 40
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Soverel 41 ★
192
Ericson 41
320
Hinckley 41 Competition
319
Tartan Tock 40
321
Hull Speed
Soverel 41 ★
7.9 kts
Ericson 41
—
Hinckley 41 Competition
7.3 kts
Tartan Tock 40
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Soverel 41 ★
2.9
Ericson 41
—
Hinckley 41 Competition
1.6
Tartan Tock 40
—
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