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Whitney 41
Designer: Alan Gurney  ·  Builder: Whitney Operations  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Whitney 41

Designed as a capable bluewater cruiser, the Whitney 41 offers serious sailors a platform built for passages that go well beyond coastal day trips. With a hull length suited to offshore ambitions, this boat has earned a following among cruising enthusiasts who value seakeeping ability and a comfortable, livable interior over racing performance. While detailed specifications for the Whitney 41 are not widely documented in mainstream databases, the boat reflects the design sensibilities common to serious cruising yachts of its era — prioritizing stability, a manageable rig, and enough interior volume to support extended passages or liveaboard arrangements. Sailors who have spent time aboard tend to appreciate its no-nonsense approach to offshore sailing, where predictable handling and a forgiving nature in varied sea conditions matter most. For those researching a purchase, the Whitney 41 represents a practical choice for bluewater cruising, coastal exploration, and extended voyaging. As with any older or less-documented design, prospective buyers are encouraged to conduct a thorough survey and connect with owners through cruising communities to uncover firsthand knowledge of the boat's particular strengths and quirks.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.83 ft / 10.92 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement 23,000.00 lb / 10,433 kg
Ballast 7,621.00 lb / 3,457 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG-PVC core
Designer Alan Gurney
Builder Whitney Operations
First Built 1972
Number Built 9
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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
33.13
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
223.22
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. 10.75 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.13
P (Mainsail Luff) 812.00 ft² / 75.44 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Westerbeke
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 37
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Whitney 41 ★
41.0 ft
Ct 41
41.0 ft
Gulfstar 41
41.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 415
41.0 ft
LWL
Whitney 41 ★
35.8 ft
Ct 41
32.5 ft
Gulfstar 41
33.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 415
34.0 ft
Beam
Whitney 41 ★
14.0 ft
Ct 41
12.1 ft
Gulfstar 41
12.0 ft
Morgan Out Island 415
13.8 ft
Displacement
Whitney 41 ★
23 lbs
Ct 41
27 lbs
Gulfstar 41
22 lbs
Morgan Out Island 415
27 lbs
Ballast
Whitney 41 ★
7 lbs
Ct 41
9 lbs
Gulfstar 41
7 lbs
Morgan Out Island 415
9 lbs
Sail Area
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
792 sq ft
Gulfstar 41
691 sq ft
Morgan Out Island 415
754 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
204 s/nm
Gulfstar 41
153 s/nm
Morgan Out Island 415
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
14.0
Gulfstar 41
14.1
Morgan Out Island 415
13.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Whitney 41 ★
33.1 %
Ct 41
32.7 %
Gulfstar 41
Morgan Out Island 415
33.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
43.8
Gulfstar 41
35.1
Morgan Out Island 415
35.0
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
1.61
Gulfstar 41
1.72
Morgan Out Island 415
1.85
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Whitney 41 ★
223
Ct 41
357
Gulfstar 41
Morgan Out Island 415
306
Hull Speed
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
7.6 kts
Gulfstar 41
7.7 kts
Morgan Out Island 415
7.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Whitney 41 ★
Ct 41
1.2
Gulfstar 41
1.7
Morgan Out Island 415
1.4
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