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Irwin Yachts 41 Citation

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · First built 1982

A masthead sloop derived from Ted Irwin's 1982 SORC-winning yacht Razzle Dazzle, built for performance and speed

Designed by Ted Irwin.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 25 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 25
CoastalBluewater

2.01 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.01
LightHeavy

212 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 212
EasygoingPowered-up

18.8 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 18.8
TenderStiff

54% of her weight is ballast — very stiff, carrying full sail in a blow.

Ballast 54%

Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.

  • Draws more than ~87% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~75% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2717 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
54.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.8
Displacement / length
211.9
Comfort ratio
24.9
Capsize screening
2.01
Hull speed
7.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1551
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
First built 1982
Units built
4
Designer
Ted Irwin
Builder
Irwin Yachts

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Jeanneau Voyage 12.512.50 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 12.5-meter masthead sloop with a 1.65-meter draft that served as the predecessor to the Sun Odyssey 42
Jeanneau Sun Legende 4112.44 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Doug Peterson-designed 1-ton prototype offering a performance-oriented hull available in Regate and cruising variants
Jeanneau Sun Fizz 4012.30 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Philippe Briand-designed masthead sloop also marketed as the O'Day 39 and 40, available in both fin and keel/centerboard.
Beneteau First 40512.40 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 12.4-metre masthead sloop featuring a deep 2.19-metre fin keel and a balanced displacement for offshore performance
Dufour Yachts 4012.32 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 12.32-metre fractional sloop featuring a 1.65-metre draft and a balanced 36% ballast ratio for coastal cruising
Linjett 4012.35 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA decade-long production run defines this 12-metre performance cruiser, balancing a 44% ballast ratio for stiff sailing

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