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The XR41 racing yacht utilizes AI-optimized hull geometry to target ORC rating advantages, featuring a high-volume bow and an extreme V-shaped stern designed for early planing and high stability at heel.Watch The vessel weighs 7.1 tons, a displacement chosen to balance performance with ORC rating penalties.5:49 The deck layout mirrors TP52 configurations, including eight winches, specialized trim lines accessible from the rail, and a high-tension North Sails rig with a Helix luff and mainsail halyard lock.1:41 Hydraulic systems manage Cunningham tension, though additional hydraulic options for the jib are omitted to avoid rating increases.2:31 The interior construction replaces traditional bulkheads with carbon-fiber structural reinforcements and a minimal steel frame to manage rig loads.3:56 Modular components, including galley sections and storage lockers, allow for weight reduction and sail stacking during racing.3:59 The base price for the yacht, including a carbon mast but excluding sails, is 438,000 euros.6:24

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