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The Hunter 41 DS and Beneteau 411 are both 41-foot production cruising sailboats currently listed for approximately $130,000 in Michigan.0:45 Both vessels feature Yanmar diesel engines with roughly 1,200 hours, winter covers, and in-mast furling systems.0:51 The 2007 Hunter 41 DS displaces 19,400 pounds with a 13.25-foot beam and utilizes a B&R rig, which lacks a backstay and features swept-back spreaders that limit downwind sail trim and complicate mast maintenance.1:19 The 2001 Beneteau 411 displaces 17,200 pounds with a 13-foot beam and employs a conventional sloop rig with a backstay.3:59 While the Hunter offers a superior aft queen stateroom, the Beneteau provides better performance with a PHRF rating of 105 compared to the Hunter’s 114.6:31 The Beneteau also includes factory-installed air conditioning and dinghy davits, though its age may complicate financing and insurance compared to the newer Hunter.6:29 Choosing between these models depends on prioritizing the Hunter’s interior volume or the Beneteau’s conventional rig and performance.

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