Beneteau 411

Introduced in 1997, this 41-foot cruiser from French builder Beneteau represents the company's focus on combining performance with comfortable accommodations for serious coastal and offshore cruising. Designed by Group Finot, the 411 features a modern fin keel with bulb and spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling while maintaining good stability characteristics. With a displacement of 17,196 pounds and moderate ballast-to-displacement ratio, the Beneteau 411 strikes a balance between sailing performance and interior volume. The masthead sloop rig carries 697 square feet of sail area, providing adequate power for varied wind conditions while remaining manageable for couples or small crews. The boat's SA/Displacement ratio of 16.8 indicates moderate performance capability, making it well-suited for passage making and extended cruising rather than pure racing applications. The 411's comfort ratio of 22.88 suggests a vessel designed with motion comfort in mind for longer passages, while the capsize screening formula of 2.02 indicates reasonable stability for offshore work. Fiberglass construction ensures durability and relatively low maintenance requirements. Hull speed calculations show the boat capable of sustained speeds around 8 knots, making it competitive with similar-sized cruising sailboats of its era.

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