Designed by the renowned William Garden and built by Taiwan's Ta Chiao Shipbuilding Company starting in 1972, this 41-foot ketch represents classic cruising yacht design from sailing's golden era. Garden's reputation for creating seaworthy, traditionally-styled vessels shines through in this substantial offshore cruiser. The CT 41's long keel configuration and generous displacement of 27,500 pounds create exceptional directional stability and sea-kindly motion, making her particularly well-suited for extended offshore passages and serious coastal cruising. Her masthead ketch rig provides versatile sail handling options, allowing crews to easily balance the boat in varying conditions while reducing the size of individual sails for manageable shorthanded sailing. With a comfort ratio of 43.82, this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and interior volume over racing performance, typical of Garden's philosophy of creating homes that happen to sail rather than racing machines. The conservative capsize screening formula of 1.61 reflects her stable, confidence-inspiring nature in heavy weather. Ta Chiao's solid fiberglass construction earned respect during this period for quality and attention to detail. The CT 41 appeals to sailors seeking a traditional, well-mannered cruising yacht capable of handling serious offshore work while providing comfortable accommodations for extended voyaging.
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What is the Ct 41's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Ct 41 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 13.97. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Ct 41's comfort ratio?
The Ct 41 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 43.82. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Ct 41 safe for offshore sailing?
The Ct 41 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.61. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Ct 41?
The theoretical hull speed of the Ct 41 is 7.64 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Ct 41 weigh?
The Ct 41 has a displacement of 27,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 41.00 ft.
Who designed the Ct 41?
The Ct 41 was designed by William Garden, first built in 1972.