Designed by Alan P. Gurney and built by Islander Yachts in the early 1970s, this 41-foot masthead sloop represents a rare find in today's sailboat market with only six hulls ever constructed. The fiberglass vessel stretches 41.17 feet overall with a 34.67-foot waterline, creating a hull speed of 7.89 knots that makes her well-suited for comfortable coastal cruising and extended passages. The boat's substantial displacement of 21,900 pounds, combined with 9,700 pounds of ballast, delivers impressive stability and seaworthiness. Her comfort ratio of 30.36 indicates excellent motion characteristics in a seaway, while the capsize screening formula of 1.86 falls within acceptable limits for offshore sailing. The fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provides good directional stability and reasonable performance. With 870 square feet of sail area and a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.85, the Islander 41 Gurney offers moderate sailing performance with emphasis on comfort over speed. The 13-foot beam provides generous interior space, making her an appealing choice for serious cruisers seeking a seaworthy, well-built vessel from a respected builder during Islander's quality construction era.
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What is the Islander 41 Gurney's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Islander 41 Gurney has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.85. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Islander 41 Gurney's comfort ratio?
The Islander 41 Gurney has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 30.36. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Islander 41 Gurney safe for offshore sailing?
The Islander 41 Gurney has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.86. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Islander 41 Gurney?
The theoretical hull speed of the Islander 41 Gurney is 7.89 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Islander 41 Gurney weigh?
The Islander 41 Gurney has a displacement of 21,900.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 41.17 ft.
How much does a used Islander 41 Gurney cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Islander 41 Gurney sailboats typically sell for between $29,000 and $29,000, with a median asking price of $29,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Islander 41 Gurney?
The Islander 41 Gurney was designed by Alan P. Gurney, first built in 1972.