Built during the 1970s by Soverel Marine, this masthead sloop represents Bill Soverel's approach to performance-oriented cruising design. The hull combines a moderate beam with substantial draft and ballast, creating a sailing platform that balances speed potential with seaworthiness. With nearly half its displacement dedicated to ballast and a deep keel configuration, the Soverel 41 offers impressive stability for offshore passages. The fiberglass construction and generous sail area support spirited sailing performance, while the moderate comfort ratio suggests this design prioritizes sailing ability over interior volume. The favorable capsize screening formula indicates good heavy weather characteristics, making it suitable for serious coastal and offshore cruising. Soverel's reputation for building capable, no-nonsense sailing yachts is evident in this design's proportions. The hull speed potential and sail area-to-displacement ratio point to a boat that rewards active sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize performance alongside cruising capability. While production ended in 1977, these boats remain respected among sailors seeking a proven design for extended cruising or competitive sailing applications.
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What is the Soverel 41's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Soverel 41 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.98. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Soverel 41's comfort ratio?
The Soverel 41 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.78. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Soverel 41 safe for offshore sailing?
The Soverel 41 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.67. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Soverel 41?
The theoretical hull speed of the Soverel 41 is 7.93 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Soverel 41 weigh?
The Soverel 41 has a displacement of 18,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 41.33 ft.
Who designed the Soverel 41?
The Soverel 41 was designed by Bill Soverel, first built in 1971.