BANNER 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.52 ft |
| LWL | 32.81 ft |
| Beam | 10.7 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 12,125 lb |
| Ballast | 5,181 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 44.95 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.98 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 49.21 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.37 ft |
| FLforestay | 14 ft |
| Mainsail | 802.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 314.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 534.1 sq ft |
About the BANNER 41
Re-introduced in 2002 as the SCAN CRUISER 410.
The Banner 41 is a rare, high-quality Danish cruiser designed by Judel/Vrolijk and Ib Hauge Nielsen, with only 25 hulls built between 1987 and 1993. Its scarcity and pedigree as a product of Ib Hauge Nielsen's shipyard make it a distinctive find in the market, appealing to owners seeking a well-engineered, low-production vessel.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and light offshore sailors who value a comfortable, stable platform with a fractional sloop rig. Its moderate displacement and comfort ratio indicate it is best suited for those prioritizing liveaboard comfort and manageable handling over extreme performance or heavy bluewater expedition capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 12125.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.87, the Banner 41 offers good stability for coastal and nearshore passages, though its relatively light displacement suggests it is more suited to protected waters than heavy ocean voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-80s European designs like the Hallberg-Rassy 41 or Nauticat 41, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and moderate displacement. These boats are comparable due to their focus on balanced cruising performance, sturdy construction, and similar beam-to-length ratios.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.7 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| 60° | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 75° | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| 90° | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| 110° | 6.0 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 120° | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| 135° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Beat VMG | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BANNER 41 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.52ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BANNER 41yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BANNER 41? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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