CARIB 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41 ft |
| LWL | 35 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Draft | 6.3 ft |
| Displacement | 15,000 lb |
| Ballast | 7,480.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 43.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 37.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 689.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 383.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 651.5 sq ft |
About the CARIB 41
Designed specifically for the Caribbean charter trade. (30 built) A later adaptation was the WHITNEY 41 (aka PASSAGE 41-1977) which has a teak interior, deeper draft and a taller rig. (9 built?)
The Carib 41 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Alan Gurney and built by Whitney Operations / CSY between 1970 and 1973. With only 30 hulls produced, this vessel represents a distinct era of robust, offshore-oriented American yacht construction.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those seeking a classic, solidly built vessel with a 15000.0 lb displacement.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.27 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 156.18, the Carib 41 is well-suited for bluewater passages, offering exceptional stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cal 40 and O'Day 38 from the same era, as they share similar beam dimensions and heavy displacement characteristics aimed at comfortable cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CARIB 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 41ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CARIB 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 CARIB 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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Which engine powers your CARIB 41?
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Used sails that fit the CARIB 41
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