CHALLENGER 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41 ft |
| LWL | 35 ft |
| Beam | 13.33 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 25,600 lb |
| Ballast | 8,199.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 45 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 40 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.6 ft |
| FLforestay | 12 ft |
| Mainsail | 542.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 270 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 459 sq ft |
About the CHALLENGER 41
The Challenger 41 is a 41.0 ft masthead ketch designed by Ted Carpentier and built by Challenger, with production records indicating a build year of 1977. As a heavy-displacement vessel with a displacement of 25600.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 34.16, it is engineered for stability and seakeeping rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and offshore passagemakers who prioritize comfort and stability over speed, particularly those who appreciate the balanced handling characteristics of a ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 25600.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.81, and a fin keel with a max draft of 5.5 ft, the Challenger 41 demonstrates strong offshore suitability and resistance to capsizing in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Tartan 41 and O'Day 40, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and ketch or sloop configurations from the late 1970s, offering similar cruising comfort and build quality.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER 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 CHALLENGER 41? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
Similar Sailboats
Which engine powers your CHALLENGER 41?
We haven't confirmed the engine for this model yet. If you own or know one, tell us — as owners report in, we build an accurate picture over time.
Already know your engine? Search all engines → to find its exact parts.
Used sails that fit the CHALLENGER 41
Checking eBay for sails sized to this boat's rig…