DAWN 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.75 ft |
| LWL | 34 ft |
| Beam | 13.17 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 18,000 lb |
| Ballast | 8,699.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 57.25 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.42 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.98 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.67 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 836.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 451.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 767.4 sq ft |
About the DAWN 41
This model was commissioned by 'The Boatworks', Norwalk, CT (USA). Offered for sale solely by them. Information is 'as proposed'- 1985. Available in Cruiser or Racer versions. Racing version: Disp: 17000 lbs. ballast: 9000 lbs. Draft: 7.0' SA: 854 sq. ft. I: 57.25' J: 16.42' P: 50.98' E: 14.67'
The Dawn 41 is a rare, high-performance cruising yacht designed by German Frers and built by Kong & Halvorsen (HK) in 1985, with only 2 hulls constructed. Its authoritative specifications confirm a displacement of 18000.0 lb and a beam of 13.17 ft, reflecting a design that prioritizes speed and modern lines for its era.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, responsive masthead sloop with a Comfort ratio of 24.72, making it ideal for coastal cruising and short offshore passages where performance is valued over heavy displacement comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a Capsize ratio of 2.01 and a D/L ratio of 204.45, the Dawn 41 is capable of offshore passage making, though its relatively light displacement for its length suggests it is better suited for protected waters and short bluewater trips rather than extreme heavy-weather voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other German Frers designs from the mid-1980s such as the Swan 41 or Oyster 41, these boats share similar performance-oriented hull forms and masthead sloop rigs, though the Dawn 41 is distinguished by its extremely limited production run.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DAWN 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.
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