IMPALA 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.8 ft |
| LWL | 33.46 ft |
| Beam | 12.17 ft |
| Draft | 6.66 ft |
| Displacement | 19,400 lb |
| Ballast | 9,480.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
About the IMPALA 41
The Impala 41 is a classic Sparkman & Stephens design built by Cantiere Navale 71 in Italy between 1974 and 1984. With a displacement of 19400.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 29.9, this vessel represents a substantial, heavy-displacement cruising platform from the golden age of Italian boatbuilding.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable passage-making vessel, given its high displacement and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 32.32.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.82 and a displacement of 19400.0 lb, the Impala 41 exhibits strong inherent stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Sparkman & Stephens designs from the 1970s such as the Tartan 41 or the Cal 40, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and traditional cruising layouts.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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° | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| 135° | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| 150° | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the IMPALA 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 41.8ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the IMPALA 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 IMPALA 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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