NEWPORT 41
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.7 ft |
| LWL | 30 ft |
| Beam | 11.22 ft |
| Draft | 6.25 ft |
| Displacement | 17,539 lb |
| Ballast | 8,215.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 44 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.6 ft |
| FLforestay | 17 ft |
| Mainsail | 765.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 442 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 751.4 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | MerCruiser, Mercury, Sole, Ford, Suzuki |
About the NEWPORT 41
Cuthbertson & Cassian design #68-5 for Lindsay Plastics. From there, the molds were sold to Capital Yachts, the company that built most NEWPORT 41's until the early 1990's. At some point, a MkII model was introduced that featured a redesigned rudder and coachroof. (The photo above is of a MKII version.) Determining specific dates between one version and another has proved to be difficult. There was also a model called a MIIIA. The dates listed here should be considered less than reliable.
Designed by C&C Design Group and built by Capital Yachts Inc. in 1970, the Newport 41 is a classic heavy-displacement cruiser with a displacement of 17539.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 32.61. While the exact hulls built count is unknown, owner reports highlight significant structural maintenance needs, particularly regarding deck core moisture and compression post rot.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over speed, provided they are prepared for extensive structural repairs and modernization.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.73 and a D/L ratio of 290.0, the Newport 41 is inherently stable and well-suited for offshore passages, though its age and reported structural issues require rigorous pre-voyage inspection.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-60s/early-70s C&C designs like the C&C 40 or 38, as well as heavy-displacement contemporaries like the Tartan 40 or O'Day 40, due to similar fin-keel sloop configurations and cruising-oriented dimensions.
Direct variant of the NEWPORT 41
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.7ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
27 reported issues across 8 systems for the NEWPORT 41, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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