SUN LEGENDE 41 (JEANNEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.83 ft |
| LWL | 32.75 ft |
| Beam | 12.92 ft |
| Draft | 6.37 ft |
| Displacement | 16,094 lb |
| Ballast | 6,833.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 20.37 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.11 ft |
Engine
| Yanmar | 3HM3534 hpSee all 23 parts → |
About the SUN LEGENDE 41 (JEANNEAU)
Based on 'Legende', Jeanneau custom, 1 ton prototype. ('Regate' version displayed here.) Keel/cb version: Draft BU: 1.25m/4.1' BD: 2.18m/7.15' Disp.: 17416 lbs. Bal.: 7054 lbs. Racing version has lead keel. 'Owner’s' version has 3 cabins and 2 heads. 'Team' has 4 cabins and 1 head. The OLYMPIC SEA 42, built in Greece, is similar. Thanks to Jack Bush, for providing corrections for this model.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(10 certificates)
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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.9 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 60° | 4.2 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| 75° | 4.4 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 90° | 4.3 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| 110° | 3.9 | 5.4 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| 120° | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| 135° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 9.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.5 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
7 listings · boat years 1986–1989 · median $59,743
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.83ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 1 systems for the SUN LEGENDE 41 (JEANNEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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