Newport 41 S

Description

The Newport 41S, designed by the C&C Design Group as an International Offshore Rule (IOR) racer-cruiser and produced by Capital Yachts in a limited run of about 17 hulls in 1974, is a classic American performance-oriented sailboat that balances speed and seaworthiness for coastal and moderate offshore racing or cruising, featuring a masthead sloop rig, fin keel with spade rudder for agile handling (tacking through 80 degrees upwind in breezes), and a heavy-displacement fiberglass hull with high ballast ratio (45.64%) for excellent stability and stiffness—owners commend its ability to stand up under full sail in 25+ knots, predictable motion, and spacious interior for its era, though the IOR modifications (e.g., narrower beam forward) make it less ideal for pure bluewater comfort compared to modern designs. With a low freeboard and 11'3" beam, it excels in club racing (PHRF average 114) or family passages, offering a V-berth forward, saloon settees, nav station, and quarter berth for up to 6 under 6'3" headroom, plus a functional galley and head, powered by a reliable 35 HP Yanmar diesel for motoring at 6-7 knots.