Banner 41 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

40.52' · 12.35 m

Disp.

12,125 lbs · 5,500 kg

First year

1987

The Banner 41 stands as a quintessential example of Danish performance yacht design from the mid1980s, a period when Scandinavian shipyards were refining the balance between IMS racing requirements and highend cruising comfort. Produced by Banner Yachts, this model was heavily influenced by the design philosophies that emerged from the same regional expertise that birthed XYachts. In fact, Niels Jeppesen, the lead designer for XYachts, was instrumental in the design of earlier Banner models like the 28 and 30, and his DNA—characterized by narrowentry hulls, powerful fractional rigs, and highquality finishes—is clearly evident in the 41. The vessel was targeted at the sailor who demanded a boat capable of winning silverware on the weekend while providing enough luxury for extended summer cruises through the Baltic or North Sea.