Design and Construction
The 410 S is a solid-fiberglass monohull with a solid-fiberglass deck, fin keel, and spade rudder. She measures 12.50 meters overall and 9.90 meters on the waterline, with a beam of 3.90 meters and a draft of 2.25 meters. Her 12.8-foot beam and draft are typical of a 1980s performance cruiser.
The 3,600 kg of lead ballast and 7,500 kg displacement produce a ballast-to-displacement ratio near 47 percent, giving her a stability profile suited to offshore cruising. Her displacement-to-length ratio is around 155, placing her among moderate-displacement cruiser-racers.
Fast Yachts replaced the Ferrer-designed Fast 410 with the German Frers-designed Fast 395 in 1988.
Rig and Sail Plan
The 410 S carries a masthead-sloop rig with 90.50 square meters of sail area. Against her 7,500 kg displacement, that yields a sail-area-to-displacement ratio near 19. Her 36.5-foot waterline and 8.1-knot hull speed reflect a hull tuned for steady passage-making, while the fin keel and spade rudder provide predictable helm response for a boat of this length.
Accommodations
Below, the maximum cabin height of 1.94 meters provides standing room throughout the main saloon. Combined with the 3.90-meter beam, it gives the interior the transverse space expected of a comfortable midsize cruiser. The overall volume is consistent with a boat intended for extended coastal or offshore use.
Refits and Ownership
The Fast 410 S belongs to the Ferrer-designed generation that preceded Fast Yachts’ Frers-era cruisers. Production began in 1979, and the model was superseded in 1988, so surviving examples are now decades into their service lives. Condition will depend heavily on maintenance history.
As with any fin-keel sloop of this vintage, the spade rudder and keel-to-hull junction are usual areas of focus during a pre-purchase inspection.
The Verdict
The Fast 410 S is a coherent expression of Antonio José Ferrer’s cruiser-racer thinking for Fast Yachts: a solidly built, moderately proportioned 41-footer with enough sail area to perform and enough beam and cabin height for living aboard.
Pros
- Solid-fiberglass hull and deck construction
- Lead ballast equal to nearly 47 percent of displacement, supporting stable cruising
- 1.94-meter maximum cabin height for genuine standing room
- Masthead-sloop rig with a balanced sail-area-to-displacement ratio
Cons
- The spade rudder and fin-keel junction call for the usual inspection vigilance on a boat of this vintage
