Islander 41 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

41.17' · 12.55 m

Displ.

21,900 lbs · 9,934 kg

First year

1972

The Islander 41, a design born from the collaboration between Islander Yachts and the renowned naval architect Alan Gurney, represents a pivot point in the evolution of American production cruising yachts. Emerging in the early 1970s, the model was intended to be the sophisticated, performanceoriented "big sister" to the immensely successful Islander 36. While the company eventually moved toward the heavydisplacement, ketchrigged "Freeport" series designed by Robert Perry, the Islander 41 (sometimes referred to as the Islander 41 Sloop) remained Gurney’s highwater mark for the brand, prioritizing speed, a balanced helm, and offshore capability. Built during the era when Wayfarer Yacht Corporation transitioned fully into the Islander Yachts identity, the 41 was constructed with the robust, handlaid fiberglass schedules that became the hallmark of the Costa Mesa yard.