Jeanneau Sun Fast 41 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

40.85' · 12.45 m

Disp.

16,094 lbs · 7,300 kg

First year

1990

The Jeanneau Sun Fast 41 represents a pivotal era in the French shipyard’s history, marking a sophisticated transition where highperformance racing hull forms were successfully adapted for the discerning cruiser. Launched in the late 1980s and designed by the prolific Philippe Briand, the Sun Fast 41 was engineered to be the "thoroughbred" counterpart to its more conservatively rigged sibling, the Sun Odyssey 42.1. While both shared the same sleek, Brianddesigned hull, the Sun Fast 41 featured a deeper keel, a taller mast, and a deck layout optimized for active sail trimming. This model remains a standout for sailors who prioritize a "stiff" boat capable of maintaining high average speeds in offshore conditions without sacrificing the structural integrity required for longterm ownership.