Newport 41S Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

41' · 12.5 m

Disp.

18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg

First year

1974

The Newport 41S stands as a definitive example of the "racercruiser" era, representing a transition point where raw competitive speed began to harmonize with offshore reliability. While the brand name Newport is often associated with various West Coast builders, the 41S was a flagship product of Capital Yachts in Harbor City, California. The vessel is deeply rooted in highperformance pedigree, as its hull lines were famously derived from the C&C Yachts Redline 41—a design that gained international acclaim after winning the 1968 Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC). The "S" designation (often referred to as the Smodel or "Special") distinguishes it from the standard Newport 41 by featuring a lowerprofile coachroof and a more streamlined deck layout, intended to appeal to the aesthetic and functional demands of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) racing circuit.