Norlin 41 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

40.54' · 12.36 m

Disp.

19,800 lbs · 8,981 kg

First year

1972

The Norlin 41 stands as a hallmark of Swedish naval architecture, emerging from the drafting board of the legendary Peter Norlin during the early 1970s. While Norlin is perhaps most famous for his IORdominating HalfTonner Scampi, the Norlin 41 represents a transition from pure racing pedigree to a sophisticated performance cruiser. According to historical records maintained by the Sweden Yachts Archive, the design evolved significantly into the Sweden Yachts 41, which entered production in 1981 and served as a highwater mark for the yard for over a decade. The Norlin 41 design philosophy centers on the Swedish adage "the eye also sails," blending sleek, low superstructures with traditional yacht aesthetics and robust offshore capabilities.