Pearson Rhodes 41 Yawl Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Yawl

LOA

40.83' · 12.44 m

Displ.

18,800 lbs · 8,528 kg

First year

1961

The Pearson Rhodes 41 stands as a definitive monument to the "Classic Plastic" era, representing a pivotal moment when fiberglass technology met the timeless aesthetic of midcentury naval architecture. Designed by the legendary Philip Rhodes, the model is essentially a refined evolution of the 1956 Bounty II, which was the first largescale production fiberglass sailboat ever built. When Pearson Yachts acquired the molds and rights from Aeromarine in the early 1960s, they upgraded the interior finishes and structural reinforcements, rebranding the vessel as the Rhodes 41. Produced between 1961 and 1968, the boat features the long overhangs, narrow beam, and graceful sheer line characteristic of the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rating era. It is a vessel designed not for dockside entertaining, but for the rigors of offshore passagemaking, offering a level of seakindliness that remains highly sought after by traditionalists today. Detailed specifications and historical context for the model are meticulously maintained by the Pearson Yachts Portal, which tracks the legacy of these enduring hulls.