Victory 41 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Ketch

LOA

40.02' · 12.2 m

Disp.

23,149 lbs · 10,500 kg

First year

1978

The Victory 41 is a definitive example of midcentury bluewater design, emerging from the studio of the legendary Dutch naval architect E.G. Van de Stadt. Often considered an evolution or a slightly extended variant of the prolific Victory 40, the 41 represents a period when fiberglass construction was still being overengineered for safety, resulting in a hull capable of traversing the world’s most demanding oceans. Built primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, often featuring hulls molded by the Tyler Boat Company in the UK and finished by various European yards, the Victory 41 is characterized by its long keel, heavy displacement, and classic ketch rig. It was a precursor to the celebrated Trintella series, sharing the same DNA of seaworthiness and elegant, understated lines. While specific builder documentation is scarce today due to the age of the marque, the design’s pedigree is cemented in the archives of Van de Stadt Design, where the Victory series is noted for its pioneering role in ocean cruising.