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Jeanneau Sun Legende 41

Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 is a 40 ′ 9 ″ / 12.4 m monohull sailboat designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jeanneau between 1984 and 1994.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Based on ‘Legende’, Jeanneau custom, 1 ton prototype. (‘Regate’ version displayed here.)

Keel/cb version: Draft BU: 1.25m/4.1’ BD: 2.18m/7.15’ Disp.: 17416 lbs. Bal.: 7054 lbs.

Racing version has lead keel. ‘Owner’s’ version has 3 cabins and 2 heads. ‘Team’ has 4 cabins and 1 head. The OLYMPIC SEA 42, built in Greece, is similar. Thanks to Jack Bush, for providing corrections for this model.

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The Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Jeanneau Sun Legende 41, a light-to-moderate displacement sloop, was designed by Doug Peterson and built in France by Jeanneau.

Published Specification for the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel & spade rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  40'10"  ( 12.4m)

Waterline Length:  32'9"  ( 10.0m)

Beam:  12'11"  ( 3.9m)

Draft:  6'4"  ( 1.9m)

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop *

Displacement:  16,094lb (7,300kg)

Designer:  Doug Peterson

Builder:  Jeanneau (France)

Year First Built:  1984

Year Last Built:  1994

Number Built:  580

* The boat in the pic has had an inner forestay fitted from which to fly a staysail.

Published Design Ratios for the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  18.2

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  42.5

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  205

4. Comfort Ratio:  23.4

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   2.1

read more about these Key Performance Indicators...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 18.2 suggests that the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 42.5 means that the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 205, tells us the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 is a light-to-moderate displacement sailboat. If she 's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer to a degree.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 23.4 suggests that crew comfort of a Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness. 

5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.1 tells us that a Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 would not be as good a choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.

More about the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41...

The Sun Legende 41 was built by Jeanneau between 1985 and 1994, with 548 hulls completed. It has a sleek and elegant design, with a low-profile coachroof and a spacious cockpit. The deck gear is influenced by the constant quest for better performance, enhancing the steering and handling qualities of the boat.

The Sun Legende 41 has different keel options to suit different sailing preferences and needs. The fin keel version adopts a classical fin configuration, the easiest option to provide a low center of gravity. The regatta version offers a deeper keel, longer mast, and larger sail area for more performance. The keel and centerboard version features a centerboard inside of a short fin-keel allowing shoal draft while maintaining upwind capabilities.

The Sun Legende 41 has a spade rudder, which gives it more maneuverability and responsiveness. The boat is steered by a single wheel, which is located in the aft cockpit. The mast is deck-stepped, which reduces the risk of water intrusion into the cabin.

Accommodation

The Sun Legende 41 has a refined interior finish, with teak woodwork and velvet fabrics in pastel tones. The saloon has a horizontal beaming, and is separated from the galley and navigation areas by a beautiful horse-shoe shaped bulkhead. The saloon features:

• A U-shaped settee to port;
• A folding table in the center;
• A bench seat to starboard;
• Storage cabinets and shelves along the hull sides;
• Nine portholes and three-fitted ventilators for ventilation.

The galley and chart table are positioned in the widest part of the boat, giving them a wonderful sense of space. The galley is located to starboard, opposite the saloon. The galley features:

• A double stainless steel sink;
• A two-burner stove with oven;
• A top-loading refrigerator;
• An extractor hood;
• A bread storage bin;
• Hot water piping;
• Ample storage space.

The chart table is located to port, aft of the saloon. The chart table features:

• A large desk with shelving for charts;
• An electric panel locker;
• A lectern-type desk;
• A swivel seat;
• An opening portlight.

The Sun Legende 41 has two layout options: owner's version with three cabins and two heads, or team version with four cabins and one head. In both versions, the forward cabin is the owner's cabin, which features:

• A double berth with storage underneath;
• A hanging locker to port;
• A vanity desk to starboard;
• An en-suite head with marine toilet, sink and shower.

In the owner's version, there are two aft cabins, each with:

• A hanging locker;
• A shelf along the hull side;

In the team version, there are three aft cabins, two to port and one to starboard, each with:

• A single berth with storage underneath;

The second head in the owner's version is located to port, aft of the chart table. It features:

• A marine toilet;
• A condensation-proof finish.

The head in the team version is located to starboard, aft of the galley. It has the same features as the second head in the owner's version.

Hull and Deck

The Sun Legende 41 has a graceful and powerful hull shape, designed by Doug Peterson. The hull has a moderate beam, a fine entry and a flat run aft. The deck of the Sun Legende 41 has molded non-skid patterns for safety and comfort. The deck features:

• A stainless steel bow pulpit with navigation lights;
• A double anchor roller;
• A self-draining anchor locker;
• Six mooring cleats;
• A stainless steel stemhead fitting with two fairleads;
• A stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines and gates;
• A teak toe rail;
• Two dorade vents on the coachroof;
• Two handrails on the coachroof;
• Two hatches on the coachroof;
• Two hatches on the foredeck;
• Two genoa tracks with adjustable cars;
• Two coachroof tracks with adjustable cars;
• Two self-tailing primary winches on the cockpit coaming;
• Two self-tailing secondary winches on the coachroof;
• Two winch handles and pockets;
• A mainsheet traveler on the cockpit sole;
• A permanent backstay adjuster on the transom;
• A split backstay with chainplates on the quarters;
• A stainless steel pushpit with stern light and flagstaff socket;
• A folding swim ladder on the transom.

The Sun Legende 41 has a fractional sloop rig, with a single spreader aluminum mast and boom. The rig features:

• A stainless steel standing rigging with turnbuckles;
• A forestay with roller furling system;
• An adjustable backstay;
• A boom vang;
• An internal outhaul and reefing lines on the boom;
• A topping lift;
• A mainsail with battens and two reef points;
• A genoa with UV protection.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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1988 41' JEANNEAU 41 Sun Legend Cruising Sailboat Hali

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1988 41' Jeanneau 41 Sun Legend cruising sailboat ‘Hali’.

This well built Blue Water cruiser is ready for adventure. With the center board up she draws only 5'4" allowing access to any harbour. A 788 W solar aray let you cruise indefinitely with a generator. Easy sail handling through the new stack pack main and fulling genoa. Hali has had an extensive refit done including new deck core and top side paint. Extras include :

·        50 Hp perkins diesel

·        new instruments

·        New main stackpac 

·        135% furling genoa

·        788 W solar system and controller

·        2 control batteries and 4 system batteries

·        Chart plotter

·        Spinnaker

·        2 heads

·        Huge owners quarter berth

·        Propane BBQ and oven

·        Solid frame Bimini and new dogger

·        8' Achilles dingy with outboard

·        5'4" draft centreboard up 

Contact Bridge Yachts today to receive more information or schedule a showing of this 1988 JEANNEAU 41 ‘Hali’ which is located in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada.

• Stock Status: In Stock (Call to confirm)
• Brand: Brokerage Vessel
• Model: 1988 41' JEANNEAU 41 Sun Legend Cruising Sailboat Hali
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