Sydney41

Designed by Ian Murray, this yacht is built for high execution sailing.  The Sydney 41 was designed around the principle that performance is more important than rating.

The open-style cockpit is huge and relatively deep. It also has a transom, which sets it apart from other racers and large one-designs and more importantly, provides a bit of protection from marauding waves. The steering station, tucked behind the enormous alloy wheel and traveler deck, is well-designed, with molded foot supports and curved coamings for comfortable seating. The helmsman has easy access to the mainsheet and can stretch to reach the primaries if necessary.

The layout features a double berth forward, with the head and hanging locker adjacent. The saloon has a dinette-style table and settee and a straight settee opposite.  The galley is small but functional with double stainless sinks, a two-burner stove and oven, a large icebox, and molded fiddle edges.  There is a private double cabin behind the nav station and a single berth behind the galley.