Whitney Operations / CSY Carib 41

Sailboat 41′ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
Whitney Operations / CSY
Model
Carib 41
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970–1973
Designer
Alan Gurney
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
41′ (12.50 m)
Waterline length
35′ (10.67 m)
Beam
14′ (4.27 m)
Displacement
15,000 lb (6,804 kg)
Ballast
7,480 lb (3,393 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
689 sq ft (64.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ 10″ (13.35 m)
J (foretriangle base)
17′ 6″ (5.33 m)
P (mainsail luff)
37′ 10″ (11.52 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ (4.57 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
156

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
50%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.27

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.