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.

A Jeanneau Sun Legende 41

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

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

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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 Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 accommodation layout

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 double berth with storage underneath;
A hanging locker;
A shelf along the hull side;
An opening portlight.

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

A single berth with storage underneath;
A hanging locker;
A shelf along the hull side;
An opening portlight.

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

A marine toilet;
A sink;
A shower;
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.

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