sceptre 41 sailboat review

Review of Sceptre 41

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The Sceptre 41 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.74 - 1.84 meter (5.71 - 6.01 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 4JH-TE diesel engine at 45 hp (33 kW). Calculated max speed is about 6.5 knots

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Sceptre 41 is 1.82, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 8.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Sceptre 41 is about 283 kg/cm, alternatively 1588 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 283 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1588 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

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The Sceptre 41 is a 41.0ft cutter designed by Hein Driehuyzen and built in fiberglass by Scepter Yachts Ltd. (CAN) since 1982.

The Sceptre 41 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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1982 Sceptre 41 Pilothouse

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Seller's Description

The Sceptre 41 was one of the first fiberglass boats to successfully merge a pilot house plan with a seaworthy design capable of safely cruising the worlds oceans. Her designer, Hein Driehuyzen, knew the basics of a good cruising boat: tankage low in the boat with good capacity; a design engineered to accommodate all the stores and equipment required for an extended cruise; materials and construction methods that last in an often harsh marine environment; a hull shape that is comfortable in a seaway; and a sail plan that is versatile and easily handled by a cruising couple.

‘Tryste’ is designed for comfort on long voyages. Her pilothouse provides protection in adverse conditions, From the moment you step below you feel at home. The generous galley is to port at the base of the companionway, with a generous aft cabin to starboard. Just forward of the aft cabin is the dining area, with raised seating providing sightlines all around through her many windows.

To port, and just forward of the galley, is the nav station and lower helm. Everything is here to manage the vessel from the safety and comfort of the interior. Amid ships, down a step, is a FabAll diesel heater and bench seat. A cozy place on a cold day.

Slightly forward of the mast and to starboard is a large head with separate shower. And in the bow the owner’s stateroom provides an abundance of storage in hanging lockers and drawers, along with a private seating area.

Beautiful teak and holly sole runs throughout her interior, and the cabinetry is of a very high quality.

Currently on the hard, she is available to be seen in Bowmanville, ON

Equipment: Dimensions: LOA: 41 ft 0 in Beam: 12 ft 8 in LWL: 36 ft 0 in Draft: 6 ft 1 in Displacement: 21500 lbs Ballast: 8700 lbs

Engine: Nissan SD22 4 Cyl Diesel Engine 55HP

Tankage: Water - 230 Gallons in 4 tanks Fuel - 80 Gallons in 2 tanks Waste - 15 Gallons

Electrical: Inverter/Charger - Heart 1200W

Sails: Main - North Furling Main Furling Genoa - 135%, Mack Sails 2013 lightly used #3 - 110% Hank On to Solent Stay, 1992 lightly used Storm Trisail - Hank On to Solent Stay, 1992 Lightly used Solent Stay - Removable, Mounts just behind furler. Hank on #3 and storm sails. Whisker Pole - Forespar Extendable

Winches: Primary - Lewmar #48 Secondary - Lewmar #40 Halyard Winches (2) - Lewmar Wire Reel Halyard Winch - Lewmar #40

Exterior Features: BBQ Swim Ladder - Transom Boarding Ladders Dodger - New 2017 Bimini - New 2017 Full Enclosure Electric Windlass - Nilsson

Instruments: Plotter- Garmin 176C Plotter- Raymarine e7D VHF- Icom M402AutoPilot Wind - DataMarine Speed- DataMarine Radar - Raytheon R10

Interior Features: Stereo - Sony AM/FM/CD/MP3 TV- LG Flat Panel with external antenna Clock-Shatz Barometer-Shatz Diesel Heater- FabAll

Galley: Refrigeration- Nova Kool Propane Stove - Hillerange 3 Burner Convection Oven - GE Pressure Water Hot Water

Additional: Pedestal Cover (2019), Winch Covers, Cockpit Cushions, Tank Monitor, Spare Engine Parts, 8 Pad Steel Folding Cradle,

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)

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The Sceptre 41 is one of the most respected and sensible cruising sailboats ever built. With the raised dinette, you can take advantage of the beautiful scenery without suffering in the elements. The galley is optimally placed near the companionway and on level with the dinette salon area. The cockpit is well-sheltered behind a windshield and canvas dodger. A walk-through transom with swim platform makes for easy access to the water, a dock or dinghy. Tankage for fuel and water are generous and storage space, both on deck and below, is abundant. Top quality construction details and materials have enabled these boats to hold their value over the years. While many Sceptre’s have remained in the Northwest, others have ventured forth, circumnavigating, rounding the great Capes and providing safe, speedy and comfortable passage for their crews.

A good measure of a cruiser is how many are still sailing and kept in outstanding condition. In that regard, the Sceptre 41/43s are exceptional. We have brokered many Sceptres and watched them head out for worldwide cruising. Moreover, there is a very active owners’ group that support each other in both boat repair and cruising plans, and they eagerly embrace newcomers.

Waypoint has already had an eventful life, having done a 3-year circumnavigation with her first owners. Her third owners kept her in Alaska for several years. Excellent maintenance records and serious offshore gear would provide a good platform for long-term or short-term cruising.

• Custom arch for solar panels, radar, antennae
• Cutter rig with intermediate forestay
• Hood Stoway in-mast furling
• Monitor self-steering (not currently installed)
• MaxProp (currently not installed)
• Electric halyard winch
• Full cockpit enclosure
• Extra fuel capacity

Interior Accommodations

The  interior joinery  is of solid oiled teak and teak veneers. The overhead is removable white vinyl over marine ply with teak battens. There are teak handrails on the overhead and port side. The sole is solid teak and holly over marine plywood. There are 110V outlets, overhead and reading lights throughout.

Starting forward is a  master stateroom  with an offset double berth. There are reading lights and an overhead light. Shelves run along the hull sides, below the deck. Below the bunk, there are three drawers. A very large hanging locker is adjacent the doorway to port. A small dressing seat is also to port. Two opening ports in the hull sides and one large opening overhead hatch provide natural light and ventilation. Ensuite access is provided to the head/shower.

A passageway leads to the raised salon area. To starboard is the  head and separate shower . The shower is forward with a teak grating, shower curtain and overhead light. There is a seat for showers underway although there is ample headroom to shower standing up. The head is trimmed with varnished teak and has a sink, mirror, storage cabinets, teak towel bars and a teak grating on the sole. The  passageway  to port has very organized storage in two drawers, two lockers and a hanging locker.

The  raised salon  area is up one step. To starboard, an “U” shaped dinette on a raised platform affords excellent outside visibility while seated. Storage drawers, lockers and cabinets are outboard and under the settee. To port is a pilot station with a pedestal chair, allowing forward views over the bow, while standing watch inside.  An electrical guage/switch panel is outboard of the helm. A navigation station is aft of the helm with a swiveling armchair, chart table and chart drawer and storage cabinets. Aft of the dinette to starboard is a hanging wet locker with drain to the bilge.

To port of the companionway is the  galley . To starboard is an enclosed  aft stateroom . This space has sink, mirror, two reading lights, overhead light, hanging locker and double berth and an opening port in the hull side for ventilation. There are four steps up the companionway to the cockpit.

• (2) Captain’s chairs in main cabin (new 2023)
• Force 10 3-burner stove & oven
• Sharp microwave
• Nova Kool refrigerator and freezer (2 compressors)
• Deep double stainless steel sinks
• Fold-out trash bin
• Top-loading fridge/freezer space with sliding acrylic shelves
• Pressurized water system
• Tank tender capacity monitor
• Balmar bulkhead mounted diesel heater with stack fan
• Espar Forced Air heating (currently inoperable)
• (4) Hella fans
• Bug screens
• (3) opening ports in aft cabin
• (2) opening ports in galley
• LG DVD player
• Schatz ship’s clock and barometer
• Pioneer MOSFET 50 Wx4 stereo
• Panasonic speakers
• Infinity subwoofer
• (3) reading lamps in forward cabin
• (2) reading lamps in aft cabin
• (7) reading lamps in main cabin
• PUR Power Survivor 80 II watermaker (pickled, current owner has not used)
• Torrid 10-gallon hot water tank
• Raritan marine head with 25 gallon holding tank, Y valve, deck pump out, and overboard discharge

Hull and Deck

This traditional aft cockpit deck design features a modestly sized cockpit with a walk-through transom. Granny bars at the mast provide security on deck. A full dodger/bimini/cockpit enclosure makes the modestly sized cockpit comfortable on rainy Northwest sunny Mexican days.

The extra tall solid stern pulpit wraps around the cockpit and features a built-in rack for the liferaft. This sensible arrangement frees valuable space aboard while keeping the liferaft fully accessible in an emergency.

Another feature left over from the circumnavigation is the custom arch. Again, this keeps vital gear such as radar off the mast, but at a proper height, and is an excellent place to mount the various antennae and solar panels of a modern cruiser.

• Custom arch for solar, radar, antennae
• Custom rail rack on stern pulpit  for liferaft
• Slotted aluminum toerail
• Edson binnacle and engine controls
• Teak cockpit table
• (6) mooring cleats
• Dodger/bimini/side panels for full enclosure
• Maxwell 1500 Windlass
• Bruce 20kg anchor
• ~250’ feet 3/8” anchor chain
• Spare Bruce anchor and rode
• Stockless anchor mounted on stern rail
• Lewmar traveler
• Genoa tracks
• Harken headsail furler
• Harken staysail furler
• (2) Lewmar 43 winches on mast
• (4) Spinlock 0814 stoppers on mast
• (2) Lewmar 52 ST primary winches
• Spinlock stopper for headsail furling
• (2) Lewmar 30ST winches on cabintop
• Lewmar 40ST on cabintop
• Lewmar 40ST electric on cabintop
• Lewmar extendable whisker pole
• (3) 13” Lewmar hatches
• 4’10” Lewmar foredeck hatch
• Multiple harness attachment points in cockpit
• (2) Fusion Speakers in cockpit
• (10) Spinlock stoppers on cabintop
• (4) Spinlock stoppers on mast
• (4) Dorade vents
• Manual bilge pump in cockpit (needs repair)
• Dickinson Sea-B-Que
• Bottomsider cockpit cushions
• Rule 360 GPH bilge pump
• Rule 2000 GPH bilge pump
• Rule 3700 GPH bilge pump
• Fusion speakers in cockpit

Electronics and Navigation

• Raymarine C120 charplotter/radar at cockpit helm
• Raymarine RD424 24” 4kw radome
• 6” Gemini compass on binnacle (needs repair)
• Raytheon Ray 410 Loud hailer
• Kenyon Nav Sounder depth sounder
• Raymarine T40 Autohelm
• Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS/VHF
• Raymarine ST60 speed, depth and wind instruments
• Garmin GPS 128
• Aquameter compass at inside helm
• ICOM IC M600 transceiver
• ICOM AT 120 automatic antenna tuner
• Standard Horizon Hx260S portable VHF
• Shakespeare SeaWatch model 2020 TV antenna
• 12-volt DC electrical system
• 110-volt AC electrical system
• 30-amp shorepower and cordset
• Sceptre electrical panel
• Heart Interface Freedom 25 inverter/battery charger
• Heart Interface Link 2000R inverter/charger controller
• 55-amp alternator
• 105-amp Silver Bullet alternator
• (2) Siemens M75 48-watt solar panels
• Specialty concepts solar charge controller
• (4) Dyno 6-volt D415 batteries (2014)
• Yanmar 4JH-TE (9,024 hours)
• Yanmar 3JH3E control panel
• Yanmar start/stop panel at inside helm
• Kobelt engine controls at inside helm station
• Dual Racor R265 fuel filters
• Solid 3-blade propeller
• Spare 3-blade MaxProp propeller
• PSS dripless stuffing box

Sails & Rigging

• Pacific Spars double spreader mast (painted 2011)
• Aft lower shrouds to both sets of spreaders
• Intermediate forestay
• Continuous rod rigging
• Harken mechanical backstay adjustor

LED anchor light

• North Sails furling mainsail
• 110% North Sails genoa on furler
• North Sails staysail on furler
• 150% North Sails genoa
• Spare North Sails mainsail
• Spare North Sails genoa
• Asymmetrical North Sails spinnaker in sock
• North Sails storm sail

Safety and Miscellaneous

10’ Porta-bote

Honda 2.3HP outboard

(3) spare alternators

Monitor windvane self-steering gear

Tricolor masthead LED (Not installed)

Emergency window shutters

Beaufort 6-person liferaft in cannister (needs recertification if possible)

Extra propeller shaft

Mast steps (not installed)

Spare cordage

Slats for converting dinette to double berth

Misc life jackets and throwable cushions

High Seas rescue collar

MOM8 man overboard module (needs inspection)

Extensive extra stainless-steel fasteners and fittings

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At the St. Petersburg Boat Show month last month, I had the pleasure of seeing delivery skipper and author John Kretschmers presentation on what he called sailboats for a serious ocean. I have reservations about any ideal boat list, but Kretschmer, who reviews boats for Sail Magazine and whose most recent book Sailing a Serious Ocean is available in our online bookstore , has the ideal background for this sort of work, and a list like this is undeniably helpful for wannabe cruisers who need a place to start their search.

I certainly wouldnt limit my search to boats on such a list, but by paying careful attention to the pros and cons of each, you can find something that suits your own aspirations.

Here are the boats Kretschmer suggests: Contessa 32, Pacific Seacraft 34, Pretorien 35, Cape Dory/Robinhood 36, Valiant/Esprit 37, Prout Snowgoose 37, Alajuela 38, Privelege 39, Freya 39, Passport 40, Caliber 40, Baba 40, Hallberg Rassy 42, Taswell 43, Hylas 44, Norseman 447, Beneteau 456, Outbound 44, Hylas 46, Kaufman 47, Tayana 48, Hylas 49, Amel Maramu 53, and the Sundeer 60/64. For a brief capsule summary of each, be sure to check out his website.

The list is hardly definitive. There are plenty of good boats that arent featured, and some of these would be ill-matched for the wrong sailor-Kretschmer clearly pointed this out during his talk. I like how the list presents a good cross-section of the various shapes and sizes for a boat in this category. For example, Kretschmer includes the Prout Snowgoose and Steve Dashews Sundeer 60, boats that, notwithstanding their successful record at sea, fill an outlying niche.

If I were going to expand the list, one of the heavier-displacement microcruisers like those I blogged about would be a nice addition. Although I would be wary of promoting even the most formidable of this breed as well-suited for a serious ocean, John Neale of Mahina Tiare Expeditions includes one of them, the Dana 24, on his own list of recommend cruising boats . Neales much broader list of boats is accompanied by a very helpful discussion of design elements to consider.

What got me thinking about formidable cruising boats was our series of reports o n sailboat construction , focusing specifically on structural details. Although there are plenty of excellent coastal cruisers on the market, once you start talking about offshore duty, scan’tlings (the dimensions for structural components) take on far more importance.

A few years ago we touched on this subject in our Mailport section, encouraging readers to suggest their own nominees for a list of what we called at the time, tough boats, vessels that were built to take a beating, requiring minimal care and upkeep.

Here are some of the boats that were suggested from our readers: Mariner 36, Cal 34, Morgan 43, Swan 43, Bermuda 40, Island Packet 26, Mariner 47, LeComte Northeast 38, Westsail 32, Dana 24, J/35, and the CSY 44.

Id be interested in hearing of other nominees for this list, or other good resources for sailors looking for a short list of good offshore boats.

For those who are frustrated to find that their own ideal boat isn’t on anybodys list, I wouldnt be too miffed. The best line Ive heard in a while on this topic came from Steve Callahan, the author of the survival classic Adrift , who gave a presentation at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Show . When I asked Steve, who has sailed extensively on both multihulls and monohulls, what type of boat he preferred, he said, quite seriously. Well, at the end of the day, the best cruising boat is the one that you are on.

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Interesting list. I am fond of Hylas of which you chose three models. However, I am suspect of their yard and construction techniques and do not have confidence that they are as strong as they are beautiful. Only one Hallberg-Rassy was selected, which is a far more robust and dry sailing boat than the Hylas. Passports make a good boat as does Cape Dory and several others on your list. Didn’t four sailors die on a Beneteau in 2018? Over all it is a decent list.

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I believe this is the accident you’re talking about in which a Beneteau and it’s bolted on keel parted company.

Almost all of the sailing clubs in San Diego rent Beneteaus out. They are a decent coastal sailboat. I have a couple friends who have even made the crossing to Maui in them..not me, not ever. I consider them a living room boat. Having said that, I am certainly no expert so its just my opinion. If I am crossing an ocean I want a capable kindly strong boat with redundancy built into critical systems.

Curious to think what people think about the early 70s Swan 43 as a cruising boat for a couple with occasional guests for a round the world trip? I have an S&S 30 which is too small but I do have some bias towards their designs. Add a watermaker and some power generation and off you go… Any thoughts?

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Great article! John Kretchmer is one of my fave modern day sailors. While there is only one Crealock design on John’s list, and the Dana is added on John Neale’s list, I was surprised not to see a Crealock/ Pacific Seacraft 37 mentioned. But there are so many great serious off shore boats, it’s hard to narrow it down to 10. Here’s a few to think about. Cape George Cutter 36. Biscay 36, tradewind 35, Rustler 36, Nicholson 31 (never talked about) and 32. Seldom seen on top 10 lists, but great boats. Thanks for the article.

Great comment and interesting to note that the first four of your additions are those currently entered in the 2022 Golden Globe Race – kind of the definition of a blue water boat.

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The Sceptre 41, due to designer Hein Dreihuyzen's vision,  enjoys a stellar reputation as a solidly constructed ocean capable performance cruising yacht.   Her balanced design includes a deck salon with inside steering without sacrificing clean lines, coupled with a full skeg hung rudder and long fin keel providing security with exceptional tracking.  Her deep bilges with tankage mounted low can accommodate a row of milk crates for long range stowage.

Lucy May's owner of thirty years has equipped her with many recent, valuable upgrades for easy sailing.  She has made annual visits to Clint Currie's yard for bottom work.  She boasts recent North Sails inventory with a gennaker and snuffer, Leisure Furl in boom furling system with external mast track, huge Forespar solid vang, Anderson 40ST electric halyard winch, Harken MkIII genoa furling, enormous Lewmar 55 primary winches a full cockpit enclosure/ dodger with flexible solar panels and a full custom heavy sunbrella winter cover.  She has both an Espar diesel hot air furnace for cabin heat AND an Espar diesel Hydronic water furnace to heat domestic water, both fueled from a custom separate aluminum tank in the bilge.  A feathering three blade Max Prop propeller provides good motoring performance.  

She has an Aquapro RIB dinghy with 8 hp Yamaha serviced by a Forespar stainless motor davit on the pushpit.

1983 41' Sceptre

Interior Right forward is a large 'Man Cave' storage for sails/ fenders etc, followed by a large head with large grated shower surround.  Hatch over head with manual commode and vanity. Next aft is the owners stateroom with starboard side pullman berth facing navigation station and electrical panels. 2 overhead hatches Next aft is the bright, airy salon with starboard side table and port side settee.  Inside engine controls and autopilot steering.  Massive storage below accommodates milk crates for storage, under settee tool storage hatches, skylights, hatch.  Galley is U shaped with 3 burner  LPG Force 10 stove/ oven on gimbal. huge refrigerated ice box with Nova Kool evaporator plates.  Companionway access to engine, large open quarter berth with chart table across.  Cockpit is protected by full Sunbrella enclosure, deep storage locker with engine access.  Folding teak binnacle table.  Huge Lewmar 55 primaries and a new Anderson electric halyard winch. Bottom Siders cockpit cushions. Walk through transom to teak swim platform, Stainless dinghy motor davit. Engine Room Nissan SD22 Diesel engine 55 HP ca 4115 trouble free hours.  Maintainance mechanic will consult. Transmission Hurth HBW 250 PSS dripless shaft seal 3 Blade Max Prop feathering propeller Espar  D4 diesel air furnace Espar D4 diesel hydronic water furnace Tank Tender fluid level display system Electric hot water tank serviced by Espar Hydronic furnace Edson steering mechanical Alpha Spectra Autopilot with heavy duty under deck linear drive Auxiliary fuel tank for diesel furnaces Nillson electric capstan windlass with 20KG Bruce anchor         Systems Nillson Maxwell electric anchor windlass 4X 6volt house battery bank with recent upgrades to switching and circuit protection. newer solar system, 2 flexible panels MT50 display and MPPT controller inverter and charger   Visit our Popular Forums Monohull Sailboats Multihull Sailboats Powered Boats General Sailing Antares Yachts Fountaine Pajot Lagoon Catamarans Cruising Business Boat Classifieds General Classifieds Crew Positions Commercial Posts Vendor Spotlight Life Aboard a Boat Provisioning: Food & Drink Families, Kids, & Pets Afloat Recreation, Entertainment, & Fun Boat Ownership & Making a Living Liveaboard's Forum Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling Seamanship & Boat Handling Training, Licensing, & Certification Health, Safety, & Related Gear Rules of the Road, Regulations, & Red Tape Engineering & Systems Const. / Maint. / Refit Product / Service Reviews Electronics: Comms / AV Electrical: Batts / Gen / Solar Lithium Power Systems Engines & Propulsion Propellers & Drive Systems Plumbing / Fixtures Deck Hdw: Rigging / Sails Aux. Equipment & Dinghy Anchoring & Mooring Photo Categories Member Galleries Life Onboard Sailing in the Wind Power Boats Cruising Destinations Maint. & Boat Building Marine Life Scuba Diving & Divers General Photos Recent Photos Listing Categories African Cats view more » Crew Wanted Crew Available Enhance Your Account Meet the Mods Meet the Advisors Signup for The Daily Cruiser Email   > > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 29-11-2009, 23:13   Boat: Ocean Alexander suitable as a first for my wife and I to gain additional sailing experience. We've done some chartering in the and during the past year. I'm researching a variety of relatively inexpensive that would stand up to being sailed in Prince William Sound. The would be based in Valdez AK. Recently I learned about Sceptre boats. A search of this forum provides limited information about the 41 and it's all positive. However there is nothing about the 36. After reading about lots of boats on this forum I've learned that generally if "ya own it ya love it". I've tried to find a Sceptre owners group but to no avail. Do any of you know about model specific problems concerning the Sceptre 36 that would be deal killers for you, or other problems other than the usual age related issues (blisters etc.) I should be aware of or asking specifically about as I educate myself about this boat? Thanks in advance for the information. I've learned more about sailing by reading and my limited participation in the forum than all the I've been able to read. You're a great bunch. John 01-12-2009, 15:33   Boat: Dehler 39 area that has been for a couple years by owner named Brandywine. You can find it on line. I believe they have cored hulls. Not many of them around as you have noticed. michael 01-12-2009, 22:17   Boat: Ocean Alexander . I didn't realize the was balsa cored. I guess that makes me a lot less interested in the boat. I wonder if the 41's are of the same construction. 02-12-2009, 04:28   hull. Have it surveyed, if there is a problem it can be repaired. I've re-cored many boats and it is not a deal breaker. A 36 footer is a fine boat to learn to sail on. Not so big that you can't manhandle it yet big enough that you will feel secure in pretty much any condition. 02-12-2009, 15:54   Boat: Nordship 40ds every year around Sept. The build of the boat is quite good. Here is a link to the Sceptre 41 website The prices on them have come down alot in the last year or so but you can expect to spend $125 to $250 for the boat. I don't think they qualify as beginner boats but the good thing about the 41 is that they are pilothouses and allow you to sail the boat from an inside station which would extend your sailing season in Alasksa. If you have any more specific questions I'd be glad to try and answer them. 02-12-2009, 23:18   Boat: Ocean Alexander hull. Have it surveyed, if there is a problem it can be repaired. I've re-cored many boats and it is not a deal breaker. 02-12-2009, 23:26   Boat: Ocean Alexander every year around Sept. The build of the boat is quite good. I 've not found a negative comment from anyone concerning the Sceptre boat. The concensus seems to be that they are nice sailing boats and very seakindly. Thanks for the Sceptre 41 link. I'd like to PM you on this a bit down the road. What information I've been able to find on the Scepter is very interesting. 03-12-2009, 08:50   Boat: Nordship 40ds me. If I can't answer the question I can put you in touch with people who can. Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Charlie Monohull Sailboats 19 14-09-2021 11:39 Charlie Monohull Sailboats 12 12-12-2014 11:22 JMerc Monohull Sailboats 19 01-10-2009 15:10 jpatter Monohull Sailboats 0 28-09-2009 13:48 Floppel Meets & Greets 33 28-06-2009 10:49 - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! What design sailboat for the Alaska waters Add to quote I / we are in the planning stage for a sailboat purchase in about 4 years. We are based out of AK Seward or Homer will be the boat home. Have pretty much decided we will shop along the West coast for a boat and then sail north from there. I / we will be taking all the ASA bareboat classes in the next year and i have my master upgrade /sailing endorsement completed. We were looking at the Hunter boats but then were advised by an instructor that it is not the best boat for the area we were looking at sailing like the Ak cold waters. They suggested to us to look at a narrow beam boat instead of the 13+ beam that hunter gives. So the question is what type of boat should we be looking for in a 40' slope or cutter rig. 40' is more or less the min and max would be about 42' the price is in the area of max 100k but would prefer half of that so the boat would be purchased out right and we can do what upgrades we need to do. Cruising area: For the first year local AK waters and then punch out to HI, wake island and then back along the AK coast line home. Then who know where this may lead up. Any and all suggestions would be very helpful Thanks Sweepint   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QKzHnaverP2f47Zp0Btwg this is a great blog about alaska sailing, give it a watch.   https://www.youtube.com/user/vega1860 another boat in alaska   Up until you brought up Wake Is and HI I was ready to recommend boats like the Brewer 40 PH, Sceptre 41/43, Cooper 416 as good cold weather boats often with inside steering stations, as do most PH boats. Still appealing, as there are measures you can take to protect larger windows for off shore. The Sceptre's windows are less of an issue than the other two and I think it would be a pretty good candidate for what you're planning. Here's an example: 1986 Sceptre Aft Cockpit Pilothouse Cutter - Boats.com With a bigger budget I think I'd be looking at Ovni or Boreal for the ultimate in higher latitude and adventurous sailing.   Wake Island? Why visit there? I don't think they like visitors at the USAF Missile Base there. But the Philippines are just a short hop away from Wake. That's where you want to be. And returning to AK from the Philippines (Why would someone do that?) is easy.   A pilot house version of one of Brent Swain's steel boats might be closer to your budget. Home - Origamiboats: The Art of Frameless Steel Boatbuilding 1991 Brent Swain Pilot House Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com   I was not aware that thank you I did look into wake island and your are right it is off limits   ?             176.4K members Top Contributors this Month BOAT OF THE YEAR Newsletters Sailboat Reviews Boating Safety Sails and Rigging Maintenance Sailing Totem Sailor & Galley Living Aboard Destinations Gear & Electronics Charter Resources Ultimate Boating Giveaway Sailboat Review: Dufour 41 By Herb McCormick September 17, 2024 When it comes to a discussion of the great European naval architects of contemporary times—and it’s a long list, indeed—certain names immediately pop to mind. Many are French. Philippe Briand made his mark creating boats for a roster of production builders (Baltic, Jeanneau, CNB) before pivoting to the superyacht set (Perini Navi, Royal Huisman). Jean-Marie Finot was more or less the father of an era of the best Vendée Globe solo round-the-world racers ever to compete in that grueling contest. Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prévost (VPLP Design) are the current masters of offshore multihulls. The talented tandem of Jean Berret and Olivier Racoupeau are ubiquitous as the creators of many French brands, and sit at the forefront of their profession.  To me, however, one of the more underrated European ­design mavens, and one who definitely belongs in that rarefied grouping, is Umberto Felci. While Felci was born in Milan and still operates from his base in Italy, I’ve always considered him a huge influence in French ­boatbuilding­—largely because of his longtime association with Dufour Yachts, where he’s been the principal designer for some 15 years.  During that time, I’ve sailed many a Felci boat, as he’s been a consistent presence in Cruising World ’s annual Boat of the Year contest . He has won multiple times with his Dufour entries, including the 560 Grand Large (2014), the 382 Grand Large (2015), and the 520 Grand Large (2018). All of these Grand Large boats shared a similar DNA, and the Dufour booths at the major boat shows were easily ­recognizable for their similar lines and matching beige canvas dodgers and sail covers. The only huge difference across the fleet was their respective sizes. All that changed in a big way in 2019, after the Fountaine Pajot group acquired Dufour and decided to make each new offering a singular model in form and styling. Which brings us to Felci’s newest design, the Dufour 41.  Aesthetically, it’s safe to say that the bright-blue Dufour 41 at this past year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show in Maryland was one of the more distinctive-looking yachts on display. It has a rounded bow, ample beam, and not one but two chines, both carried almost the entire length of the boat—one just above the waterline, another just below the reverse sheer line, which is accentuated by prominent molded bulwarks. This boat looks and feels much larger than its 41 feet length overall. Forward, an integrated bowsprit for the ground tackle and the tack point for the asymmetric kite heightens the futuristic vibe. As does the series of three sleek windows in the hull (along with the additional pair of windows overhead in the coachroof). There is not a stick of timber to be found anywhere.  Topsides, the ­combination of wide side decks and outboard shrouds makes for easy egress when moving forward or aft. The emphasis on “outdoor living” is underscored by a generous cockpit with twin wheels (but, as with all Dufours, a single rudder, which makes backing down easier and with more control). There’s also wraparound seating, including a cushioned daybed, as well as a drop-down transom, which doubles as the porch/platform for the barbecue well aft. All this is revolved around a table—a pretty sweet, comfortable layout that lends the impression of lounging aboard a much bigger boat.  All the related equipment is first-rate. There’s B&G instrumentation, including the chart plotter and autopilot; a Quick vertical windlass with helm controls for the Delta anchor; and a Side-Power (Sleipner) bow thruster, which I reckon is a luxurious touch on a 41-footer. Our test boat was set up with a nice set of Elvstrøm sails, including a traditional mainsail (an in-mast furling mainsail is available) with a cool stack-pack arrangement that tucks into itself and is secured with shock cords. For our Boat of the Year trials, we test all the emergency rudders, and the one on the 41 was exceptional.  Construction is straightforward and robust. The hull is vacuum-infused with solid glass below the waterline and a foam core above. There are a pair of molded-in channels for the plumbing and electrical wiring. The plywood bulkheads are laminated to the hull. The keel is cast iron. And, as with every Dufour going back to the company’s origins, a wine rack is stashed under the floorboards.  Ardizio Design is ­responsible for the belowdecks accoutrements, accommodations and floor plan. Its team used those aforementioned chines and, more specifically, the voluminous interior that the chines created, to wide advantage. As with Dufour’s other models, there are three packages of features, trim and equipment—on the 41, these are labeled Adventure, Ocean and Performance—depending on how the boat will be used (basic sailing, dedicated cruising or racing). With the 41, there are also two interior options: either three or four staterooms. Both have a straight-line galley to starboard, with the dining table and wraparound settee to port. Our test boat had the three-stateroom layout, with a spacious master forward and a pair of double-berth staterooms aft. It also had three heads, which, to be honest, seems like a bit of overkill on a 41-foot boat. The second head, in the center of the boat, can be replaced with stowage, which is the setup I’d prefer.  The 41 sports a double-­spreader rig with swept-back spreaders and a self-­tacking jib. The double-ended German-style mainsheet, anchored at midboom, is easily trimmed with a pair of electric winches (an optional electric winch for the mainsail is ­available). There’s no traveler; after all, this is a cruising boat.  Under power, the 50 hp Volvo Penta with a saildrive configuration had us zipping along at better than 6 knots. This was one of the quieter boats, decibel-wise, in the 2024 fleet. But we were all itching to hoist the sails, and we were not disappointed. At first, in a fitful breeze that was just filling in, we still made over 5 knots in 6 to 8 knots of wind. Soon enough, the pressure built into the 10- to 12-knot range, just in time to hoist the boat’s big asymmetric kite. On a tight reach, we made an effortless 7.5 knots, and the helm was just delightful, with only a light three-finger touch required for full control.  Those Grand Large prizewinners from years past were, of course, all Felci designs. While this new Dufour looks absolutely nothing like its older siblings, it sails just as well, if not better. Felci may have changed the recipe under the company’s new regime, but he hasn’t forgotten that what we really want is pretty simple: We want to go for a fine sail. Dufour 41 Specifications LOA 41’1″ Beam 14′ Draft 6’1″ Sail Area 792 sq. ft. Displacement 21,647 lb. D/L 155 SA/D 18.1 Water 66 gal. Fuel 66 gal. Engine Volvo Penta 50 hp with saildrive Design Felci Yacht Design Did You Know? French boatbuilders were pioneers in fiberglass-sailboat manufacturing. Naval architect/engineer Michel Dufour joined their ranks in 1964 with the launching of the Sylphe, a radical (for its time) 21-foot pocket cruiser with a masthead rig and fin keel with attached ballast bulb. More than 400 were built in a 10-year production run. Dufour has ramped up its introduction of new models in the past five years, and now has nine in production ranging from 37 to 61 feet, with a 44-footer on tap to be introduced in the United States this fall. Of that collection, the company’s 41, 470 and 530 are all available with electric auxiliary-propulsion options. Dufour has laid out an aggressive growth strategy, planning to introduce two models each year for the next several years, and replacing its entire fleet within four years. As for the 41, a company representative said that about a third of the run will go to private owners, a third will be purchased by charter operators, and a third will go into charter-management programs. Herb McCormick is a CW editor-at-large and was a 2024 Boat of the Year judge. More: Boat of the Year , dufour yachts , Print September 2024 , Sailboat Reviews , Sailboats More Sailboats New on the Docks: Leopard 46 Pre-Owned: 1988 Hylas 47 Catalina Introduces the 6 Series Sailboat Preview: Elan GT6 Explorer Minimalist Cruising: Georgian Bay by Dinghy Best Practices for Boat-Show Shopping Savoring Superior: A Great Lakes Cruise To Remember Point Your Compass Due South, Bitter End Yacht Club Reopens October 23rd. Digital Edition Customer Service Privacy Policy Terms of Use Email Newsletters Cruising World Sailing World Salt Water Sportsman Sport Fishing Wakeboarding 355 IMAGES Sceptre 41 Utopias Sceptre 41 Waypoint SCEPTRE 41 1982 Sceptre 41 Pilothouse Sloop 1981 Sceptre 41 Pilothouse for sale. View price, photos and Buy 1981 1982 Sceptre 41 Pilothouse Sloop for sale. View price, photos and Buy VIDEO Sceptre 32-inch Curved Gaming Monitor Review HobbyKingLive Launching Allegro 2010 Putting On Our New Sailboat Anchor #sailboat #anchor Amazing boat fits in a box Sceptre E325W-2560AD 32" QHD LED Monitor ✅ (Review) COMMENTS Sceptre 41 Join Date: Mar 2006. Location: San Francisco, CA. Boat: Nordship 40ds. Posts: 3,860. Images: 9. Sceptre 41. Hello All: The Islander 36 in Mexico was a bust (see Mexico or Bust) so I raised my spending limit and found a real nice Sceptre 41. Problem is this time instead of being South of the border this one is NOrth of the Border in Vancouver BC. SCEPTRE 41 It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5 Let's talk motorsailers/pilothouses The quintessential BC pilothouse has to be the Sceptre 41/43... but quite a few $50Ks. Ron ... a newport/cc hull with a pilot house deckhousing on it. There may be a review in Good old boat in the future of a 27, i am recalling a 32 was also done recently. From the fellow that has the 27, there is a reasonably active owners site, or email list too. Review of Sceptre 41 Fin keel. The Sceptre 41 is equipped with a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel. The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.74 - 1.84 meter (5.71 - 6.01 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. 1988 Sceptre 41 LENGTH. 41ft in. YEAR. 1988. TYPE. Sail. The Sceptre 41 is one of the most respected and sensible Northwest cruising sailboats ever built. With the raised dinette one can take advantage of the beautiful scenery without suffering in the elements. The galley is optimally placed near the companionway and on level with the dinette salon area. Sceptre 43 Atlantic Sailboat Review Here's a boat with a million little details that make sense and a long-distance track record that's been proven many times over. Pricing for the upscale Atlantic series is in the $330,000-$350,000 range. Contact Heather Rouse at Sceptre (1993) Ltd, 23-12491, No. 2 Road, Richmond, BC V7E 2C3, Canada; phone (604) 241-9331. Sceptre 41 Utopias The Sceptre 41 is a well built, performance oriented cruising boat that was well ahead of her time with a raised salon and interior helm station. Along with the raised salon, she has many other desirable features such as a deep comfortable cockpit with step-thru transom, wide side decks, and an ocean-going performance underbody. ... Sceptre 41 Sceptre 41 is a 41′ 0″ / 12.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Hein Driehuyzen and built by Scepter Yachts Ltd. starting in 1982. ... 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. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ... Sceptre 41 The Sceptre 41 is a 41.0ft cutter designed by Hein Driehuyzen and built in fiberglass by Scepter Yachts Ltd. (CAN) since 1982. The Sceptre 41 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. 1982 Sceptre 41 Pilothouse Equipment: Dimensions: LOA: 41 ft 0 in Beam: 12 ft 8 in LWL: 36 ft 0 in Draft: 6 ft 1 in Displacement: 21500 lbs Ballast: 8700 lbs. Engine: Nissan SD22 4 Cyl Diesel Engine 55HP. Tankage: Water - 230 Gallons in 4 tanks Fuel - 80 Gallons in 2 tanks Waste - 15 Gallons. Electrical: Inverter/Charger - Heart 1200W. Sceptre 41 Waypoint 1989. TYPE. Sail. The Sceptre 41 is one of the most respected and sensible cruising sailboats ever built. With the raised dinette, you can take advantage of the beautiful scenery without suffering in the elements. The galley is optimally placed near the companionway and on level with the dinette salon area. The cockpit is well-sheltered behind ... A Sceptre 41 Blog Gypsea Explorer: A Sceptre 41 Sailing Journey, where we share our journey of purchasing a Sceptre 41 sailboat, learning how to sail, and embarking on unforgettable adventures on the open waters. Sailing Pelagia: Pelagia: Sceptre 41 Pelagia is a Sceptre 41 Pilothouse sloop/cutter, Hull #10 built in 1983 by Sceptre Yachts in Richmond, BC. ... Sail Area/Displacement Ratio 16.01. Theoretical Hull Speed 8 Knots. Provisional PHRF Rating 110. Designer H. Driehuyzen. Sails: (as of Summer 2011) Main (2011) Perhaps we Should Start a Sceptre Gang Of thirteen people on board this site there are two actual owners of Sceptre 41's and another who has one in contract (that's me) All are planning extensive voyages in the the next few years. What Perhaps we Should Start a Sceptre Gang - Cruisers & Sailing Forums The Best Sailboats for the High Seas? Here are some of the boats that were suggested from our readers: Mariner 36, Cal 34, Morgan 43, Swan 43, Bermuda 40, Island Packet 26, Mariner 47, LeComte Northeast 38, Westsail 32, Dana 24, J/35, and the CSY 44. Id be interested in hearing of other nominees for this list, or other good resources for sailors looking for a short list of good ... SCEPTRE 41 Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 1454. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR) 1983 41' Sceptre The Sceptre 41, due to designer Hein Dreihuyzen's vision, enjoys a stellar reputation as a solidly constructed ocean capable performance cruising yacht. Her balanced design includes a deck salon with inside steering without sacrificing clean lines, coupled with a full skeg hung rudder and long fin keel providing security with exceptional tracking. Her deep bilges with tankage mounted low can ... *SOLD* 41' Sceptre 41 Pilothouse 1981 41' Sceptre 41 Pilothouse 1981Specs and photos: https://unitedcityyachts.com/boat_listing.php?id=2345For sale by: Toronto Yacht SalesLocation: Toronto, ONCon... Sceptre 36 as a Starter Boat I have a 41 and love it. The Sceptre group gets together in Puget Sound every year around Sept. The build of the boat is quite good. Here is a link to the Sceptre 41 website Sceptre 41 The prices on them have come down alot in the last year or so but you can expect to spend $125 to $250 for the boat. I don't think they qualify as beginner boats but the good thing about the 41 is that they are ... What design sailboat for the Alaska waters 19468 posts · Joined 2005. #4 · Mar 31, 2015. Up until you brought up Wake Is and HI I was ready to recommend boats like the Brewer 40 PH, Sceptre 41/43, Cooper 416 as good cold weather boats often with inside steering stations, as do most PH boats. Still appealing, as there are measures you can take to protect larger windows for off shore. 1989 Sceptre 41, Seattle Washington Sceptre 41 for sale in Seattle Washington. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Sceptre boats for sale on boats.com. Explore. Back. Explore ... Boat Reviews. Dehler 42: First Look Video. Lenny Rudow. March 11, 2016. Boat Reviews. Grand Soleil 43: Dynamic Package for Connoisseurs. Dieter Loibner. July 5, 2012. Sailboat Review: Dufour 41 Sailboat Review: Dufour 41. In form, style and execution, the bold and colorfyl Umberto Felci-designed Dufour 41 is in a distinct class of its own. By Herb McCormick September 17, 2024 With naval architecture by Umberto Felci, the 41 is a solid performer, staying true to the brand's DNA. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat yacht