The Sydney 41 has cruising comforts wrapped in a high performance package. The 41 should be compared to other yachts such as the Farr 40 and the J 125, especially considering the overall first place finishes around the world. She scored a first overall in the Sydney to Hobart Race first in the Fastnet Race and first in several long distance races around the world. Additionally, the 41 has always scored well in our local Southern and Northern California races.
The Sydney 41 has cruising comforts wrapped in a high performance package. The 41 should be compared to other yachts such as the Farr 40 and the J 125, especially considering the overall first place finishes around the world. She scored a first overall in the Sydney to Hobart Race first in the Fastnet Race and first in several long distance races around the world. Additionally, the 41 has always scored well in our local Southern and Northern California races.
This is not an oversized sport boat. The 41 has a surprisingly comfortable interior featuring 2 cabins, a respectable galley with 2 burner stove & oven, a spacious saloon and one enclosed head. The navigation station is ample and well positioned. This is a cruiser that just happens to sail extremely fast with great control.
The masthead rig with large mainsail using a small jib makes handling her much easier than others in her class when in cruising mode.
Infinity sports a keel custom designed by Nelson Merek which has enhanced her initial performance.
For those looking to race, she has a PHRF rating of 18.
Dimensions
Hull Type: Fin w/bulb & spade rudder Rig Type: Carbon fiber triple spreader masthead sloop with Carbon fiber spinnaker pole repainted in 2013
LOA 41.01 LWL: 35.75
Beam: 12.14 Listed S.A. upwind 867
Draft: Custom N.M 9.099 (approx.)
Displacement:13710 Ballast: 5480-Lead
Sail Area/Disp1:. 23.6 Bal./Disp.:38.25% Disp./Len.:140.01
Designer: Ian Murray Builder: Sydney Yachts (Bashford)
Construction: Fiberglass composite
Year Built 1996
Auxiliary Power
Make Yanmar Diesel SD31 Sail Drive
Fuel 24 gals.
Fresh Water Tanks: 52 gals. Black Water Tank ? gals.
Rig measurements in metric:
I = 16.99 J= 4.81 P= 14.89 E= 5.28
Interior
The interior of the Sydney 41 is a huge departure from the traditional sport boat. Her layout is very accommodating for nights aboard whether you are doing a long distance race down the coast, or cruising the islands with the family.
The master cabin is located forward with a large double V-berth, hanging locker, and en-suite head.
The main salon consists of a Large U-shaped dinette to port with a settee across to starboard. The interior cushions were replaced in 2007 and the dinette table base was replaced with one custom built from teak in 2009.
Aft of the dinette area is a very functional L-Shaped galley with a dual basin stainless steel sink, LPG Force 10 oven with double burner stove, and large ice box. Directly across from the galley is the navigation station complete with electronics and plenty of storage.
The rear section of the boat is configured with additional sleeping accommodations and plenty of storage. The starboard side aft is a large cabin with double berth and an additional pipe berth for a third person. The port side aft is a large garage area with two removable pipe berths which is an ideal configuration, adaptable for whatever requirements you have for your voyage. This port side could be converted to a double berth for more crew comfort when cruising.
- New cabin cushions 2007
- LPG stove/oven Force 10 (2 burner) 2009
- Teak base and Settee table designed and built H&L Marine (2009)
- (3) pipe berths, removable for cruising
Deck and Hull
The very well built hull is a composite construction using Kevlar E-glass biaxial fabric, vinylester and epoxy resins and foam coring of varying thickness. The deck has a PVC core, with laminate and high-density foam supporting the flat areas beneath load-bearing deck fittings. The main structural bulkhead is solid fiberglass and the secondary bulkheads are composite.
A fiberglass floor, coupled with the longitudinals, forms a structural grid in the bilge. The molded interior liners, with unidirectional fibers, stiffen the hull and help support the rig load. The high-lift, steel keel section has a lead bulb located more than 8.5 feet below the waterline. The externally fastened keel is attached to the hull with stainless steel bolts and is supported by large, recessed backing plates
. The balanced spade rudder is a composite construction around a tubular stainless steel stock.
The Cockpit is large, deep, and well set up for racing
. All lines are led aft for easy access.
The wheel is oversized for excellent control of the helm when seated in any position.
The deck housing has a low profile allowing for a clear and open view of all points forward.
All comings are curved and provide a great deal of comfort when seated and moving about. The side decks are wide and flat with limited obstructions
making for excellent footing for crew when working on deck.
- Hull Re-Painted w/ 2 additional coats LP (1/2010)
- Thru hull sea cocks all replaced with Forespar Marlon flush hull (2002)
- Nelson-Marek Keel upgrade (See photo at haulout)
- Lewmar opening ports replaced 2006
- New S.S. lifelines
- Spray on racing bottom paint
- Fixed S.S. Stern boarding steps (2008)
Electronics
-ICOM M504 VHF, with DSC
- Furuno WAAS GPS dedicated to B&G display, VHF
- B&G System 3000 performance GFD, FFD, 3 20/20 mast, Tru/App Wind analog,
- B&G Autopilot w/ Remote
- Mechanical Yanmar 3-Cylinder with Sail Drive serviced in 2013 by Pac West
- New starter motor and solenoid (2009)
- Engine access hatch enlarged for starboard side access in 2005
Rigging
- Carbon Mast & pole removed, LPU painted and serviced by Rig Works 2013
- Antnal mast track (removable)
- Rod rigging, headstay, backstay (Aramid) replaced by Rig Works 2013
- Reikman jib roller furling (removable)
- Hydraulic backstay piston, thru hull plumbing and cockpit panel serviced 2007
- New running rigging and life lines replaced by Rig Works 2013
-Infinity improvements/updates since 2021:
-New running rigging (Rigworks and Sailing Supply) including:
Main Halyard
Jib Halyard
Spinnaker Halyards
Topping Lift
Genoa Sheets
Main Sheet
Main Traveler Line
Running Backs
Tack Line
Spinnaker Pole Car Line
Spinnaker Pole After Guys
Rig Inspected and Tuned (Rigworks)
New Double Headsail Foil
New Main and Jib Halyard Rope Clutches
-New Gori Folding Prop
-New B&G AIS Transponder and Receiver VHF Radio
-New B&G H5000 Graphic Display
-New Autopilot Ram and Motor
-New Marine Head
-New Anchor Light
-New Freshwater Pump
Rig dimensions in metric:
I = 16.99 J = 4.81 P = 14.89 E = 5.28
Sail Inventory
Infinity has the following extensive inventory of performance sails:
2021 North 3DL Endurance main Good to Excellent condition
2021 North 3DL # 1 155% Genoa Good to Excellent condition
2017 Quantum Code 0 Excellent condition rarely used
2015 Ullman A1 Good condition
2015 Ullman A 1.5 Good condition
2015 Ullman A 2.0 Good condition
2011 A 2,0 Fair condition
Unknown Ullman 0.75 Oz Symmetrical spinnaker Fair condition
Unknown Ullman 0.5 Oz Symmetrical spinnaker Poor condition
Spinnaker stay sail on roller furling Fair condition
Unknown Deron cruising main Fair condition
Unknown Deron cruising jib Fair condition
Unknown Ullman #3 jib Fair condition
Miscellaneous Items:
- Over-the-boom awning and wheel cover
- House and engine starter batteries located at boat center of gravity, at mast base.
- Steering Cable replaced (2009)
- Repainted Wheel Snow White Awlgrip (2006)
-Engine access is good on 3 sides
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
