Ct 41 Ketch
Description
The CT 41 Ketch (also known as the Ta Chiao CT 41) is a classic Taiwanese heavy-displacement cruising sailboat designed by Robert Perry and introduced in 1973 by Ta Chiao Enterprises in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Production ran through the late 1970s into the early 1980s, with approximately 100–150 units built, many customized for bluewater voyages. Evolving from the CT 38 and inspired by traditional lines with modern fiberglass construction, it’s renowned for its robust build, full keel for seaworthiness, and spacious interior—ideal for couples or small families on coastal or offshore passages. Owners praise its stability and load-carrying capacity (e.g., for circumnavigations) but note its underpowered performance in light winds and maintenance needs for chainplates and deck cores in older hulls. The ketch rig is the dominant configuration, offering balanced sail plans for short-handed sailing. It’s a "bulletproof voyagemaker" similar to the Westsail 32 but larger and more comfortable, often compared to the Formosa 41 for its charter-friendly design.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert H. Perry |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ta Chiao Enterprises |
| Length | 41.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 46.10 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.25 ft |
| p | 42 ft |
| e | 17.83 ft |
| p2 | 30.67 ft |
| e2 | 11.17 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.10 ft | 16.25 ft | 42 ft | 17.83 ft | 30.67 ft | 11.17 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Foot | 17.83 ft - (5435 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.72 ft - (13326 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 84.41 ° |
| Diagonal | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 381.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38.167 ft - (11633 mm) |
| Foot | 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Leech | 33.25 ft - (10135 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 87.26 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.29 ° |
| Area | * 270.66 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 46.44 ft - (14155 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.81 ft - (8172 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 934 ft² |
| Sail Type | YANKEE |
|---|---|
| Luff | 38.167 ft - (11633 mm) |
| Foot | 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Leech | 33.25 ft - (10135 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 87.26 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.18 ft - (4322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 10.29 ° |
| Area | * 270.66 ft² |
| Sail Type | STAYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 26.11 ft - (7958 mm) |
| Foot | 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | 27.87 ft - (8495 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 124.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.87 ft - (4228 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * -5.68 ° |
| Area | * 181.02 ft² |
| Sail Type | MIZZEN |
|---|---|
| Luff | 30.67 ft - (9348 mm) |
| Foot | 11.167 ft - (3404 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | 31.03 ft - (9458 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 83.08 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | 31.35 ft - (9555 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area (no Roach) | * 174.65 ft² |
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