The Sun Legende 41 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. The hull is made from hand-laid polyester fiberglass, with an option of Kevlar reinforcement (Aramat K), while the deck is made of a fiberglass-balsa sandwich. It has a masthead sloop rig, with a keel-stepped mast, one set of unswept spreaders and aluminum spars. The hull has a raked stem, a reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel, deep draft keel or stub keel and retractable centerboard.[1][2][5][6][7][11]
The boat is fitted with an inboard 44 to 55 hp (33 to 41 kW) diesel engine for docking and maneuvering. The fuel tank holds 52.8 U.S. gallons (200 L; 44.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 92.5 U.S. gallons (350 L; 77.0 imp gal).[5][6][7]
The design typically has sleeping accommodation for six people in three cabins, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, two straight settees in the main cabin and two aft cabins with double berth. The galley is located on the port side at the companionway ladder. The galley is U-shaped and is equipped with a two-burner stove, an icebox and a double sink. A navigation station is opposite the galley, on the starboard side. The forward head is located just aft of the bow cabin on the port side, while there is also an aft head. Cabin maximum headroom is 79 in (201 cm). The "team" version has four cabins.[1][2][5][6][7][11]
For sailing downwind the design may be equipped with a symmetrical spinnaker of 1,251 sq ft (116.2 m2).[5][6][7]
This model displaces 16,094 lb (7,300 kg) and carries 6,878 lb (3,120 kg) of cast iron ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.42 ft (1.96 m) with the standard keel.[5]
Sun Legende 41 Regatta
This racing-oriented model has a taller mast, a deeper keel and increased sail area. It displaces 16,094 lb (7,300 kg) and carries 6,878 lb (3,120 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.92 ft (2.11 m) with the standard keel.[6]
Sun Legende 41 Centerboard
This model displaces 16,226 lb (7,360 kg) and carries 6,878 lb (3,120 kg) of ballast, consisting of cast iron exterior ballast and a steel centerboard. The boat has a draft of 7.17 ft (2.19 m) with the centerboard down and 4.83 ft (1.47 m) with the centerboard retracted for operation in shallow water.[7]
Operational history
The boat was at one time supported by an active class club that organized racing events, the One Ton class.[17][18]