Perry 41 Blue Water Cruiser

'Sapphire', originally hailing from Port Hastings NSW and now berthed at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, is one of the most striking vessels in the marina. Her sheer presence--timeless, balanced, and unmistakably elegant--speaks to the genius of her designer, Robert H. Perry, one of the most influential yacht designers of the late 20th century.

This particular example is accompanied by her original design drawing, further anchoring her significance as a genuine Perry creation.

The Robert Perry Legacy

Robert Perry's reputation was built on yachts that are fast, responsive, structurally honest, and built to cross oceans without drama. He was responsible for some of the most iconic modern cruising and performance-cruising yachts ever drawn--vessels known for their fine entries, powerful stern sections, balanced rigs, and interiors that are both comfortable and highly functional at sea.

The Perry 41 is one of his hallmark blue-water designs. These yachts are celebrated for exceptional sea-kindliness and predictable handling, long-legged passage making ability, well-balanced hull forms that track beautifully in all conditions, and timeless aesthetics that age gracefully, as 'Sapphire' demonstrates today.

Vessel Overview

'Sapphire' was launched in 1984 and has benefitted from decades of professional maintenance with no expense spared, however there is still some work needed to the deck. Her owners of many years have consistently upheld a high standard that is immediately evident the moment you step aboard.

In 2015 she received a full professional respray in deep midnight blue--a colour that perfectly complements her classic Perry sheer line and has made 'Sapphire' a real head-turner in every marina she enters.

From the condition of the external timber work to the crisp lines of the deck layout, everything about this yacht shows pride of ownership.

Blue-Water Capability & Layout

Perry yachts are renowned for their practical, seagoing interiors, and 'Sapphire' is no exception. Her layout is both stylish and supremely functional, offering a secure, seagoing galley, warm inviting timber finishes, practical cabin arrangements suitable for extended cruising, ample storage for long-range adventures, and a cockpit designed for comfort and safety offshore. Everything about this vessel feels ready for blue-water passages--because that's exactly what she was designed for.

Overall Impression

Externally, 'Sapphire' is one of the most visually appealing yachts in the CYCSA basin. Internally, she offers warmth, craftsmanship, and purposeful design. Structurally and mechanically, she has a long list of upgrades that reinforce her reliability and ongoing value, and with the project element found in the top sides completed she will have years of life left in her.

This is a genuine opportunity to acquire a beautiful, pedigree blue-water cruiser with true designer heritage.