41 Cockpit Trawler

Easily idenjpgied by her distinctive forward-raked windshield, the Litton 41 Cockpit Trawler is a salty Asian-built cruiser whose profile is accented even further with the addition of a cockpit—once an unusual feature in a trawler design. The Litton’s reverse front windshield concept is hardly new: less glare, improved visibility, and less reflection from internal lights are some of the benefits, but the downside is a somewhat ungainly appearance. Her solid fiberglass hull features a hard chine, a well-flared bow, and a deep prop-protecting keel. While she’s not a particularly spacious boat for a 41-footer, her all-teak interior is arranged with both a single and double berth in the aft stateroom, and a lower helm was standard along with port and starboard deck access doors in the salon. Additional features include direct cockpit access from the aft cabin, a functional mast and boom, and a tub/shower in the aft head. On the downside, the level of fit and finish is less than meticulous. Most were sold with twin Lehman 120hp diesels that cruise at 7–8 knots burning about 2.5 gph. Range can exceed 1,000 nautical miles.