41 Pilothouse

Introduced in 1973, the Roughwater 41 is a semi-displacement coastal cruiser, built in Taiwan and designed by the late Ed Monk, Sr. This is a very traditional aft-cabin yacht with classic lines and a simple, no-frills interior. Originally built with teak decks and a plywood superstructure, it wasn’t until 1982 that the Roughwater 41 became an all-fiberglass yacht. A cockpit door in the aft stateroom—and a sliding deck door in the salon—provides access to the interior which is configured with the galley and dinette to port in the main salon. A two-part hatch separates the salon from the bow stateroom, and the aft stateroom is fitted with twin berths and a large head with separate stall shower. Note that a cavernous storage area is located under the galley sole. One of the high points of the Roughwater 41 is the excellent visibility from her enclosed pilothouse. Additional features include a spacious aft deck area, a long, prop-protecting keel, very large cabin windows, and handcrafted teak interior joinery. Among several engine choices, 185hp Perkins diesels cruise the Roughwater 41 at 8–9 knots (12 knots top).