Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius Boat Review

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A boat designed for entertaining or one that’s built for cruising? Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius proves these attributes aren’t mutually exclusive. Its accommodations echo top-line residential design, while its hull design, construction and propulsion showcase the art of modern production boatbuilding (see the complete photo gallery here).

When evaluating a cruiser, the first thing I do is check out the key systems. No number of berths, settees or nifty décor details will make you comfortable if corners were cut on the build. I am happy to report that Cruisers Yachts fits out the 41 Cantius for more than just earning accolades on a convention center or showroom floor.


For example, the 13.5 kW genset, standard aboard the 41 Cantius, not only provides enough power to comfortably allow you to run most of your appliances and lights while on the hook, but also delivers enough reserve output so that breakers won’t blow when the refrigerator or air-conditioner compressor kicks on. Furthermore, this genset’s output isn’t so large that its engine won’t be loaded properly when it’s running, which affects efficiency and longevity. Indeed, the 41 Cantius’ generator meets the requirements of ABYC E18-8: It’s optimally sized. Dockside power is 50-amp, rather than the 30-amp systems more common aboard cruisers this size, again ensuring ample power.

Air conditioning is another system where hidden cost-cutting can occur. Not aboard the 41 Cantius. It has three units pumping 40,000 Btu of reverse-cycle heat and cooling, providing ample climate control for this dual-salon cruiser.



Water capacity? Naval architects and long-term cruisers agree that, nominally, five gallons of water per day, per person, is a sufficient supply for bathing, doing dishes, using the head, etc. Quick math suggests that the 41 Cantius’ 75-gallon supply provides enough water for a crew of six for the weekend — plus a little more.