The Fjord 40 Open 2013 vs Fjord 41 XP 2023 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fjord 41 XP 2023 measures 43,6 feet overall (2023), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fjord 40 Open 2013 at 39,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fjord 41 XP 2023 tips the scales at 24 559 lbs — 2 557 lbs less than the Fjord 40 Open 2013 at 22 002 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Fjord 41 XP 2023 has a 230-hp advantage over the Fjord 40 Open 2013's 370-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fjord 41 XP 2023 carries 314 gallons versus 264 gallons in the Fjord 40 Open 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fjord 41 XP 2023 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Fjord 40 Open 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fjord 41 XP 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fjord 41 XP 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fjord 40 Open 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.