The Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 vs Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 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 Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 measures 46,4 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 5,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 at 41,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 tips the scales at 21 605 lbs — 5 181 lbs less than the Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 at 16 424 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 Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 displaces 21 605 lbs — a 5 181-lb difference over the Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 at 16 424 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 8,1 ft and 8,0 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 uses Sloop rigging. The Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 has a documented auxiliary engine of 40 hp.
Bottom line: The Salona Yachts XLVI - 46 2022 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 21 605 lbs displacement and 46 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Salona Yachts XLI - 41 2010 at 16 424 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.