The Finnish shipyard Finngulf Yachts Oy was founded in 1981, and its first vessel was the legendary Finngulf 34. In collaboration with yacht designer Håkan Södergren, the yard achieved great success in the 3/4 Ton World Cup in 1981. This yacht featured many innovative solutions that were considered ahead of its time, widely regarded as the fastest Scandinavian yacht in its class. This marked the beginning of a successful history, where the yard continued the legacy of fast yachts and became known for uncompromising building quality. In the early 2000s, they initiated a new collaboration with the then-young and highly promising naval architect Karl-Johan “Kamu” Stråhlmann. One of the new models that emerged was the Finngulf 41. In total, Finngulf Yachts has built over 900 yachts.
The Finngulf 41 is designed to offer you as a skipper easy handling and unforgettable sailing experiences for everyone on board, whether your crew consists of your family or a racing crew. With elegant, modern lines combined with handmade traditional woodwork, this is a performance cruiser that feels equally at home on long offshore passages as with safe coastal sailing.
The sail handling is very smooth, with all halyards, sheets, and control lines led aft to the spacious cockpit. Here, the helmsman has a good overview of the entire yacht, and there is plenty of seating for everyone on board. Below deck, you are greeted by an open saloon with an L-shaped galley directly to starboard and the toilet to port. In the forepeak lies the Owner’s cabin with a spacious V-shaped double berth and seating. The saloon has two sofas, and the navigation station faces aft. The two aft cabins are symmetrical and provide ample space for guests or children in the family.
Finngulf 41, AURELIA, has only had two owners, both of whom have taken very good care of her. The yacht is in very good condition and has received updates in recent years, including new electronics such as a plotter, radar, and solar panels. In addition to recently made updates, AURELIA was delivered with a generous equipment list from the yard, including a larger engine, bow thruster, and a beautiful teak deck.
When we bought AURELIA, as the second owners, we were looking for a fast 40 foot yacht with classic beautiful lines. Once we got to see her in real life, we were convinced it was the perfect boat for us, and she has been!
We have mainly stayed in the archipelago on the Swedish Westcoast, but also sailed to Norway, Denmark and the Island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. She has proven very capable, regardless of conditions, and is a very fast cruising boat for her size.
People often approach us when docked, curious to find out the make and model. She is often praised for her looks and many times people cannot believe that she is a 20 year old yacht.
Due to other plans over the coming years, we have decided to let her go to a new caring owner, but she will surely be missed by us.
Fredrik Sundberg
Berthon Scandinavia
Tel: +46 70822 02 09
E-Mail: fredrik.sundberg@berthonscandinavia.se
