The overall length of the 41 Open measures 44 feet, 6 inches — including the pulpit — and she has a 15-foot, 9-inch beam. Above and below deck, there's a spacious feeling you'd expect to find on something approaching 50 feet.

The main deck is divided almost equally between two levels. The 100-square-foot cockpit features two insulated in-deck fishboxes and a 50-gallon livewell built into the transom. A bait prep center runs along the forward side and includes a sink with a spray hose, plus a cutting board and space for an optional freezer. There are also plenty of tackle and storage drawers within easy reach.

Two steps up from the cockpit, the bridge deck has a versatile seating area that lets you create a U-shaped conversation area. A bench seat runs along the port side and another seat faces forward at the windshield. Movable backrests run along the top of the bait prep station allowing one to sit facing the helm deck or facing the cockpit while fishing.

A Stidd captain's chair is placed slightly to starboard of the centerline, so you can get to it from either side.

The most unique feature of the 41 Open's bridge deck is an option that Luhrs calls its "summer galley." This large molded-fiberglass console, located just behind the helm, has a lid that lifts to reveal a cooktop, a sink and a refrigerator/freezer, all mounted on a Corian countertop. It could be the next best thing to preparing your catch over an open fire on a beach.

The hardtop has curtains for two sides and a back curtain to keep the air conditioning within the bridge deck. For ventilation while under way, there are opening windshield vents, and the hardtop has two Bomar hatches for airflow as well. The upper helm station in the welded aluminum tower features full engine instrumentation and electronic engine controls. The bench seat holds three people.

In order to provide a spacious deck plan, many open fishing boat models compromise on room in the cabin, but the 41 Open's broad beam provides plenty of elbowroom. Headroom in the salon is 6 feet, 4 inches at its lowest point. Luhrs has done something unique with the layout to balance the need for openness during the day and privacy at night. The three wood panel doors that close off the master stateroom can slide out of the way to give the cabin a more airy feeling.

The 41 Open's master suite has a queen-size berth set on a high pedestal. There are hanging lockers in each aft corner of the cabin, plus storage bins under the berth as well as a drawer.

An L-shaped settee runs along the starboard side and across the back of the salon. At night, you can flip up the backrest on the settee and lock it in place, creating an upper bunk. The electrically powered seat base rolls out to become the lower double bunk. And, lest we forget, there's rod storage here too. A hidden panel in the aft bulkhead opens to reveal a large space for even more storage.

The head compartment is located on the port side and has entrances from the salon and the master suite. There's an enclosed shower stall, a Corian countertop, a VacuFlush toilet and storage cabinets above and below the sink.

The 41 Open's galley is located in the aft port corner of the salon, arrayed along an L-shaped Corian countertop. It has a double-burner electric stove, a built-in microwave oven, a coffeemaker and a large sink set in the corner. Separate freezer and refrigerator drawers are located under the counter. Luhrs put a trash receptacle under the top riser of the cabin entrance steps and a storage drawer that comes out of the middle and lower one.

The 41 Open has a 56-degree forefoot and a wide Carolina bow flare, giving her a dry ride.