[1][4] The design was built by Irwin Yachts in the United States starting in 1982, but it is now out of production.
[1][3][5] The Irwin 41 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with teak wood trim.
The galley is located on the starboard side just aft of the companionway ladder from the centre cockpit.
The galley has a tiled sole and is equipped with a three-burner propane stove, an oven and a double sink.
The passageway to the aft cabin may include an optional entertainment center with a bar, stereo and television.
[6] In a 1994 review Richard Sherwood wrote, "The Irwin 41 was designed as a blue-water cruiser.