INTREPID 41 VALOR
Boating|April 2023
Intrepid's 41 Valor is perfect for those owners who want to fish, entertain or go in search of adventure.
Alan Jones
INTREPID 41 VALOR

The Intrepid 41 Valor is three boats in one: a cabin cruiser, a dayboat entertainer, and a competent fishing boat. It is also the result of increasing the length of the 409 Valor, introduced in 2020, by about 2 feet and the beam by 7 inches to accommodate larger outboards. At the same time, the design was tweaked based on customer input.

The most noticeable improvement? The wraparound swim platform. It is unobstructed by hoses or cables and features a new transom door. There's more space in the aft cockpit, boosting fishability. The new center console is larger to accommodate larger electronic displays, such as the 22-inch Garmin MFD on our test boat. Owners also wanted a better companionway, so Intrepid borrowed the cabin door design from the 438 Evolution.

Our test boat featured every fishing option, including aquarium window upgrades to the standard pair of 25-gallon transom live wells. These also boasted the extra pump option, good insurance for steady flow. The Hooker sea-chest option prevents air from getting in the lines on rough runs. We counted 15 Gemlux rod holders, many of which double as cup holders.

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