Building on the legendary reputation of its smaller sibling, the Westsail 43 represents William Crealock's vision of the ultimate bluewater cruising yacht. Launched in 1974, this substantial vessel stretched the proven Westsail formula to create a more spacious offshore cruiser while maintaining the seaworthiness that made the brand famous among serious voyagers. With her traditional long keel and cutter rig, the Westsail 43 embodies classic ocean-crossing design principles. The generous 31,500-pound displacement and substantial 11,000-pound ballast provide exceptional stability and sea-kindly motion in rough conditions. Her impressive comfort ratio of 44.16 confirms this yacht's suitability for extended offshore passages, while the conservative capsize screening value of 1.65 reflects her inherent safety margins. Though only 61 hulls were completed during the production run, each Westsail 43 was built to expedition standards with robust fiberglass construction. The spacious 13-foot beam creates comfortable living spaces below, while the efficient sail plan delivers respectable performance under most conditions. This yacht attracts serious cruisers seeking a proven platform for world voyaging, trading some speed for the reliability and comfort essential for long-distance sailing adventures.
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What is the Westsail 43's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Westsail 43 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.27. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Westsail 43's comfort ratio?
The Westsail 43 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 44.16. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Westsail 43 safe for offshore sailing?
The Westsail 43 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.65. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Westsail 43?
The theoretical hull speed of the Westsail 43 is 7.74 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Westsail 43 weigh?
The Westsail 43 has a displacement of 31,500.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 42.92 ft.
How much does a used Westsail 43 cost?
Based on 1 recent market listings, used Westsail 43 sailboats typically sell for between $79,500 and $79,500, with a median asking price of $79,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Westsail 43?
The Westsail 43 was designed by William Crealock, first built in 1974.