Cape Yachts North 43

Sailboat 43′ 2″ Since 1977

Overview

Builder
Cape Yachts
Model
North 43
Type
Sailboat
Built
1977 on
Designer
Ted Brewer
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Staysail Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ 2″ (13.17 m)
Waterline length
35′ 4″ (10.76 m)
Beam
12′ 8″ (3.87 m)
Displacement
25,000 lb (11,340 kg)
Ballast
11,200 lb (5,080 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
833 sq ft (77.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
52′ 10″ (16.09 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 4″ (5.58 m)
P (mainsail luff)
46′ 4″ (14.11 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ (4.27 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
254

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
45%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.74

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.