The Cal 43 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Jensen Marine, serving as the sophisticated successor to the legendary Cal 40. Launched in the late 1960s, this Bill Lapworth design was engineered to provide the same exhilarating performance that won Transpac titles while offering the volume and interior refinement required for extended blue-water cruising. While the Cal 40 was often criticized for its "spartan" racing interior, the Cal 43 was built to a higher standard of finish, featuring extensive teak joinery and a layout optimized for a private owner’s lifestyle. Produced during the height of the fiberglass revolution, the 43 utilized a hand-laid solid laminate hull that has proven exceptionally durable over five decades of service.
Cal 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cal
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Jensen Marine
- Designer
- C. William Lapworth
- Number Built
- 14
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - 1972
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 | $24,900 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $55,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $115,130 | 46 | 18 |
| Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) | $154,286 | 44 | 23 | |
| Robertson and Caine 43 | 42.49' | $300,404 | 40 | 21 |
| X-Yachts X-43 | 42.42' | $219,811 | 18 | 6 |
| Swan 43 | 42.78' | $105,000 | 15 | 6 |
| CAL 34 | 33.24' | $19,900 | 9 | 3 |
| Baltic 43 | 43.34' | $147,213 | 9 | 5 |
| CAL 31 | 31.5' | $10,500 | 9 | 2 |
| CAL 40 | 39.33' | $68,000 | 4 | 2 |
| CAL 29 | 29' | $4,900 | 3 | 1 |
| Cal 43 | $39,950 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,950 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cal 43 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cal 43 over the past 12 months is $39,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cal 43 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Cal 43 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cal 43?
- Comparable models include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design), Robertson and Caine 43. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.