Cal 43 Sailboats for Sale

C. William Lapworth·1971 – 1972·~14 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal 43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.65' · 13 m
Disp.
20,000 lbs · 9,072 kg
First year
1971

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 bluewater 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 handlaid solid laminate hull that has proven exceptionally durable over five decades of service.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 55,000
Asking price · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal 43 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 55,00010100.0%

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 4342.49'$ 299,0006527
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Swan 4342.78'$ 91,544173
Contest Yachts 4342.65'$ 185,376124
Baltic 4343.34'$ 143,037101
Cal 43You are here$ 55,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal 43 over the past 12 months is $55,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 43 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Cal 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 43 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Cal 43?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 43, X-Yachts X-43, Gib Sea Classic 43. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.