Catalina Morgan 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Nelson Marek·1985·Catalina Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43' · 13.11 m
Displ.
23,500 lbs · 10,659 kg
First year
1985

The Catalina Morgan 43 represents a pivotal chapter in American boatbuilding history, marking the successful integration of Morgan Yachts’ offshore cruising heritage with Catalina Yachts’ production efficiency. Born from the 1984 acquisition of Morgan by Frank Butler, the Morgan 43 was one of the first "clean sheet" designs produced under the new management. Unlike the heavydisplacement, fullkeel "Out Island" series that defined Morgan in the 1970s, the 43 was designed by the renowned naval architecture firm Nelson/Marek. This shift signaled a move toward performanceoriented cruising, blending a contemporary underbody with a voluminous centercockpit arrangement. According to the Catalina Yachts Product History, the model was part of a broader effort to modernize the Morgan brand, eventually leading to a lineage of "Catalina Morgan" yachts that prioritized both liveaboard comfort and sailing capability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 55,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Grenada (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catalina Morgan 43 listings span 1 country. Grenada leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Grenada$ 55,00021100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,7016434
Robertson and Caine 4342.49'$ 294,9145027
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2673118
Hunter 43 Legend42.5'$ 49,900258
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 (2001)$ 118,000153
Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser42.98'$ 128,9621310
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,926102
Baltic 4343.34'$ 145,444105
Catalina Morgan 3838.42'$ 74,90091
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,82386
Catalina Morgan 43You are here$ 55,00021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catalina Morgan 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catalina Morgan 43 over the past 12 months is $55,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catalina Morgan 43 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Catalina Morgan 43 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catalina Morgan 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catalina Morgan 43 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catalina Morgan 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catalina Morgan 43 listings over the past 12 months are Grenada (100.0%).
05Do Catalina Morgan 43 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Catalina Morgan 43 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 15.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catalina Morgan 43?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Robertson and Caine 43, Gib Sea Classic 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.