Used Endeavour 43 Sailboats for Sale

The Endeavour 43 stands as a definitive example of the "Florida-built" cruising yacht, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Endeavour Yacht Corporation. Launched in 1979 and designed by Bob Johnson—who would later gain international fame as the founder of Island Packet Yachts—the Endeavour 43 was engineered to be a spacious, blue-water capable home for sailors who prioritized interior volume and a stable motion over light-air racing performance. With its significant 14-foot beam and heavy displacement, the 43 was the "big sister" to the highly successful Endeavour 37, offering a more sophisticated hull shape and the increased privacy of a dedicated center-cockpit layout. During its production run from 1979 to 1984, approximately 160 hulls were completed, primarily as ketch rigs, though a few cutter-rigged versions exist.