Endeavour 43 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

45.25' · 13.79 m

Disp.

33,000 lbs · 14,969 kg

First year

1979

The Endeavour 43 stands as a definitive example of the "Floridabuilt" 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, bluewater capable home for sailors who prioritized interior volume and a stable motion over lightair racing performance. With its significant 14foot 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 centercockpit layout. During its production run from 1979 to 1984, approximately 160 hulls were completed, primarily as ketch rigs, though a few cutterrigged versions exist.