Irwin 43-CC Mk III Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Cutter

LOA

45.5' · 13.87 m

Disp.

26,000 lbs · 11,793 kg

First year

1986

The Irwin 43CC Mk III represents the final and most refined evolution of one of Ted Irwin's most successful centercockpit designs. Launched in the mid1980s as a successor to the earlier Mk I and Mk II versions, the Mk III was engineered to maximize interior volume and ease of handling for a cruising couple. It remains a quintessential example of the "Florida style" of yacht design—prioritizing shallow draft, immense living spaces, and a versatile sail plan suited for the Caribbean and coastal waters. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized cramped aftcockpit arrangements, the Irwin 43CC utilized its centercockpit configuration to create a true master suite aft, a feature that became the primary selling point for the model during its production run.