Irwin 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ted Irwin·1971·Irwin Yachts
Irwin 43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43.5' · 13.26 m
Displ.
23,000 lbs · 10,433 kg
First year
1971

The Irwin 43, introduced in the early 1970s, stands as a testament to Ted Irwin’s ability to blend competitive racing lines with the burgeoning demand for spacious coastal cruisers. Launched during a period when Irwin Yacht and Marine Corporation was rapidly expanding in St. Petersburg, Florida, the 43 was a sophisticated evolution of the brand’s performanceoriented philosophy. Unlike the later "Mark II" cruising versions produced in the mid1980s, the 1971era Irwin 43 was designed with a sleeker profile and a focus on windward efficiency, often appearing in both sloop and ketch rig configurations to suit various offshore requirements. It remains a notable example of the "racercruiser" era, offering a level of volume that was revolutionary for its time without entirely sacrificing the sailing characteristics that Ted Irwin championed in the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC).

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 56,950
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (75.0%) · Dominican Republic (25.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Irwin 43 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 3 listings (75.0%), followed by Dominican Republic.

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 54,9003075.0%
Dominican Republic$ 59,0001125.0%

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
Beneteau 4343'$ 145,14216291
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6676434
Saga 4343.25'$ 159,0003220
Irwin 4141.5'$ 54,9001910
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 (2001)$ 118,000153
Irwin 5252'$ 119,500102
Irwin 38-240'$ 34,500104
Islander 4039.54'$ 34,99998
Irwin 34 Citation34.25'$ 18,50074
Gulfstar 4343.33'$ 44,90073
Irwin 43You are here$ 56,95041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Irwin 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Irwin 43 over the past 12 months is $56,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Irwin 43 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Irwin 43 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Irwin 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Irwin 43 has increased by 3.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Irwin 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Irwin 43 listings over the past 12 months are United States (75.0%), Dominican Republic (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Irwin 43?+
Comparable models include Beneteau 43, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Saga 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.