Irwin 43 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

43.5' · 13.26 m

Disp.

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).