Jeanneau Sun Fast 43 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Sun Fast 43 means looking at a 2003 Jeanneau racer-cruiser that shares its hull and interior with the Sun Odyssey 43 but carries a taller rig and deeper keel. Most examples on the brokerage market are three-cabin owner boats, though two- and four-cabin versions exist, and ex-charter units are common.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The boat was offered in two-, three-, or four-cabin configurations, all with two bathrooms. The bow cabin is the owner's, with a centreline berth and en suite head, while the aft cabins can be opened into one full-width stateroom by removing a divider. A two-cabin version with a single aft cabin frees the rest of the stern for a large cockpit lazarette.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped used Sun Fast 43s commonly carry solar, a freezer, bimini and dodger canvas, dinghy davits, and a cockpit shower, with radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, EPIRB, and life raft typically fitted as well. For a buyer, that cluster means real off-grid power and navigation independence rather than bare-dayboat kit. The original deck gear already included twin wheels, Harken 50 primaries, a hydraulic backstay, and an optional Furlex furler, so focus your survey on whether the race-oriented systems and the commonly fitted cruising gear have been maintained.
What to Inspect
The Sun Fast 43 shares the Odyssey 43 hull and interior, so inspect the companionway steps for wear where they are heavily radiused to work when heeled anchor, and confirm both helm floors are sound. Check the mast's discontinuous Dyform diagonals and single lowers for corrosion at terminals, and verify the hydraulic backstay and gas-strut vang operate smoothly. On the split mainsheet led to winches ahead of the helms, look for chafe where it crosses the low traveller. Confirm the aft-cabin divider hardware is intact if a convertible stateroom matters, and that the main bathroom's second saloon door seals.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Australia. Before committing, run through a short checklist:
- Confirm the cabin layout matches your needs (three-cabin owner or ex-charter common).
- Verify solar, freezer, and navigation suite are operational.
- Inspect mast terminals and hydraulic backstay for service history.
- Check companionway steps and helm floors for heeled-use wear.
- Test the convertible aft-cabin divider and bathroom doors.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 43. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $164,256 | — |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Fast 43 listings appear across 1 country. Australia has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $164,256 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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