Mason 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Al Mason·1978 – 1985·~180 hulls·Ta Shing Yacht Building (TAIWAN)
Mason 43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
43.83' · 13.36 m
Disp.
25,000 lbs · 11,340 kg
First year
1978

The Mason 43 represents a watershed moment for both the Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. shipyard and the world of semicustom offshore cruising. Launched in 1978 and designed by the legendary Al Mason, this vessel was the first model built by Ta Shing for the American market under the Mason brand. It immediately established the yard’s reputation for "furnituregrade" interior joinery and robust, oceancapable hull construction. With 82 hulls produced during its production run, the Mason 43 is widely regarded as a quintessential "blue water" cruiser, designed with the aesthetic sensibilities of the CCA (Cruising Club of America) era, featuring long overhangs, a graceful sheer line, and a traditional transom. It served as the foundation for the later Mason 44, which utilized the same hull mold but incorporated an updated stern and slightly different displacement characteristics.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 79,900
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

5 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
SLOCUM 4342.5'$ 102,0002810
Swan 4342.78'$ 92,857154
Taswell 4342.83'$ 175,396123
Mason 43You are here$ 79,900115
Contest 4342.65'$ 189,80585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Mason 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Mason 43 over the past 12 months is $79,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Mason 43 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Mason 43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Mason 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Mason 43 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Mason 43?+
Comparable models include SLOCUM 43, Swan 43, Taswell 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.