Nauticat 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1983 – 1999·Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
42.67' · 13.01 m
Displ.
33,100 lbs · 15,014 kg
First year
1983

The Nauticat 43 represents a definitive shift in the evolution of Finnish boatbuilding, marking the moment when Siltala Yachts moved from producing traditional "motorsailers" toward highperformance pilothouse sailing yachts. Designed by the prolific Kaj Gustafsson and introduced in 1982, the 43 was engineered to satisfy the demands of bluewater cruisers who required the interior protection of a wheelhouse but refused to compromise on windward performance. While earlier models like the Nauticat 44 were characterized by their heavy, traditional shiplike aesthetics and long keels, the Nauticat 43 introduced a more streamlined underwater profile, a fin keel, and a skeghung rudder, significantly improving its agility and speed under sail.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 145,000
Ask, not sold · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
14
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (44.4%) · Denmark (33.3%) · Spain (7.4%)

Recent Listings

20 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nauticat 43 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 12 listings (44.4%), followed by Denmark and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

27 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 145,00012344.4%
Denmark$ 133,8099833.3%
Spain$ 148,353207.4%
Greece$ 151,262217.4%
Germany$ 133,809113.7%
Italy$ 174,533113.7%

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
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9807641
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 110,2674423
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9893920
Nauticat 43You are here$ 145,0002714
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,618218
Nauticat 5251.16'$ 336,4851911
Nauticat 3534.92'$ 107,6081911
Nauticat 3232.15'$ 91,921157
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,854147
Nauticat 44144.78'$ 464,25985
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,82386

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nauticat 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nauticat 43 over the past 12 months is $145,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nauticat 43 sailboats are for sale?+
14 Nauticat 43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nauticat 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nauticat 43 has decreased by 7.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nauticat 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nauticat 43 listings over the past 12 months are United States (44.4%), Denmark (33.3%), Spain (7.4%).
05Do Nauticat 43 listings get price reductions?+
About 57% of Nauticat 43 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nauticat 43?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Nauticat 38, Nauticat 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.