Oceanic 43 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

42.92' · 13.08 m

Disp.

27,500 lbs · 12,474 kg

First year

1980

The Oceanic 43, a quintessential example of the "heavy cruiser" ethos of the late 1970s and early 1980s, represents a collaborative pinnacle between builder Robert Pancoe and the prolific naval architect Ted Brewer. Designed specifically to meet the demands of the North American bluewater market, the Oceanic 43 was built to withstand the rigors of transoceanic passagemaking while providing a level of interior volume that was revolutionary for its era. Most hulls were produced at the Mao Ta shipyard in Taiwan before production shifted under the Pan Oceanic Marine banner to the Philippines. This vessel is often recognized by its distinctive centercockpit profile and rugged, goanywhere aesthetic, sharing much of its DNA with its larger sibling, the Oceanic 46, and the later, more compact Pan Oceanic 38.