Designed by Walter Schulz and launched in 1984, the Shannon 43 is a quintessential American blue-water voyager, engineered specifically for the rigors of long-distance offshore passage-making. Built in Bristol, Rhode Island, by the Shannon Boat Company, the 43 represents a culmination of Schulz's philosophy: that a yacht must be safe enough to protect a short-handed crew in a gale while remaining comfortable enough for extended living. The hull is a medium-displacement design featuring a sweeping shear line and a traditional aesthetic that belies its sophisticated internal engineering. Over its production life, the model evolved into the Shannon 43/46, often sharing the same hull mold but utilizing different stern treatments or interior configurations to accommodate varying owner requirements.
Shannon 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Shannon
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Shannon Yachts
- Designer
- Walter Shultz
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - ??
Below are the most recent Shannon 43 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.
Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 1 | $185,000 |
| Mar 2025 | 2 | $158,000 |
| Jun 2025 | 4 | $189,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | $147,000 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $159,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $189,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $115,175 | 46 | 18 |
| Robertson and Caine 43 | 42.49' | $300,326 | 40 | 21 |
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $98,660 | 25 | 14 |
| Saga 43 | 43.25' | $169,000 | 20 | 3 |
| Swan 43 | 42.78' | $105,000 | 15 | 6 |
| Shannon 50 | 50.92' | $209,000 | 14 | 2 |
| Shannon 38 | 37.75' | $64,950 | 13 | 4 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Shannon 43 | $189,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| Shannon 28 | 28' | $50,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,204 | 7 | 4 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $189,000 | 9 | 2 |
| Canada | $165,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Shannon 43 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Shannon 43 over the past 12 months is $189,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Shannon 43 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 10 Shannon 43 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Shannon 43 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Shannon 43 has decreased by 7.94% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Shannon 43?
- Canada currently has the lowest median asking price at $165,000, while United States is the most expensive at $189,000 — a 15% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Shannon 43?
- Comparable models include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Robertson and Caine 43, Dufour Classic 43. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.