Slocum 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Stan Hundtingford·1981 – 1990·~60 hulls·Cruising Yachts Int./Formosa
Slocum 43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42.5' · 12.95 m
Displ.
28,104 lbs · 12,748 kg
First year
1981

The Slocum 43, designed by the esteemed Canadian naval architect Stan Huntingford and constructed by the Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd., represents a refined evolution of the heavydisplacement offshore cruiser. Born from the same Taiwanese craftsmanship that produced the legendary Formosa and CT lines, the Slocum series was intended to offer a more performanceoriented underbody and superior windward ability compared to the "Taiwan Turtle" designs of the previous decade. While it retains the traditional aesthetics—such as the heavy use of exterior teak and a clipperlike bow—the Slocum 43 is technically a more sophisticated passage maker, characterized by its robust scantlings, significant displacement of approximately 31,000 pounds, and a hull form designed specifically for the rigors of highlatitude sailing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 105,000
Ask, not sold · 28 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
28 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-9.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (91.7%) · Curacao (4.2%) · Malaysia (4.2%)

Recent Listings

20 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Slocum 43 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 22 listings (91.7%), followed by Curacao and Malaysia.

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

Country breakdown

24 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 105,25022691.7%
Curacao$ 99,000114.2%
Malaysia$ 75,000104.2%

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
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2613119
Slocum 43You are here$ 105,0002810
Wauquiez Amphitrite 4342.75'$ 92,9222815
Nauticat 4342.67'$ 145,0002714
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Roberts Mauritius 43$ 55,759168
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,079154
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Taswell 4342.83'$ 177,646123
Mason 4343.83'$ 79,900115
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,81286

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Slocum 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Slocum 43 over the past 12 months is $105,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Slocum 43 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Slocum 43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 28 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Slocum 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Slocum 43 has decreased by 9.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Slocum 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Slocum 43 listings over the past 12 months are United States (91.7%), Curacao (4.2%), Malaysia (4.2%).
05Do Slocum 43 listings get price reductions?+
About 43% of Slocum 43 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 30.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Slocum 43?+
Comparable models include Gib Sea Classic 43, Wauquiez Amphitrite 43, Nauticat 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.