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 heavy-displacement 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 performance-oriented 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 clipper-like 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 high-latitude sailing.
Used Slocum 43 Sailboats for Sale

- Make
- Slocum
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Cruising Yachts Int./Formosa
- Designer
- Stan Hundtingford
- Number Built
- 60
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - 1990
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