The Tanton 43, a collaboration between the innovative naval architect Yves-Marie Tanton and the skilled shipwrights at the Ta Chiao shipyard, represents a departure from the heavy-displacement, traditional aesthetics commonly associated with 1970s Taiwanese builds. While Ta Chiao gained fame for the ornate, full-keeled designs of William Garden, the Tanton 43 was engineered for the sailor seeking a more modern performance profile without sacrificing the robust construction and exquisite joinery for which the yard was known. Primarily produced in the early 1980s, the vessel was often marketed as the Tanton 43/44, with the later designation typically identifying hulls equipped with a factory-integrated swim platform or a slightly modified transom.
Tanton 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Tanton
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Ta Chiao (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Yves-Marie Tanton
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $75,900 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $35,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $115,175 | 46 | 18 |
| Nauticat 43 | 42.67' | $149,606 | 21 | 9 |
| Saga 43 | 43.25' | $169,000 | 20 | 3 |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Swan 43 | 42.78' | $120,239 | 14 | 6 |
| Tartan 4300 | 43.08' | $389,995 | 13 | 1 |
| Shannon 43 | 43.83' | $189,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Baltic 43 | 43.34' | $147,259 | 9 | 5 |
| Taswell 43 | 42.83' | $155,900 | 7 | 2 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,204 | 7 | 4 |
| Tanton 43 | $55,450 | 2 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $35,000 | 1 | 1 |
| United States | $75,900 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Tanton 43 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Tanton 43 over the past 12 months is $55,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Tanton 43 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Tanton 43 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Tanton 43 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Tanton 43 has decreased by 36.88% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Tanton 43?
- Guatemala currently has the lowest median asking price at $35,000, while United States is the most expensive at $75,900 — a 117% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Tanton 43?
- Comparable models include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Nauticat 43, Saga 43. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.