Tanton Offshore 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cat Ketch

LOA

43.16' · 13.16 m

Displ.

20,216 lbs · 9,170 kg

First year

1981

The Tanton Offshore 43, crafted by the Ta Chiao shipyard in Taiwan, represents a sophisticated departure from the heavydisplacement, traditional cruisers typically associated with the region during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Designed by the innovative naval architect YvesMarie Tanton, this vessel was conceived as a highperformance bluewater cruiser capable of effortless shorthanded operation. Most famously identified by its optional unstayed catketch rig, the Offshore 43 challenged conventional rigging norms of its era, offering a sail plan that removed the complexity of stays and shrouds in favor of balanced, freestanding masts. This design philosophy aimed to provide the stability and comfort of a traditional cruising hull with a simplified, modern control system that appealed to couples and solo voyagers looking to avoid the physical demands of heavy headsail trimming.