Westsail 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Crealock·1974·~61 hulls·Westsail Corporation
Westsail 43 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42.92' · 13.08 m
Displ.
31,500 lbs · 14,288 kg
First year
1974

The Westsail 43 represents the architectural zenith of the Westsail Corporation’s short but impactful history. Designed by W.I.B. "Bill" Crealock, the 43 was conceived as a more refined, larger alternative to the legendary Westsail 32. While the 32 was an adaptation of an existing Atkins design, the 43 was a cleansheet design by Crealock, intended to retain the "goanywhere" ruggedness of its smaller predecessor while providing the waterline length and interior volume required for a luxury bluewater cruiser. Built on the same 42’11” hull as its centercockpit sibling, the Westsail 42, the 43 is distinguished by its aftcockpit configuration. This layout was favored by traditionalists who preferred the steering station closer to the rudder post and the aesthetic of a long, sweeping flush deck or a lowprofile trunk cabin. According to the Westsail Owners Association, approximately 120 of the 42/43 hulls were produced, with many sold as "kit boats," leading to significant variations in finish quality and interior layout across the existing fleet.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 40,000
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (87.5%) · Argentina (12.5%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Westsail 43 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 7 listings (87.5%), followed by Argentina.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 40,0007387.5%
Argentina$ 18,0001012.5%

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
Westsail 3232'$ 25,0003112
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2673118
Slocum 4342.5'$ 105,0002810
Nauticat 4342.67'$ 145,0002714
Hans Christian 4342.62'$ 164,450249
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,084154
Taswell 4342.83'$ 177,616123
Mason 4343.83'$ 79,900115
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Westsail 43You are here$ 40,00083
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,82386

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Westsail 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Westsail 43 over the past 12 months is $40,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Westsail 43 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Westsail 43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Westsail 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Westsail 43 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Westsail 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Westsail 43 listings over the past 12 months are United States (87.5%), Argentina (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Westsail 43?+
Comparable models include Westsail 32, Gib Sea Classic 43, Slocum 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.