Westsail 43 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

42.92' · 13.08 m

Disp.

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.