The Young Sun 43 is a heavy-displacement cruising yacht that epitomizes the "Taiwanese double-ender" era of the late 1970s and 1980s. Emerging from the same regional industry that produced the more famous Hans Christian and Baba yachts, the Young Sun 43 was built to satisfy a specific market demand for rugged, blue-water vessels capable of comfortable long-range voyaging. While the builder, Young Sun Yacht Corp, is often associated with the Robert Perry-designed 35, the 43 is a more substantial platform that closely mirrors the lines of the Hans Christian 43, leading to historical debates regarding design provenance and yard "mold sharing" common in Taiwan during that period.
Young Sun 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Young Sun
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Young Sun
- Designer
- Ron Amy
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $62,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $114,728 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $115,130 | 46 | 18 |
| Slocum 43 | 42.5' | $124,500 | 26 | 6 |
| Nauticat 43 | 42.67' | $149,559 | 21 | 9 |
| Hans Christian 43 | 42.62' | $199,900 | 17 | 2 |
| Swan 43 | 42.78' | $105,000 | 15 | 6 |
| Shannon 43 | 43.83' | $189,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Young Sun 35 | 35' | $39,000 | 8 | 4 |
| Mason 43 | 43.83' | $79,900 | 8 | 4 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,144 | 7 | 4 |
| Formosa 47 | 46.42' | $100,437 | 6 | 1 |
| Young Sun 43 | $62,500 | 3 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,500 | 2 | 2 |
| New Zealand | $114,728 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Young Sun 43 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Young Sun 43 over the past 12 months is $62,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Young Sun 43 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Young Sun 43 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Young Sun 43 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Young Sun 43 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Young Sun 43?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $62,500, while New Zealand is the most expensive at $114,728 — a 84% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Young Sun 43?
- Comparable models include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Slocum 43, Nauticat 43. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.