The Cole 43 is a 43.54ft masthead sloop designed by Peter Cole and built in fiberglass since 1970.
The Cole 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cole 43 | ||
| Length | 43.54 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.93 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.15 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 280.09 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 37.67 | ||
| Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.22 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20986 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.61 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 765 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 420.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 344.48 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51.28 ft | ||
| J | 16.40 ft | ||
| P | 45.93 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 58 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 132 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Peter Cole | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |