Contessa 43
4 / 34 - score 66%
The Contessa 43 is a 42.75ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Jeremy Rogers Ltd. since 1977.
The Contessa 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Contessa 43 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 94%
Model | Contessa 43 | ||
Length | 42.75 ft (98%) | the closest to 42.81 ft | |
Beam | 12.50 ft (89%) | the closest to 12.63 ft | |
Draft | 7.25 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 44%
Sail area / displ. | 18.49 (1%) | the closest to 20.48 | |
Ballast / displ. | 51.43 % | ||
Displ. / length | 231.71 | ||
Comfort ratio | 30.47 (88%) | the closest to 30.85 | |
Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull 51%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 34.33 ft (51%) | the closest to 32.81 ft | |
Maximum draft | 7.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 10800 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.85 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 876 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 522.41 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 354.06 sq.ft | ||
I | 57 ft | ||
J | 18.33 ft | ||
P | 51.50 ft | ||
E | 13.75 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 30 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 70 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Jeremy Rogers Ltd. | ||
Designer | Doug Peterson | ||
First built | 1977 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |