North wind 43 ds
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The North wind 43 ds is a 42.58ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by North Wind Yachts (ESP) between 2001 and 2004.
7 units have been built.
The North wind 43 ds is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 73%
| Model | North wind 43 ds | ||
| Length | 42.58 ft (65%) | the closest to 44 ft | |
| Beam | 14 ft (81%) | the closest to 13.75 ft | |
| Draft | 6.33 ft | ||
| Country | Spain (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 62%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.97 (31%) | the closest to 17.15 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 34 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 224.86 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.87 (93%) | the closest to 30.08 | |
| Capsize | 1.92 |
Hull 91%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.75 ft (91%) | the closest to 37.08 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 25000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.12 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 850 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 56 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 90 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 145 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | North Wind Yachts (ESP) | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 2001 | ||
| Last built | 2004 | ||
| Number built | 7 |