The Polaris 43 is a 42.67ft cutter designed by Robert Perry (unauthorized) and built in fiberglass since 1979.
6 units have been built.
The Polaris 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
Model | Polaris 43 | ||
Length | 42.67 ft | ||
Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
Draft | 6.18 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.33 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 34.35 % | ||
Displ. / length | 254.39 | ||
Comfort ratio | 35.22 | ||
Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.08 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.18 ft | ||
Displacement | 24600 lbs | ||
Ballast | 8450 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.94 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 860 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 49.50 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 | 40 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 200 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | Robert Perry (unauthorized) | ||
First built | 1979 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 6 |