Polaris 43
9 / 118 - score 76%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 67%
| Model | Polaris 43 | ||
| Length | 42.67 ft (73%) | the closest to 43.83 ft | |
| Beam | 12.50 ft (61%) | the closest to 13 ft | |
| Draft | 6.18 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 95%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.33 (94%) | the closest to 16.24 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 34.35 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 254.39 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.22 (96%) | the closest to 35.37 | |
| Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull 58%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.08 ft (58%) | the closest to 36.58 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.18 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.94 knots |
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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 |