The Shannon 43 is a 43.83ft staysail ketch designed by Walter Shultz and built in fiberglass by Shannon Yachts since 1986.
The Shannon 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is 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 | Shannon 43 | ||
| Length | 43.83 ft | ||
| Beam | 13 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.24 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.04 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 246.25 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 35.37 | ||
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 36.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 27000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.10 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 910 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 534.19 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 385.86 sq.ft | ||
| I | 55.50 ft | ||
| J | 19.25 ft | ||
| P | 48.75 ft | ||
| E | 15.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 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 | Shannon Yachts | ||
| Designer | Walter Shultz | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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