Hunter 43
Description
The Hunter 43 Legend is an American recreational sailboat designed as a comfortable coastal and blue-water cruiser, known for its spacious layout, solid build quality, and performance-oriented features for its era. Designed by the Hunter Design Team (with influences from Warren Luhrs), it was built by Hunter Marine (now Marlow-Hunter) in the United States from 1989 to 1992 (some sources extend to 1993). During this short production run, approximately 100–150 units were produced, based on market data, resale listings, and Hunter's output for similar Legend series models (e.g., the Hunter 40 Legend had ~200 built); exact figures are not publicly detailed by the builder. It's constructed of fiberglass with a balsa-cored deck and hull, featuring a bulbous fin keel for stability and a spade rudder for responsive handling. The design emphasizes ease of sailing with a sloop rig and options for cutter configurations.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 43.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.80 ft |
| p | 50 ft |
| e | 17.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 15.80 ft | 50 ft | 17.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Hunter 43 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.19 ft - (15908 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 52.47 ft - (15993 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 454.32 ft² |
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Hunter 43 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.95 ft - (12786 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.88 ft - (6364 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.51 ft - (11128 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.17 ft - (5538 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 381.16 ft² |
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Hunter 43 - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.82 ft - (15185 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.48 ft - (7766 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.89 ft - (14292 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 590.33 ft² |
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Hunter 43 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 49.82 ft - (15185 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.49 ft - (8074 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.77 ft - (13646 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 590.33 ft² |
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Hunter 43 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 49.82 ft - (15185 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.07 ft - (7946 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.83 ft - (13969 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 974 ft² |
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