Slocum 43
Description
The Slocum 43 is a robust cutter-rigged cruising sailboat designed by Canadian naval architect Stan Huntingford and built by Formosa Boat Building Co Ltd in Taiwan from 1981 to 1990. This vessel is known for its robust construction and seaworthiness, with only 60 boats produced during its 9-year production run. Built at the Oh Hi shipyard in Taiwan, using meticulously sourced, gorgeous interior teak and beautiful handcrafted joinery makes her an inviting comfortable vessel any owner would be proud of.
Construction Details
| Designer | Stan Huntingford |
|---|---|
| Builder | Formosa Boat Building Co. |
| Length | 42.500 ft |
| LOA | 42.500 ft |
| LWL | 35.830 ft |
| Beam | 12.920 ft |
| Displacement | 28104 lb |
| Ballast | 9000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.300 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.50 ft |
| p | 45 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | 51 ft |
| e2 | 18.50 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 ft | 18.50 ft | 45 ft | 15 ft | 51 ft | 18.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
Slocum 43 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 51.54 ft - (15709 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.71 ft - (9665 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.61 ft - (13902 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9 ° |
| Area | * 715.13 ft² |
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