Spindrift 43
Description
The Spindrift 43 stands as one of the finest examples of the renowned Taiwanese yacht-building boom of the 1980s. Designed by Ron Amy and built by Ka Shing (Taiwan), this 42.5-foot cutter represents the pinnacle of heavy-displacement cruising design from that era. Known for her sturdiness, seaworthiness and beauty, the Spindrift 43 combines sail and power with ease of handling that translates to effortless speed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ron Amy |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ka Shing (Taiwan) |
| Length | 42.500 ft |
| LOA | 42.500 ft |
| LWL | 35.580 ft |
| Beam | 12.960 ft |
| Displacement | 34810 lb |
| Ballast | 10043 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1982 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 53.92 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.75 ft |
| p | 49.50 ft |
| e | 1 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.92 ft | 17.75 ft | 49.50 ft | 1 ft | - | - | - | - |
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