Taswell 43
Description
The TASWELL 43 is a performance cruiser designed by Bill Dixon. This substantial yacht offers spacious accommodations and excellent seakeeping, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. A true blue water cruiser capable of comfortable ocean passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Dixon |
|---|---|
| Length | 43.000 ft |
| LOA | 42.830 ft |
| LWL | 38.250 ft |
| Beam | 13.670 ft |
| Displacement | 23500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.250 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17 ft |
| p | 49 ft |
| e | 16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 ft | 17 ft | 49 ft | 16 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.74 ft - (15466 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.01 ft - (15548 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 402.46 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 46.05 ft - (14036 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.39 ft - (6824 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.21 ft - (12256 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.55 ft - (5959 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 450.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 54.69 ft - (16670 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.35 ft - (8336 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.55 ft - (15712 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 697.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 54.25 ft - (16535 mm) |
| Foot | 24.33 ft - (7416 mm) |
| Leech | 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 127.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.44 ° |
| Area | * 590 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 56 ft - (17069 mm) |
| Foot | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Leech | 53 ft - (16154 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1260 ft² |
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