John Dengate 43

Sea Turtle is a light weight quality cruising catamaran designed and built by John Dengate with a modern, well thought out, high quality fitout. Her powerful rig combined with a new set of sails allows for enjoyable performance even in light winds.

The foam core consists of 20mm polyurethane. The external laminate is constructed with a gelcoat layer, followed by a 400g tie layer, a 600g double bias, a 225g chopped strand mat (CSM), a 600g 0/90° bi-axial, and a final layer of 450g CSM.

On the internal side, the laminate sequence from the core outward includes a 450g CSM, a 600g double bias, and another 450g CSM.

For additional strength and rigidity, a 16mm plywood layer was incorporated beneath the bridge deck. All bulkheads are made from plywood and securely fiberglassed to the hull and deck using multi-axial woven fibreglass cloth. Filling and fairing were completed with epoxy resin and microballoons. The paint system consists of a durable, hard wearing, two pack polyurethane finish by International.

John Dengate built four sailing catamarans and one power catamaran from these moulds, with two of the five boats constructed to survey standards.

Sea Turtle is the highly sought after 3 cabin "owner's version" layout, comfortably accommodating up to 8 guests. The spacious U-shaped saloon (seating 8-10) centres around a large fixed dining table, seamlessly flowing into the galley. This "galley up" design offers panoramic views, excellent airflow, and ample natural light, keeping you fully integrated with onboard activities. The galley is well equipped with a Smev 4-burner stove and oven, double drawer stainless steel refrigerators, a stainless steel sink, microwave, and generous storage options.

The port hull features a spacious queen berth aft, midships storage with additional refrigeration that can also serve as a single berth, and a forward queen berth with an ensuite toilet and vanity.

In the starboard hull, you'll find a full bathroom aft with a toilet and shower, a midships large single berth with storage, and a forward queen berth equipped with an ensuite wet hanging locker.

Sea Turtle is fully equipped for long range cruising, featuring new lithium batteries, Simarine battery monitor, a 1.1KW solar array, 450L of fuel capacity, 700L of water storage, and a Rainman water maker. It also boasts a comprehensive suite of Raymarine electronics, including an MFD chart plotter, radar, AIS, and more.

This John Dengate 43 is well worth an inspection for anyone seeking a quality catamaran that delivers enjoyable performance while offering the luxurious comfort of a coastal apartment, inside.