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WHITSUNDAY 43

AU $160,000 Negotiable

Finance from only $ 00 per week

Length

43' 0" - 13.11m

Vessel Location

Brisbane Region Scarborough QLD

Launch Year

1986

Hull Material

Fibreglass/GRP

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Description: Whitsunday 43

This Ben Lexcen designed Whitsunday 43 Bluewater Centre Cockpit mono-hull is a real cruising yacht. Having a fully enclosed centre cockpit and bimini allow for comfortable sailing in all weather conditions. Additional side awnings are also attached for additional shade and wind while at anchor. She has been excellently maintained and has received many valuable upgrades of late and is in great condition throughout. This is a very comfortable yacht to sail and she handles well in all conditions encountered. If you are considering life aboard to venture off the beaten path, having a strong, safe yacht will make the journey all that much better. As you will see in the inventory below, many things aboard have been replaced or upgraded including but not limited to rig and sails.
Safe walk around decks and comfortable accommodations below decks make for a very nice cruising yacht.

Region

Queensland

Vessel Location

Brisbane Region Scarborough QLD

Reference

YDSRDWH43

Usage

Family, Cruising, Live Aboard

Launch Year

1986

Designer

Design comes from the pen of the famous Ben Lexen.

Builder

Knight & Horn, Brisbane, Australia.

Length

43' 0" - 13.11m

Beam

4.2m.

Draft

1.8m.

Displacement

12000kg approx.

Keel / Ballast

She has a bolted fin keel with a bulb.

Hull Material

Fibreglass/GRP

Deck Material

GRP

Engine Make

Yanmar

Engine

The yacht is powered by a Yanmar diesel 50HP 4-cylinder model "4JH2E". Fuel consumption is approximately 2.5 to 3 litres an hour at cruising speed of 6 to 7 knots. Commercial grade exhaust/mixer. Controller is a single lever dual cable. Brand new heat ex-changer assembly fitted October 2024. Brand new raw water pipe & drain assembly fitted October 2024. New rubber pipes. New Nov 2023 Yanmar SD60 sail drive. Brand New Delphi Fuel Filter / Water Separator - C. A. V. - March 2024. New fuel & oil filter. Recent oil change & service. Alternator 12V. OEM Yanmar panel in the cockpit with gauges and alarms, oil pressure & high-water temp gauges. Sound proof large central engine room with great three sided panel access areas for inspection and servicing. This is located under cockpit amid ships. Three x brand new bronze skin fittings/seacocks. Automatic fire extinguisher for main engine.

Number Engines

Fuel Type

Diesel.

Genset

Sea Wasp Paguro 5000 5 KVA fitted in the Lazarette with 559 hrs. Recently Serviced Nov 2023 Runs well. Brand New Delphi Fuel Filter / Water Separator - C. A. V. Located in the lazarette - March 2024

Fuel

Diesel in 2 x alloy tanks with inspection hatch, fuel capacity 270 liters in total.

Water

1 x alloy tank holding 300 liters under forward berth.

Accommodation

Stepping down the companionway out of the centre cockpit you enter the saloon area of the yacht. Here we have the saloon table just to port of amidships with seating around this to the portside and forward of the table. Opposite here is another settee that will double as a berth when required. Moving forward you enter the Pulman style guests cabin. The double berth is to port and features a single berth above that can be used for extra storage of bulkier items when needed. Lockers to starboard add to the large storage volume aboard the boat. Forward again and you step into the guests ensuite. Returning back through the saloon, and to port, the galley is tucked in nicely. Plenty of room here for the galley hands and ample lockers and bench space. Portside access to the engine bay is in the galley. The companionway is removable and here you gain forward access to the engine bay. To starboard you enter the forward facing nav station. This has forward facing seating and lift up nav table with storage under. The main engine access is opposite this. Toward the rear you enter the owners double cabin where the ensuite is to starboard and double berth takes up most of this area of the cabin.
Storage and a nice built in table feature amidships here.
Numerous opening ports and deck hatches throughout the yacht allow plenty of air movement and natural lighting.
Two x Double berths. One forward and one in the aft master cabin.
Saloon U-shaped settee to port & settee to starboard with storage underneath.
Separate galley aft to port in saloon.
Guests ensuite x one forward, aft master cabin with ensuite & separate shower.
Floor is ply with carpet.
Soft furnishings fabric & vinyl with timber throughout.
Extra high ceilings 7" foot plus.
Lots of storage space located around the yacht.
New bedding, mattress topper, quilt & covers master cabin.

Galley

Separate aft to port in saloon.
Double stainless-steel sinks.
Brand new sharp 20 litre microwave.
New LPG 3 burner SMEV stove with grill and oven.
Electric & Eutectic 240V, one x top access double fridge in the galley, one x large fridge/freezer under Nav station works very well and is so cold.
Tabletop with heavy duty latch for loading food etc.
Lots of storage space, spice rack holders.
Lots of utensils, plates, pots & pans etc will come with the boat.
Salt water foot pump to galley sinks.

Water Maker

Watermaker PUR power survivor, needs servicing.

Hotwater System

New Isotherm 40l hot water tank.

Toilet

Two x showers forward & aft, One x outdoor shower at the transom sugar scoop. Shower sump pumps x 2 forward & aft, 12V submersible. Two x Heads, forward & aft. Holding tank aft with manual switching.

Air Conditioning

Main ducted Cruisair aircon in saloon, pipes through to forward cabin. 1 x secondary Cruisair unit.

Dinghy

Stable 3 meter Polycraft.

Outboard

Mercury 6hp 4 stroke.

Covers

As new fully enclosed Cockpit Bimini with additional side awnings.
Spray Dodger with clear screens.
Assorted winch covers and hatch covers.

Ground Tackle

Primary: 25kg CQR type plough anchor with 60m SL galvanised & 100m silver line.
Secondary: 24kg Bruce pattern anchor with chain & line.
Muir Cheetah HR2500 1200-watt motor 10mm/12V horizontal Windless installed December 2020.
Shackled bitter end attachment.

Safety Gear

One x EPIRB MT600G, Battery expiry 2030,
Four x PFD life jackets and one x inflatable harness type.
Brand new V-sheet & new hand flares,
New first aid kit in forward head.
One x horseshoe type life buoy.
Six person Avon Liferaft that has expired and forms no part of the sale but will go with the boat "As Is".
Jabco pump system in cockpit, engine driven pump.
Four x Dry Powder Fire extinguishers, 1kg and 2.5kg throughout the boat.
One x Fire Blanket, located in galley.

Bilge Pumps

Four x 12V DC bilge pumps.

Electrics

Circuit: 12v DC & 240v AC, shore power & ships generating system & solar.
Brand new four x Victron 175W-12V mono solar panels 700W total.
Brand new Victron multiplus compact 12/2000/80-30 charger/inverter.
Brand new smartsolar MPPTT 100/50 with Bluetooth.
Brand new 60A circuit breaker.
Batteries: Brand new three x Fullriver DC105 AGM house bank. One x brand new Delkor M27 starter battery situated under Nav station seat.
Three x 12v fans.
LED lights throughout the yacht. One x Nav table light white/red.
New 12v USB A & C chargers in the cockpit, USB A & cigarette charges at the Nav station & aft Cabin.
Engine room light.
Brand new electrical on/Off switch for Fridges.

Electronics

Raymarine chartplotter C-series multi-unit, GPS, Depth, speed/log, depth sounder, water temperature, auto pilot.
Raymarine wind instrument.
Raymarine evolution auto pilot, p70R pilot controller, ACU 200, Linear drive type 1.
Brand new AIS700 B with splitter.
Brand new Icom IC-M330 marine VHF GPS radio.
Compass Plastimo Offshore 135 with light at the helm station.
Two x flat screen TV's, saloon & master cabin.
Bluetooth DVD/CD radio Stereo unit with inside & outside Clarion speakers.
Trintec ships clock.
Trintec ships barometer.

Sail Inventory

Brand new fully battened mainsail - Not used.
Brand new 120% genoa jib - Not used.
Brand new MPS spinnaker - Not used.
Sail bag.
Lazyjacks.

Mast / Rigging

Aluminium mast and boom.
Stainless steel rigging replaced 2021.
Mast steps to spreaders.
Boom vang.
Preventer style boom brake.

Deck Gear

As new padded cockpit cushion's.
Self-tailing winches.
Rope clutches.
Assorted rope bags.
Cockpit table.
Drinks holders at helm.
Destroyer style stainless steel wheel on pedestal.
Lines & ropes in excellent condition.
Fenders.
Helm chair.
Bow Dolphin watch seat.
Detachable lovers seat underneath the mast.
Two x Fishing rod holders.
Single wheel with cable and chain quadrant.
Emergency tiller cap on aft deck.
Centre cockpit with cockpit drains.
Transom sugar scoop with outside shower & boarding ladder.
Stainless steel heavy duty Targa frame dingy davits with brand new solar frame with old solar frame for stronger support.
Lifelines stainless steel cable with safety lifeline netting.
Stanchions stainless steel tubing.
Handrails teak.
Mooring cleats anodised cast alloy.
Non-skid deck pads.

Remarks

She is a very comfortable, easy sailing yacht and seller had plans to finish the minor projects, retire & sail around the South Pacific, but unfortunately a change in circumstance has risen and he unfortunately won't be retiring just yet. While we don't want this beautiful boat to just sit around at her mooring berth, he has decided to sell her, as she needs & wants to be sailed. The seller has thrown some serious $$$ into modernizing her with upgrades that make her a true off grid Bluewater sailing vessel. If the new owner puts a little bit more time & dollars into her with further upgrades, she would be better than new. She is more stable & comfortable than most modern boats today and is listed on the AMSA Shipping register.
Come take a look!!!!
Yachtdomain Pty Ltd is proud to have been chosen as the Central Listing agent for this fine yacht. If you are thinking of heading out into the wide blue or just around our long coastline, this yacht should factor in your considerations. She is located in the marina here for ease of viewing so we are more than happy to open her up for inspections.
Please contact Rob Devers at Yachtdomain International Yacht Sales on Mob: or Email: for further information or to arrange an inspection.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.