AMPHITRITE 43 (WAUQUIEZ)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.75 ft |
| LWL | 33.96 ft |
| Beam | 13.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.9 ft |
| Displacement | 28,660 lb |
| Ballast | 9,922.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Engine
| Perkins | 4-15462 hpSee all 90 parts → |
About the AMPHITRITE 43 (WAUQUIEZ)
Also sold in the US as the PALMER JOHNSON 43CR. Based on the same design (and also from Wauquiez): AMPHITRITE MS 45. Also available with a Perkins 4-154 62 hp diesel
Designed by Donald Pye and built by Henri Wauquiez (FRA) from 1975–1990, the Amphitrite 43 is a robust masthead ketch with 138 hulls produced. Its substantial displacement of 28660.0 lb and beam of 13.67 ft reflect a design prioritizing stability and comfort for long-range cruising.
- Best for:
- This vessel is ideally suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who value the balance and ease of handling provided by the ketch rig, particularly those planning extended passages where the high comfort ratio of 37.18 enhances livability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.79 and a displacement-to-length ratio of 326.68, the Amphitrite 43 demonstrates strong offshore suitability, offering the motion comfort and structural integrity required for extended ocean passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 43, as they share similar production eras, heavy displacement characteristics, and ketch or cutter configurations aimed at serious bluewater cruising.
Direct variant of the AMPHITRITE 43 (WAUQUIEZ)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Asking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1977–1985 · median $86,400
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.75ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 2 systems for the AMPHITRITE 43 (WAUQUIEZ), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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