CHATAM 43
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.28 ft |
| LWL | 39.53 ft |
| Beam | 14.11 ft |
| Draft | 7.87 ft/ 3.12 ft min |
| Displacement | 29,983 lb |
| Ballast | 9,258.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
About the CHATAM 43
Also available with sloop or ketch rig. Specs above are for aluminum hull with swing keel. Available with fixed keel. Draft: 1.7m - displacement: 13,800 kg - ballast: 4,000 kg Steel hull: - Swing keel displacement: 15,000 kg - Swing keel ballast: 4,000 kg - Fixed keel displacement: 14,200 kg - Fixed keel ballast: 3,700 kg Sail area above = furling Genoa + main. Furling Genoa = 70 m² Main = 42 m² Staysail or jib = 28 m²
The Chatam 43 is a robust cruising yacht designed by Gilbert Caroff and built starting in 1998. With a displacement of 29983.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 33.08, it is engineered for stability and seakeeping, though the exact total hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize motion comfort and heavy-weather capability over high-speed planing. Its cutter rig and substantial displacement make it an excellent candidate for single-handers or couples seeking a safe, stable passage-making platform.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.82 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 216.69, the Chatam 43 demonstrates strong inherent stability and resistance to capsizing, making it highly suitable for offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4300, as they share similar displacement, beam, and a reputation for heavy, safe offshore cruising. These yachts offer similar comfort ratios and fin keel configurations, appealing to buyers who value proven bluewater pedigree.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CHATAM 43 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.28ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CHATAM 43yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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