CT-43
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.67 ft |
| LWL | 33.85 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 6.75 ft |
| Displacement | 23,780 lb |
| Ballast | 9,390.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46.75 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16 ft |
| FLforestay | 17 ft |
| Mainsail | 850.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 446.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 758.6 sq ft |
About the CT-43
Also called RH-43. Appears to be similar to the FORMOSA 43.
The CT-43 is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Ron Holland and built by Ta Chiao Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN) between 1985 and 1991. With only 13 hulls produced, this model represents a limited-production offshore cruiser with substantial build quality typical of its era.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance, given its heavy displacement and moderate sail area.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 23780.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.81, the CT-43 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping potential, making it well-suited for extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Swan 43, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, Ron Holland or contemporary European design influences, and a focus on bluewater cruising comfort.
Direct variant of the CT-43
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
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CT-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 42.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CT-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.
Own a CT-43? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your CT-43?
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Used sails that fit the CT-43
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