DYNAMIC 43
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.81 ft |
| LWL | 34.78 ft |
| Beam | 11.15 ft |
| Draft | 6.17 ft |
| Displacement | 13,228 lb |
| Ballast | 6,393.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49.21 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.75 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 54.13 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.86 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 938.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 387.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 658.8 sq ft |
About the DYNAMIC 43
The Dynamic 43 is a fractional sloop designed by Jan Kjærulff and built by Granada Yachts, with production records indicating a build year of 1985. As a 42.81 ft vessel with a displacement of 13228.0 lb, it represents a specific era of European yacht construction, though the total number of hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, moderately heavy displacement yacht with a Comfort ratio of 22.15, offering a balance between performance and stability.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a Capsize ratio of 1.89 and a substantial displacement of 13228.0 lb, the Dynamic 43 exhibits characteristics suitable for offshore cruising, supported by its fin keel and fractional rig.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the mid-1980s include other Jan Kjærulff designs and Granada Yachts models, as well as similar fractional sloop cruisers from that era with comparable D/L ratios around 140.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.4 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| 60° | 4.7 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 75° | 4.9 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 4.8 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| 110° | 4.5 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| 120° | 4.2 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| 135° | 3.7 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| 150° | 3.0 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 10.1 |
| Beat VMG | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.81ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DYNAMIC 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 DYNAMIC 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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