FINNGULF 43
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.98 ft |
| LWL | 37.99 ft |
| Beam | 13.35 ft |
| Draft | 8.6 ft |
| Displacement | 17,416 lb |
| Ballast | 8,316.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 57.35 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.37 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 57.35 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.59 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,076.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 469.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 877.9 sq ft |
About the FINNGULF 43
Cruising vers. draft: 2.2m / 7.22' Displ. 8350 kg bal: 3978 kg
The Finngulf 43 is a performance-oriented cruising yacht designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Finngulf Yachts between 2008 and 2011. With a displacement of 17416.0 lb and a fractional sloop rig, it combines racing pedigree with cruising comfort, though specific build counts remain unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, responsive cruiser-racer for coastal and offshore passages, particularly those who value Farr's performance hull forms and are comfortable with a fin keel and 8.6 ft max draft.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.06 and a moderate comfort ratio of 21.61, the Finngulf 43 is well-suited for offshore cruising, offering a stable platform with adequate ballast (8316.1 lb) for heavy weather protection.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Nauticat 43 and Beneteau First 43.7, as they share similar production eras (late 2000s), fractional sloop rigs, and a focus on performance cruising with comparable beam and displacement characteristics.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 60° | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 75° | 6.7 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 90° | 6.9 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| 110° | 6.7 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| 120° | 6.3 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| 135° | 5.5 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 10.9 |
| 150° | 4.7 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Beat VMG | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Run VMG | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 9.0 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.98ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the FINNGULF 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.
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