HUNTER 43 LEGEND
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.5 ft |
| LWL | 38 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 23,800 lb |
| Ballast | 7,599.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.25 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 53.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 883.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 370.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 629.9 sq ft |
About the HUNTER 43 LEGEND
Similar to the HUNTER 430 (1995).
The Hunter 43 Legend is a 42.5 ft cruising sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1989 and 1992. With a displacement of 23800.0 lb and a beam of 14.0 ft, this vessel represents a substantial, comfortable platform from the late 80s era, though exact hull production numbers are not definitively recorded in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and families seeking a spacious, stable interior with a moderate comfort ratio of 27.82, rather than high-performance racing enthusiasts.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.95 and a displacement of 23800.0 lb, the boat offers reasonable offshore stability, though its fin keel and relatively low ballast ratio suggest it is better suited for protected coastal waters than heavy ocean passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hunter 430 and other late-80s/early-90s American production cruisers like the O'Day 42 or Catalina 42, which share similar beam dimensions and interior volume priorities.
Direct variant of the HUNTER 43 LEGEND
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
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 2 systems for the HUNTER 43 LEGEND, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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