Question 1

What are the specs of the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) has the following specifications: 43.16ft LOA, 14ft beam, 6.58ft draft, 22,200lb displacement, 5,843lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) and when was it made?

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Built by Beneteau, designed by Berret-Racoupeau, first built in 2011.

Question 3

Is the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) is classified as a Racer/Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 25.3, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 2, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 4

How fast is the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) has a sail area to displacement ratio of 18.55, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 165.04, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SENSE 43 (BENETEAU)?

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Annual maintenance for a SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) is estimated at $2.5K – $6.7K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) (43.16ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $2.5K – $6.7K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 43.16ft boat: Florida: $7,800-$20,700/year. California: $7,300-$18,100/year. Massachusetts: $5,400-$12,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,400-$15,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,200-$9,300/year. Texas: $3,100-$9,300/year. Washington: $6,200-$13,500/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,600/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,700-$9,300/year. South Carolina: $6,700-$12,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $6K to $35K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a SENSE 43 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) (43.16ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $7,800-$20,700/year. California: $7,300-$18,100/year. Massachusetts: $5,400-$12,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. New York: $5,400-$15,100/year + $1,700 winter storage. Maryland: $5,200-$9,300/year. Texas: $3,100-$9,300/year. Washington: $6,200-$13,500/year. Michigan: $3,000-$6,600/year + $1,700 winter storage. North Carolina: $4,700-$9,300/year. South Carolina: $6,700-$12,900/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in plumbing, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU).

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SENSE 43 (BENETEAU)?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SENSE 43 (BENETEAU), SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across plumbing. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

How does the SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SENSE 43 (BENETEAU) is classified as a Racer/Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 43.16ft LOA, comfort ratio 25.3, capsize ratio 2, SA/disp 18.55. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	43.16 ft
LWL	39.16 ft
Beam	14 ft
Draft	6.58 ft
Shoal Draft	4.42 ft(1.35 m)
Displacement	22,200 lb
Ballast	5,843 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	8.4 kn

TWA \ TWS	6	8	10	12	14	16	20
52°	4.9	6.0	6.8	7.4	7.8	7.9	7.8
60°	5.3	6.4	7.3	7.8	8.1	8.3	8.3
75°	5.6	6.7	7.6	8.1	8.4	8.6	8.8
90°	5.6	6.7	7.6	8.2	8.5	8.8	9.3
110°	5.0	6.2	7.2	8.0	8.4	8.7	9.5
120°	4.7	5.8	6.8	7.7	8.2	8.6	9.3
135°	4.0	5.2	6.1	7.0	7.8	8.2	8.9
150°	3.4	4.4	5.4	6.3	7.0	7.7	8.6
Beat VMG	3.1	3.9	4.5	4.9	5.1	5.1	5.0
Run VMG	2.9	3.9	4.8	5.7	6.4	7.2	8.3

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