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Endeavour 43
Designer: Robert Johnson  ·  Builder: Endeavour Yacht Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Endeavour 43

Positioned as a capable bluewater cruiser in Endeavour Yacht Corporation's lineup, this 43-footer emerged during the brand's focus on building solid, seaworthy vessels for serious sailors. The boat reflects Endeavour's commitment to traditional cruising values, emphasizing strength and reliability over cutting-edge performance. Built with offshore capabilities in mind, the Endeavour 43 features the robust construction and conservative design philosophy that made the brand popular among cruising sailors planning extended voyages. Her moderate displacement hull and well-balanced sail plan provide steady, predictable handling characteristics that inspire confidence in challenging conditions. The design prioritizes interior volume and comfort without sacrificing seaworthiness, making her well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages alike. Like other Endeavour models, she incorporates practical deck layouts and sensible systems that facilitate single-handed or short-handed sailing. While perhaps not the fastest boat in her size range, the Endeavour 43 earned respect for her sea-kindly motion and ability to handle heavy weather. Her reputation centers on being a dependable passage-maker rather than a performance cruiser, appealing to sailors who value substance over speed and prioritize safe, comfortable voyaging above all else.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 45.25 ft / 13.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
Beam 14.00 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 33,000.00 lb / 14,969 kg
Ballast 12,000.00 lb / 5,443 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Robert Johnson
Builder Endeavour Yacht Corp. (USA)
First Built 1979
Last Built 1985
Number Built 185
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
132
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
36.36
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
343.61
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 10.5 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.09
J (Foretriangle Base) 17.00 ft / 5.18 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,030.00 ft² / 95.69 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Perkins
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 62
Fuel Capacity 175 gals / 662 L
Water Capacity 200 gals / 757 L
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