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Malo 43
Designer: Leif Ängermark  ·  Builder: Malo Yachts  ·  First built: 2001
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About the Malo 43

Scandinavian craftsmanship meets serious offshore capability in this distinguished Swedish yacht that has earned respect among discerning sailors worldwide. Built by Malo Yachts, a shipyard renowned for its uncompromising approach to construction quality and seaworthiness, this model represents the pinnacle of Nordic boatbuilding tradition. The design philosophy centers on creating a vessel capable of handling challenging conditions while providing the comfort expected of a premium cruising yacht. Heavy displacement construction and conservative sail plans characterize the breed, making it particularly well-suited for extended offshore passages and serious coastal cruising where reliability trumps pure speed. Swedish builders are celebrated for their attention to detail, and this yacht exemplifies that heritage through robust engineering and meticulous finish work. The hull construction emphasizes strength over weight savings, resulting in a yacht that inspires confidence in rough weather conditions. Long-distance cruisers and sailors who prioritize safety and build quality over racing performance will find this yacht compelling. Its reputation among experienced sailors speaks to its ability to deliver both comfort at anchor and security at sea, making it an excellent choice for those planning extensive voyages or simply demanding the highest construction standards.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 43.96 ft / 13.40 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.37 ft / 10.78 m
Beam 13.02 ft / 3.97 m
Max Draft 6.46 ft / 1.97 m
Displacement 24,250.00 lb / 11,000 kg
Ballast 9,259.00 lb / 4,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 832.00 ft² / 77.30 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Leif Ängermark
Builder Malo Yachts
First Built 2001
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
15.95
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
32.37
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.8
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.97
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.12
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 54.95
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.91
P (Mainsail Luff) 47.24
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.73
SA Fore 437.13
SA Main 395.16
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Malo 43 ★
44.0 ft
Elan 45
44.0 ft
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
43.9 ft
Swan 44 Frers
44.0 ft
LWL
Malo 43 ★
35.4 ft
Elan 45
37.7 ft
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
31.3 ft
Swan 44 Frers
34.6 ft
Beam
Malo 43 ★
13.0 ft
Elan 45
13.8 ft
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
12.5 ft
Swan 44 Frers
13.7 ft
Displacement
Malo 43 ★
24 lbs
Elan 45
23 lbs
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
24 lbs
Swan 44 Frers
24 lbs
Ballast
Malo 43 ★
9 lbs
Elan 45
7 lbs
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
8 lbs
Swan 44 Frers
7 lbs
Sail Area
Malo 43 ★
832 sq ft
Elan 45
951 sq ft
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Swan 44 Frers
890 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Malo 43 ★
16.0
Elan 45
18.6
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Swan 44 Frers
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Malo 43 ★
Elan 45
33.8 %
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
35.4 %
Swan 44 Frers
31.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Malo 43 ★
32.4
Elan 45
27.9
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Swan 44 Frers
31.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Malo 43 ★
1.80
Elan 45
1.92
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Swan 44 Frers
1.89
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Malo 43 ★
Elan 45
195
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
351
Swan 44 Frers
264
Hull Speed
Malo 43 ★
8.0 kts
Elan 45
8.2 kts
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Swan 44 Frers
7.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Malo 43 ★
2.1
Elan 45
3.0
Hinckley 43 Mccurdy Rhodes
Swan 44 Frers
2.0
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