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Oceanic 43
Designer: Ted Brewer  ·  Builder: Mao Ta Shipyard, (Taiwan)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Oceanic 43

Built by Taiwan's Mao Ta Shipyard from 1980 to 1983, this Ted Brewer-designed cruiser represents classic blue water sailing philosophy with only 15 hulls ever constructed. The Oceanic 43's traditional long keel configuration and cutter rig reflect Brewer's expertise in creating seaworthy offshore vessels capable of handling extended ocean passages. With a displacement of 27,500 pounds and 9,000 pounds of ballast, this fiberglass cruiser offers the substantial build quality that serious voyagers seek. The long keel design provides excellent directional stability and self-steering capabilities, though at the expense of maneuverability in tight quarters. Her cutter rig configuration allows for versatile sail handling options, particularly valuable when managing varying wind conditions during long passages. The boat's impressive comfort ratio of 36.44 indicates exceptional motion comfort in seaways, while the capsize screening formula of 1.73 suggests good stability characteristics for offshore work. Her hull speed of 8.08 knots reflects respectable performance for a traditional heavy displacement cruiser. This rare vessel appeals to sailors seeking a proven offshore platform with classic lines and traditional sailing characteristics. The limited production run makes finding one a special opportunity for those valuing Brewer's timeless design approach to serious cruising yachts.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.92 ft / 13.08 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.33 ft / 11.07 m
Beam 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
Max Draft 5.62 ft / 1.71 m
Displacement 27,500.00 lb / 12,474 kg
Ballast 9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ted Brewer
Builder Mao Ta Shipyard, (Taiwan)
First Built 1980
Last Built 1983
Number Built 15
Associations PanOceanic Owners
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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
159
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
32.73
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 62.00 ft / 18.90 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Ford-Lehman
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 180 gals / 681 L
Water Capacity 250 gals / 946 L
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