The Galapagos 43 is a 43.01ft masthead ketch designed by Caroff - Presles - Lucas and built in steel multi chine since 1970.
It accomodates 6 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Galapagos 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Galapagos 43 | ||
| Length | 43.01 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.09 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 60000 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.69 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 262.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.53 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Steel multi chine | ||
| Waterline length | 33.46 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22046.20 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8818.48 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.75 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1065.63 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 57.74 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 688.89 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 376.74 sq.ft | ||
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Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 60 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 79 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 158 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.23 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | ?? | ||
| Designer | Caroff - Presles - Lucas | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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