Stunning 43ft X-Yachts Sailboat – Cherished Family Cruiser
With a heavy heart, we are offering our beloved 43ft X-Yacht for sale—a boat that has brought us unforgettable family adventures. Originally built in 2005 (Hull #77) and meticulously cared for by her Dutch and then ourselves since 2014, she is in excellent condition. We have always chosen the highest-quality servicing options, evident in her rod rigging completely replace in 2016
She features a white hull with elegant blue stripes and a 2.2m L-shaped keel, ensuring both stability and performance. Her standard aluminum mast with furling genoa, along with recent sails from One Sails, make for an effortless sailing experience. The teak on the cockpit, sidedecks, and coachroof enhances her classic, luxurious feel.
Below deck, she boasts a modern, spacious layout with three well-appointed cabins, two heads, and a longitudinal galley to port. The owner’s berth forward offers extra comfort.
This yacht has seen light family use and remains in exceptional condition. She is available for £165,000 (including GB tax).
Serious inquiries welcome—she’s ready for her next adventure.
Hull
White hull with dark blue striping
Bottom treatment re-done all antifouling layers removed epoxy gelshield applied, followedby application of 3 new layers of International Gelshield and 2 layers of International Trilux antifouling
Deck
Teak on deck, on cockpit and on bathing platform
Additional mooring cleats midships
Sprayhood (new canvas spring 2024)
Removable cockpit table
Stainless steel frame with large instrument box at steering wheel
Stainless steel anchor, with electric anchor winch and 25m chain
Sail handling
Electrical halyard winch on port side
2x Andersen full stainless genoa winches size 58 ST
2x Andersen full stainless mainsheet winches size 46 ST
2x Andersen full stainless halyard winches size 46 ST
Spinnaker deck package
Spinnaker pole
Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
Sails
Fully battened Mainsail, Vantage1 Membrane design, custom Technora fibre array including, 2 slab reefs, double sided taffeta backing, battens, luff boxes,to suit existing Antal luff hardware, sail numbers and sail bag, (1 x replacement Antal universal joint required) 2014
108% Furling Jib, Vantage1 Membrane design, custom Technora fibre array including vertical battens, double sided taffeta backing, tell tales and sail bag. Luff flattener for shape retention when partially furled.UV protection to leech and foot. 2014
Spinnaker
Mainsail lazy bag cover
Steering wheel cover new 2024
Mast & Rigging
(Full check & service 2023)
Forstay doubler and spectacles. 2016
Masthead light replacement 2016
Masthead sheaves 2016
16mm Gooseneck pin 2016
Full Mast Survey 2016
Rod Rigging made up and ready to fit 2016
Spreader ends 2016
Reckmann RS200 furling system for genoa
Track for spinnaker pole on forward face of mast
2x mast steps
Interior
Cushions throughout saloon and in master cabin and at chart table replaced, 2014 (bought from X-Yachts Netherlands)
Mattresses in both aft cabins and special thick mattresses purchase for master cabin forward, 2014 (bought from X-Yachts Netherlands)
Led’s throughout cabin replacing all the halogens, 2014 (bought from X-Yachts Netherlands)
Floor boards downstairs replaced, 2014 (bought from X-Yachts Netherlands)
Additional teak finish of freeboard in main cabin (around hull windows)
Upholstery in light sand coloured microfiber cloth
3-burner gas stove with oven
Top-loading refrigerator
Eberspächer heating system
Holding tank for aft toilet
12V ventilators in all cabins
Engine
All installed in 2023:
New Volvo Penta D55 engine 2015
Outboard engine davit, 2015
2-blade folding propellor
Automatic sensor for bilge pump
Hot water container
Electrical
New set of service batteries (mounted 2020)
Separate starter battery for engine (2020)
Mastervolt charger and inverter
Mastervolt MICC control display at nav station
230V socket at galley
230V socket at nav station
230V socket in forward cabin
Electronics
Raymarine ST60 wind, tridata and graphic multi in console over sliding hatch
Raymarine Axiom 9 inch charplotter in console at steering wheel
Raymarine GPS antenna
Additional VHF speaker in cockpit
Raymarine ST6001 pilot control display in cockpit
AIS Raymarine Transceiver 650 unit & 100 VHF signal, 2014 (bought from X-Yachts Netherlands)
Additional Information
Tender with 5-persons capacity (2013)
Yamaha 4hp outboard engine (2022 Service)
Epirb Ocean Signal
Liferaft 6 Per (2013)
Description provided by the manufacturer
The X-43, launched in spring 2003, spearheaded the new generation of X-Yachts Performance Cruisers. She appeals to the cruising family and the racing crew alike with her high level of standard equipment including anchor windlass, German mainsheet system, stainless steel anchor, Andersen winches and gas springs on all cockpit lockers and sprayhood.
Getting the details right
- The cockpit layout will appeal to the cruising family and the racing crew alike. The steering system utilising needle roller bearings, and a direct connection to the rudder, results in making the X-43 feel smooth and responsive on the helm.
- She accelerates quickly in light airs and remains stiff in a breeze, making her a comfortable, effortless yacht to sail. Features that contribute to this include a long mainsheet traveller which runs low down in the cockpit.
- The double-ended mainsheet system is led back to either side of the cockpit under the side decks, while the halyards and other associated control lines are led under the coachroof, which has an integrated recessed sprayhood, and then back to halyard winches either side of the companionway hatch.
Elegant design features
- X-Yachts design department has spent a great deal of time working on details that at a first glance are not evident. Details such as the recessed seals on lockers, clever and practical door restraints, high-quality seals on the fridge, stainless steel hinges and non-slip elegant looking flooring are a few examples.
- The interior quality is of usual high X-Yachts standard using the finest teak veneers and with superior finishing throughout.
- The beautifully designed hull portlights will make the X-43 stand out, and allow additional natural light into the aft cabins and the saloon for improved comfort.
Comfort and pleasure at sea
The interior volume and layout will allow a family of up to eight members to enjoy their cruising. The engine installation will meet the same requirements as the larger luxury yachts like the X-Yachts 73, which results in the highest standard of noise insulation, with forced cooled air ventilation via sound insulated piping.