Marketing Description
SERIOUS OFFERS CONSIDERED.
The Gitana 43 is a classic, blue-water performance cruiser that combines elegance, speed, and seaworthiness, making it a standout choice for both racing enthusiasts and long-distance sailors. Designed by the legendary naval architect Joubert-Nivelt and very similar in style to the Swan 43, the Gitana 43 features a sleek hull, balanced lines, and exceptional sailing characteristics. Robustly built with a solid fiberglass construction, it offers stability and durability even in challenging conditions, ensuring that the boat can handle both coastal cruising and blue-water passages with ease. ARC ready, Gitana has had lots of upgrades over recent years including new engine and sail-drive in 2017 and new rigging in 2018. Viewing by appointment - please call. Video - Sailing Vessel Gitana
Mechanical
Beta Marine 35SD diesel engine - 2017
Saildrive - 2017
Feather-Stream 3 blade feathering propeller - 2017 - serviced April 2020
Beta engine control panel installed - 2017.
Exhaust hose installed with anti siphon - 2017.
Engine bay cleaned and painted - 2017.
Fuel tank cleaned and new opening created for ease of access together with new fuel lines and fuel shutoff valve - 2017.
Sound insulation installed in engine bay - 2017.
Throttle cable installed -2017.
Watermaker
Electrical
Alternator charging to 3 x 12 volt batteries in two banks.
1 x 120AmpH Numax engine start battery - 2017
2 x 120AmpH Numax deep cycle domestic batteries - 2017
Electrical connections from battery charger to both battery banks removed and replaced - 2017.
2 x CTEC battery chargers installed one for domestic and one for engine battery - 2017
Solar panel.
Rutland 913 wind generator240 volt shore power and cable.
All battery switches replaced, - 2017.
3 x new battery isolator switches installed - 2017.
Blue Seas charging diode splitter / ACR installed - 2017.
New fuse box installed on house bank - 2017.
Clipper BM2 battery monitor installed on house bank - 2017.
LED strip lighting over galley installed - 2017.
LED lighting in engine bay installed - 2017.
LED light at chart table installed - 2017.
Rigging
Cutter rigged
Anodised aluminium mast and boom by Sailspar.
Stainless steel standing rigging - 2018
Head sail furling systems on inner and outer fore stays.
The staysail is rigged to be self-tacking new in 2018 laundered 2022.
Slab reefing to fully battened mainsail new 2018 laundered 2022.
Stackpack for mainsail (renovated April 2020).
Two spinnaker poles.
Harken genoa furler - 2018
Harken Mk4 staysail furler - 2018
Turning blocks at masthead for spin halyards - 2018
Asymmetric Spinnaker.
Running backstay lines - 2017
Running back block, securing lines attached, plus deck hardware - 2017
Running backs deck pad eyes removed and resealed on re-installation - 2017
Boom removed and new kicking strap securing point added - 2017.
New preventer attachment point installed and preventer line spliced in - 2017.
Hydraulic backstay tensioner.
Navigation
Fully working AIS system
Autopilot awaiting Raymarine technician to solve error code
Standard Horizon Chartplotter
Icom IC-M502 DSC VHF
NASA Clipper Depth
NASA Clipper Wind
NASA Clipper Log
NASA Navtex
Iridium Extreme Sat Phone + RedBox installed to chart table
Emergency Grab bag and CAT C first aid kit and EPIRB
Deck
Two Meissner 32ST-58 self-tailing genoa sheet winches.
Two Meissner 25ST-44 self-tailing stay sail winches.
Lewmar 43 self-tailing control line winch.
Two halyard winches.
Note:- All deck winches serviced 2018 - 3x mast, 4x cockpit, 1x companionway (replaced with self-tailing winch, March 2018
Canvas
Spray Hood
Bimini
StackPack and Lazy Jacks
Miscellaneous
On deck, the Gitana 43 provides a spacious and functional layout, with a large cockpit ideal for comfortable sailing and entertaining. Below deck offers ample living space, making it suitable for extended voyages and this boat is ARC ready with all necessary equipment. With its excellent sailing performance, ease of handling and extensive accommodation, the Gitana 43 strikes a perfect balance between comfort and capability, earning its reputation as a true offshore cruiser.
Accommodation
Accommodation for 7 in 2 cabins and saloon
Saloon
Folding Table U shaped Dinette
Settee berths
Stowage lockers
Nav Station
Chart Table
Galley
3-burner cooker
Oven/Grill
Double sink
Pressurised water
Pumped water taps
Cave fridge
Stowage
Fore-cabin
Double berth
Stowage lockers
Wet hanging locker
Forward Heads
Jabsco sea toilet
Sink
Aft Heads
Jabsco sea toilet
Sink
Shower
Aft Cabin
Double berth to Port
Single berth to Starboard
Stowage lockers
Construction
GRP construction
Fin keel
Wheel steering
Documentation
Previous Bills of Sale evidencing 5 years clear title
VAT status
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.