Jeanneau Sun Fast 43 Offshore-Ready Performance Cruiser


The 2003 Jeanneau Sun Fast 43 is that elusive combination every sailor hopes to find: a yacht with true offshore capability, impressive regatta performance, and the comfort of a well-appointed cruiser. This particular vessel has crossed the Tasman three times, a testament to its reliability, strength, and bluewater credentials. Well optioned for distance cruising, it's set up for sailors who want to go further, stay out longer, and do it all with confidence.

The Sun Fast 43 has exactly the same deck, cockpit and interior as the Sun Odyssey 43, the same stunning full Burmese teak interior finish, robust construction, and use of space. An extremely comfortable yacht to spend extended time onboard.

If winter regattas up north are calling your name, the Sun Fast 43 is more than ready to stretch its legs. These yachts are renowned for their lively, responsive performance -- a design that rewards keen sailors and makes fast passages feel effortless. It's a rare opportunity to enjoy cruising comfort while still chewing up the sea miles.

Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area RQYS
Reference
1953
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
2003
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego Expiry
15/03/2027
Designer
Daniel Andriew
Builder
Jeanneau
Length
43' 4" - 13.21m
Beam
4.19m
Draft
2.55m
Displacement
9,200kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin with bulb (Keel bolts re-tensioned May 2025)
Deck Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
D2
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
55hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2,758
Fuel Consumption
4.5L/Hr @ 2,200rpm
Max Speed
8.0 knots
Cruise Speed
7.0 knots
Propulsion
Gori 3 blade folding
Fuel
200L
Water
400L (2 x 200L tanks)
Accommodation
L shaped lounge including spacious seating for 6
Cabins
3 spacious cabins comprising 1 x queen and 2 x doubles (Head height 192cm)
Berths
6
Galley
Eno 2 burner gas stove gimbled, gas oven
Stainless steel double sink
Refrigeration
Top loading 150L fridge
Freezer
Top loading 150L freezer
Shower
2 plus transom
Toilet
2 electric (Aft with holding tank)
Entertainment
32-inch Teac TV, 2025 Pioneer stereo - speakers saloon and cockpit
Dinghy
Highfield 2.8m soft bottom tender
Outboard
2.5hp Suzuki outboard
Covers
Bimini (2024)
Ground Tackle
Excel anchor 25kg (2025), 65m chain and 15m rope, Maxwell windless
Safety Gear
Coastal
Bilge Pumps
1 x manual and 1 x electric
Life Raft
6-person life raft
Epirb
1
Life Jackets
6
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
Fire extinguisher
Electronics
Raymarine - depth sounder, log, autopilot, wind instruments, radar, AIS auto ID system, GPS
Chartplotter - Raymarine hybrid touch at nav station (2019) and Raymarine at helm (2024)
VHF - iCom plus 2 x handheld plus HF radio
Battery house - 2 (fitted 4/2025) 1 (fitted 3/2026)
Battery engine - 1x (fitted 3/2026)
Charger -Victron MPPT
Sail Inventory
No 1 hood taffeta 2021
No 2 crosscut dacron cruising
No 3 laminaic battened (hardly used)
Mainsail dacron 3 reef fully battened 2022
Spinnaker asymmetrical, storm jib
Mast / Rigging
Mast material - aluminium - keel stepped, 2018 stainless steel standing rig
Deck Gear
2 x 80-watt solar panels, hot/cold deck shower, Davitts, Bimini (2024), full set mooring lines/fenders
Remarks
IMPROVEMENTS over the last 3 years -
New anchor and chain and rope.
6 man life raft was serviced and is still in service at the moment.
Boom vang has been serviced.
New Raymarine chartplotter has been added to the cockpit.
New dodger has been fitted
New bimini has been fitted.
New davit has been fitted.
New Main chartplotter - Hybrid, has been fitted at chart station.
Number 1 genoa and Number 2 Geneoa have been re fitted with new sail covers
to allow furling.
At first slipping mid 2023 ; I found that the keel was pitted, thus I had
it soda basted and two pack re painted.
New batteries fitted.
New solar panels fitted


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33-45 Parkyn Parade
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QLD 4557 Australia




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