Nelson Marek 43


Performance Legend "Quest" - Nelson/Marek 43 is now available for sale after just finishing 3rd (provisional) in the 2-handed Melbourne to Osaka yacht Race - The Osaka Cup!

She is currently in Osaka, Japan until end of May 2025, where is is available for purchase and collection. If she is not yet sold there, she will be sailing home to Australia early June!

Quest is a standout opportunity for anyone seeking a true performance yacht with offshore capabilities and a proven race record. Whether you're looking to compete in bluewater events or cruise fast and far, this Nelson Marek 43 delivers on every front!

Currently set up for 2 handed racing, she has a high performance history including:

- Currently placing 3rd (provisional) after finishing the Osaka Cup last month (April 2025);
- Line honors for two-handed boats 2024 Melbourne-Hobart race;
- 2nd in 1995 Sydney-Hobart race;
- winner 1995 Hamilton Island Race Week and Telstra Cup;
- winner 1996 Sydney Mooloolaba and Kenwood Cup;
- & 4th in infamous 1998 Sydney-Hobart race!

A distinguished Nelson Marek 43, expertly crafted in Rhode Island, USA, and launched in 1995. Quest is a true racer-cruiser built for performance, safety, and endurance.

Contact Helen James at Bosuns Locker on for further information!

DISCLAIMER: Bosuns Locker 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. As the vessel is sold "As Is Where Is" Bosuns Locker highly recommends that every potential purchaser inspect or arrange a surveyor or representative on their behalf to inspect the vessel prior to making an offer.

Region
Asia
Location
Osaka, Sailing back to Australia early June '25
Reference
S2130
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1995
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Fiberglass with Kevlar reinforcement and balsa core
Designer
Nelson/Marek
Builder
Carroll Marine (USA)
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Beam
3.8m
Draft
2.72m
Displacement
7484kg
Keel / Ballast
Fin keel with bulb and spade rudder
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
Yanmar 39HP, 3-cylinder engine (2016)
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
39hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel
70l fuel tank
Water
Two 100L bladder-style freshwater tanks - New installations. Pressurized cold water system
Accommodation
O Lightweight and race-functional layout
o Practical design with smart storage and crew usability in mind
o Efficient offshore galley and nav station setup
Toilet
Electric toilet
Dinghy
Small Inflatable
Covers
Removable hard dodger(2023) - Comfort for extended offshore passages, boom bag
Safety Gear
Category 1 safety gear - Offshore compliant
Life Raft
Six-man liferaft
Electrics
170 amp Bellmar alternator; 400 amp hour lithium batteries (2024)
Electronics
Raymarine Axiom 12 plotter (New - Dec 2023); Raymarine autopilot (2024), backup autopilot (2015); Starlink antenna; Iridium Go
Sail Inventory
Sail Area: 1,300 sq ft (120.77 m²). New mainsail (2024), furling headsail (2024), and asymmetrical spinnaker (2024). Extensive wardrobe of race-ready sails - optimized for competitive campaigns. Older sails include Code Zero, three symmetrical spinnakers, another asymmetrical spinnaker, and jib top reacher. Setup suitable for both crewed and two-handed racing formats.
Mast / Rigging
Masthead sloop. Rig inspection with partial replacement - Completed in 2016. New Profurl furler and forestay - Installed 2023. All running and standing rigging in excellent condition
Deck Gear
New Profurl jib furler (2024), o Two Harken self-tailing winches (2024)
Remarks
Condition: Excellent - race-ready and offshore-capable


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