Nauticat 43: Elegant Sparkman & Stevens Ketch for Sale in Valencia (1985)

The Nauticat 43 is an elegant, Sparkman & Stevens-designed staysail ketch built in 1985, now available for sale in Valencia, Spain. With a length of 42.67 ft (13.01 m) and a beam of 13.75 ft (4.19 m), this yacht offers exceptional stability and comfort for long-distance cruising and coastal adventures.

Designed for 8 guests across 2 spacious cabins, the Nauticat 43 combines classic Finnish craftsmanship with timeless S&S design, making it a perfect choice for families or small groups seeking a reliable sailboat.

Elegant Sparkman & Stevens-designed ketch for cruising and long distance sailing. The Nauticat 43 motor sailer is ketch rigged with a good sail package, electric furling genoa, mainsail, mizzen sail and jib. The boat has a flexi-teak on the deck and looks great. Future maintenance is thus brought down to a minimum. The loft in the boat is insulated and can be used as a houseboat. Large master cabin aft, two berths in separate cabin to port - length 193cm. Possibility of a double berth by the kitchen and a single berth by the sofa arrangement in the saloon. The boat thus has 6 + 1 berths The boat also has an oil heater and radiators in almost all rooms and is also equipped with a sauna in the forward cabin. The boat has received a number of updates in recent years, such as new Raymarine instruments (2020), anemometer, log and speed. New sprayhood/canopy with extra headroom. Dinghy with electric motor. The boat is extremely spacious and suitable for long-distance sailing. There is plenty of deck space. Equipment to be highlighted: Roller genoa with electric roller - Genoa has UV edge Furling jib with UV edge Mainsail in lazy jack Mainsail Autohelm ST6000 self-steering / Autopilot Electric Lofrans 1200w windlass 4 x operating batteries and starter battery Hot water tank using engine + 220V 220V outlets throughout the boat New large Sprayhood / Canopy over cockpit Flexi teak on deck, so almost no maintenance Windows are replaced with tempered glass Windows are protected with specially designed plastic glazing, so the dew point is moved outside the boat 2 refrigerators 1 freezer Washing machine 2 x holding tanks Dinghy with electric motor 8 pers. The boat can be shown by appointment. Located in Valencia, Spain. List of equipment: 1. 6.5 KW generator. 2. New 2 service batteries, 150 AH each. 3. Starting battery for the 100 AH engine. 4. The starting battery for the 60 AH generator. 5. Webasto stove. 6. Additionally, steam heating in all maps and toilets. 7. An 80-liter hot water tank. 8. Two water tanks. 400 liters each. 9. Two diesel fuel tanks. 500 liters each. A total of 1000 liters. 10. Two steering wheels: 1 in the cockpit. 1 in the salon. All devices are completely duplicated. 11. New standing and new running rigging. 12. New anchor winch. 13. Completely updated Fortlehman 135 horsepower engine. Does not consume oil. 14. New transmission. 15. New hoses. 16. Two spare anchors. 17. The new chain number 10 is 50 meters long. 18. New anodes. 19. New anti-fouling. Made 6 months ago. 20. The VHF radio station is internal and portable. 21. Two analog compasses: 1 in the cockpit, 1 in the cabin. 22. Digital compass. 23. Analog and digital barometer. 24. Microwave. 25. Electric oven. 26. Electric teapot. 27. Washing machine. 28. Bow Thruster. 29. Cookware set. 30. Sauna electric (in the bow).

Key Specifications

• LOA: 42.67 ft (13.01 m)
• LWL: 32.83 ft (10.01 m)
• Beam: 13.75 ft (4.19 m)
• Displacement: 33,100 lb (15,014 kg)
• Max Draft: 6.25 ft (1.91 m)
• Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
• Rigging Type: Staysail Ketch
• Engine: Ford Lehman 135 hp (100 kW)
• Engine Hours: ~500 hours

The yacht features a fin hull with rudder on skeg and a staysail ketch rig, providing excellent maneuverability and reduced heeling in strong winds.