Oyster 43
Description
The Oyster 43 stands as one of Stephen Jones' most successful designs for Oyster Marine, representing the perfect synthesis of performance and comfort that defined British yacht building in the 1980s. Built from 1983 to 1986, this 43.38-foot fractional sloop combines good sailing performance with comfortable accommodations, featuring a deep keel that provides excellent upwind performance and stability. Ten boats were launched during this period, each representing the highest standards of British craftsmanship.
Construction Details
| Designer | Stephen Jones |
|---|---|
| Builder | Oyster Marine (UK) |
| Length | 43.380 ft |
| LOA | 43.380 ft |
| LWL | 31.170 ft |
| Beam | 12.080 ft |
| Displacement | 16530 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.160 ft |
| Min Draft | 5.740 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.94 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.87 ft |
| p | 48.55 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.94 ft | 16.87 ft | 48.55 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Oyster 43 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 48.55 ft - (14798 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.17 ft - (15292 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.03 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.32 ft - (15338 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 363.76 ft² |
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Oyster 43 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 46.74 ft - (14246 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.14 ft - (6748 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.97 ft - (12488 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.4 ft - (5913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 453.52 ft² |
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Oyster 43 - GENOA
| Luff | * 55.51 ft - (16919 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 27.07 ft - (8251 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.42 ft - (15978 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.31 ft - (7714 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 702.45 ft² |
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Oyster 43 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 55.51 ft - (16919 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 30.37 ft - (9257 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.37 ft - (9257 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1432.96 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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