Used Sail Catamaran for sale Oyster 43 Full Specifications
$33,400 S/V Nepenthe
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:00
4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
Oyster 43 built in the UK by Oyster Marine, designed by Stephen Jones
Vessel name Nepenthe; first Oyster purchased by an American buyer; first Oyster displayed at Annapolis Boat Show 1985
Circumnavigated by previous owner; currently located in Panama Bocas del Toro cruising grounds
Stored ashore for 18 months, regularly maintained, recommissioning and tidying required
Year 1983
LOA 43.38 ft
Displacement 16600 kg
Keel type Fin keel
Draft max 2.2098 m
Hull material Fiberglass GRP with white superstructure and teak accented decks
Keel stepped mast
Spade rudder with fin keel
Engine Volvo Penta MD2040C, 40 HP, diesel
Engine rebuilt 2016
Engine hours approx 800
Drive type Shaft
Alternator 60 amp
Propeller Max-Prop 2-blade folding, rebuilt 2016
Monitor windvane steering system (two blade sets: regular and light air)
Cetrek autopilot listed
Centrex hydraulic autopilot available to install
Windvane mount at transom; can be used as emergency boarding ladder
Sloop rig renewed 2016
Standing rigging replaced 2016
Spare older rigging onboard (removed when renewed)
Removable inner stay
Running rigging led to cockpit
Quantum mainsail 2011, full battened, good condition, hanked on and stored under sail cover
Genoa 125 2014, good condition
Spare Genoa 125 2001, good condition
Genoa number 4 from 1984, as new
Spinnaker 3/4 oz, as new (reported never flown)
Spinnaker 1.2 oz, as new
Spinnaker pole
Storm mainsail 1999, as new
Storm jib 1999, as new
Lewmar winches x7 (two are 3-speed)
Davits with lifting eyes on arch
Aluminum solar arch in excellent condition
Stainless pulpit, pushpit and solid stainless steel guardrail
Fixed sprayhood
Cockpit cover
Sun awning
Aft cockpit
Boarding ladder
Primary anchor Spade 45 lb
Secondary anchors CQR 45 lb and Danforth 35 lb
Chain 3 x 60 m of 10 mm chain
Windlass present
12 V DC system
Xantrex 1800 W pure sine inverter (110 V 1800 W inverter listed)
TrueCharge 40+ shore charger to be installed
Shore power and cable
Solar array: 4 x 50 W panels plus 2 x 150 W panels with individual charge controllers
SkyBlue 60 MPPT charge controller
2 x Genesun GV-10 MPPT controllers
Main battery bank 3 x 290 Ah AGM
Secondary battery bank 4 x 205 Ah 6 V lead acid connected with ACR bridge
60 amp alternator
Sestrel magnetic compass
Raymarine ST60 Tridata
Raymarine ST60 graphic display
Raymarine ST60 Wind
Garmin 441S chartplotter
Garmin Echomap UHD GPS at helm with NMEA bridge and forward sonar
VHF radios x3
Icom SSB radio
Speed log present
Wind instruments present
Plotter present
Autopilot systems as listed under Autopilot and Steering
Fuel tank 28 gallons (note other record shows 28.0 litres)
Water tank 40 gallons (note other record shows 40.0 litres)
Waste tank 10 gallons (disconnected; note other record shows 10.0 litres)
L-shaped galley to port with wood cupboard doors and furnishings
Tiled work surface
Cupboards under and behind workspace
Force 10 3-burner oven and stove installed 2022
Internal refrigerator with new thermostat 2022
External 95 L Dometic dual-zone fridge and freezer with Wi-Fi
Stainless steel double sink
Hob present
All galley cookery and crockery including pressure cooker
Two double cabins (text description lists two double cabins)
Three sea berths (three single berths)
Convertible saloon
Fore cabin converted to larger storage area and chain locker; can be restored to original layout
Aft owners cabin double bed to port with drawers and cupboards, desk/dressing table with mirror, ample stowage under bed, bookshelves, 12 V fan
Quarter berth aft of navigation station on starboard side
Forward head manual Lavac toilet
Sink with hot and cold water tap
Hot and cold mixer shower
Teak floor grate
Cupboard outboard port side
Hanging locker to starboard
Waste tank 10 gallon disconnected
Liferaft Switlik 4-man (expired 2019)
Full set of PFDs (buoyant)
Man Overboard (MOB) ring
MOB light and pole
Sea anchor
Fire extinguishers (may need renewing)
Manual brass horn
Bilge pump present
Dinghy West Marine 10' (2018) stored on foredeck
Tohatsu 9.8 hp outboard (2017)
Warps, fenders, lines and boat hook
Misc engine spares
Additional boarding ladder
Linens and towels
Crockery and cookery
Full sail inventory onboard though owner primarily used main and genoa
Owner holds New Zealand and UK registrations
Full detail sheet available by email
The Oyster 43, built in the UK by Oyster Marine and designed by Stephen Jones, is a solid and reliable performance cruising yacht with sleek lines. This particular Oyster 43, Nepenthe, has a remarkable history. It was the first Oyster purchased by an American buyer and was also the first Oyster to be displayed at the Annapolis Boat Show in 1985.
Nepenthe has had excellent caretakers over the years. The second owner kept her for more than 20 years, during which she circumnavigated the globe. Now, she is located in Panama, in the beautiful cruising grounds of Bocas del Toro. She’s ready for her next adventure, whether it’s heading back to the Caribbean or crossing into the Pacific, with just a bit of recommissioning needed.
The yacht offers comfortable accommodation with two double cabins, a single head with a shower, three sea berths, and a convertible saloon. The fore cabin has been converted into a larger storage area and chain locker but could easily be restored to its original layout.
In 2012, Nepenthe was repowered with a Volvo 40 hp diesel engine, which now has just over 800 hours. The standing rigging was replaced in 2016. She’s fully equipped for long-distance cruising with solar panels, a Spectra water maker, a Monitor wind vane steering system, Cetrek autopilot, Raymarine instruments, a Garmin Plotter, and SSB radio. The dinghy comes with a Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard.
Although Nepenthe has been stored ashore for the past 18 months, she has been regularly maintained, and cleaned and is in good condition. However, some recommissioning and tidying will be required once she’s launched. The current owner, who is unable to attend to the yacht due to family commitments, holds both New Zealand and UK registrations for the boat.
Having sold this boat to the current owner, we can confidently assure you of its excellent systems and history of careful maintenance.
With a solid sail inventory and plenty of anchors, Nepenthe is an ideal long-distance cruiser and liveaboard, with an outstanding pedigree at an excellent price.
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 desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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