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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.
| Reference: | 1953 |
| Name: | LAdy Barbara |
| Location: | RQYS |
| Region: | Queensland |
| Year: | 2003 |
| 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) |
| Hull Material: | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Deck Material: | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Engine: | D2 |
| Engine Make: | Volvo Penta |
| 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 Capacity: | 200L |
| WaterCapacity: | 400L (2 x 200L tanks) |
| Galley: | Eno 2 burner gas stove gimbled, gas oven Stainless steel double sink |
| Refrigeration: | Top loading 150L fridge |
| Freezer: | Top loading 150L freezer |
| 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 |
| 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/Navigation: | 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 |
