Set sail aboard this beautiful 2009 Beneteau 43, a proven cruiser that blends sleek design, spacious comfort, and solid sailing performance. Designed by Groupe Finot, the Beneteau 43 is a standout in the mid-size cruising class, ideal for extended cruising, or offshore passages. With her twin-wheel cockpit, large beam carried aft, and thoughtful interior layout, this boat is as comfortable at anchor as she is underway. The spacious salon, L-shaped galley, and generous headroom offer an inviting and airy living space, while the two-cabin layout provides ample room for family and guests. J'Ouvert has been well-maintained, never seen salt water, and features upgrades that enhance both her sailing capabilities and onboard livability. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or moving up to your first real off-the-grid passage maker, this Beneteau 43 delivers reliable performance, comfort, and style with equipment like; in-mast furling, a remote electric winch, upgraded electronics, solar, canvas, bow thruster, dingy davits, dingy with outboard, custom 2-piece winter cover, and so much more.

Dimensions:

LOA: 43'

Beam:13' 6"

Draft:5' 5"

Displacement: 19,566 lbs

Max Speed: 9 knots

Tankage:

Fuel: 53 gal.

Water: 95 gal. in 2 tanks

Holding:42 gal. in 2 tanks (21 gal each)

Engine:

Make: Yanmar

Engine Type: Inboard

Drive Type: Direct Kanzaki Model KM35P (ratio 2.36)

Fuel: Diesel

HP: 55

Hours: 650 Est. as at Oct 2025

Shaft: Stainless

Propeller: Three-bladed ZF-FRS 19 x 13 RH Bronze Propeller

New Alternator in 2024

Bow thruster: 1 at bow, with control at helm station

Generator:

• Portable

Electronics:

• Navigation:
• B&G system, B&G Zeus3-12 MFD, Insight (new 2020),
• Two B&G Triton speed/depth/wind pack with speed and depth (through hull),
• GPS compass,
• Autopilot and wired wind vane on mast (new 2020).
• B&G Nac-3 Core Pack [MSD/NAV+NA], Navionics installed. Bluetooth and wireless capable.
• Batteries: 3 Interstate House batteries (3 x 4D-XHD, class 8) [new 2025], 1 forward bow-thruster/windlass battery, 1 engine battery
• Charging system: Xantrex True Charge 2.4 Amp Automatic Charger (new 2022), 30 amp shore power cold (new 2024)
• VHF: B&G V60-B/H60 (transmit & receive AIS) (new 2020) and wireless B&G handheld at helm
• Compass: Two at helm
• Stereo, Exterior: Herdio 3 Inch Display AM/FM Compact Marine UTV RZR Bluetooth Radio Digital Media Receiver MP3 / Photo/Video Playback (at helm), BOSS MRWT40 4” (400 watt) Marine Grade speakers on Arch (new 2021), Kenwood 400watt Amplifier (new 2021)
• Solar Panels (on arch): 100 watt high efficiency (Polycrystalline Silicon) x 4 panels, model SOK-400WP-P30L, Windy Nation [258.06 x 7.72 x 170.33 cm; 32.2 kg], charge controller, Windy Nation P30L LCD, 30A (CHC-LCD-30) (new 2020)
• Flat Screen TV

Exterior Equipment:

• Windlass:12 volt Quick High Performance with wired remote and hand winch
• Bimini and Dodger Canvas (New Dodger Front Panel & Isinglass & Bimini Canvas in 2025) 
• BBQ: Solaire propane on port helm rail
• Dinghy: Highfield Ultralite UL260, Length 8’6”, beam 5’8”, 3+1 person
• Dinghy Motor: 6hp Tohatsu model MFS6CDS, 4 stroke gasoline, gear ratio 2.15:1, 3 blade propeller (new 2020), 12liter fuel tank with additional internal/integral 1.1L fuel tank in engine (never used).
• Arch: Atlantic Tower systems aluminum arch (2021)
• Cradle
• Custom made 2-piece Winter Cover

Interior Equipment:

• Three burner stove with oven on gimble
• GE convection cooking microwave.
• Refrigeration: Vitrofrigo Bar Fridge with built in freezer, external cooling box.
• Hot water system: 120 volt 6 gallon, and recirculated through engine.
• Heads: 2, one manual, one power, both with showers.

Sails/Rigging:

• In-mast furling main (2009),
• Furling Genoa 140% (new 2017).
• Roller furling: Profurl C420
• Winches: 4 in total: Two Lewmar 40 twin speed winches on coach roof (one is a power winch), two Lewmar 48 twin speed winches on cockpit
• Whisker Pole: Forespar LC 13-24' UTS-UTR, w Internal Trip, heavy duty two section aluminum which can be extended up to 27' (new 2020)
• Fixed Wing Keel