Main Description

This fine example of a Sun Odyssey 43 DS 'Options' was a fresh water vessel for the majority of its life before the previous owners made some thoughtful upgrades for Caribbean cruising such as new Raymarine Electronics, Wind generator, solar panels, watermaker, etc. ‘Options’ features 2 generous master staterooms and a spacious Deck Saloon that lets in ample natural light and allows panoramic views from the saloon, much like standing in the saloon of a catamaran.

Over the past 50 years, Jeanneau has preserved its passion for the sea and pushed the boundaries of design. This Jeanneau 43 Deck Salon is an excellent example of the marriage of cruising comfort with performance. This yacht sports a traditional nautical look with teak timberwork, teak and holly floorboards and rich blue soft furnishings. The result is a handsome interior which is light and airy thanks to the deck saloon.

Well equipped, recently refitted and outfitted with all the creature comforts for comfortable cruising. If you are looking for a well outfitted performance cruiser to sail the Caribbean and beyond this is your boat! Contact me today at chesnee@bviyachtsales.com if you are interested. This listing will not last long on today's market. 

Accommodations & Inventory

Interior Accommodations

Step down the companionway and enjoy ice-cold AC, the teak and holly refinished cabinsole and rich use of teak in the construction of the interior. The 43DS' most prominent feature is the wrap-around panoramic view from within the salon. With light coming in from both the side windows and the roof, the salon is very light and airy and provides great ventilation. Jeanneau has done a fine job of blending the large windows and raised roof into the deck design.

Headroom in the 43 DS is 6' 5" through most of the interior. In the saloon area are a U-shaped settee and dining table to starboard and twin seats divided by a smaller table to port. This doubles as the navigation station, to allow the incorporation of a large bathroom with separate shower stall on the port side of the companionway. There is a second, smaller ensuite bathroom in the forward cabin area.

The large L-shaped galley is on the starboard side of the companionway, and is very well-equipped with a twin stainless steel sinks supplied with pressurized hot and cold water, a huge 230lt refrigerator, two burner stove/oven and a clever storage area for pots & pans.

There are separate refrigerator and ice-box compartments. The fridge has a topload hatch and a stainless steel front load door. The icebox compartment has a top load access and can be made into a freezer with the addition of freezer module. A gimbled, stainless Eno 2-burner stove & oven is propane. A Kenmore microwave is mounted above the stove. Abundant storage is found under counter, above counter and under the cabin sole in provided bins. A great galley!

'Options' is the two cabin, two head version featuring the spacious aft owner's cabin. The aft stateroom is very large, with a walk-around center-line queen-sized bed, ample storage with hanging lockers on each side, seating on each side & private access to aft head with separate shower.

Forward is a guest cabin also trumps most 'owners cabins' with its center-line double, well thought out spacious layout and ensuite access to the forward head. This forward V-berth measures 6' 5" long by 4' 8" wide with plenty of storage and hanging space and a desk/vanity unit in the starboard aft corner which could be used as an office during extended cruising. Both cabins also feature custom mattresses that feel like you are sleeping on a cloud 

Galley Equipment & features

• Front & top load Refrigerator/Frezer 230lt
• Double SS Sink w/ Covers
• ENO 3 burner stov and oven on gimbal
• Kenmore Microwave
• Galley Essentials (pots, pans, utensils etc)
• Ample storage 

Water Systems

12 volt DC pressure water system by FloJet with accumulator tank and water meter in-line. Includes a 110V AC Howden hot water tank with engine take-off system. Includes factory option transom shower with hot and cold water.

On Deck

Short-handed sailing is an easy option, with the primary winches located close to the comfortable helm station, electric Harken halyard winch, bow thruster and autopilot.

Teak-laid cockpit floor and seats are in excellent condition, as is the substantial dodger and bimini which provide excellent protection to the cockpit, without unduly impairing vision from the helm. The mainsheet traveler, halyards and control lines are all situated on the coachhouse.

Deck Equipment

• Dodger & Bimini
• Dinghy Davits
• Outboard engine hoist & mount
• Lifelines w/ boarding gates
• Leather on steering wheel
• Hot & cold cockpit shower
• Kato stainless steel davits (need straightening)
• Force Ten SS Barbecue
• Cockpit Cushions
• Full Cockpit Enclosure
• Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass hull
• (6) Fenders

Ground Tackle

• 12V Lofrans windlass
• Power up & down w/Remote at bow
• 44 Lb Bruce anchor
• 50' chain, 150' 3/8" rode
• Dual anchor roller

Sails & Rigging Equipment

Sails

• Fully Battened Doyle Mainsail 2021
• Dacron Roller furling genoa
• Red, white & blue cruising spinnaker with sock. (Excellent condition)

Rigging Equipment

• Aluminum mast and boom, deck stepped
• Standing Rigging 2021
• Split backstay
• Double spreader masthead rig
• Running Rigging in good condition and always replaced as needed
• ProFurl Furling Drum
• Equipped with an integrated Raymarine electronics package with display at the helm
• Stack Pack for mainsail 2021
• New track & car system for mainsail
• ProFurl furling system 2021
• (2) Harken 44 cabin top winches (one electric)
• (2) Harken 48 primary genoa winches
• All controls halyards and mainsheet 
• Spinnaker deck fittings
• Lines led aft to cockpit
• Rope clutches for running rigging

Navigation & Electronics

• Raymarine Autopilot ST6000+  
• Raymarine 9” aSeries Touch Screen
• (2) Raymarine i70 multifunction displays
• Icom VHF w/ AIS & remote cockpit microphone
• Bow Thruster control
• Icom VHF radio IC-M502
• Entertainment & Misc Electronics
• Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo w/ipod connector
• Serious Radio
• Speakers inside
• Bose speakers in cockpit
• Electrical Systems
• 12V DC Electrical system

Batteries

• House Bank: (4) 12v batteries NEW 2023
• Bow Thruster Bank: (2) 12v 24 series batteries, mounted forward at bow thruster
•  Engine Battery: (1) 12v

Charging Equipment

• 50' shore power cord
• Alternator on engine w/ Balmar smart alternator
• Battery Charger: Xantrax True Charge 110V, 50/60Hz, 12A (Display at Nav Station)
• (2) 100W Flexable solar panels on the bimini
•  'Superwind' Wind Generator

Electrical Equipment

• AC & DC circuit breaker panel
• 110V outlet in saloon & each cabin
• GFCI Outlet at head and 1st in-line
• 12v plugs in fwd & aft cabins, salon, & cockpit

Mechanical Equipment

• Yanmar 4JH3E, 56HP Marine Diesel Engine (1417Hrs, July 2024)
• New Throttle & Transmission Cables
• Bow Thruster: Side-Power Sleipner 24V w/ 2 dedicated batteries
• Watermaker: Spectra Catalina 340Z. 14 gallons/hour
• (2) AC Units

Safety Equipment

• Flares
• ⁠(6) Life Jackets
• ⁠Emergency Tiller
• ⁠Manual Bilge Pump
• ⁠(2) Electric Bilge Pumps 
• ⁠(6) Fire Extinguishers

Tender Information

• AB Inflatables 10’ dinghy (Good Condition)
• Mercury outboard 6hp new in 2022