FEATURES

• Customized at time of build - well known local interior designer
• The 43E interior volume is unexpected - makes use of full beam and large windows
• Beautiful teak living space - very well defined finishing
• Custom open concept galley - features exceptional work space (chef heaven)
• Upscaled helm, both up and down, adding comfort for the extended journeys
• Suites lower level - warm teak look - customized layout making greater use of space and storage
• Covered flybridge - open-air dining - great visibility - no lack of seating
• Hull doorways added in various strategic places for easy entry and docking
• Bow & Stern thrusters
• Larger Cummins engine ordered - Low hours at 225
• Exceptional fuel economy - 1.6 nautical miles per gal
• Lithium power plant - new upgrade
• Solar system - new upgrade
• Fusion sound system - new upgrade
• Tender setup for easy offload - includes new navigation plotter and fishing rig
• Improved fresh-air interior exhaust system

Mechanical

• Main engine - Cummins QSB 6.7L - 380 hp (225 hrs) - (Larger engine installed)
• Electronically controlled common-rail fuel injection system
• Direct drive through dripless shaft seal w/ inspection window
• Strong stainless steel skeg and large rudder for better control
• Tides Marine rudder shaft seals
• 4-blade bronze prop - improved grab
• Sea Star hydraulic steering with autopilot hydraulic steering taps installed
• Reverso oil change system
• Extensive use of sound deadening materials and vibration minimizing techniques
• Northern Lights 6 kw generator (below water exhaust) 80hr
• Electric bilge pumps x3 - high water bilge alarm
• Tool storage cabinet added
• Access to engine room from pilothouse and through a 2nd hinged floor hatch

Hull & Decks

• Semi-displacement hull with soft chines, deep forefoot, broad sections aft for stability, and full keel which adds to better tracking
• Structural strength from solid FRP laminated hull and fitted with an internal FRP grid system
• Full keel includes a strong stainless steel skeg and large rudder (exceptional tracking)
• Decks built with substantial lamination and cored with PVC foam
• Lewmar V4 windlass w/250' chain and 200' rode added (45 lb S/S Bruce style anchor)
• Cockpit-side entry doors - added
• Pilothouse bulwarks-side entry doors - added
• Transom centered-double swing open transom doors - custom added
• Extended swim platform w/stainless steel safety staples
• Full-length overhead cockpit cover
• Exterior steps on starboard and port side - access to flybridge
• Radar arch added, includes radar dome, Starlink & LED lighting
• Custom fitted S/S & canvas bimini to the flybridge
• Wide hull accent stripe ordered
• Cockpit shower (hot & cold)

Interior Design & Layout

• Original order placed by an exceptional, well-known interior designer. You will see his designs come to life in this Helmsman 43E
• The galley was redesigned to open up the space, hide a large TV and spice rack.
• Elongated galley counter to allow easy/open pass through, taking full advantage of the full-beam salon & galley, while moving through the vessel
• Beautiful LED kick lighting added under the cabinet to soften the evening atmosphere
• Modern custom window coverings - Custom blinds also added to the pilothouse
• Beautiful natural teak throughout - polyurethane varnish in multiple layers, with final satin finish
• Beautiful, crafted finishing cuts, solid teak used, arched doorways and cabinet doors louvered for added ventilation
• Exceptional natural light and ventilation - 7 opening windows, 5 opening portlights and 2 hatches
• Galley, located to starboard
• Expertly crafted cabinetry - teak solids and Caesarstone countertop/backsplash, creating strength, water resistance and long lasting beauty
• All seating finished in a coral blue leather
• The vessel's solid-as-a-rock teak & holy flooring
• Newly added - custom salon venting - removes all cooking steam and moisture
• Webasto Evo 55 - heating-(2 units)
• Webasto FCFP Platinum 16,000 BTU Marine Air Conditioner
• Pilothouse located Forward-midship
• Pilothouse sliding door to port & starboard - easy access to the exterior and flybridge
• Two private staterooms located a level down and forward
• Main ensuite with shower located next to both lower staterooms
• Salon settee converts into another bed if needed
• Day head located midship

Galley

• Re-designed full length galley to starboard
• Galley counter top and cabinets follow along
• All cabinets have louvered doors for ventilation
• Caesarstone countertop & backsplash
• LED under-cabinet kick lighting
• Flush mounted dual induction cooktop
• Samsung PowerGrill, combining Microwave or Power convection cooking.
• Nova Kool 9 cu ft stand-up refrigerator/freezer
• ARB Zero dual zone fridge freezer (added for longer journeys)
• Stainless steel sink in the corner
• New- ISpring Water System - reverse osmosis setup that offers superb filtration and clean water - just added
• Newly installed galley venting system, directing all moisture to the outside
• Windows open for added ventilation - included custom blinds and screens
• Spice rack & storage drop down cabinet-custom hide-away design
• New flatscreen TV - 2nd dropdown hide-away design
• Starlink - advanced satellite internet service
• LED lighting and electrical system newly upgraded

Pilothouse & Electronics

• Located midship just up from the salon/galley
• Helm to starboard, nicely laid out with teak helm wheel
• Sea Star Hydraulic steering
• Sidepower Bow & Stern thrusters w/helm or remote controllers
• Pedestal bucket helm seat w/bolster
• Starboard door gives access to the exterior when docking (custom added bulwarks door)
• Opening center windshield window - motor operated
• Roca wiper/washers
• Step-up guest L-shaped seating w/drop down teak table (seat 3 person)
• Garmin GPSMAP 8616xsv Multifunction Display with Sonar and BlueChart G3
• Garmin GMR radar
• Garmin GA38 AIS
• Garmin GHC20 Color Autopilot
• Garmin GRF10 Rudder feedback
• Garmin VHF 315 modular system
• Dual trumpet horn
• LED bar spot-lighting forward
• FUSION Apollo RA670 Marine stereo
• MARANTZ 70s Sound system - recent upgrade
• Engine room access -easy lift hatch
• Exterior access through either port or starboard sliding doors w/screens

Electrical

• Shore power - SmartPlug 30 amp - dual plug ins
• Blue Sea systems electrical (AC/DC) distribution panel
• Northern Lights 6 kw generator w/underwater discharge
• New Lithium battery power plant- Generator never needed since install
• Solar system contributing 900W of power - matched to support lithium power plant
• Alternator upgraded to match the lithium power plant
• Vectron energy management system added to control all power coming in
• Vectron MultiPlus IP20 charger/inverter
• Vectron digital monitoring at helm
• Volthium GR8D - 12V 400 Ah each (x3) - Lithium House bank
• NorthStar AGM 480 (x3) - Thrusters
• NorthStar AGM 400 (x2) - Start
• Galvanic isolator
• LED lighting upgraded throughout the boat valued at $9,000

Flybridge

• Access from either starboard or port side steps
• Flybridge full control center, helm located to starboard w/stainless steel wheel
• Custom bimini w/ folding coral blue Sunbrella canvas coverage - includes zippers and storage bag
• U-shaped settee and setup for a great place to dine
• Sturdy, higher than most secured S/S safety rails wrapping around the deck
• Ordered with folding radar arch
• LED lighting added
• Nick Jackson davit - 650 upgrade
• Dingy brackets and tie downs aft
• 13 ft Highfield 340 rigid hull dingy w/Yamaha 25 hp

Entertainment

• Drop-down TV in a custom hide-away cabinet from ceiling
• Quality surround sound system
• Upgraded stereo to the Marantz sound system
• Flybridge is included in the options for music
• Starlink connection
• Fusion stereo - original
• Various charging stations

Tankage

• Fuel Tanks - FRP fuel tanks x2 (500 gal)
• Water Tank - Stainless Steel tanks x2 (200 gal)
• Holding Tank - FRP waste tank x1 (45 gal)
• Torrid Hotwater tank- 15 gal, electric