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1984 Slocum 43' (13.11 m) 43

Rock Hall, Maryland, United States

TROUVAILLE

The Slocum 43 is a classic cruising yacht designed to get you to your dream destination in elegant comfort. She is strongly built but with modern engineering and materials of the day. And,as a result she has the efficient hull shape, rig, and floorplan design that you to sail safely and comfortly

Flag of Registry: United States

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Vessel ID#     Last Updated: 2025-11-21 11:59:49

Description

THE SLOCUM 43, NAMED FOR JOSHUA SLOCUM - the first person to single hand a sailboat around the world - is a sturdy cruisier built in a modern style. It is roomier and more comfortable with better performance than earlier more traditional cruising designs. The joinery and glasswork are top quality. Plus, it is a one owner yacht who had owned a large, successful commercial furniture manufacturing company. He knows what he is doing and 'Trouvaillre" shows it from bow to stern.

If you are lookknng for a well-built and maintained yacht that leans toward the classical, you need to see Trouvaille!!!!!



Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: CYI43026I184

Official Number: 694261

LOA: 43' 6'' (13.26 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 1984

Beam: 11' 11''

LWL: 35' 10''

Draft Max: 6' 3''

Cabins: 2

Sleeps: 4

Heads: 1

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Finish: gel

Hull Shape: Displacement

Bridge Clearance: 58' 7''

Fuel Tank: 120 Gallons (454.25 Liters)

Fresh Water: 150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)

Displacement: 31000 lbs

Ballast Weight: 40000 lbs

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: PERKINS
  • Engine Model: ED700586
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 55.00
  • Power KW: 41.01
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Serial Number: 608558L
  • Engine Location: Middle

Full Details

ACOMMODATIONS & WALKTHROUGH

"Trouvaille" features a large, custom, King Sized Vee Berth with plenty of storage. A big hanging locker at the entry plus cabinet and shelves on starboard provide a place for nearly everything. Teak ceiling strips against the hull sides give a warm and elegant feel to the cabin. Natural light is provided by verhead screened hatch and opening port as well as 2 overhead and 2 reading lights.

The Head follows featuring a shower stall, sink plus Purasanes Electric Commode with 12v light and fan. The Saloon has a beautiful circualar table to port with a straight settee across on starboard. A bulkhead hung Toshiba Television makes this space great for relaxing or entertaining. There are cabinets and shelves above the settee and table. A large teak hatch with screen plus fixed ports provide good lighting and a 12v Fan for ventilation make the saloon comfortable. Next aft is the forward facing Nav Station with shelves and cabinets to store all of your "stuff" and the Electric Panel above within easy reach and includes Magnum Monitor, Stereo, Standard Horizon VHF, Generator Panel, plus... storage cubbys. The "U" shaped Galley is across on port with a Hillerange Stove/oven, double sink, hot/cold pressure fresh and raw water faucets, front and top loading Refrigerator and a Little Litton Microwave. Lots of Drawers, Cabinets, and Shelves provide great storage. The Companionway is on-center with 4 steps up to cockpit. There is still more storage under the bottom 2 steps. A smaller but comfy Quarter Berth on starboard with cabinet and shelving along hull side. An opening Hatch and 2 Ports provide ventillation.

The Slocum 43 is a very comfortable yacht with plenty of elbow room, ventillation and storage for real cruising comfort!!!!!

  • TEAK JOINERY W/TEAK CEILING STRIPS
  • ULTRA SUEDE DINETTE & SALOON CUSHIONS
  • TEAK & HOLLY CABIN SOLE
  • AQUA AIR 16000BTU HEAT PUMP & AIR CONDITIONING 2018
  • FLAT PANEL TV WITH GLOMAX ANTENNA
  • WEST MARINE STEREO AND SPEAKERS
  • FRIGOBOAT 12V COLDPLATE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER W/DIGITAL CONTROLS 2019
  • SEAWARD LPG 3-BURNER STOVE/OVEN
  • LITTON MICROWAVE



HULL, DECK SUPERSTRUCTURE & RELATED EQUIPMENT

  • FRP (REINFORCED PLASTIC) HULL. CORED ABOVE WATERLINE AND PAINTED W/AWLGRIP EPOXY PAINT.
  • FRP ENCAPSULATED 9000LBS LEAD BALLAST KEEL
  • DECK/CABIN HOUSE IS FRP WITH WHITE GEL COAT& NON-SKID SURFACE. BALSA CORED W/DECK COVERED IN SYNTHETIC PLAS TEAK
  • STAINLESS STEEL DINGHY DAVITS
  • FENDERS & DOCK LINES
  • MAXWELL 1200 ANCHOR WINDLASS
  • 66 LBS CLAW ANCHOR WW/175' OF 5/6 CHAIN
  • 45 LBS CQR WITH CHAIN & 200' 3/4 3-STRAND NYLON RODE



ENGINE & MECHANACLES

  • PERKINS FWC 55HP DIESEL MODEL: ED700586 SN: 608558L
  • MAX PROP FEATHERING PROP W/ADJUSTABLE PITCH
  • ENGINE MOUNTS 2018
  • PERKO BRONZE RAW WATER STRAINER W/SIGHTING GLASS
  • MECHANICAL BILGE PUMP
  • ELECTRIC AUTO/MANUAL BILGE PUMP
  • RACOR FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPERATOR WITH SITE GLASS
  • MERRIMAN YACHT SPECIALTIES WHEEL & CABLE DRIVEN STEERING
  • EMERGENCY TILLER





ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The Slocum 43 has both a 12V Ship & a 120V Shorepower Electrical Systems with Rotary Selector Switches.

  • Single Lead Acid Starter Battery
  • 2 House 8D Batteries
  • Magnum Energy 20 Amp Charger/Inverter
  • Circuit Breakers/Fuses at the Electric Panel
  • Balmar High Output 85Amp Alternator
  • Solar Panels (350 Watt) ww/Victron Charge Controller
  • Shorepower inlet Smart Plug with 30amp Shorepower Cord with 50Amp adapter
  • Northern Lights 6KW Diesel Generator 2021



SANITATION

  • JABSCO SINGLE HEAD WITH PURSAN TREATMENT SYSTEM
  • MSD USCG CERTIFICATION TYPE 1 APPROVED FOR OVERBOARD DISCHARGE
  • MACERATOR AND "y" VALVES & CLEARLY MARKED PUMP-OUT


ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

  • RICHIE COMPASS AT HELM
  • DAVIS WINDEX AT MASTHEAD
  • WEEMS & PLATH CLOCK AND BAROMETER
  • AUTOHELM 3000 AUTO PILOT
  • RAMARINE TRIDATA KNOTMETER AND WIND SPEED & DIRECTION
  • RAYMARIN DEPTHSOUNDER
  • RAYMARINE AXIOM PRO RADAR, CHART PLOTTER, GPS W/DISPLAYS AT NAV STATION & PEDESTAL
  • STANDARD HORIZON VHF RADIO & INTEGRATED WITH AIS CLASS B
  • USCG RECOMMENDED SAFETY PACKAGE



Disclaimer

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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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TROUVAILLE 43ft Slocum Yacht For Sale

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